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Laying on of hands upon baptized believers, as such, proved an ordinance of Christ…
Laying on of hands upon baptized believers, as such, proved an ordinance of Christ in answer to Mr. Danvers's former book entitled, A treatise of laying on of hands : with a brief answer to a late book called, A treatise concerning laying on of hands, written by a nameless author / by B.K. ...Laying on of hands upon baptized believers, as such, proved an ordinance of Christ in answer to Mr. Danvers's former book intituled, A treatise of laying on of hands : with a brief answer to a late book called, A treatise concerning laying on of hands, written by a nameless author / by B.K. ...
London : Printed, are to be sold by Benj. Harris ..., 1698
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Laying on of Hands UPON BAPTIZED BELIEVERS, As such, Proved both fr… › Chapter 5
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2. All are to believe the Baptism of the Spirit was given in the Apostles days to confirm the Gospel or Word of Christ. And 'tis to be observed, that Paul to the Ephesians (on whom he had imposed hands, Acts 19.6. and the spake with Tongues, and prophesied) takes no notice of those visible Gifts, but saith, In whom also after the believed, ye were sealed with the Holy Spirit of Promise, Eph. 1.13. plainly showing 'tis the great Benefit received, and enjoyed by Believers, to be sealed by the Spirit: 'tis not matter of rejoicing to work Miracles, as 'tis to know our Names are written in Heaven. And thus we have explained the Doctrine of Baptisms.
2. All are to believe the Baptism of the Spirit was given in the Apostles days to confirm the Gospel or Word of Christ. And 'tis to be observed, that Paul to the Ephesians (on whom he had imposed hands, Acts 19.6. and the spake with Tongues, and prophesied) takes no notice of those visible Gifts, but saith, In whom also after ye believed, ye were sealed with the Holy Spirit of Promise, Eph. 1.13. plainly shewing 'tis the great Benefit received, and enjoyed by Believers, to be sealed by the Spirit: 'tis not matter of rejoicing to work Miracles, as 'tis to know our Names are written in Heaven. And thus we have explained the Doctrine of Baptisms.
Now to what he says in the 3d place, p.45. That the Laying on of hands, Heb. 6.2. may respect the Laying on of hands upon the Ministry for their solemn Investiture into their Office, whether Deacons, Elders, or Messengers, which he says is necessary to be taught, known, and understood by all, tho all are not commanded into the personal practice of it, for all are not Prophets, Apostles, Teachers; and 'tis most remarkable, that the Doctrine, or teaching of Laying on of hands, is all that is mentioned in this Scripture; all baptized Believers