Deacon Ordination
We conclude our Laying On of Hands subseries with an ordination service, installing new deacons.
Laying on of Hands
Laying On of Hands: Guidelines and Principles—Exercise with Caution
As we near the conclusion to the topic of laying on of hands, we learn 7 reasons to not rush the process.
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Laying On of Hands: Guidelines and Principles—Who May Lay on Hands?
Voluntary or directed? Who has the authority or power? These are questions we’ll answer as we consider the guidelines for this practice in light of apostolic succession.
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Laying On of Hands: For What Purpose? Commissioning/Ordaining
Laying on of hands as a public act of ordination or commissioning acknowledges four key areas, revealed in both Old and New Testaments.
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Laying On of Hands: For What Purpose? Guilt & Substitution
Laying on of hands was an integral part to Israel’s participation in the law. The ancient practice teaches us about the important doctrine of substitution.
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Laying On of Hands: For What Purpose? Conferring Blessing
On Father’s Day, we consider the first instance of laying on of hands in Scripture: the conferring of blessing upon children.
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Laying On of Hands: Why Study It?
Admittedly—this one seems like an odd fit. What is “laying on of hands” doing in this list of otherwise expected foundational topics? Our introduction to this elementary principle focuses on 3 key reasons to take this topic seriously.
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