Bible Dictionary
BOLDNESS
Confidence, fearlessness, and freedom of speech. Christian boldness comes through discipleship and faith, enabling believers to witness plainly despite persecution and to approach God with confidence.
Biblical Usage
Boldness was a result of discipleship and a necessary qualification for Christian witness amid persecution, ridicule, and contempt. It describes plain speech, confident approach to God, freedom before Christ’s coming, and—in one case—Paul’s authority to make a request.