Laying on of Hands. Foundation doctrines of Christ, #4

This book explores the doctrine of laying on of hands, a foundational Christian practice rooted in Hebrews 6:1-3. It examines Jesus' example of healing and casting out demons by laying hands on the afflicted, often rebuking sickness or demons simultaneously. The book highlights the anointing in Jesus' hands, transferable through touch or objects, and emphasizes faith's role in effective ministry. It also discusses prayer, fasting, and spiritual gifts, illustrating how believers can minister healing and deliverance by following Jesus' model and operating in their unique anointing.
This book emphasizes that divine healing is central to the Great Commission. Scripture shows that believers-not just apostles-are called to lay hands on the unsaved, demonstrating God's power through healing and deliverance. These signs confirm the gospel, stir faith, and lead unbelievers to salvation through Jesus Christ. This book explores the biblical practice of laying on of hands, focusing on its role in baptizing believers with the Holy Spirit, imparting spiritual gifts, healing, raising the dead, inauguration, and blessing.
It contrasts two methods of receiving the Holy Spirit-directly from heaven and through laying on of hands-citing scriptural examples like Acts and personal testimonies. The book emphasizes faith's necessity, the anointing's transfer, and specific applications, such as prophetic blessings and appointing church leaders, highlighting their significance for believers and children. This book discusses how sin, like a virus, spreads among believers, requiring quarantine, not blessing, to prevent contamination, as seen in biblical examples.