Synonyms: Courage, confidence, fearlessness
Related ideas: Zeal, strength, fear, David and Goliath, Daniel in prayer
Definition: Boldness is an attitude of strong confidence in God, such that godly things are said and done openly without fear
Greek References: parreesia
Scripture:
Boldness in prayer
- Heb 4:16 "
...come boldly to the throne of grace... " - Heb 10:19 "...having boldness to enter the holy place
by the blood of Jesus... " - 1Jn 5:14 "...this is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will,
he hears us "
- 1Jn 2:28 "...when he appears we may have confidence
and not be ashamed... " - 1Jn 4:17-18 "
...boldness in the day of judgment... there is no fear in love... "
- 1Th 2:2-4 "
...we were bold in our God to speak the gospel to you... " - Act 4:29-30 "...Lord grant to your servants that with all boldness they may
speak your word... " - 2Co 3:12 "...since we have such hope, we use great boldness of speech...
" - Jhn 7:13 "
...no man spoke openly... "
- Php 1:20 "
...with all boldness... Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or death. " - Jsh 1:7 (read vv 1-9) "
Only be strong and very courageous. "
Comment: Boldness is not arrogance. With arrogance, the trust is in self. With boldness, the trust is in God.
Print version: All the above presented as an A4
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