The Laying on of Hands

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: Sat. Apr 4th
Discussion Questions
  1. Why was it important that only the apostles could bestow miraculous gifts of the Spirit?
  2. How does Acts 8 clarify the difference between receiving the Spirit at baptism and receiving miraculous empowerment?
  3. In what ways does the Spirit continue to work in Christians today apart from miracles?
Sources
  • ChatGPT, "Acts 8:14–17 Apostolic laying on of hands vs. charismatic teaching," Sept. 30, 2025.
  • Everett Ferguson, The Church of Christ: A Biblical Ecclesiology for Today.
  • F.F. Bruce, The Book of the Acts (NICNT).
  • John Stott, Baptism and Fullness: The Work of the Holy Spirit Today.
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