UNFOLDED #7 - Parrēsía

Today’s Menu 🍞

• Word Brief – what parrēsía really means

• Verse Spotlight – 3 key passages

• Why It Matters – everyday impact

• 60‑Second Practice – use it today

Read Time: 3 Minutes

1 · Word Snapshot 🎯

Parrēsía (παρρησία, par‑ray‑SEE‑ah) joins πᾶς / par‑ “all” + ῥῆσις / rhēsis “speech.”
Literally: all‑speech—speaking freely without fear.

Appears in the Greek New Testament (NT) 31 times (noun form, NA‑28).
Often translated boldness, confidence, or plain speech.

Plain English: parrēsía is fearless honesty rooted in trust—you step up or speak out because you know you’re secure in Christ.

2 · Verse Spotlight 📖

“When they saw the boldness (parrēsían) of Peter and John…” — Acts 4:13

“Let us draw near with confidence (parrēsías) to the throne of grace.” — Heb 4:16

“In him we have boldness (parrēsían) and access with confidence by faith.” — Eph 3:12

All three show parrēsía flowing from security in Jesus—toward people and toward God.

Pro tip: whenever you read bold, ask “what grounds this courage?” In the NT, it’s always relationship, not personality.

3 · Why It Matters Today

• Speak the hard truth – love sometimes needs clear words; parrēsía keeps them gentle but firm.

• Pray like a child, not a guest – walk straight into the throne room, no rehearsed speeches.

• Show up unmasked – authenticity builds real community faster than curated perfection.

These three moves turn polite silence into life‑giving clarity.

4 · 60‑Second Practice ⏱️

1. Name one conversation you’re avoiding. A correction, apology, or gospel moment.

2. Anchor your courage. Whisper Heb 4:16: “I have confidence to approach.”

3. Take the first step today. Send the text, set the meeting, or pray aloud what you really feel.

Boldness isn’t bold until it moves.

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