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.

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.

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.