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Can someone be zealous for God and still be lost?

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Yes, a person can have great zeal for God yet still be lost if their zeal is not based on the truth of God's word.

Paul's reflections in Romans 10:2-3 show that zeal does not equate to salvation. The Jews had a fervent zeal for God based on the law, but because it was not rooted in knowledge and truth, it ultimately led them away from Christ. This serves as a warning that many can possess religious zeal, even engage in good works, and still miss the true path to salvation. Zeal without a proper understanding of the gospel is not sufficient for justification before God, demonstrating the need for a faith that is informed by knowledge of Christ's redemptive work.
Scripture References: Romans 10:2-3, Galatians 1:13-14

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