Boldness

Boldness in approaching God

Hebrews 10:19–22 NKJV

19 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and having a High Priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

See also Ge 18:27; Ge 18:31 Abraham prays for Sodom

Boldness in proclaiming the gospel to others

Ac 4:29 Persecuted Christians pray.

See also Ac 4:13; Ac 4:31; Ac 9:28; Ac 13:46; Ac 14:3; Ac 18:26; Ac 19:8; Ac 28:31

Boldness in dealing with others

Inner confidence

Psalm 138:3 NKJV

3 In the day when I cried out, You answered me, And made me bold with strength in my soul.

See also 1 Sa 17:34–50; Pr 28:1; 2 Co 3:12 Paul concerning his ministry

Confident authority

Philemon 8–9 NKJV

8 Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you what is fitting, 9 yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you—being such a one as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ—

See also Ro 15:15; 2 Co 10:1–2

Courage

Mark 15:43 NKJV

43 Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent council member, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, coming and taking courage, went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

See also Ex 14:8; Nu 33:3

Persistence

Lk 11:8 The friend at midnight.

Misplaced boldness

2 Pe 2:10 The heretics’ arrogance.

See also 1 Co 8:10