Boldness
What is boldness?
We must at times be bold and speak up for Jesus.
We are to please Jesus, not ourself or man.
As
followers of Christ, we are to stand up for Jesus.
We
should be assertive for Jesus, not passive.
We
must be bold to fight the enemy.
We
should have courage and not be afraid to make a mistake.
We
should do what is right and know what is good to do!
James
4;17
17 So
whoever knows what is good to do and does not do it is guilty of sin.
Dictionary
- Bold
showing or
requiring a fearless daring spirit a bold plan.
Dictionary
- Courage
mental or moral strength to
venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.
Ephesians
3;11-13
11 This was according to the
eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in
whom we have boldness and confident access to God because of
Christ’s faithfulness. 13 For this reason I ask you not to lose
heart because of what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.
1
Peter 3;14
But
in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right,
you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.
Proverbs
28;1
The
righteous are bold as a lion.
Psalms
138;3
On
the day I called, You answered me; You made me bold with strength
in my soul.
Acts
4;31
And
when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken,
and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak
the word of God with boldness.
Acts
14;3
Therefore
they spent a long time there speaking boldly with
reliance upon the Lord, who was testifying to the word of His grace,
granting that signs and wonders be done by their hands.
Acts
19;8
And
he entered the synagogue and continued speaking out boldly
for three months, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of
God.
Romans
15;5
But
I have written very boldly to you on some points so as to remind
you again, because of the grace that was given me from God.
2
Corinthians 10;2
I
ask that when I am present I need not be bold with the
confidence with which I propose to be courageous against some, who regard us as
if we walked according to the flesh.
Ephsians
3;12
In
whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him.
Courage
Psalms
31;24
Be
strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the
Lord.
Deuteronomy
31;6
Be
strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for
the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake
you.”
Joshua
1;9
Have
I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or
be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Psalms
31;24
Be
strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the
Lord.
Matthew
14;22
But
immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I;
do not be afraid.”
John
16;33
These
things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you
have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
timothy
skon
serving
others and Jesus, guided by the Holy Spirit
5/6/16