JY Bible Notes 聖經小筆記

  前言 幾年前，我曾與一位弟兄討論有關飲酒的議題。 回頭再看，我並不想證明當時誰對誰錯。我更在意的是，今天的我是否能夠用更冷靜、更謹慎的方式來思考聖經所教導的原則。 Several years ago, I discussed the subject of alcohol with a brother in Christ. Looking back, I am not trying to prove who was right or wrong. What matters more to me is whether I can now think through these issues in a calmer and more careful way according to Scripture. 一、聖經不只有命令，也有必要推論與榜樣 Scripture Includes Commands, Necessary Inferences, and Examples 聖經的權威不僅來自直接的命令，也來自必要推論（necessary inference）以及神所保留下來的榜樣。 The authority of Scripture comes not only through direct commands, but also through necessary inference and the examples preserved in God's Word. 如果我們只接受明文禁止，許多界線與原則都會變得模糊。 If we only accept explicit prohibitions, many biblical boundaries and principles become unclear. 例如加拉太書 5:21、彼得前書 4:3、以弗所書 5:18 等經文，都提醒信徒遠離醉酒與屬肉體的放縱。 Passages such as Galatians 5:21, 1 Peter 4:3, and Ephesians 5:18 warn believers against drunkenness and fleshly excess. 必要推論（Necessary Inference） 前提一： 神命令基督徒保持警醒、自守、謹慎。（彼前 5:8） ...

前言 在一次週四的聖經課中，我和 Bro. G. 討論到一個長久以來頗具爭議的話題：基督徒是否可以飲酒？ During a Thursday Bible class, Bro. G. and I discussed a topic that has long been debated among Christians: Is it acceptable for Christians to drink alcohol? 這個議題真正的核心，其實不是酒精的毫克數，也不是「第一滴酒是否就開始醉酒」，而是更深層的問題：人為什麼要喝酒？ The real issue is not the amount of alcohol consumed, nor whether "the first drop begins the process of drunkenness." The deeper question is: Why do people drink alcohol in the first place? 討論過程中，G. 提出了一個值得思考的觀點：聖經對酒最重要的關切，不是在於數字本身，而是在於酒精對人的心智所產生的影響，以及人飲酒背後的動機。 During our discussion, Bro. G. offered a thought-provoking perspective: the Bible's primary concern is not a specific quantity of alcohol, but rather its effect on the mind and the motive behind drinking. 一、聖經對醉酒的關注：改變心智的問題 The Bible's Concern About Drunkenness: The Alteration of the Mind 當我們查考聖經時，會發現一個現象：聖經從未給出任何一個正面的例子，鼓勵人藉著酒精來改變自己的精神狀態，或追求放鬆、娛樂、刺激、亢奮等效果。 As we study the Scriptures, we find that the Bible never provides a positive example of using...

During our Thursday Bible class, an interesting question was raised: 在週四的聖經課中，我們討論到一個有意思的問題： Can a Christian partake of the Lord’s Supper alone when no congregation is available? 當一位基督徒在沒有教會可聚集的情況下，是否可以獨自領主餐呢？ This is not a question that most Christians face regularly. 這並不是大多數基督徒經常面對的問題。 However, situations such as military deployment, scientific research in remote locations, imprisonment, or working in isolated regions may create unusual circumstances. 然而，軍事派駐、偏遠地區研究工作、監禁，或在極度隔離的地區工作，都可能造成特殊情況。 These are what we might call **extenuating circumstances**. 這些就是所謂的 **特殊情況（extenuating circumstances）**。 --- ## How Does the Bible Teach?  聖經是如何教導的？ In our study, we were reminded that biblical authority is commonly established through three avenues: 在課堂中，我們也學到，聖經的權威通常透過三種方式建立： ### 1. Direct Command  直接命令 A direct statement or instruction from Scripture. 聖經直接給出的命令或教導。 ### 2. Necessary Inference  必要推論 A conclusion that must logically follow from what Scripture teaches. 根據聖經所教導的內容，必...

Author: Don Blackwell Chinese Translation by Joyce Yang  本文中文翻譯由 Joyce 提供，僅供個人研究、學習與分享使用。 The Chinese translation below is provided by Joyce for personal study, research, and sharing purposes only.     INTRODUCTION  引言 Withdrawal of fellowship is not always practiced, but it is certainly commanded by God as a final effort to regain an unfaithful child of God. Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica, “that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us” (2 Thess. 3:6). 雖然「停止團契交通（withdrawal of fellowship）」並不總是被實踐，但它確實是神所吩咐的，作為挽回失信兒女的最後努力。保羅寫信給帖撒羅尼迦教會說： 「你們要遠離一切不按規矩而行、不遵守從我們所領受傳統的弟兄。」（帖後 3:6） But what if the local congregation fails in its responsibility to practice church discipline? Should individual Christians take it upon themselves to withdraw from those they view as unfaithful? No. In the Bible, withdrawal of fellowship is a congregational action. Notice Matthew 18: “And if he refuses to hear them...

1. Distinguishing the Terms／名詞區分 Campbell distinguished between “the gift of the Holy Spirit” and “the gifts of the Holy Spirit.” Campbell 區分「the gift of the Holy Spirit（聖靈的恩賜）」與「the gifts of the Holy Spirit（聖靈所賜的各樣恩賜）」。 “The gift of the Holy Spirit” refers to the Holy Spirit himself, given to all believers upon baptism. 「聖靈的恩賜」指的是聖靈自己，在受浸時賜給所有信徒。 “The gifts of the Holy Spirit” refers to miraculous abilities such as tongues, prophecy, and healing. 「聖靈所賜的各樣恩賜」則指神蹟性的能力，例如方言、預言、醫治等。 2. Campbell’s Interpretation of Acts 2:38／Campbell 對使徒行傳 2:38 的解釋 Acts 2:38 promises that repentant and baptized believers will “receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” 使徒行傳 2:38 應許悔改並受浸的人要「領受所賜的聖靈」。 Campbell argued that this means believers receive the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, not miraculous powers. Campbell 認為，這代表信徒領受的是聖靈的內住，而不是神蹟能力。 3. Greek Explanation／希臘文解釋 The Greek phrase is: τὴν δωρεὰν τοῦ ἁγίου πνεύματος (tēn dōrean tou hagiou pneumatos) Campbell treated this phrase as an epexegetical gen...

 

## 1. The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit Is Not Only “Through the Word” 聖靈的內住，不只是「藉著神的話語」而內住 Some believe that the Holy Spirit dwells in Christians ‘through the Word.’ However, this is not the accepted understanding within the Restoration Movement tradition in Scotland and the United States. Although the Word of God is extremely important, the Word itself is not the Holy Spirit. The Spirit does not merely dwell in us through Scripture; rather, the Holy Spirit Himself personally indwells Christians . 有些人認為聖靈是「藉著神的話語」內住在基督徒裡面。然而，這並不是蘇格蘭與美國復興運動傳統中所接受的理解。雖然神的話語極其重要，但神的話語本身並不是聖靈。聖靈並非只是藉著聖經住在我們裡面；相反地， 聖靈自己親自內住在基督徒裡面 。 However, this does not mean that the Word of God is unimportant. Without God’s Word, Christians become hampered or blocked. This does not hinder the existence of the Spirit, but it hinders us from accomplishing the work and mission God has given us. Without understanding God’s will, a person cannot properly live the life God desires. 然而，這並不表示神的話語不重要。若沒有神的話語，基督徒會受到攔阻（hampered / b...