Post by Jim Pate on Feb 11, 2014 9:02:37 GMT -5
παρρησία, ας, ἡ
parrésia: freedom of speech, confidence
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: parrésia
Phonetic Spelling: (par-rhay-see'-ah)
Short Definition: freedom, confidence
Definition: freedom, openness, especially in speech; boldness, confidence.
3954 parrhēsía (from 3956 /pás, "all" and rhēsis, "a proverb or statement quoted with resolve," L-S) – properly, confidence (bold resolve), leaving a witness that something deserves to be remembered (taken seriously).
parrésia: freedom of speech, confidence
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: parrésia
Phonetic Spelling: (par-rhay-see'-ah)
Short Definition: freedom, confidence
Definition: freedom, openness, especially in speech; boldness, confidence.
3954 parrhēsía (from 3956 /pás, "all" and rhēsis, "a proverb or statement quoted with resolve," L-S) – properly, confidence (bold resolve), leaving a witness that something deserves to be remembered (taken seriously).
Boldness has different definitions to many people. For some it is a complete “reckless go for it no matter what” attitude. For others it communicates courage and having the guts to stand against difficult odds. For others it can be brash and obnoxious in getting your way. It’s definition in the Bible can be determined by its Hebrew or Greek origin or if it is used as a figure of speech.
One Greek word used for “boldness” in the New Testament is parrhesia. It literally means “freedom to speak; or being outspoken; or frankness of speaking.” It also means, “fearlessness of speaking out.” The reason that you and I can have such incredible boldness in our walk with the Heavenly Father is revealed in Ephesians 3:11 & 12. It unfolds our Father’s “…purpose of the ages, which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. In him, we have boldness {parrhesia} and access [to the Father] with confidence through the believing in him [Christ].” This quote is from the “working translation” of Walter Cummin’s, A Journey through the Acts and Epistles). With this tremendous resource of having boldness in Christ, we have confidence in speaking out the truth.
This particular “boldness” comes into play in the successful outreach of moving God’s Word over the world and is also crucial in the successful believing walk of a believer.
The Outreach of Moving God’s Word
Jesus Christ last words in Acts 2:8 declared that his disciples would receive power after they had received holy spirit. The second part of his declaration was that they were to be witnesses unto Christ throughout the known world even to the “uttermost part of the earth.” (Acts 1:9). Logically they would use the power wrapped up in the gift of holy spirit to accomplish their mission.
One of the early examples of the manifestation of that power of holy spirit was when Peter and John brought deliverance to the crippled man at the gate beautiful. Of course they were called on the carpet to explain themselves by the religious leaders. Peter did not hesitate, being filled with the holy spirit (Acts 4:8), to witness his ability by using the name of Jesus Christ. “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John…” Their boldness was their out spoken-ness or frankness to speak about the things of God. Fear was not their motivation, but fearlessness in speaking out made them great men of God. What a wonderful lesson this is now, as we boldly move God’s Word over the world.
Manifesting Believing Results
Our open access to the loving Father is the first step in manifesting His power. “Let us therefore come boldly [parrhesia] unto the throne of grace…” (Hebrews 4:16). “Having therefore, brethren, boldness [parrhesia] to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus.” (Hebrews 10:19). Once there, it is a matter of boldly speaking forth our request and having the patience to see it through. “Cast not away therefore your confidence [parrhesia], which hath great recompence of reward. For you have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.” (Hebrews 10:35 & 36). First we realize the truth of God’s Word that we have open and welcomed access to God Almighty. Next it is speaking up boldly knowing who we are in Christ. A father is proud of that son who speaks up trusting that the father will come through. “…for He [God] said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we many boldly [parrhesia] say, the Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.” (Hebrews 13:5 & 6).
Let’s realize our open access to the Father and our ability to speak up before Him. Remembering this kind of boldness will contribute to the outreach of God’s Word over the world and will help us manifest the power of God in our lives.
[/div]One Greek word used for “boldness” in the New Testament is parrhesia. It literally means “freedom to speak; or being outspoken; or frankness of speaking.” It also means, “fearlessness of speaking out.” The reason that you and I can have such incredible boldness in our walk with the Heavenly Father is revealed in Ephesians 3:11 & 12. It unfolds our Father’s “…purpose of the ages, which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. In him, we have boldness {parrhesia} and access [to the Father] with confidence through the believing in him [Christ].” This quote is from the “working translation” of Walter Cummin’s, A Journey through the Acts and Epistles). With this tremendous resource of having boldness in Christ, we have confidence in speaking out the truth.
This particular “boldness” comes into play in the successful outreach of moving God’s Word over the world and is also crucial in the successful believing walk of a believer.
The Outreach of Moving God’s Word
Jesus Christ last words in Acts 2:8 declared that his disciples would receive power after they had received holy spirit. The second part of his declaration was that they were to be witnesses unto Christ throughout the known world even to the “uttermost part of the earth.” (Acts 1:9). Logically they would use the power wrapped up in the gift of holy spirit to accomplish their mission.
One of the early examples of the manifestation of that power of holy spirit was when Peter and John brought deliverance to the crippled man at the gate beautiful. Of course they were called on the carpet to explain themselves by the religious leaders. Peter did not hesitate, being filled with the holy spirit (Acts 4:8), to witness his ability by using the name of Jesus Christ. “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John…” Their boldness was their out spoken-ness or frankness to speak about the things of God. Fear was not their motivation, but fearlessness in speaking out made them great men of God. What a wonderful lesson this is now, as we boldly move God’s Word over the world.
Manifesting Believing Results
Our open access to the loving Father is the first step in manifesting His power. “Let us therefore come boldly [parrhesia] unto the throne of grace…” (Hebrews 4:16). “Having therefore, brethren, boldness [parrhesia] to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus.” (Hebrews 10:19). Once there, it is a matter of boldly speaking forth our request and having the patience to see it through. “Cast not away therefore your confidence [parrhesia], which hath great recompence of reward. For you have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.” (Hebrews 10:35 & 36). First we realize the truth of God’s Word that we have open and welcomed access to God Almighty. Next it is speaking up boldly knowing who we are in Christ. A father is proud of that son who speaks up trusting that the father will come through. “…for He [God] said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we many boldly [parrhesia] say, the Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.” (Hebrews 13:5 & 6).
Let’s realize our open access to the Father and our ability to speak up before Him. Remembering this kind of boldness will contribute to the outreach of God’s Word over the world and will help us manifest the power of God in our lives.