Why I Believe In Jesus

Do You Know the “ElementaryPrinciples?”Do You Know the “ElementaryPrinciples?”

nHebrews 6:1-2 (NKJV) 1Therefore, leavingthe discussion of the elementary principlesof Christ, let us go on to perfection, notlaying again the foundation of repentancefrom dead works and of faith toward God,2of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on ofhands, of resurrection of the dead, and ofeternal judgment.nHebrews 6:1-2 (NKJV) 1Therefore, leavingthe discussion of the elementary principlesof Christ, let us go on to perfection, notlaying again the foundation of repentancefrom dead works and of faith toward God,2of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on ofhands, of resurrection of the dead, and ofeternal judgment.

Old Testament BackgroundOld Testament Background

nThe Giving of a blessing upon a child.(Gen 48:13-14,17-20)nThe Giving of a blessing upon a child.(Gen 48:13-14,17-20)

Old Testament BackgroundOld Testament Background

nThe Giving of a blessing upon a child.(Gen 48:13-14,17-20)nThe Giving of a blessing upon a child.(Gen 48:13-14,17-20)

nThe appointment of a man to office.(Deut 34:9-10)nThe appointment of a man to office.(Deut 34:9-10)

Old Testament BackgroundOld Testament Background

nDeuteronomy 34:9 (NKJV)9Now Joshua the son of Nun was fullof the spirit of wisdom, for Moses hadlaid his hands on him; so the childrenof Israel heeded him, and did as theLORD had commanded Moses.nDeuteronomy 34:9 (NKJV)9Now Joshua the son of Nun was fullof the spirit of wisdom, for Moses hadlaid his hands on him; so the childrenof Israel heeded him, and did as theLORD had commanded Moses.

Old Testament BackgroundOld Testament Background

nThe Giving of a blessing upon a child.(Gen 48:13-14,17-20)nThe Giving of a blessing upon a child.(Gen 48:13-14,17-20)

nThe appointment of a man to office.(Deut 34:9-10)nThe appointment of a man to office.(Deut 34:9-10)

nA sign of a transfer of guilt from one toanother. (Lev 16:21-22; Num 8:10-12)nA sign of a transfer of guilt from one toanother. (Lev 16:21-22; Num 8:10-12)

Old Testament BackgroundOld Testament Background

nLeviticus 16:21-22 (NKJV) 21Aaron shalllay both his hands on the head of the livegoat, confess over it all the iniquities of thechildren of Israel, and all theirtransgressions, concerning all their sins,putting them on the head of the goat, andshall send it away into the wilderness by thehand of a suitable man.nLeviticus 16:21-22 (NKJV) 21Aaron shalllay both his hands on the head of the livegoat, confess over it all the iniquities of thechildren of Israel, and all theirtransgressions, concerning all their sins,putting them on the head of the goat, andshall send it away into the wilderness by thehand of a suitable man.

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nLeviticus 16:21-22 (NKJV)22The goat shall bear on itself all theiriniquities to an uninhabited land; and heshall release the goat in the wilderness.nLeviticus 16:21-22 (NKJV)22The goat shall bear on itself all theiriniquities to an uninhabited land; and heshall release the goat in the wilderness.

Old Testament BackgroundOld Testament Background

nnNumbers 8:10-12 (NKJV) 10So you shallbring the Levites before the LORD, and thechildren of Israel shall lay their hands onthe Levites; 11and Aaron shall offer theLevites before the LORD like a waveoffering from the children of Israel, thatthey may perform the work of the LORD.

Old Testament BackgroundOld Testament Background

nnNumbers 8:10-12 (NKJV)12Then the Levites shall lay their hands onthe heads of the young bulls, and you shalloffer one as a sin offering and the other as aburnt offering to the LORD, to makeatonement for the Levites.

Old Testament BackgroundOld Testament Background

nThe Giving of a blessing upon a child.(Gen 48:13-14,17-20)nThe Giving of a blessing upon a child.(Gen 48:13-14,17-20)

nThe appointment of a man to office.(Deut 34:9-10)nThe appointment of a man to office.(Deut 34:9-10)

nA sign of a transfer of guilt from one toanother. (Lev 16:21-22; Num 8:10-12)nA sign of a transfer of guilt from one toanother. (Lev 16:21-22; Num 8:10-12)

nThe witness to the accused. (Lev 24:14)nThe witness to the accused. (Lev 24:14)

Old Testament BackgroundOld Testament Background

nLeviticus 24:14 (NKJV)14“Take outside the camp him who hascursed; then let all who heard him laytheir hands on his head, and let all thecongregation stone him.nLeviticus 24:14 (NKJV)14“Take outside the camp him who hascursed; then let all who heard him laytheir hands on his head, and let all thecongregation stone him.

New Testament UsageNew Testament Usage

nFor an apostle to impart a spiritual gift toanother.nFor an apostle to impart a spiritual gift toanother.

New Testament UsageNew Testament Usage

nFor an apostle to impart a spiritual gift toanother.nFor an apostle to impart a spiritual gift toanother.

–At first only apostles worked miracles.(Acts 2:4,43; 4:33; 5:12)–At first only apostles worked miracles.(Acts 2:4,43; 4:33; 5:12)

New Testament UsageNew Testament Usage

nFor an apostle to impart a spiritual gift toanother.nFor an apostle to impart a spiritual gift toanother.

–At first only apostles worked miracles.(Acts 2:4,43; 4:33; 5:12)–At first only apostles worked miracles.(Acts 2:4,43; 4:33; 5:12)

–Then the apostles laid their hands onseven men. (Acts 6:3-6)–Then the apostles laid their hands onseven men. (Acts 6:3-6)

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nActs 6:3-6 (NKJV) 3Therefore, brethren,seek out from among you seven men ofgood reputation, full of the Holy Spirit andwisdom, whom we may appoint over thisbusiness; 4but we will give ourselvescontinually to prayer and to the ministry ofthe word.”nActs 6:3-6 (NKJV) 3Therefore, brethren,seek out from among you seven men ofgood reputation, full of the Holy Spirit andwisdom, whom we may appoint over thisbusiness; 4but we will give ourselvescontinually to prayer and to the ministry ofthe word.”

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nActs 6:3-6 (NKJV) 5And the sayingpleased the whole multitude. And theychose Stephen, a man full of faith and theHoly Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor,Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselytefrom Antioch, 6whom they set before theapostles; and when they had prayed, theylaid hands on them.nActs 6:3-6 (NKJV) 5And the sayingpleased the whole multitude. And theychose Stephen, a man full of faith and theHoly Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor,Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselytefrom Antioch, 6whom they set before theapostles; and when they had prayed, theylaid hands on them.

New Testament UsageNew Testament Usage

nFor an apostle to impart a spiritual gift toanother.nFor an apostle to impart a spiritual gift toanother.

–At first only apostles worked miracles.(Acts 2:4,43; 4:33; 5:12)–At first only apostles worked miracles.(Acts 2:4,43; 4:33; 5:12)

–Then the apostles laid their hands onseven men. (Acts 6:3-6)–Then the apostles laid their hands onseven men. (Acts 6:3-6)

–These men now preformed miracles.(Acts 6:8; 8:5-7,12-13)–These men now preformed miracles.(Acts 6:8; 8:5-7,12-13)

New Testament UsageNew Testament Usage

nActs 6:8 (NKJV)8And Stephen, full of faith and power,did great wonders and signs among thepeople.nActs 6:8 (NKJV)8And Stephen, full of faith and power,did great wonders and signs among thepeople.

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nActs 8:5 -7 (NKJV) 5Then Philip wentdown to the city of Samaria and preachedChrist to them. 6And the multitudes withone accord heeded the things spoken byPhilip, hearing and seeing the miracleswhich he did. 7For unclean spirits, cryingwith a loud voice, came out of many whowere possessed; and many who wereparalyzed and lame were healed.nActs 8:5 -7 (NKJV) 5Then Philip wentdown to the city of Samaria and preachedChrist to them. 6And the multitudes withone accord heeded the things spoken byPhilip, hearing and seeing the miracleswhich he did. 7For unclean spirits, cryingwith a loud voice, came out of many whowere possessed; and many who wereparalyzed and lame were healed.

New Testament UsageNew Testament Usage

nFor an apostle to impart a spiritual gift toanother.nFor an apostle to impart a spiritual gift toanother.

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nFor an apostle to impart a spiritual gift toanother.nFor an apostle to impart a spiritual gift toanother.

–Only the apostles could impart spiritualgifts. (Acts 8:14-18; Rom 1:11)–Only the apostles could impart spiritualgifts. (Acts 8:14-18; Rom 1:11)

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nActs 8:18 (NKJV)18And when Simon saw that throughthe laying on of the apostles’ hands theHoly Spirit was given, he offered themmoney,nActs 8:18 (NKJV)18And when Simon saw that throughthe laying on of the apostles’ hands theHoly Spirit was given, he offered themmoney,

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nRomans 1:11 (NKJV)11For I long to see you, that I mayimpart to you some spiritual gift, sothat you may be establishednRomans 1:11 (NKJV)11For I long to see you, that I mayimpart to you some spiritual gift, sothat you may be established

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nFor an apostle to impart a spiritual gift toanother.nFor an apostle to impart a spiritual gift toanother.

–Only the apostles could impart spiritualgifts. (Acts 8:14-18; Rom 1:11)–Only the apostles could impart spiritualgifts. (Acts 8:14-18; Rom 1:11)

–Timothy received his spiritual giftthrough Paul. (2 Tim 1:6)–Timothy received his spiritual giftthrough Paul. (2 Tim 1:6)

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n2 Timothy 1:6 (NKJV)6Therefore I remind you to stir up thegift of God which is in you through thelaying on of my hands.n2 Timothy 1:6 (NKJV)6Therefore I remind you to stir up thegift of God which is in you through thelaying on of my hands.

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nFor an apostle to impart a spiritual gift toanother.nFor an apostle to impart a spiritual gift toanother.

–Only the apostles could impart spiritualgifts. (Acts 8:14-18; Rom 1:11)–Only the apostles could impart spiritualgifts. (Acts 8:14-18; Rom 1:11)

–Timothy received his spiritual giftthrough Paul. (2 Tim 1:6)–Timothy received his spiritual giftthrough Paul. (2 Tim 1:6)

–This was a unique power of an apostle.(2 Cor 12:12)–This was a unique power of an apostle.(2 Cor 12:12)

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nTo appoint a man to an office or work.nTo appoint a man to an office or work.

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nTo appoint a man to an office or work.nTo appoint a man to an office or work.

–The seven were appointed and receivedspiritual gifts. (Acts 6:6)–The seven were appointed and receivedspiritual gifts. (Acts 6:6)

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nTo appoint a man to an office or work.nTo appoint a man to an office or work.

–The seven were appointed and receivedspiritual gifts. (Acts 6:6)–The seven were appointed and receivedspiritual gifts. (Acts 6:6)

–The choice of Paul and Silas. (Acts 13:2-3)–The choice of Paul and Silas. (Acts 13:2-3)

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nTo appoint a man to an office or work.nTo appoint a man to an office or work.

–The seven were appointed and receivedspiritual gifts. (Acts 6:6)–The seven were appointed and receivedspiritual gifts. (Acts 6:6)

–The choice of Paul and Silas. (Acts 13:2-3)–The choice of Paul and Silas. (Acts 13:2-3)

–The elders and Timothy. (1 Tim 4:14)–The elders and Timothy. (1 Tim 4:14)

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n1 Timothy 4:14 (NKJV)14Do not neglect the gift that is in you,which was given to you by prophecywith the laying on of the hands of theeldership.n1 Timothy 4:14 (NKJV)14Do not neglect the gift that is in you,which was given to you by prophecywith the laying on of the hands of theeldership.

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nTo appoint a man to an office or work.nTo appoint a man to an office or work.

–The seven were appointed and receivedspiritual gifts. (Acts 6:6)–The seven were appointed and receivedspiritual gifts. (Acts 6:6)

–The choice of Paul and Silas. (Acts 13:2-3)–The choice of Paul and Silas. (Acts 13:2-3)

–The elders and Timothy. (1 Tim 4:14)–The elders and Timothy. (1 Tim 4:14)

–Public approval and support. (1 Tim 5:22)–Public approval and support. (1 Tim 5:22)

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n1 Timothy 5:22 (NKJV)22 Do not lay hands on anyone hastily,nor share in other people’s sins; keepyourself pure.n1 Timothy 5:22 (NKJV)22 Do not lay hands on anyone hastily,nor share in other people’s sins; keepyourself pure.

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nThe use of the spiritual gift of healing.nThe use of the spiritual gift of healing.

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nThe use of the spiritual gift of healing.nThe use of the spiritual gift of healing.

–Jesus prepared his disciples for this work.(Mark 16:18)–Jesus prepared his disciples for this work.(Mark 16:18)

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nThe use of the spiritual gift of healing.nThe use of the spiritual gift of healing.

–Jesus prepared his disciples for this work.(Mark 16:18)–Jesus prepared his disciples for this work.(Mark 16:18)

– Paul was healed by Ananias before hisbaptism. (Acts 9:17)– Paul was healed by Ananias before hisbaptism. (Acts 9:17)

New Testament UsageNew Testament Usage

nThe use of the spiritual gift of healing.nThe use of the spiritual gift of healing.

–Jesus prepared his disciples for this work.(Mark 16:18)–Jesus prepared his disciples for this work.(Mark 16:18)

– Paul was healed by Ananias before hisbaptism. (Acts 9:17)– Paul was healed by Ananias before hisbaptism. (Acts 9:17)

–The father of Publius was healed by Paul.(Acts 28:8)–The father of Publius was healed by Paul.(Acts 28:8)

Things That Do not ContinueThings That Do not Continue

n Spiritual giftsn Spiritual gifts

Things That Do not ContinueThings That Do not Continue

n Spiritual gifts.n Spiritual gifts.

–There are no more apostles. (1 Cor 4:9;Acts 1:22)–There are no more apostles. (1 Cor 4:9;Acts 1:22)

Things That Do not ContinueThings That Do not Continue

n Spiritual gifts.n Spiritual gifts.

–There are no more apostles. (1 Cor 4:9;Acts 1:22)–There are no more apostles. (1 Cor 4:9;Acts 1:22)

–2. Spiritual gifts ceased. (1 Cor 13:8-10;Jas 1:25)–2. Spiritual gifts ceased. (1 Cor 13:8-10;Jas 1:25)

Things That Do not ContinueThings That Do not Continue

n Spiritual gifts.n Spiritual gifts.

–There are no more apostles. (1 Cor 4:9;Acts 1:22)–There are no more apostles. (1 Cor 4:9;Acts 1:22)

–2. Spiritual gifts ceased. (1 Cor 13:8-10;Jas 1:25)–2. Spiritual gifts ceased. (1 Cor 13:8-10;Jas 1:25)

n The gift of healing.n The gift of healing.

Things That Do not ContinueThings That Do not Continue

n Spiritual gifts.n Spiritual gifts.

–There are no more apostles. (1 Cor 4:9;Acts 1:22)–There are no more apostles. (1 Cor 4:9;Acts 1:22)

–2. Spiritual gifts ceased. (1 Cor 13:8-10;Jas 1:25)–2. Spiritual gifts ceased. (1 Cor 13:8-10;Jas 1:25)

n The gift of healing.n The gift of healing.

nThe need to confirm God’s word.(Mark 16:17-20; Heb 2:2-4)nThe need to confirm God’s word.(Mark 16:17-20; Heb 2:2-4)

Lessons for TodayLessons for Today

n We can show our support and fellowship offaithful men. (Gal 2:9)n We can show our support and fellowship offaithful men. (Gal 2:9)

Lessons for TodayLessons for Today

n We can show our support and fellowship offaithful men. (Gal 2:9)n We can show our support and fellowship offaithful men. (Gal 2:9)

nThis can take the form of financial support.(Gal 6:6;1 Thess 5:12-13; 1 Tim 5:17-18)nThis can take the form of financial support.(Gal 6:6;1 Thess 5:12-13; 1 Tim 5:17-18)

Lessons for TodayLessons for Today

n We can show our support and fellowship offaithful men. (Gal 2:9)n We can show our support and fellowship offaithful men. (Gal 2:9)

nThis can take the form of finical support.(Gal 6:6;1 Thess 5:12-13; 1 Tim 5:17-18)nThis can take the form of finical support.(Gal 6:6;1 Thess 5:12-13; 1 Tim 5:17-18)

nWe must be careful where our support goes.(1 Tim 5:22; 2 John 9-11; 3 John 5-8;Phil 4:17)nWe must be careful where our support goes.(1 Tim 5:22; 2 John 9-11; 3 John 5-8;Phil 4:17)