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Acts and Gospel Boldness

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Holy Boldness – Confidence and Courage when approaching God and other people.

Approaching God with Boldness

Heb 10:19–22

Also see: Ge 18:27; Ge 18:31

Proclaiming the Gospel to others with Holy Boldness

Ac 4:29

Also see: Acts 4:13; Acts 4:31; Acts 9:28; Acts 13:46; Acts 14:3; Acts 18:26; Acts 19:8; Acts 28:31

Hold Boldness in dealing with people

Confidence on the inside

Ps 138:3

Also see:  1 Sa 17:34–50; Pr 28:1; 2 Co 3:12

Authority with Boldness

Phm 8–9

Also see: Ro 15:15; 2 Co 10:1–2

Holy Courage

Mk 15:43

Also see: Ex 14:8; Nu 33:3

Persistence

Luke 11:8

Courage – Strength from God

Godly strength and courage are what we need. The Lord enables us to have courage through faith. God is faithful concerning all He has promised us in the Word of God and enables us to trust Him as we pass through this life.

Courage through faithful obedience
1 Ch 22:11–13

Also see: 1 Ch 28:20; Ge 12:1–4; Heb 11:8; Ge 22:1–5; Heb 11:17–19; 2 Ch 15:8; 2 Ch 19:8–11; Ezr 7:27–28; Ezr 10:1–4; Mt 26:39

Courage when faced with wrong-doing
2 Sa 12:7–9

Also see: 2 Ch 26:16–18 Azariah and Uzziah; Mk 6:18 John the Baptist and Herod; Heb 11:7; Heb 11:24–27

Having courage when under pressure
Ps 46:1–3

Also see: Ps 10:17; Ps 27:3; Is 12:2 Isaiah’s encouragement of the exiles of Israel; Ac 27:22; 1 Co 16:13; 2 Co 6:4–10; Heb 3:6; Heb 11:32–39; Mt 14:27

Becoming a courageous witness
Ac 4:18–20

Also see: Mt 10:19–26; Ac 23:11; Php 1:14; Php 1:20

Courage when in prayer
Heb 4:14–16

Also see: Ge 18:27–28; 1 Ch 17:25

Father in heaven,
Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sin. Lord Jesus, please forgive me of all of my sins, come into my heart, and be my Lord and Savior. Please, help me to live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Turn the World Upside Down

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 These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also. Paul and Silas in Acts 17:6

HOW DID THE EARLY DISCIPLES TURN THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN FOR JESUS?

  • Through the Power of the Holy Spirit given at the day of Pentecost
  • The Apostle Paul knew it was not through good grammar or human wisdom

1 Corinthians 2:1-5: And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.2 For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ and him crucified.3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

  • Was not Paul’s fancy preaching or entertaining humor
  • Or Paul’s abilities
  • Only through the Power of God
  • Same with us: Know the Word and be yourself

Paul knew he had weaknesses

  • Vs. 3 He said, “I was with you in weakness and with much trembling.”
  • Paul knew his physical weaknesses
  • Paul needed the Lord to work through Him
  • Just like we do!
  • Vs.4-5 Paul acknowledged the Holy Spirit’s ability rather than his own

1 Cor 2: 4-5 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

  • The Holy Spirit is the one that convicts, convinces, and converts the sinner
  • Paul’s job was to proclaim, and the Holy Spirit persuaded
  • That is how it works for us (we can’t force anyone to do anything)

THE EARLY CHURCH TURNED THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN BY PRAYING

  • The early church’s response to every problem encountered was prayer
  • If we want to turn the world upside down for Jesus
  • The Body of Christ has got to start taking personal prayer and the prayer meeting of believers seriously
  • The Lord responds to the prayers of His people
Father in heaven,
Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sin. Lord Jesus, please forgive me of all of my sins, come into my heart, and be my Lord and Savior. Please, help me to live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

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Holy Spirit Transformation

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The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is promised by Prophet John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Baptizer of the Holy Spirit with fire and enables believers to live as mighty witnesses for the Lord.

John the Baptist speaks of the anticipated Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Jn 1:33

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Seek to Develop Christlikeness

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When a Christian comes to the Lord with a sincere heart, God changes them into the image of His Son.  Jesus Christ is our example to living the redeemed life.

A believer’s goal is to become more like Jesus
1 Co 11:1; Php 2:5

Also see: Jn 13:15; Ro 8:29; Eph 4:11–13; Php 3:8–11; Php 3:20–21; 1 Jn 2:6

A believer becomes more like Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit
2 Co 3:18

Also see: Ro 8:5–9; Ga 5:22–23; 1 Th 1:6

The aim of discipleship is Christlikeness
Mt 10:25

Also see: Lk 6:40; 1 Jn 2:6

When a believer is totally committed Christlikeness will come
Lk 9:57–62

Also see: Mt 9:9; Mt 19:21; Jn 1:43; Jn 10:27; Jn 12:26; Jn 15:10; 2 Jn 9

How to demonstrate Christlikeness
Through Sacrifice
Mk 8:34–35; 1 Pe 2:21–23

Also see: Mt 10:38; Lk 14:26–27; Jn 12:26; Jn 21:19; Php 3:10; 1 Pe 4:1

Through humble service
Mt 20:26–28

Also see: Mt 11:29; Mk 9:35; Lk 22:24–26; Jn 13:14–15; Php 2:4–5

Showing other believers God’s love
Jn 15:12; 1 Jn 3:16

Also see: Jn 13:34; Jn 15:17; Eph 5:2; Eph 5:25

Being ready to forgive others
Col 3:13

Also see: Mt 6:12

Share the message of Jesus Christ across the world
Mt 4:19

Also see: Jn 20:21

Showing godly examples that imitate Jesus Christ
1 Co 11:1

Also see: Eph 5:1; 1 Th 1:5–6; 1 Th 2:14; Heb 6:12; Heb 13:7–8; 3 Jn 11

God’s plan of re-creation is Christlikeness
Ge 1:26–27; 2 Co 4:4; Eph 4:24; Col 3:10

The process of becoming Christlike:
It is the purpose for which believers are saved
Ro 8:28–29

Also see: Eph 2:10; 2 Pe 1:4

Believer’s will experience Christlikeness
2 Co 3:18

Christlikeness complete when believers share the Jesus’ glory
1 Jn 3:2–3

Also see: Ps 17:15; Jn 17:24; 1 Co 15:49–53; Ga 4:19; Php 3:20–21; Col 3:4; 1 Jn 4:17

Give your heart to Jesus today by saying this prayer:

Dear Lord Jesus,
Thank you for dying on the cross for my sin. Please forgive me. Come into my life. I receive You as my Lord and Savior. Please, help me to live for you the rest of this life. Fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray.
Amen.

And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us.
1 John 5:14