4 Reasons I Can Have Holy Boldness

As followers of Jesus, we are called to live with a bold confidence, not because of our own strength, but because of what Christ has done for us. Hebrews 10:1-25 reminds us that Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross has forever changed our relationship with God. The Old Testament sacrifices, which had to be offered again and again, were never enough to fully remove sin. But Jesus, as the perfect sacrifice, completed the work once and for all. Because of this, we don’t need to live in fear or uncertainty—we can stand before God with boldness, knowing we are fully forgiven and completely loved.

This boldness isn’t just about how we approach God; it transforms how we live in the world. In the early church, believers faced intense pressure to conform to the culture around them. The writer of Hebrews encourages them—and us—not to shrink back but to stand firm. We are not called to blend in, but to live differently, confidently, and with holy boldness. Jesus didn’t die just to secure our place in heaven; He died to make us holy, and that holiness should shape the way we think, act, and engage with the world around us.

But how do we develop this kind of bold faith? Hebrews 10 gives us four reasons we can live with holy boldness.

1. First, Jesus is our great High Priest, who has made a way for us to come directly into God’s presence. We no longer have to wonder if we are good enough—Jesus has already made us clean.
   
2. Second, we can trust in God’s promises. He has never failed, and He never will. Even when life is uncertain, we hold onto the truth that God is faithful.
   
3. Third, we find strength in the church. The Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. Hebrews 10:24-25 reminds us to encourage one another, to motivate each other toward love and good works, and to keep meeting together. The more connected we are to the body of Christ, the stronger our faith becomes. When we isolate ourselves, we become vulnerable to doubt, fear, and temptation. But when we stay rooted in Christian community, we are continually reminded of God’s goodness and His calling on our lives.
   
4. Finally, we live boldly because Jesus is coming again. The world tries to pull us in every direction, tempting us to compromise our faith, but we remember that this life is not the end of the story. Jesus will return, and when He does, we want to be found faithful. Our confidence isn’t in ourselves, our circumstances, or the approval of others—it’s in Christ alone. That’s why we keep going, even when it’s hard. That’s why we keep believing, even when we don’t see the full picture.

So what does this mean for us today? It means we draw near to God daily, spending time in His Word and in prayer. It means we hold onto hope, reminding ourselves of the gospel and trusting in God’s faithfulness. It means we take action—serving, loving, and encouraging others instead of waiting for someone else to step up. And it means we stay connected to the church, knowing that we need each other now more than ever.

Because we’re made holy, we can live boldly. We don’t have to live in fear, doubt, or insecurity. Christ has done the work—our role is to walk in the confidence He has given us. Let’s live boldly, love courageously, and stand firm in the faith, knowing that Jesus is with us every step of the way.

- Adapted from sermons preached across our 3 campuses on 03/02/25.