• Ephesians 6:13-20

• Ephesians 6:20 – “ought” – Something that is necessary.

  • Romans 10:13-15

  • Necessity brought on by circumstances or by the conduct of others toward us.

  • What is necessary to attain some end.

    • John 14:6; Acts 4:11-12

  • Made necessary by law and command, duty, equity.

    • Matthew 10:32-33

    • Matthew 28:18-20

    • Matthew 5:14-16

• How to develop boldness

  • Acts 4:13-22 – Peter and John threatened and released.

  • Acts 4:23-31 – They recognized God’s power and prayed that they might speak with boldness and confidence.

  • Boldness

    • Freedom in speaking, unreserved in speech.

      • Openly, frankly, i.e. without concealment

      • Without ambiguity or circumlocution

    • Free and fearless confidence

    • The behaviors/manners by which one becomes conspicuous or secures publicity.

      • Matthew 6:1; 5:13-16 – We must get the attention of men in order to spread the gospel.

• Sources of boldness

Acts 4:19-20, 29-31

Having greater love and respect for God than for people.

Being fully confident that the gospel of Christ is the truth.

II Corinthians 3:7-18

Being fully confident that the gospel of Christ is the truth and provides salvation.

Ephesians 3:1-12

Realize this is part of the purpose God has for me as part of His collection of redeemed people.

Love other people: Therefore want them to know God, choose to love and obey Him so they can have salvation.