The term "certified" does not appear explicitly in the Bible; however, the concept of certification, in terms of validation, authentication, or confirmation, can be found throughout Scripture. In biblical times, certification often involved the confirmation of truth, the validation of a person's role or authority, or the authentication of a message or event.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the idea of certification can be seen in the confirmation of covenants and promises. For example, God certified His covenant with Abraham through a series of promises and signs. Genesis 15:18 states, "On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, 'To your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates.'" This divine certification was further confirmed through the sign of circumcision (Genesis 17:11).

The role of prophets also involved a form of certification. Prophets were often given signs to authenticate their messages as being from God. For instance, Moses was given miraculous signs to certify his divine commission before Pharaoh and the Israelites (Exodus 4:1-9).

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, certification is evident in the authentication of Jesus Christ's identity and mission. The miracles performed by Jesus served as divine certification of His authority and messianic role. In John 10:25, Jesus says, "The works I do in My Father’s name testify on My behalf."

The apostles also experienced certification of their ministry through signs and wonders. Acts 2:43 notes, "A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs." These acts served to confirm the truth of their message and the authority given to them by Christ.

Certification of Believers

The concept of certification extends to believers, who are certified as children of God through the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:16 states, "The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children." This internal witness serves as a divine certification of one's status as a believer.

Furthermore, the fruit of the Spirit in a believer's life acts as a form of certification of their faith and transformation. Galatians 5:22-23 lists these fruits, which serve as evidence of the Holy Spirit's work within.

Certification in Church Practices

In the early church, the laying on of hands was a practice used to certify individuals for specific roles or missions. Acts 13:3 describes how the church in Antioch certified Paul and Barnabas for their missionary journey: "So after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off."

The practice of baptism also serves as a form of certification, symbolizing the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is an outward sign of an inward reality, certifying one's faith and commitment to follow Christ.

Conclusion

While the term "certified" is not directly used in Scripture, the principles of validation, authentication, and confirmation are deeply embedded in biblical narratives and practices. These principles underscore the importance of divine authority and truth in the life of believers and the community of faith.(imp. & p. p.) of Certify.

Our Requests Made Known unto God
... In the clear light of this certified promise they have no justifiable excuse
for spiritual poverty. We can think of God's promise ...
/.../anderson/prayer availeth much/chapter 2 our requests made.htm

Ecdippa. Achzib. Joshua 19:29; Judges 1:31 Climax of the Tyrians.
... the way, eastwardly, it is clean, from the notion of heathen land, and is bound
to tithes, and to the law of the seventh year, until you are certified that it ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 65 ecdippa achzib joshua.htm

The Immortal Prayers of the Saints
... When we live by faith and die in the faith, we can be assured that a Just and Holy
God will not forget His certified promises regarding His willingness to ...
/.../anderson/prayer availeth much/chapter 13 the immortal prayers.htm

The Three Essentials of Prayer
... words revealing the inherent principles of effectual praying confirm our faith,
enlarge our understanding, and enable us to appropriate His certified promises. ...
/.../anderson/prayer availeth much/chapter 9 the three essentials.htm

A Word from the Beloved's Own Mouth. "And Ye are Clean. " --John ...
... the Person praising. To be certified as clean by the blind priests of Rome,
would be small comfort to a true Christian. To receive ...
//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/till he come/a word from the beloveds.htm

The Declensions of Christianity, an Argument of Its Truth. .
... earth? "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but be that believeth
not shall be damned." So certified the risen Savior. ...
/.../lee/sermons on various important subjects/sermon iii the declensions of.htm

The Measure of Sin.
... David prays to God, "Lord, let me know the number of my days, that I may be certified
how long I have to live." No doubt, God has fixed for all men a certain ...
/.../the village pulpit volume ii trinity to advent/xliv the measure of sin.htm

The Siege. (xxi, xxxii-xxxiv, xxxvii, xxxviii. )
... Its vivid genuineness is further certified by its unfulfilled promise of a peaceful
death for Sedekiah. The following is mainly after the Greek. XXXIV.2b. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/smith/jeremiah/3 the siege xxi xxxii-xxxiv.htm

The Guide into all Truth
... to remind the Apostles of the facts of Christ's life, especially of His words; and
so the inspiration and authority of the four Gospels were certified for us. ...
/.../the guide into all truth.htm

Inseparable Connection Between the Old and the New Testament.
... that preceded and prepared the way for his coming, do we see it in its full glory,
or comprehend the amount of divine testimony by which it is certified to us. ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter viii inseparable connection between.htm

Certified (3 Occurrences)
... & pp) of Certify. Multi-Version Concordance Certified (3 Occurrences). John 3:33
He who has received his witness has set his seal to this, that God is true. ...
/c/certified.htm - 7k

Certify (4 Occurrences)
... sense of "to make certain," but only the broader sense of "to make to know." Compare
Psalm 39:5 (Prayer Book version), "that I may be certified how long I have ...
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Certificate (8 Occurrences)

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Vision (106 Occurrences)
... is hardly worth debating; if the records of human life, in the Bible and out of
it, are to be trusted at all, there is nothing better certified than that God ...
/v/vision.htm - 45k

Extract (2 Occurrences)
... 10. (n.) A draught or copy of writing; certified copy of the proceedings in an
action and the judgment therein, with an order for execution. ...
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Dishonour (22 Occurrences)
... 14 Now because we have maintenance from the king's palace, and it was not meet for
us to see the king's dishonour, therefore have we sent and certified the king ...
/d/dishonour.htm - 12k

Maintenance (4 Occurrences)
... 14 Now because we have maintenance from the king's palace, and it was not meet for
us to see the king's dishonour, therefore have we sent and certified the king ...
/m/maintenance.htm - 8k

Announced (47 Occurrences)
... Ezra 4:14 Now because we eat the salt of the palace, and it is not meet for us to
see the king's dishonor, therefore have we sent and certified the king; (See ...
/a/announced.htm - 20k

Pharisees (86 Occurrences)
... chabher. They were only permitted to take this oath when their associates
in the brotherhood certified to their character. Even ...
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