Francis Chan: Living With Boldness

Sermon Summary

Main Message

This message emphasizes the importance of living with boldness, recognizing that as believers we are part of a spiritual war. We often forget this reality and instead view our faith as a separate aspect of our lives, unaffected by the world around us. However, Jesus' life and teachings demonstrate the attitude of boldness we should have in our walk with God.

Key Scripture References

• Luke 20:1-8 - In this passage, Jesus is teaching in the temple courts and preaching the gospel. The chief priests and teachers of the law are questioning his authority, but Jesus turns the tables by asking them about John's baptism. This shows that even in the face of opposition, Jesus stands firm in his message.
• Luke 20:9-19 - Jesus' teaching in this passage is a call to repentance and faith in God. He warns against the dangers of self-righteousness and emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's provision for our sins through Jesus Christ.
• Romans 3:23 - This verse reminds us that we have all broken God's commands and are therefore guilty before Him. However, it also points to the good news that Jesus has taken the penalty for our sins on the cross.
• 1 John 2:2 - In this passage, John writes about the importance of trusting in Jesus as our Savior. He reminds us that we can have confidence before God because of what Jesus did on the cross.
• 2 Corinthians 5:21 - This verse emphasizes the idea that Jesus took on our sins and gave us His righteousness. We are therefore able to stand before God with confidence, knowing that our sins have been forgiven.

Key Points

• We are part of a spiritual war as believers, and we must live with boldness in our walk with God.
• Jesus' life and teachings demonstrate the attitude of boldness we should have in our faith.
• We often forget that we are guilty before God due to our broken commands, but Jesus has taken the penalty for our sins on the cross.
• Through faith in Jesus, we can have confidence before God and live a life that is pleasing to Him.

Application

This message encourages us to live with boldness in our faith, recognizing that we are part of a spiritual war. We must be willing to stand firm in our convictions, even in the face of opposition. We should also remember that Jesus has taken the penalty for our sins on the cross and trust in His provision for our lives.