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What is Boldness in Evangelism? |
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Many Christians have asked, “How can I get rid of my fear in evangelism? What do you have to do to stop being afraid?” The New Testament responds to the problem of fear by talking about boldness. For example, when the prominent men of Jerusalem “saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled” (Acts 4:13). When contemplating our need to be bold as Peter and John were, we must first define boldness in this context.
Boldness in evangelism is the courage to speak with freedom, plainness, and confidence about the Lord. This side of heaven, we will likely never escape moments of fear. But God has an abundant supply of boldness for those who ask for it. As God answers those requests, we need to reflect on the truth of our message and develop a concern for those who need to hear. As we then obey Him instead of our fears, we will find ourselves speaking up in situations where previously we may have been silent. He gives the courage that enables us to speak with freedom, plainness, and confidence about the Lord.
As one experiences boldness as it is stressed in Scripture, it then becomes obvious that boldness in evangelism is related to our walk with the Lord, confidence in the Gospel, and concern for the lost. When these areas are as they should be, fear is often present, but so is the boldness needed to overcome it. As much as we might like to separate the spiritual life from evangelism, we cannot do so. The more intimate we are with the Lord, the bolder we will be in evangelism.
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Hi,
A few months ago I was not able to speak my faith to anyone, i was confused, I thought it was lame, shameful and overrated.
A few “great” things happened in my life and i started to open up more on my personal experience with Jesus. I met people with whom I felt no more shame.
My journey just begun, the seed have just been planted but I can already feel the first, fragile harvest through my new confidence towards my faith.
I even found myself get other’s attention on Jesus as they had another image of me, their curiousity didn’t scare me but on the contrary I feel empowered now that I can speak freely about my little journey.
And of course I want them to experience it. As I said, it’s like a great choc mudcake but that you are WILLING to share whatever there is leftover for you. And I know for sure the cake is never ending….
Great feeling, really.
Arianne, 24, Reunion Islander in Australia, made peace with Jesus a few months ago…and felt His Holy Spirit “poking” her today…
Boldness is very important during evangelism because we must be able to stand and speak about gospel in the presence of any authority