Pastor Ralph Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Q64. (Ephesians 6:19) Why would Paul request prayer for boldness? Why is boldness necessary in war? What is the opposite of boldness? What happens if this is our accustomed life-posture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tabatha Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Q3. (Ephesians 6:19) Why would Paul request prayer for boldness? Why is boldness necessary in war? What is the opposite of boldness? What happens if this is our accustomed life-posture? Boldness is not reckless impulsiveness. Boldness requires courage to press on through our fears and do what we know is right. How can we be more bold? Like the disciples, we need to pray with others for courage. To gain boldness. you can pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to give you courage. Start where you are by being bolder in small ways. The opposite of boldness can be many things, timidity, fear, laziness, lack of faith, not trusting in God. If we have these standards we will accomplish nothing for the kingdom of God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissioned Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Q3. (Ephesians 6:19) Why would Paul request prayer for boldness? Why is boldness necessary in war? What is the opposite of boldness? What happens if this is our accustomed life-posture? Paul requested prayer for boldness because of the opposition to the Gospel that he faced. In war if the enemy sees that you are weak, he will defeat you even befor you can think of a way out. In the war against the devil we need boldness because he come at us with his entire armament. We must be prepared. When preaching the Word of God or witnessing for Christ there will be competition by the emeny, we must stand boldly and defend our faith. The opposite of boldness is weakness. A Christian is weak when he cannot stand up for his faith in the face of the enemy, the devil. He may have the desire to witness to a friend but finds himself unable to. If he allows this, weakness, to be a life-posture; he would find himself being led away by the enemy. Those who he would have witnessed to would soon drag him along into the path of unrighteouness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCHRIS Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Paul was always conscious of his great responsibility in being entrusted with the gospel of men's eternal salvation, and so he desires above all that whenever he has opportunity to speak that gospel, God will give him the words. (Psalm 51:15) Like the early apostles, his prayer was not for success, nor for deliverance from danger or suffering, but for boldness in proclaiming the gospel of God that was entrusted to him. The opposite would be shyness, timidness, spirit of fear/rejection. We will not fulfilling our goals/commands from God Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Q3. (Ephesians 6:19) Why would Paul request prayer for boldness? Why is boldness necessary in war? What is the opposite of boldness? What happens if this is our accustomed life-posture? He was in prison and knew that to continue to preach to those around him would only give the jews more to charge him with and the romans more reason to go along with them. Boldness is necessary because without it we often submit to our fears and fail to do what we should. Without boldness we join the crowd and go along with anything. The opposite of boldness to me would be fear. not doing what we should and going along with what we should not. We fail to follow the true calling of God for our lives and go along with the crowd never leading any one to Christ or letting anyone know that we are followers of the Lord God. We give in to fear and never stand firm in the strength that Jesus gave us when He conquered death and gave us a place with Him on His thrown. We fail to offer to sacrifice for others as He showed us how and not show them the love of Christ that He showed us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sis. dee Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Q3. (Ephesians 6:19) Why would Paul request prayer for boldness? Why is boldness necessary in war? What is the opposite of boldness? What happens if this is our accustomed life-posture? To me praying for boldness is important, it gives us strength, boldness make me strong. To me fear is the opposite of boldness. I would need this boldness in war because if not I might become fearful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJeff Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Paul would do things that most Christians today wouldn't dare to do. He would walk into a synagogue in a strange city and start preaching the gospel. He would rebuke churches for their sins. Stand before governments and tell of Jesus. At times I could see where he might feel discouraged by his fleshly weakness and physical abuses that he suffered for the truth. He needed prayer to be strengthened, and to maintain or regain his boldness for such an effort. Can you imagine a war between a cowardly army and a bold army? The only way that a cowardly army could win is if the bold army tired itself out chasing them down. To be victorious over the enemy of our souls we need to go after that old rascal, not sit back and allow him to devour us. If we do nothing we are just cowards and weaklings, captured and in the bondage of sin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masika Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Paul requested the prayer for boldness so that he could speak fearlessly for Christ in spite of the chains he was in. Boldness is necessary in war because you can't fight when you are afraid. Opposite for boldness is fearful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haar Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Paul was awaiting trial when he would appear before the Roman high ruling authority. He would usually use such occasions to proclaim the Gospel. He thus needed every resource available at that time to be able to declare the message of truth at his trial without fear, and without compromising his faith. Boldness is vital in warfare, or else one will easily surrender to the enemy. s The opposite of boldness is wimpy faith, fearful and unstable faith that easily give in to the enemy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Paul didn't like to sugarcoat anything. He wanted to tell exactly as the Lord told him, even to those in higher rank.He needed to show that he wasn't afraid to stand up for what he believed and wouldn't compromise his belief even to go to prison for it. He had a one on one communion with the Righteous One and Paul didn't need to loose sight of it by distractions from Satan. He needed to keep the Faith. The opposite of boldness would be shyness. We would never witness for the Lord if we don't have Holy Boldness or tell the world how much He has done for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahala p.s. Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Q3. (Ephesians 6:19) Why would Paul request prayer for boldness? Why is boldness necessary in war? What is the opposite of boldness? What happens if this is our accustomed life-posture? Paul would request prayer for boldness, because he, like us too, have a natural tendency to avoid pain and persecution, above all, death. Boldness is necessary in war, because without it we became weak in mental and body and cannot use our armors in a right way so that our enemies will be easy to defeat us. The opposite of boldness is fear. If this is our accustomed life-posture, our faith will not grow up even will be dead, and it will become a bad witness in Christianity faith to people around us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eudora Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 (Ephesians 6:19) Why would Paul request prayer for boldness? Why is boldness necessary in war? What is the opposite of boldness? What happens if this is our accustomed life-posture? Philippians 1:20 according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. To those who do not know God at all, natural is all there is. When faced with fear, many will fall faint. When we walk or run in the spirit, the Spirit of The Lord, goes before us and prepares a place for us in the resence of the enemy so that we can stand in boldness against the enemy. Blow us down, cut off our heads, so what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewell Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Prayer for boldness is so he will stay strong in his faith and not fear reprisal. The opposite is wimpy (good word Pastor Ralph!). If this is our accustomed life-posture, it will be a natural stance, a habit, the natural way of being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelOnLine Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Q3. (Ephesians 6:19) Why would Paul request prayer for boldness? So he could boldly go out and spread the Good Word. Why is boldness necessary in war? So you won Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meandean Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Q3. (Ephesians 6:19) Why would Paul request prayer for boldness? Why is boldness necessary in war? What is the opposite of boldness? What happens if this is our accustomed life-posture? its not easy wearing the lords colors in the devils territory.we can be so easily discouraged and want to give up.you know hebrews talks about this in chapter 2. it seems people would want to float down a river than to swim against it. boldness is a strong determination with no regard to self, it is courage under fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle G Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Q3. (Ephesians 6:19) Why would Paul request prayer for boldness? Paul was inprison and under great opposition. He request prayer for boldness to remain strong in his faith and the work God purpose him to do. Why is boldness necessary in war? Boldness is necessary so you will be able to stand and stay strong. What is the opposite of boldness? Shy, mild What happens if this is our accustomed life-posture? It will become apart of our very character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanMary Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Q3. (Ephesians 6:19) Why would Paul request prayer for boldness? He was in chains for preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ, surrounded by "enemy" guards, and would be facing powerful officials when on trial. He wanted to be bold rather than succumbing to fear of man, fear of persecution and further pain and torture...even martyrdom. He wanted to continue to stand for Christ rather than compromise his message and his witness for his Lord. Why is boldness necessary in war? Boldness surprises and intimidates the enemy who expects us to cower and be timid. It's the element the enemy least expects, and catches him off guard, especially if he has seen a pattern of timidity and fear in our past. What is the opposite of boldness? Timidity and fear....cowardice. What happens if this is our accustomed life-posture? If timidity and fear are our pattern, without an infusion of the Lord's boldness, we will be fair weather, beaten down Christians...ineffective in our witness, and living a defeated life. Someone has said "Courage is doing it afraid"...that has been my pattern. The fears of a lifetime of abuse and violence, infused with God's boldness have empowered me to keep on with whatever God has called me to do, though doing it afraid. Each victory has given me more confidence in God's ability to "keep me" and to empower me with His power, and the realization and that though I am weak, He is STRONG....He and I are a majority, no matter who the enemy we're confronting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanks Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Q3. (Ephesians 6:19) Why would Paul request prayer for boldness? Why is boldness necessary in war? What is the opposite of boldness? What happens if this is our accustomed life-posture? We should boldly defend our faith. We need to face the unbelieving world with confidence, knowing and believing all the promises our Lord and Saviour has made. We cannot allow the devil to get the upper hand. We will never win the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Q3. (Ephesians 6:19) Why would Paul request prayer for boldness? Paul is a man made of flesh and blood who is imprisoned. He knows he will go to trial before the Romans. He knows that the prayers of the saints empower him in his ministry. Why is boldness necessary in war? We must be courageous in this life to spread the gospel and fulfill God's purpose for our lives. This does not appear to be politically correct in many circles who mock us and condemn our beliefs. Additionally, we are in a spiritual war against the evil forces of the heavenly realms. This is a worthy adversary who is constantly trying to defeat us. Lastly, we should fearlessly make known the gospel because scripturally Paul encourages it.........we are all ambassadors of the gospel What is the opposite of boldness? Timidity. What happens if this is our accustomed life-posture? Our beliefs and behavior are compromised and directly contradicted by scripture here in Ephesians. We must put on the whole armor of God so we can take our stand against the devil's schemes........so that when the day of evil comes...............we will be able to stand our ground.........and after having done everything, to stand victorious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLL Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Q3. (Ephesians 6:19) Why would Paul request prayer for boldness? Why is boldness necessary in war? What is the opposite of boldness? What happens if this is our accustomed life-posture? Paul says come boldly to the throne with confidence and I think he is saying that meaning go to God confidently knowing that He will always do the best for us. Boldness is necessary in war so you are not considered weak. Shynesss or timid. If timidity is our life posture we will get walked all over and if boldness is our life posture you arent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubilee Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Paul requested prayer for boldness because he was living in perilous times and facing strong and antagonistic opposition to the Gospel. Boldness is necessary in war because it is a Christian characteristic and it is the opposite of weakness. David defeated Goliath because he was bold to face the enemy of Israel. The opposite of boldness is to be wimpy. If this is our accustomed life-posture, our enemy, Satan, will run us down and walk over us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubilee Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Paul requested prayer for boldness because he was living in perilous times and facing strong and antagonistic opposition to the Gospel. Boldness is necessary in war because it is a Christian characteristic and it is the opposite of weakness. David defeated Goliath because he was bold to face the enemy of Israel. The opposite of boldness is to be wimpy. If this is our accustomed life-posture, our enemy, Satan, will run us down and walk over us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wifee Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 3a)He knew he needed the power of prayer to counter understandable feelings of intimidation, fear, persecution. responding to questions/sharing his faith clearly without watering it down, with officials in Jerusalem,who were not receptive to his words &able to decide his human fate, B)In war it’s important enemy doesn’t see sign of weakness, otherwise He will defeat us before we set out. When sharing our faith in Christ there is competition with the enemy. We need must stand boldly(even in the face of difficulties or fearful of the response)&defend our faith.Praying for boldness at these times, helps us focus on Jesus instead & he will equip us to speak with help of Holy Spirit,&have victory in our daily battles. c)Fear,Timidity,shaky,less secure in faith. d) It would mean one is more open to be led down the paths of unrighteousness, lies &deceptions attacks of Satan in all his guises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Jerry Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 The reason that Paul was requesting prayer for boldness is that he was going against that present day society. He needed this boldness to get through to the gentiles. I think that boldness is necessary in war so that you can make you point. When your idea log is different than the general public you have to be bold in order to stand up against them. The opposite of boldness is not standing up for what is right. If this is our accustomed life-posture then you will not be able to transmit the Good News of Jesus Christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthouse2014 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Q3. (Ephesians 6:19) Why would Paul request prayer for boldness? Why is boldness necessary in war? What is the opposite of boldness? What happens if this is our accustomed life-posture? In face of all the persecutions Christians are receiving, Paul ask for boldness to preach the gospel in face of danger, especially from the high ranking officials in the government. Boldness is necessary in war, for if we are not, we are considered weak and ineffective. If this is our life accustomed posture of being weak, we can not preach the gospel with boldness in order to get the unbelieving to come to the Lord. With boldness we are sure to preach the word correctly and with power from the Holy Spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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