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Gospel Meeting w / the Mt . Baker church of Christ in Bellingham, WA. A Call to Courage. Meaning of Courage. English Definitions Hebrew Definitions Greek Definitions. When is Courage Needed?. Courage is needed when facing physical danger (Acts 27:22, 25, 36).
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Gospel Meeting w/ the Mt. Baker church of Christ in Bellingham, WA A Call to Courage
Meaning of Courage • English Definitions • Hebrew Definitions • Greek Definitions
When is Courage Needed? • Courage is needed when facing physical danger (Acts 27:22, 25, 36). • Courage is needed in times of doubt and despair (Matt. 9:2, 22; 14:27; Mark 6:50; 10:49) • Courage is needed in times of trial and tribulation (Mark 15:43; John 16:33; cf. Rom. 5:7).
When is Courage Needed? • Courage is needed in making a defense of one’s faith (Acts 23:11; 24:10). • Courage is needed in the preaching and proclamation of God’s Word (Phil. 1:14). • Courage is needed when administering reproof and rebukes (2 Cor. 10:1, 2; 11:21).
How is Courage Produced? • Christian faith engenders courage (Heb. 13:6). • Christian hope engenders courage (2 Cor. 5:6, 8). • Christian association engenders courage (Acts 28:15 ; 2 Cor. 7:16 ; Phil. 2:19). • Christian worship engenders praise (James 5:13).