“The Righteous Are as Bold as a Lion” (Proverbs 28:1) | Biblical Courage vs Cowardice

What does it mean to be truly courageous as a Christian? Is fear always sinful—or is there a distinction between natural fear and sinful cowardice? In this in-depth teaching, we explore Proverbs 28:1:

“The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.”

This message continues Part Two of a study on courage and cowardice, drawing from Scripture, church history, and even classical philosophy to define biblical courage in contrast to fear of man, recklessness, and compromise.

📖 Key Topics Covered in This Sermon:

- The biblical difference between fear and sinful cowardice

- Why cowardice is listed as a damning sin in Revelation

- Four categories of fear:

- Irrational supernatural, irrational natural, rational natural, and rational supernatural

- Fear of man vs fear of the Lord

- Courage as a virtue affirmed by Scripture, Greek philosophy, and Christian theology

- Why courage is not recklessness, but faithful obedience

- A biblical definition of courage rooted in confidence in God’s saving power

Five archetypes of the courageous Christian life:

1. The Disciple (the courage to follow Christ)

2. The Prophet (the courage to speak truth)

3. The Philosopher (the courage to think clearly)

4.The Warrior (the courage to fight spiritual and ideological battles)

5. The Martyr (the courage to die faithfully if called)

Jesus Christ as the perfect example of courage in every category

🦁 Why This Teaching Matters:

In an age of cultural pressure, political intimidation, and spiritual compromise, Christians are often tempted to remain silent. This sermon calls believers to bold obedience, faithful thinking, courageous speech, and Christ-honoring action—without fear of man.

If you want to understand how the Bible defines courage, how Christians should respond to fear, and how Christ himself models perfect bravery, this message is for you.

📘 This teaching also draws from the themes developed in the book Bold as a Lion, which explores fear, courage, and Christian faithfulness in detail.

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Scripture References:

Proverbs 28:1 · Revelation 21:8 · Joshua 1:7 · Psalm 31:23–24 · Philippians 1:20 · 1 Corinthians 16:13 · Matthew 8, 10, 16 · Luke 9, 14 · Acts 4 · Ephesians 6

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