Boldness

Courage and confidence in approaching God and also other people.

Boldness in approaching God

Hebrews 10:19–22 See also Genesis 18:27, Genesis 18:31 Abraham prays for Sodom

Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

Boldness in proclaiming the gospel to others

Acts 4:29 Persecuted Christians pray. See also Acts 4:13, Acts 4:31, Acts 9:28, Acts 13:46, Acts 14:3, Acts 18:26, Acts 19:8, Acts 28:31

And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,

Boldness in dealing with others

Inner confidence

Psalm 138:3 See also 1 Samuel 17:34–50; Proverbs 28:1; 2 Corinthians 3:12 Paul concerning his ministry

On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.

Confident authority

Philemon 1:8–9 See also Romans 15:15; 2 Corinthians 10:1–2

So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper, I prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well.

Courage

Mark 15:43 See also Exodus 14:8; Numbers 33:3

Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent Council member who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God, boldly went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.

Persistence

Luke 11:8 The friend at midnight.

I tell you, even though he will not get up to provide for him because of his friendship, yet because of the man’s persistence, he will get up and give him as much as he needs.

Misplaced boldness

2 Peter 2:10 The heretics' arrogance. See also 1 Corinthians 8:10

Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.