The Holy Spirit presents to us in Hebrews 6:1-2 the basictenets of the Christian faith-the fifth of which is laying on ofhands. We find this practice in the first book of the Bible andextending through the entire history of Gods people.By it, we may transmit Gods blessing and authority andcommission someone for service by recognizing andendorsing Gods choice.In the New Testament the laying on of hands was used to• impart healing,• transmit the power of the Holy Spirit,• commission church servants (deacons),• send out apostles• appoint elders• and impart spiritual giftsDerek concludes by issuing a warning about the dangers ofspiritual contamination and commending the safeguards ofprayer and humility.
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