but the righteous are bold as a lion (Pro 28:1) The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

that they had been with Jesus (Act 4:13) Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

(1Th 2:1-6) For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

we were bold in our God to speak (1Th 2:1-2) For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.

Connection A. He had genuine Connection to the Lord

(Php 4:13) I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. (Eph 6:10) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man (Eph 3:16) That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

Connection A. He had genuine Connection to the Lord Confidence B.He had Confidence in the Lord

(2Ti 1:12) For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

(Php 1:6) Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Connection A. He had genuine Connection to the Lord Confidence B.He had Confidence in the Lord Content C.He knew that the Content was real

it was not in vain we were bold in our God to speak gospel of God (1Th 2:1-2) For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.

But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain (1Co 15:10) But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

be ye stedfastunmoveable always abounding in the work of the Lord is not in vain (1Co 15:58) Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel (1Th 2:4) But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

Commitment A. He had a Commitment to the Lord

stewards of the mysteries of God (1Co 4:1-2) Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation (2Co 5:17-18) Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

Commitment A. He had a Commitment to the Lord B.He realized the future Conclusion

But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospelnot as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts (1Th 2:4) But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

Confusion A. He preached without Confusion

of deceit (1Th 2:3) For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: (1Th 2:5-6) For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

carried about with every wind of doctrineby the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness wait to deceive (Eph 4:14) That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

Confusion A. He preached without Confusion Cause B.He preached with a pure Cause

nor of uncleanness, nor in guile (1Th 2:3) For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: (1Th 2:5-6) For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

craftyI caught you (2Co 12:16) But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.

Confusion A. He preached without Confusion Cause B.He preached with a pure Cause C.He preached without Covetousness

(1Th 2:3) For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness (1Th 2:5-6) For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

through covetousness feigned words merchandise of you (2Pe 2:3) And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.

(1Jn 2:3-4) And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.