The Weapons of our Warfare

APPENDIX

THE LAYING ON OF HANDS

Hebrews 6: 1, 2 clearly indicates that the laying on of hands is one of the principles of the doctrine of Christ. It is a principle that every new convert should understand and from which he should go on.

"Therefore let us go on and get past the elementary stage in the teachings and doctrine of Christ, the Messiah, advancing steadily toward the completeness and perfection that belongs to spiritual maturity. Let us not again be laying the foundation of repentance and abandonment of dead works (dead formalism), and of the faith (by which you turned) to God.

With teachings about purifying, the laying on of hands, the resurrection from the dead, and eternal judgment and punishment. (These are all matters of which you should have been fully aware long, long ago)." Hebrews 6: 1, 2 The Amplified New Testament.

However, there is great ignorance on this principle!

In the Word, a number of uses are found for the laying on of hands:

1. In identification with a sacrifice as an offering for sin. Lev. 1:4, 3:2, 3:8, 3:13, 4:4, 4:15.

2. In putting sin upon the scapegoat or bullock. Lev. 16:21. Very interesting passage Numbers 8: 1 0-12.

3. In witnessing an accusation. Lev. 24: 14.

4. In imparting the Holy Spirit. Numbers 27: 18-23, Deut. 34:9 in the Old Testament. Acts 8:17, 9:12, 19:6 in the New Testament.

5. In imparting blessing. Gen. 48:13-15 in the Old Testament. Matt. 19: 15, Mark 10: 16 in the New Testament.

6. In healing the sick. Mark 1 :41, 6:5, 16: 18.

7. In imparting spiritual gifts. I Tim. 4: 14.

8. In working special miracles through Paul's hands. Acts 19: 11.

9. In ordaining elders. In Acts 14:23 the word "ordain" means to stretch forth the hand.

A word of warning: __"Lay hands suddenly on no man." I Tim. 5:22.

Exhortation: This ministry of laying on of hands will be a great assistance to the believer who desires effectiveness. While some of the usages are clearly for Old Testament times only, several of these usages have a definite New Testament application.

Helpful Books on the Spiritual Warfare

Brooks, Patricia, Occult Experimentation, National Association of Christian Schools, Box 28, Wheaton, III. 60187.

Bunyan, John, The Holy War, Cassell, Petter, Galpin Co., New York.

Burnette, Rev. E. R., Who Lost the Keys?, Now Concerning Spiritual Gifts, Brethren, Rt. 3, Box 139A, Scio, Oregon 97374.

Epp, Rev. Theodore, How to Resist Satan, Back to the Bible Publishing Company, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Erickson, Rev. A. R., New Testament Pattern and Practice, Bethany Fellowship, 6820 Auto Club Road, Minneapolis, Minn. 55431.

Ferryman, F. J., Whom Resist, Osterhaus Publishing, 4500 West Broadway, Minneapolis 12, Minnesota.

Freeman, Dr. Hobart E., Angels of Light, Logos International Publishing Company, Plainfield, New Jersey.

Gasson, Raphael, The Challenging Counterfeit, Assemblies of God Publishing House, 51 Newington Causeway, London, S. E. 1.

Huegel, Dr. F. J., The Mystery of Iniquity, Bethany Fellowship, 6820 Auto Club Road, Minneapolis, Minn. 55431.

Koch, Dr. Kurt E., Between Christ and Satan, Christian Counselling and Occultism, Occult Subjection and Deliverance, Revival In Indonesia, Kregel Publications, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503.

Lovett, C. S., Dealing with the Devil, Personal Christianity, Box 157, Baldwin Park, California.

MacMillan, Rev. J. A., The Authority of the Believer, The Authority of the Intercessor, Modern Demon Possession, Christian Publications, 25 S. Tenth Street, Harrisburg, Pa. 17101.

McElheran, Clifton K., Let the Oppressed go Free, Forbidden Occult Practices, 608 South Vine, North Platte, Nebraska 69101.

Mead, Dr. Russell J., Victory over Demonism Today, Christian Life Publications, Inc., Wheaton, III. 60187.

Nevius, John L., Demon Possession, Kregel Publications, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503.

Penn-Lewis, Jessie, War on the Saints, Christian Literature Crusade, Fort Washington, Pa.

Unger, Dr. Merrill F., Biblical Demonology, Scripture Press, 1825 College Avenue, Wheaton Ill. 60187.

Whyte, Rev. H. A. M., The Power of the Blood, Dominion over Demons, Pulling Down Strongholds, 2 Delbert Drive, Scarborough, Ontario.

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