What other scriptures emphasize the importance of confidence before God? \Scripture Echoes of Our Bold Access\ • 1 John 3:21 sets the tone: “Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God.” • The same assurance reverberates through the following passages: – Hebrews 4:16 — “Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” – Ephesians 3:12 — “In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence.” – 1 John 5:14 — “And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” – Hebrews 10:19-22 — “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus… let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” \Where the Confidence Comes From\ • Christ’s blood opened the way (Hebrews 10:19). • His priesthood secures continual access (Hebrews 10:21). • Faith unites us to Him, removing fear (Romans 8:15). \Confidence in Prayer\ • 1 John 5:14 tells us the same boldness extends to asking. • Hebrews 4:16 links bold approach with timely help. • Psalm 34:4-5 shows confidence replacing fear: “Those who look to Him… their faces shall never be ashamed.” \Daily Walk of Holy Boldness\ • Proverbs 3:26 — “for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.” • Acts 4:13 shows ordinary believers speaking with boldness because they “had been with Jesus.” • Living obediently keeps the heart from self-condemnation (1 John 3:21), sustaining free access. \Putting It Together\ • Because the way is open, keep drawing near. • Let a cleansed conscience fuel courageous prayer. • Expect mercy, grace, and guidance—He invites you to approach Him with confidence. |
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