BOLDNESS (vs. Fearfulness) – Confidence that what I have to say or do will result in lasting benefit.

(The verse for this character quality is Acts 4:29)

There are 3 translations for the Greek word for boldness in the Bible.

-Tharrheo – Boldness in the face of death

-Parrhesiazomai – Boldness to speak the truth

-Tolmao – Boldness to accomplish great things for God

Boldness is the fearless and daring courage to carry out the work God calls us to do. Being willing to stand alone on the side of right even when it requires personal sacrifice!

Boldness if Face of Death

Boldness to conquer the fear of death comes thought the recognition of what awaits us 2 Cor. 5:6-8

The most powerful people on earth are those who have no fear of death and are reminded of God’s promise in Heb. 13:5-6

Boldness to speak the Truth

This kind of boldness comes through the prayer. Paul prayed this “ for me, that utterance may be give, that I may open my mouth boldly , to make known the mystery of the gospel and speak boldly as I ought to speak.” Eph. 6:19-20

Boldness to Accomplish Great Things

When we have conquered the fear of death and become bold in speaking the truth we are then able to accomplish mighty things. II Chr. 16:9 Daniel 11:32 John 15:7-8

Gideon and David both demonstrated boldness. The heroes of faith in Hebrews 11 demonstrated boldness. Heb. 11:32-24

Personal Evaluation:

When we reach the end of our life what do we want to look back on, of which one can say,” This is what God accomplished through me?”