The Bible does not teach Christian confirmation as a requirement for salvation; faith in Jesus alone brings salvation. Rituals like confirmation or church classes can guide growth but do not make someone a Christian.
The Bible does not teach that Christian confirmation is required for salvation; becoming a Christian happens through faith in Jesus Christ alone (John 14:6; Ephesians 2:8-9). Salvation is a gift of God’s grace, received by believing that Jesus is the Son of God who died and rose again (John 3:16; Romans 10:9). Baptism identifies believers as part of God’s family, but no formal ritual confirms salvation (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:38; Galatians 3:27-28). The Bible emphasizes that our faith is demonstrated through the way we live, not through ceremonies or church classes (Matthew 7:16; James 2:17). Confirmation developed later in church history as a way to guide young believers and help them publicly affirm their faith, but it does not create or guarantee salvation (Titus 3:5). While confirmation can encourage spiritual growth and participation in the church, it cannot replace the necessity of trusting in Jesus for eternal life (Hebrews 11:6). Ultimately, salvation is secured by God’s grace through faith, and our actions confirm, rather than create, our relationship with Him.
Confirmation is usually defined as the practice in liturgical churches through which a young person becomes an official member of the church and is thought to have a personal, mature acceptance of their faith. Some traditions include a confirmation name. In the Roman Catholic and Anglican traditions, confirmation is also listed as one of the seven sacraments. Confirmation was developed in church history to offer a standardized manner to help young people come to faith in Jesus and become participating members in the church. It is similar to many church membership courses found in Protestant churches today.
However, confirmation doesn’t cause a person to become a believer; rather, salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. People can sometimes mistakenly think they are Christians because they have completed the confirmation process (or a church membership class). However, it is by grace we are saved through faith. No class or confirmation can replace that.