What the Bible says about Basic Doctrines
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Exodus 7:4 God laid His hands on Egypt in divine judgment by sending plagues. When trying a blasphemer, each witness placed his hands upon the guilty person to signify his acceptance of the verdict. Conversely, when a victim was spared death—as when God commanded Abraham not to sacrifice Isaac or when He allowed the leaders of Israel to see Him without dying—mercy is described as hands not being laid on the spared victim. Martin G. Collins Basic Doctrines: The Laying On of Hands Related Topics: Basic Doctrines | Doctrines, Basic | Laying On of Hands | Mercy | Plagues of Egypt

Psalm 11:3 The doctrines are our foundation. It is what we believe that produces the faith. If the doctrines are destroyed, what can the righteous do? John W. Ritenbaugh Unity (Part 3): Ephesians 4 (A) Related Topics: Basic Doctrines | Deviating from Doctrine | Doctrinal Changes | Doctrinal Disputes | Doctrinal Problems | Doctrine as Foundation of Truth | Doctrines, Basic | Faith as a Body of Religious Beliefs

John 3:23 John 3:23, Matthew 3:16, and Acts 8:38 give conclusive proof that the original method of baptism was by immersion. John needed an abundance of water to cover his followers completely. Jesus' example shows that He "came up . . . from the water" because He had been in it. Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch "went down into the water." In addition, "baptize," from the Greek baptizo, means "to immerse," "plunge into" or "put into." Two entirely different words are used in the Greek text to refer to pouring (cheo) or sprinkling (rantizo). Richard T. Ritenbaugh Basic Doctrines: Water Baptism Related Topics: Baptism | Baptism as Symbol of Death | Baptism by Immersion | Basic Doctrines | Basic Doctrines: Baptism | Immersion, Baptism by

Romans 5:10 We are saved—receive salvation—by a living Jesus Christ! After He died, God the Father raised Him from the dead. Today, Christ is alive and powerful and sits at God's right hand to make intercession for us. He will help us overcome sin and live righteously as He did (Hebrews 4:14-16). Earl L. Henn Basic Doctrines: Salvation Related Topics: Basic Doctrines | Intercession | Jesus Christ as Advocate | Jesus Christ as High Priest | Jesus Christ as Intercessor | Jesus Christ as Mediator | Jesus Christ's Life | Overcoming | Salvation | Salvation through Christ's Life

Hebrews 6:2 To someone in the world, "laying on of hands" conjures up thoughts like, "I'd like to get my hands on him for the way he cheated me!" or, "Just wait 'til I get my hands on him!" In sharp contrast, God's use of the laying on of hands symbolizes the bestowal of blessings, authority, and distinctiveness. It is a symbolic act designed to represent God Himself setting a person apart for a holy use, whether for service, healing, protection and guidance, or blessing. "Laying on of hands" is the fifth basic doctrine of God's church listed in Hebrews 6:2. Martin G. Collins Basic Doctrines: The Laying On of Hands Related Topics: Basic Doctrines | Basic Doctrines: Laying on of Hands | Laying On of Hands | Sanctification | Set Apart

 

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