1. Do You Know the “Elementary Principles?” n Hebrews 6:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

2. Old Testament Background n The Giving of a blessing upon a child. (Gen 48:13-14,17-20)

3. Old Testament Background n The Giving of a blessing upon a child. (Gen 48:13-14,17-20) n The appointment of a man to office. (Deut 34:9-10)

4. Old Testament Background n Deuteronomy 34:9 (NKJV) 9 Now Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him; so the children of Israel heeded him, and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.

5. Old Testament Background n The Giving of a blessing upon a child. (Gen 48:13-14,17-20) n The appointment of a man to office. (Deut 34:9-10) n A sign of a transfer of guilt from one to another. (Lev 16:21-22; Num 8:10-12)

6. Old Testament Background n Leviticus 16:21-22 (NKJV) 21 Aaron shall lay both his hands on the head of the live goat, confess over it all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions, concerning all their sins, putting them on the head of the goat, and shall send it away into the wilderness by the hand of a suitable man.

7. Old Testament Background n Leviticus 16:21-22 (NKJV) 22 The goat shall bear on itself all their iniquities to an uninhabited land; and he shall release the goat in the wilderness.

8. Old Testament Background n n Numbers 8:10-12 (NKJV) 10 So you shall bring the Levites before the LORD, and the children of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites; 11 and Aaron shall offer the Levites before the LORD like a wave offering from the children of Israel, that they may perform the work of the LORD.

9. Old Testament Background n n Numbers 8:10-12 (NKJV) 12 Then the Levites shall lay their hands on the heads of the young bulls, and you shall offer one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering to the LORD, to make atonement for the Levites.

10. Old Testament Background n The Giving of a blessing upon a child. (Gen 48:13-14,17-20) n The appointment of a man to office. (Deut 34:9-10) n A sign of a transfer of guilt from one to another. (Lev 16:21-22; Num 8:10-12) n The witness to the accused. (Lev 24:14)

11. Old Testament Background n Leviticus 24:14 (NKJV) 14 “Take outside the camp him who has cursed; then let all who heard him lay their hands on his head, and let all the congregation stone him.

12. New Testament Usage n For an apostle to impart a spiritual gift to another.

13. New Testament Usage n For an apostle to impart a spiritual gift to another. –At first only apostles worked miracles. (Acts 2:4,43; 4:33; 5:12)

14. New Testament Usage n For an apostle to impart a spiritual gift to another. –At first only apostles worked miracles. (Acts 2:4,43; 4:33; 5:12) –Then the apostles laid their hands on seven men. (Acts 6:3-6)

15. New Testament Usage n Acts 6:3-6 (NKJV) 3 Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; 4 but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

16. New Testament Usage n Acts 6:3-6 (NKJV) 5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch, 6 whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid hands on them.

17. New Testament Usage n For an apostle to impart a spiritual gift to another. –At first only apostles worked miracles. (Acts 2:4,43; 4:33; 5:12) –Then the apostles laid their hands on seven men. (Acts 6:3-6) –These men now preformed miracles. (Acts 6:8; 8:5-7,12-13)

18. New Testament Usage n Acts 6:8 (NKJV) 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people.

19. New Testament Usage n Acts 8:5 -7 (NKJV) 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. 6 And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 7 For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed.

20. New Testament Usage n For an apostle to impart a spiritual gift to another.

21. New Testament Usage n For an apostle to impart a spiritual gift to another. –Only the apostles could impart spiritual gifts. (Acts 8:14-18; Rom 1:11)

22. New Testament Usage n Acts 8:18 (NKJV) 18 And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,

23. New Testament Usage n Romans 1:11 (NKJV) 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established

24. New Testament Usage n For an apostle to impart a spiritual gift to another. –Only the apostles could impart spiritual gifts. (Acts 8:14-18; Rom 1:11) –Timothy received his spiritual gift through Paul. (2 Tim 1:6)

25. New Testament Usage n 2 Timothy 1:6 (NKJV) 6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

26. New Testament Usage n For an apostle to impart a spiritual gift to another. –Only the apostles could impart spiritual gifts. (Acts 8:14-18; Rom 1:11) –Timothy received his spiritual gift through Paul. (2 Tim 1:6) –This was a unique power of an apostle. (2 Cor 12:12)

27. New Testament Usage n To appoint a man to an office or work.

28. New Testament Usage n To appoint a man to an office or work. –The seven were appointed and received spiritual gifts. (Acts 6:6)

29. New Testament Usage n To appoint a man to an office or work. –The seven were appointed and received spiritual gifts. (Acts 6:6) –The choice of Paul and Silas. (Acts 13:2-3)

30. New Testament Usage n To appoint a man to an office or work. –The seven were appointed and received spiritual gifts. (Acts 6:6) –The choice of Paul and Silas. (Acts 13:2-3) –The elders and Timothy. (1 Tim 4:14)

31. New Testament Usage n 1 Timothy 4:14 (NKJV) 14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership.

32. New Testament Usage n To appoint a man to an office or work. –The seven were appointed and received spiritual gifts. (Acts 6:6) –The choice of Paul and Silas. (Acts 13:2-3) –The elders and Timothy. (1 Tim 4:14) –Public approval and support. (1 Tim 5:22)

33. New Testament Usage n 1 Timothy 5:22 (NKJV) 22 Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor share in other people’s sins; keep yourself pure.

34. New Testament Usage n The use of the spiritual gift of healing.

35. New Testament Usage n The use of the spiritual gift of healing. –Jesus prepared his disciples for this work. (Mark 16:18)

36. New Testament Usage n The use of the spiritual gift of healing. –Jesus prepared his disciples for this work. (Mark 16:18) – Paul was healed by Ananias before his baptism. (Acts 9:17)

37. New Testament Usage n The use of the spiritual gift of healing. –Jesus prepared his disciples for this work. (Mark 16:18) – Paul was healed by Ananias before his baptism. (Acts 9:17) –The father of Publius was healed by Paul. (Acts 28:8)

38. Things That Do not Continue n Spiritual gifts

39. Things That Do not Continue n Spiritual gifts. –There are no more apostles. (1 Cor 4:9; Acts 1:22)

40. Things That Do not Continue n Spiritual gifts. –There are no more apostles. (1 Cor 4:9; Acts 1:22) –2. Spiritual gifts ceased. (1 Cor 13:8-10; Jas 1:25)

41. Things That Do not Continue n Spiritual gifts. –There are no more apostles. (1 Cor 4:9; Acts 1:22) –2. Spiritual gifts ceased. (1 Cor 13:8-10; Jas 1:25) n The gift of healing.

42. Things That Do not Continue n Spiritual gifts. –There are no more apostles. (1 Cor 4:9; Acts 1:22) –2. Spiritual gifts ceased. (1 Cor 13:8-10; Jas 1:25) n The gift of healing. n The need to confirm God’s word. (Mark 16:17-20; Heb 2:2-4)

43. Lessons for Today n We can show our support and fellowship of faithful men. (Gal 2:9)

44. Lessons for Today n We can show our support and fellowship of faithful men. (Gal 2:9) n This can take the form of financial support. (Gal 6:6;1 Thess 5:12-13; 1 Tim 5:17-18)

45. Lessons for Today n We can show our support and fellowship of faithful men. (Gal 2:9) n This can take the form of finical support. (Gal 6:6;1 Thess 5:12-13; 1 Tim 5:17-18) n We must be careful where our support goes. (1 Tim 5:22; 2 John 9-11; 3 John 5-8; Phil 4:17)