#12214 Is Confirmation Really in the Bible? And More - Tom Nash

May 28, 2025

In this engaging discussion, theologian Tom Nash dives into whether Confirmation is rooted in Scripture. He unpacks the biblical basis of this sacrament and its early Christian significance, clarifying misconceptions and aiding understanding for both Catholics and Protestants. Nash also explores John the Baptist's doubts about Jesus and the nature of the Kingdom of God, while addressing questions on priesthood for converted ministers and the magisterium's role in changing traditions. A thought-provoking episode for anyone keen on deepening their faith!

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Whole Christ in One Species

Receiving the host alone gives the whole Christ, body and blood, soul and divinity.
Distribution efficiency and sacramental integrity guide receiving only bread in Mass.

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Kingdom of God is Spiritual

The Kingdom of God is a spiritual kingdom with Christ as King, not a temporal political one.
Jesus founded a visible authority (the Church) to proclaim this kingdom on earth.

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Biblical Basis of Confirmation

Confirmation is distinct from Baptism as it involves a fuller reception of the Holy Spirit.
Biblical passages in Acts show the laying on of hands and Spirit's gift separate from Baptism.

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Is the sacrament of Confirmation really found in Scripture? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, we tackle one of the most common questions about Catholic sacramental theology. Karlo Broussard explains the biblical roots of Confirmation, where it shows up in the New Testament, and how early Christians understood the laying on of hands and the gift of the Holy Spirit. If you’ve ever wondered how to explain Confirmation to your Protestant friends—or just want to understand it better yourself—don’t miss this segment!

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Questions Covered:

04:15 – If it was revealed to John the Baptist that Jesus was the Messiah, then why did he later send one of his disciples to ask Jesus?
07:33 – Why do Catholics primarily receive the Body of Christ (the bread) vs. the Body and Blood (bread and wine)?
11:45 – If a married protestant pastor converts, can he seek the priesthood?
13:03 – What does Jesus mean by the Kingdom of God?
17:21 – How biblical is Confirmation?
21:07 – What authority does the magisterium have over changing the TLM and what’s the current rule?
23:05 – Was Jesus in the Garden of Eden? When Genesis refers to “Our image”, is this referring to the Trinity?
31:22 – Based on Genesis, is the world flat? Is there firmament in the sky keeping us from falling off?
33:59 – Why do some people still blame the Jews for the death of Christ?
37:45 – Why would God ask Moses to build a bronze serpent if the serpent is the symbol of Satan?
42:12 – My coworker got arrested and I went around asking to know what happened. Did doing this cause me to commit the sin of detraction?
49:53 – Why are baptisms outside the faith valid even though they don’t share the same beliefs?
52:13 – I was raised non-denominational and I want to know what the difference is between the Jesus I know and what Catholics believe.