Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8221 courage, as strength from God

8221 courage, as strength from God

Dictionary of Bible Themes

Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8200 The character of the believer » 8219 courage » 8221 courage, as strength from God

God gives strength to his people. He enables them to be courageous through his gift of faith. God proves himself faithful to his promises and enables his people to trust him in everyday life.

Courage through faithful obedience

1 Chronicles 22:11-13 See also 1 Chronicles 28:20; Genesis 12:1-4; Hebrews 11:8; Genesis 22:1-5; Hebrews 11:17-19; 2 Chronicles 15:8; 2 C 8-11; Ezra 7:27-28; Ezra 10:1-4; Matthew 26:39 pp Mark 14:35-36 pp Luke 22:41-42

Courage in the face of wrongdoing

2 Samuel 12:7-9 The prophet accuses the king of adultery and murder. See also 2 Chronicles 26:16-18 Azariah and Uzziah; Mark 6:18 John the Baptist and Herod; Hebrews 11:7,24-27

Courage under pressure

Psalm 46:1-3 See also Psalm 10:17; Psalm 27:3; Isaiah 12:2 Isaiah's encouragement of the exiles of Israel; Acts 27:22; 1 Corinthians 16:13; 2 Corinthians 6:4-10; Hebrews 3:6; Hebrews 11:32-39; Matthew 14:27 pp Mark 6:50 pp John 6:20

Courageous witness

Acts 4:18-20 See also Matthew 10:19-26 pp Mark 13:9-11 pp Luke 21:12-15; Acts 23:11; Philippians 1:14,20

Courage in prayer

Hebrews 4:14-16 See also Genesis 18:27-28; 1 Chronicles 17:25 pp 2 Samuel 7:27