Principles of the Doctrine of Christ - Laying on of Hands - Call to Service

Probably the most misunderstood principle of the Doctrine of Christ is the doctrine of "Laying on of Hands." Primarily the doctrine of laying on of hands is the call of every believer into the service of Christ. The call to service is given to every believer by Jesus himself. "...Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature..." (Mark 16:15-20)

This is the call to service by Jesus to every believer; to join the battle for the lost souls of mankind. What is the result of this battle? The salvation or damnation of the souls of men.

Who is called to service?

Every born again believer is given a calling and gifts to perform his assigned calling.

How can a believer know what his calling is? Or what gifts has God given him?

First, every believer from least to the greatest through Christ has been given God's Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives every believer the ability to testify of Jesus Christ and his great salvation.

Acts 1:8, "...ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses..."

Every believer has the power to witness about his personal repentance and salvation experience through Jesus Christ, and can attest to God's great love for all mankind. This is the foundation from which even greater power and witnessing can be performed, for no person can possibly witness about Jesus Christ without first having experienced his saving transforming power.

Is witnessing for Christ an option? No, absolutely not. (see Matthew 10:32-34)

It is important that every believer realize that he is called into the service of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Call to Leadership Service

The doctrine of "Laying on of Hands" is also the method of calling believers into leadership service of Christ. This is demonstrated time and again in scripture. The apostles selected seven men to be over the business of the church. They prayed and laid hands on them to commission them for their service. (Acts 6:3-6)

The church of Antioch through the Holy Spirit selected Barnabas and Saul to ministry by fasting, prayer, and the laying on of hands.

The call to service by the laying on of hands is not a light work, but carries the import of the authority and power of God. God calls only those men to leadership service who have demonstrated the ability to rule their own house. They should not be a novice believers or they can be tempted by pride. (I Timothy 3:4-6)

It is necessary to use sincere prayer and fasting before commissioning any person into the leadership of the Lord's church by the laying on of hands. This insures that God's will is being done and not man's.

I Corinthians 12:28 tells us the leadership order is: apostles, prophets, teachers, miracles, gifts of healing, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

Who are:

1. Apostles - Those chosen by Jesus Christ including Paul. (Luke 6:12-13, II Corinthians 1:1)


2. Prophets - Those who labor in the testimony of Jesus Christ including preachers and evangelists, and all Christians. "...for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." (Revelation 19:10)


3. Teachers - Those who teach God's word, including the first principles of the oracles of God. (Hebrews 5:12-14)


4. Miracle Workers - Those who confirm God's word by miracles. (Acts 4:29-30)


5. Gifts of Healing - Elders (James 5:14), and those who confirm God's word with healings. (Acts 4:29-30)


6. Helps - Those who do good works and alms deeds. (Acts 9-36)


7. Governments - Those given administration over the physical needs of the body of Christ. (Acts 6:1-6)


8. Diversities of Tongues - Gift for self edification in the faith. (Jude:20)

Gifts of the Spirit

God has given gifts to all his servants to confirm the truth of the gospel and edify the church of Christ. (I Corinthians 12:4-11)

The gifts of the Spirit are:

1. Word of Wisdom


2. Word of Knowledge


3. Faith


4. Gifts of Healing


5. Working of Miracles


6. Prophecy


7. Diverse Kinds of Tongues


8. Interpretation of Tongues

Signs will follow believers that join the service of the Lord. And...these signs are performed by the Lord to confirm the word of God! God's word is the word of power and every believer must realize the power is the Lord's and must be used to glorify Jesus Christ and his gospel. (Acts 4:24-30)

A WORD OF CAUTION

Every gift that God gives must glorify Jesus Christ, the Lord of Glory, and be in complete agreement with God's Word. There is no gift or administration that supersedes the Word of God. If any wisdom, knowledge, or understanding is contrary to the Word of God, (the Bible), then it is not from God.

Proverbs 21:30, "There is not wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord."

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Buy Your Dream Home - Over the Top Homes on Low Income Budget

Must you really slash your dream home into a low-income subsidized housing project instead? Not a chance. There are so many options for buying new homes these days, you really can afford your dream home with a few specific strategies to keep the dreams flowing. Let's see how many we can set into motion, right here:

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2 - Staging is an inexpensive fix. Home stagers often re-create a home for sale, but who says you can't call one to help you re-create your space for living? One of the most exciting redos ended with residents liking it so much, they didn't move. A stager comes at the house with a different perspective and can give you some great ideas you might never have thought about without making that call.

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Concord Homes Market Comparison Report (February 2009 Versus February 2010)

We analyze several housing market indicators in order to present an in-depth breakdown of Concord Homes Market comparing February 2009 to February 2010.

Summary of Key Points

Concord Homes for Sale has started showing signs of improvement with median sales price climbing up while at the same time houses are selling faster. Sellers got over asking price. The market is making an upward move.

Key Statistics, Concord, CA: Median Sales Price (18.12%), Median Days on Market (-41.76%), and Number of Units Sold (-19.49%), Sales Price to List Price Ratio (Feb 09 98% - Feb 10 101%)

Concord Homes

The city of Concord experienced a 18.12% increase in median sales price from last year going up from $238,189 (Feb. 09) to $281,342 (Feb. 2010). Median days on market data for Concord show that houses are selling faster than Feb 09. It took 58 days in Feb 09 for a house to sell and for Feb 10 that number has gone down to 34 days (a 41.76% improvement). Another important factor to consider is total number of units sold. In the month of Feb 09, 118 units were sold compared to 95 for Feb 10 (-19.49% change). Lastly we are going to take a look at the Sales Price to List Price Ratio for Concord. SP/LP ratio for Feb 09 was 98% compared to 101% for Feb 10.

Let's take a brief look at neighbors Antioch and Walnut Creek. Antioch Homes featured a 14.70% increase in median sales price ($185,797 Feb 09 - $213,110 Feb 10) and Walnut Creek Homes saw a 1.93% increase ($503,255 Feb 09 - $512,943 Feb 10). Are houses in Antioch and Walnut Creek selling faster or slower this year? Well, Antioch experienced a 54.02% decrease (55 to 25 days) in median days on market and Walnut Creek a 37.60% decrease (70 to 43 days). In the units sold category, Antioch sold 89 units less (44.72%) in Feb 2010 than 09 and Walnut Creek sold 20 units more (68.97%) in Feb 2010 than Feb 09.

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Carlsbad, California is a Beautiful Place to Live

Carlsbad is a coastal resort city found in the North San Diego County area of beautiful Southern California. The city was incorporated in 1952, and with a 2009 population estimated to be around 105,000 it is also one of the most prestigious areas to live in Southern California with one of the highest income of residents in the United States. Carlsbad has voted for regulation to protect surrounding wildlife habitation, one of the first municipalities in the State of California to do so. The city has also vowed to defend a particular amount of land within the city limits from builders of any kind. Moreover, the city spends considerable amounts of money to repair habitats damaged by recent improvement projects.

Carlsbad is located between the major cities of San Diego and Los Angeles. Its coastal setting, picturesque splendor, small population density, booming business sector, large quantity of upscale housing, and high quality school districts have made Carlsbad one of the most pricey real estate markets in the United States. Land in Carlsbad is not only in low supply but also very sought after. As such, real estate in Carlsbad demands lofty prices even by Southern California standards with average home values near the $700,000 range.

Affordability is a concern in the Carlsbad real estate market. Moreover, it has been estimated that less than 10% of the United States population can manage to afford and pay for the median priced home in the certain areas of Carlsbad, as reported by the California Association of REALTORS. Some of the most prestigious areas in Carlsbad include the exclusive neighborhoods near the south side costal area and the Aviara area which is to the west. Homes in these areas have a tendency to be larger which is relevant in the amount of money they cost. With the current inventory of homes on the market in Carlsbad, purchasing a home here now may be a excellent choice depending on your state of affairs and financial arrangements.

Currently there are about 200 detached homes on the market in Carlsbad. On the most part, the inventory ranges in price from $450,000 to $2,500,000, with the exception of some outliers. Occasionally high end homes, offered in the $3 million to $5 million range, come on the market as well. In 2006 the median price was around $850,000, with an average price of nearly $900,000. Prices have appreciated considerably since 2001, but the recent market downturn has given prospective buyers a chance to take advantage of affordable prices, at least for this area.

The Eisendrath Team Inc. has over 30 years of experience in Carlsbad and the north county San Diego areas. They have been top producing brokers for companies such as Prudential, Re/Max and Coldwell Banker. For all your real estate needs visit Carlsbad Real Estate. Here you will find useful information about real estate in Carlsbad, California.

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