1. dB; BaD n : "empty, idle chatter", when used of bragging it indicates the worthlessness of the boasts. Isa 16:6

2. %r;B' BaRaK : normally "to bless", when used in the Hithpael stem (intensive reflexive) it means "to bless oneself", hence "to boast". Dt 29:19.

3. rbeDi DiBeR vb : "to speak" combined with ldog' or hb'r' "to magnify or make great" cp our expression "big words". 1Sam 2:3

4. ll;h' HaLaL vb : "to boast/ praise", it can be used of legitimate boasting in the Lord, or boasting in oneself. Ps 49:6 This is the primary word used for "boasting", context dictating whether it is good or bad.

5. ra;P' PaaR vb : "to glorify", used in the Hithpael "to glorify oneself", hence to boast in ones ability. Jdg 7:2

1. avlazw,n aladzn n : lit "a vagabond", hence an imposter, hence "a swaggering braggart". Rom 1:30

2. avlazonei,a aladzoneia n : "empty talk of a braggart", insolent and empty assurance, based on ones own abilities and despising God. 1Jn 2:16

3. auvce,w auche vb : "to declare loudly; to confidently boast" (1x) Js 3:5

4. katakauca,omai katakauchaomai vb : "to be arrogant", an intensive form of #6; to boast beyond reality. Rom 11:18

5. kauca,omai kauchaomai vb : "to glory in a thing", with or without cause. Rom 5:2 (good); 1Cor 1:29 (bad)

6. kau,chma kauchma n : "the subject of boasting", the reason for the boast itself. 1Cor 5:6

7. kau,chsij kauchsis n : "the act of boasting", whether towards God or self. Rom 3:27

8. keno,doxoj kenodoxos adj : "empty glorying/ boasting", boasting for no legitimate reason. (1x) Gal 5:26

1. Hebrew:

                      bad Jer 9:23

                      good Jer 9:24

2. Greek:

II.  God is Against Boasting Sponsored by the STA

1. the arrogance of man in his rejection of God sets the stage for glorification of self, but cp Pro 25:14 "Like clouds and wind without rain Is a man who boasts of his gifts falsely."

2. STA boasting is not sponsored by God 1Jn2:16 "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world."

3. nor should it be a part of the Christian Way of Life Gal 5:26 "Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another."

1. Power, individual or national Jdg 7:2 "And the LORD said to Gideon, "The people who are with you are too many for Me to give Midian into their hands, lest Israel become boastful, saying, 'My own power has delivered me."

2. The lusts of the flesh Ps 10:3 "For the wicked boasts of his heart's desire, And the greedy man curses and spurns the LORD."

3. Possessions Ps 20:7 "Some boast in chariots and some in horses, But we will boast in the name of the LORD, our God."

4. Wealth Ps 49:6 "Even those who trust in their wealth And boast in the abundance of their riches?"

5. Evil Ps 52:1 "Why do you boast in evil, O mighty man? The lovingkindness of God endures all day long."

6. Deceitful business practices Pro 20:14 "Bad, bad," says the buyer, But when he goes his way, then he boasts."

7. Control over the future Pro 27:1 "Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth." also cp Js 4:13f

8. Religion without Truth Rom 2:17-23

9. anti-Semitism Rom 11:17-24, esp 18

10. Human viewpoint wisdom/ status 1Cor 1:26-29

11. The accomplishments of others 1Cor 3:18-21

12. A distorted sense of how one got what one has 1Cor 4:7 "And what do you have that you did not receive? But if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?"

13. Toleration of evil or immorality (abuse of grace) 1Cor 5:1-6

14. Those things not allotted to us by God 2Cor 10:13 "But we will not boast beyond our measure, but within the measure of the sphere which God apportioned to us as a measure, to reach even as far as you."

15. The number of converts a teacher has Gal 6:13 "but they desire to have you circumcised, that they may boast in your flesh."

16. The pride of life 1Jn 2:16 "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world."

III.   Sanctified Boasting

1. "Sanctified" boasting is in God and His Plan, never in self. Rom 15:17 "Therefore in Christ Jesus I have found reason for boasting in things pertaining to God."

2. Grace and faith preclude boasting in ones works or self. Rom 3:27 "Where then is boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? Of works? No, but by a law of faith."

3. Boasting by the Christian is never in relationship to others but only by self-scrutiny compared to the objective standard of the Word of God. 2Cor 10:12-17

4. There is a legitimate self-evaluation before the Lord which provides the basis for sanctified boasting. Gal 6:4 "But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another."

1. Knowing Bible Doctrine Jer 9:24a "but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me"

2. Ph1 salvation Rom 5:11 "And not only this, but we also exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation."

3. The Lord 1Cor 1:31 "so that, just as it is written, LET HIM WHO BOASTS, BOAST IN THE LORD."

4. Ones niche 2Cor 10:13-16

5. Ones weakness 2Cor 11:30 "If I have to boast, I will boast of what pertains to my weakness."

6. The Person and work of Christ Gal 6:14a "But may it never be that I should boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ"

7. SG3 Heb 3:6 (cp v 14)

1. Right Pastor has the right to boast in his congregation and their applications 2Cor 8:24 "Therefore openly before the churches show them the proof of your love and of our reason for boasting about you."

2. Right Congregation has the right to boast in their Pastor, as long as he continues to teach the Truth 2Cor 1:12-14 (notice it is not in the I.Q. of the Pastor that the congregations boasts vs 12)

3. The PT who is correctly fulfilling the work of the ministry has grounds to boast 2Cor 1:12

4. The PT may boast about his authority in the ministry 2Cor 10:8 "For even if I should boast somewhat further about our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for destroying you, I shall not be put to shame"

5. The PT who supports himself in order to provide Bible Doctrine to Positive Volition has grounds to boast. 1Cor 9:14-15 cp Ac 18:1-5

6. While false teachers boast in the number of converts following them (or the size of their buildings, money raised, or other physical "successes"), the adjusted PT boasts in the spiritual growth of his listeners. Gal 6:13 cp 2Th 1:4 "we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure."

IV.   If salvation were by works, not by grace through faith, men could boast of achieving that salvation. Eph 2:8-9 "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast."

V.   Summary:

1. Sanctified boasting is boasting in the Lord, His strength, His provision, and His glory.

2. Sanctified boasting places no confidence in the flesh as giving anyone an unfair advantage when it comes to the thee adjustments. Phi 3:2-12

3. Sanctified boasting involves the ability and willingness to apply spiritual realities to your niche. Js 1:9-10