Foundation Stones

Stone #9:Lay Hands for the Holy Spirit

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Hebrews 6:1-3 (NIV)

Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the

foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

And God permitting, we will do so.

1. Repent2. Faith power3. Saving faith

4. Water baptism5. Spirit baptism6. Baptism of fire

7. Lay on hands to bless8. Healing by laying on hands9. Lay hands to give the Spirit

10. Spirits resurrected11. Bodies resurrected12. Eternal judgment

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Preview Foundation Stone #9: Impart the Holy Spirit

1. The Bible doesn’t say that everyone gets the Holy Spirit.

2. The Early Church prayed for the Spirit after water baptism.

3. When a person is overwhelmed by the Spirit, we know it.

4. Filled believers lay hands on unfilled believers to impart the Holy Spirit and His gifts.

5. Laying on hands can be done to impart more Spirit gifts.

6. The Spirit’s gifts are needed to make the Church strong.

7. After receiving the Holy Spirit, expect to use your gifts.

8. The Holy Spirit never takes away our will our control.

9. Our Heavenly Father, like all good fathers, gives good gifts.

10. Heavenly gifts are powerful, like to perform miracles.

11. Speaking unknown tongues and prophecy are great gifts.

12. When God gives gifts, He doesn’t ever take them back.

Q1:

Does the Holy Spirit come automatically when a person becomes a believer?

Q1: Does the Holy Spirit come

automatically when a person becomes a believer?

A1: No, sometimes it takes extra prayer for the Holy Spirit to come.

R1: Acts 8:14-17

Acts 8:14-17 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Q2:

When is the best time to impart the Holy Spirit?

Q2: When is the best time to impart the

Holy Spirit?

A2: The best time to lay on hands for the giving of the Holy Spirit is right after water baptism.

R2: Acts 19:1-7

Acts 19:1-7 While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived at Ephesus. There he found some disciples and asked them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" They answered, "No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit." So Paul asked, "Then what baptism did you receive?" "John's baptism," they replied. Paul said, "John's baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the one coming after him, that is, in Jesus." On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. There were about twelve men in all.

Q3:

When a believer receives the Holy Spirit, is there any evidence?

Q3: When a believer receives the Holy Spirit, is there any evidence?

A3: Yes, the Holy Spirit doesn't come empty-handed. He brings a supernatural gift that, when used, proves that the believer has received the Holy Spirit.

R3: Acts 8:18-21

Acts 8:18-21 When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money and said, "Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit." Peter answered: "May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money! You have no part or share in this ministry, because your heart is not right before God.

Q4:

Does the Holy Spirit only give gifts to new believers?

Q4: Does the Holy Spirit only give gifts to

new believers?

A4: No, there are special times of individual prophecy and gift-giving, by the laying on of hands.

R4: I Timothy 4:14

I Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.

Q5:

Are the Holy Spirit and His gifts important to every believer?

Q5: Are the Holy Spirit and His gifts important to every believer?

A5: Yes, spiritual gifts are given so that individuals may become stronger, even powerful. It takes supernatural strength to overcome this world.

R5: 2 Timothy 1:6,7

2 Timothy 1:6,7 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

Q6:

Are the Holy Spirit and His gifts important to the Church?

Q6: Are the Holy Spirit and His gifts

important to the Church?

A6: Yes, spiritual gifts are given so that the Church may become stronger.

R6: Corinthians 14:26-32

I Corinthians 14:26-32 What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church. If anyone speaks in a tongue, two—or at the most three—should speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret. If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and God. Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. And if a revelation comes to someone who is sitting down, the first speaker should stop. For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged. The spirits of prophets are subject to the control of prophets.

Q7:

What are some of the things that Jesus told us to expect from the Holy Spirit?

Q7: What are some of the things that

Jesus told us to expect from the Holy Spirit?

A7: Guidance, God's voice, the future, Jesus glorified, and so much more.

R7: John 16:12-15

John 16:12-15 "I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. He will bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to you. All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will take from what is mine and make it known to you.

Q8:

Does the Holy Spirit control us against our will, or are we always under our own control?

Q8: Does the Holy Spirit control us against our will, or are we always under our own control?

A8: Our spirits are under our own control. Because of this, we can't blame the Spirit for our own wrong actions, nor can we blame him for things that don't happen in our lives. We still have control.

R8: I Corinthians 14:32

I Corinthians 14:32 The spirits of prophets are subject to the control of prophets.

Q9:

Why does God want to give us gifts?

Q9: Why does God want to give us gifts?

A9: Good fathers give good gifts to their children. Our Father in heaven gives the best gifts to His children.

R9: Matthew 7:9-12

Matthew 7:9-12 "Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

Q10:

What kinds of gifts does the Holy Spirit give?

Q10: What kinds of gifts does the Holy Spirit give?

A10: Tongues, prophecy, healing, miracles, teaching, wisdom, knowledge, discernment, encouraging, giving, leadership, showing mercy.

R10: Romans 12:6-8; I Corinthians 12:4,7-11; I Corinthians 12:27-31

Romans 12:6-8 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

I Corinthians 12:4,7-11 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines.

I Corinthians 12:27-31 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing, those able to help others, those with gifts of administration, and those speaking in different kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? But eagerly desire the greater gifts.

Q11:

Which gifts are the most common and which are the most desirable?

Q11: Which gifts are the most common and which are the most desirable?

A11: The ability to speak in unlearned tongues is very common, but the ability to speak words of prophecy, which reveal secret things only knowable by God, is the best gift.

R11: I Corinthians 14:1-5,14,15

I Corinthians 14:1-5,14,15 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries with his spirit. But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort. He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified. For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful. So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.

Q12:

When we don't use the gift that the Holy Spirit has given us, will we lose it?

Q12: When we don't use the gift that the

Holy Spirit has given us, will we lose it?

A12: No, God does not take back His gifts.

R12: Romans 11:29 and Hebrews 2:1-4

Romans 11:29 for God's gifts and his call are irrevocable.

Hebrews 2:1-4 We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.

1. Repent2. Faith power3. Saving faith

4. Water baptism5. Spirit baptism6. Baptism of fire

7. Lay on hands to bless8. Healing by laying on hands9. Lay hands to give the Spirit

10. Spirits resurrected11. Bodies resurrected12. Eternal judgment

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www.Study2Go.org

Hebrews 6:1-3 (NIV)

Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the

foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

And God permitting, we will do so.