Join us as we discuss: Lost Virtues: Courage
Topics considered include:
Examples of Courage
-Hebrew Midwives (Ex. 1:17)
-Joshua
-Daniel
-John the Baptist
-Jesus Christ
Examples of Cowardice
-Saul
-The Ten Spies (Num. 13–14)
-Jonah
-Judas
-Pilate
What Is Christian Courage?
Definition: "Courage is the resolve to do what faithfulness requires even when fear and peril press hardest."
John Wayne: "Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway."
The Call to Christian Courage
-Courage requires preparation—it does not suddenly appear in the moment of decision; it grows quietly over time as the soul rehearses God's call and faithfulness
-Courage is practiced daily—even in the mundane
-Courage is fueled by God's promises, presence, and power
Promises: Courage is a steadfast confidence in the covenant promises of God
Presence: Courage is not the absence of fear, but the presence of the Holy Spirit
Power: Courage is fearing God more than man. Fearing others more than God ascribes divine attributes to them
Recommended Resources:
Courage: How the Gospel Creates Christian Fortitude (Joe Rigney)
Bold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Cowards (Matthew Everhard)
Holy War (John Bunyan)
Your hosts:
TE Josh Owen
TE Aaron Garriott
RE Gabe Williams
Produced by: RE Gabe Williams
Music by: RE James Powers
Logo design: Beth Cragg
The Three Presbyteers is a ministry of Spruce Creek PCA in Port Orange FL.
If you're in the area, please join us for worship every Lord's Day morning at 8:30AM and 11:00AM and in the evening at 6:00 PM. Education Hour is at 10:00 AM.
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