**Of the doctrine of baptisms,**
That would be a reference to the OT sprinklings, laverings and pourings. Remember, he is writing to the HEBREWS, probably non-believers, not believing gentiles. That is why he uses OT scriptures to show how the OT for told of the Messiah.
Laying on of hands would be placing the hand on the head of the sacrifice.
**That would be a reference to the OT sprinklings, laverings and pourings. Remember, he is writing to the HEBREWS, probably non-believers, not believing gentiles.**
You need to read carefully intros to some of the chapters. Look at these:
2:1 Therefore WE ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which WE have heard, lest at any time WE should let them slip.
3:1 Wherefore, holy brethern, PARTAKERS of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of OUR profession, Christ Jesus.
4:1-3 Let US therefore fear, lest, a promise being left US....For WE which have belived do enter into rest..
6:1-3 Therefore LEAVING the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let US go on to perfection; not laying again the FOUNDATION of REPENTANCE from dead works, and of FAITH toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgement. And this we will do, if God permit.
“And this we will do, if God permit”? Do what, if God permits?....Do you think that the writer is telling them that they are not going to preach and teach those things anymore? God forbid.
**That is why he uses OT scriptures to show how the OT for told of the Messiah.**
The writer is taking advantage of their Hebrew upbringing, to show them the deep understanding they need to have, when reaching out to the lost Hebrews.