BOLD—1 13 The members of the council were amazed when they saw the

AMAZING BOLDNESS boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary
men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized
College tennis—team for car…ORU—That was BOLD! them as men who had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 NLT
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Next 5 weeks—examine selected texts from Acts BOLD FACTS
Acts written by Luke: medical Dr., Early Church—Boldness
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 BOLDNESS IS BEHAVIOR BORN OUT OF BELIEF. BOLDNESS.

What you believe determines how you behave.
Worried about what people think… timid. Failure… cautious
God is calling you, empowering you, with you—BOLD!
boldness: parrhesia (par-rhay-see'-ah); outspokenness, assurance,
courage, confidence; to act without fear.
Bold Prayers * Bold Witnessing * Bold Speaking * Bold Obedience
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AMAZING BOLDNESS
(The leaders) could see that (Peter and John) were ordinary men with
no special training in the Scriptures. Acts 4:13 NLT
Idiotace… Bless your heart
Not a preacher, Mature Xian, Stay home mom, Student, Reg guy
Different ways to be bold.
Walk away from a fight * Dress modestly * Don’t sleep around
Read bible * Don’t do deal * Don’t go to movie * Give car

Peter: Bold intentions but timid actions! Denied X Guy on Chopped

Corrupt generation: 3000 saved!
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Guy lame, beggar—40 years
Capt. temple guard & Sadducees arrest Peter & John 2) YOUR BOLDNESS WILL AMAZE THE WORLD.
Trial b4 Sanhedrin: circle
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8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers and of Peter and John. Acts 4:13 NLT
elders of our people, 9 are we being questioned today because we've
done a good deed for a crippled man? Do you want to know how he Athletic award—Really, really—bold.
was healed? 10 Let me clearly state to all of you and to all the people
of Israel that he was healed by the powerful name of Jesus Christ the When is the last time someone was amazed?
Nazarene, the man you crucified but whom God raised from the dead.
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BOLD: Sadducees didn’t believe in resurrection—declaration of war. HOW AMAZED ARE PEOPLE BY YOUR BOLDNESS?
Name of Jesus…Sporting event
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 3) SPIRITUAL BOLDNESS COMES FROM KNOWING
CHRIST.
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All Greek Many of the Year
Guy—wife—porn--affair
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Dead raised: Peter, girl, Tabitha, Dorcas, Paul, Euthychus
Healed: Peter lame man, Annaias heals Paul, Phillip crippled.
Peter’s shadow falls and heals
Cast out demons…beat up naked
Crazy needs met

Why would Peter have the faith to ask… Been with Jesus.

Pretend like the bible says there isn’t a hell.

Arrogance. We’re godlike…I couldn’t believe in a God that…
Self sufficiency—I don’t really need God.
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Difference between boldness and arrogance; boldness and cockiness.
Goal is not boldness. Knowing X is goal. Boldness is byproduct. JC Penny
1—Time A/C Prayer… Story
2—Faith
3—Boldness The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as
4—Results bold as a lion. Prov 28:1
 Time with Jesus builds your faith; which leads to boldness http://www.oprah.com/showinfo/Oprah-Talks-to-Men-Whove-Beaten-
that produces spiritual results. Women
Closing of Speech—soccer player Bobby’s Guy giving away $2 million for YouVersion
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Shut these guys up.

We cannot stop telling about everything we have seen and heard.

Acts 4:20 NLT