Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7900 The life of the church » 7915 confirmation The act of publicly affirming something or someone, usually with a view to declaring trustworthiness. God confirmed his covenants, oaths and promises to emphasise his intention to fulfil them and he confirms the gospel to demonstrate its truthfulness. Confirmation of covenants Deuteronomy 4:31 See also Genesis 17:1-22; Deuteronomy 8:18; 2 Kings 23:3; 1 Chronicles 16:17; Psalm 105:10; Daniel 9:26-27 Confirmation of oaths Psalm 119:106 See also Genesis 26:1-5 Confirmation of promises Romans 15:8 See also Deuteronomy 29:12-13; 2 Chronicles 1:9; Hebrews 6:17 Confirmation of the gospel Mark 16:20 See also Acts 14:3; 1 Corinthians 1:4-6; Philippians 1:7; Hebrews 2:3 Confirmation of wisdom Confirmation of vows See also Numbers 30:1-16 A vow made by a woman could be either confirmed or nullified by her father or husband. Confirmation of a witness's testimony Deuteronomy 19:15 Evidence accepted in court required confirmation by more than one witness. See also 1 Kings 1:11-14; Mark 14:56-59 The proper judicial procedure was not followed at the trial of Jesus Christ; Romans 9:1-4 Paul here invokes the Holy Spirit as a witness; Hebrews 6:16 Confirmation of letters Acts 15:27 This constituted verification of the authenticity of a letter which could easily have been forged or tampered with. See also Esther 9:29-32 Confirmation of office or position See also
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