Laying on of Hands

Laying on of hands is the fourth of the foundational teachings of the Word of Christ. Hebrews 6:1-2 lists them in order: "repentance from dead works, faith toward God, the teaching of baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment." The writer calls these the first principles of Christ, the foundation on which believers build as they press on to maturity. Laying on of hands comes right after the teaching of baptisms in that list, showing it is part of the beginning of Christ's Word to His disciples, not an advanced or optional topic. This category is set aside for studies on this subject. No articles have been posted here yet, so for now this page introduces where the teaching fits among the first principles. To see it in context, start with The Word of Christ, which explains why Christ's teaching is the foundation of salvation and life with God. From there you can read about Repentance and Baptisms, the teachings that come before it.