One also should by faith receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit which empowers him to be a witness unto Jesus. This should be followed by daily fillings. The hands are an extension of the body and do represent the power and authority of an individual. Joshua received the gift of wisdom through Moses' hands, and Timothy received a spiritual gift though the laying on of hands. The normal means for a Believer to receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit is through the laying on of hands.
People often receive healing through the laying on of hands.
The New Testament church practiced the laying on of hands to set people apart for ministry. Every person that dies in this life will be resurrected from the dead. There were a number of people temporarily raised from the dead before the resurrection of Jesus. If Jesus was not raised from the dead, Christians are deceived and have no hope. A Believer is justified through the resurrection of Jesus.