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Status: is logged in The Third View of Tongues Intro Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Epilogue Appendix A Appendix B Notes

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]" (Heb. 6:1, 2, The Amplified New Testament).

Many times, however, there is great ignorance on this principle. And Christians are not aware of the tremendous significance of the laying on of hands.

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). There is a very interesting passage in Numbers 8:10-12.

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

4. In imparting the Holy Spirit (Num. 27:18-23, Deut. 34:9, Acts 8: 17,9: 12, 19:16).

5. In imparting blessing (Gen. 48:13-15, Matt.19:15, Mark 10:16).

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

7. In imparting spiritual gifts (1 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.

May I insert a word of warning: "Lay hands suddenly on no man" (1 Tim. 5:22).

This ministry of laying on of hands can be of 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.