Thinking with Chris Christian Vol. 16

Thinking with Chris Christian Vol. 16

Introduction

In Acts 4:13, the Bible says, “13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.”

Peter and John’s boldness was the boldness of knowledge and revelation. When the people saw the boldness of Peter and John, they knew it was the boldness of knowledge. Knowledge increases boldness. You need boldness to manifest faith. One of the greatest gifts that God gives to men is boldness. You are able to look at the enemy and speak like a lion to him.

In Matthew 16:16-18, the Bible says, “16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18 And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

Concerning the disciples of Jesus, after they have mentioned some names, which the people believed He was, He asked them their opinion about Him. Then Peter said, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God”. Jesus said to Peter, “on the boldness of this your knowledge will my church be built”. What Peter said in verse 17 confirmed his boldness. There are certain things that you will know about satan you will no longer fear him and there are certain things you will know about God and you will no longer be poor. Boldness is a function of insight and revelation. Jesus was bold to be able to walk on water, raise the dead, heal the sick and deliver the oppressed because he had access to mysteries. God often reveals secrets to us because He wants us to be bold. All knowledgeable men in this world are very bold.

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