Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Confirmation?
17 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Confirmation in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about confirmation. This collection of 18 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Confirmation
- 1Joshua 1:9
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
KJV - 2Psalms 55:22
“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. burden: or, gift”
KJV - 3Proverbs 30:5
“Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. pure: Heb. purified”
KJV - 4Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
KJV - 5
- 6John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
KJV - 7John 8:12
“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
KJV - 8John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
KJV - 9John 20:22
“And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:”
KJV - 10John 20:31
“But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Confirmation? (3 Verses)
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. burden: or, gift”
“Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. pure: Heb. purified”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Confirmation? (14 Verses)
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
“And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:”
“But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”
“And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.”
“Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:”
“And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.”
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”
“In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,”
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Confirmation
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about confirmation. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about confirmation and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about confirmation is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on confirmation needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about confirmation with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about confirmation, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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