JY Bible Notes 聖經小筆記

Churches of Christ generally agree that it is scriptural for a local church to support a preacher directly.   基督的教會普遍認為，地方教會直接支持傳道人，是合乎聖經的。 Examples include Philippians 4:15–16 and 2 Corinthians 11:8, where churches sent support directly to Paul.   例如腓立比書 4:15–16 與哥林多後書 11:8，都顯示教會直接供應保羅。 However, many conservative churches of Christ object to the “sponsoring church” arrangement.   然而，許多保守派基督的教會反對「 sponsoring church（統籌教會）」制度。 This is when one church collects money from many churches into its own treasury and oversees a larger evangelistic work.   也就是某一間教會向多間教會募集資金，集中到自己的庫房，再統籌大型福音工作。 Why is this rejected by many non-institutional churches of Christ?   為何許多非機構派（non-institutional）的基督的教會反對這種作法？ 1. There is no New Testament example of churches sending evangelism funds to another church treasury.   新約中沒有「教會把福音經費交給另一間教會庫房」的例子。 2. Each local church is autonomous.   每一個地方教會都是自治的。 1 Peter 5:2 teaches elders to shepherd “the flock among you,” not a brotherhood-wi...

Introduction 前言 “The heavens declare the glory of God.” (Psalm 19:1) 「諸天述說神的榮耀。」（詩篇19:1） “This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory.” (John 2:11) 「這是耶穌所行的頭一件神蹟，是在加利利的迦拿行的，顯出祂的榮耀來。」（約翰福音2:11） Before studying the specific attributes of God, theologians often first classify what kind of attributes they are. 在學習神具體的屬性之前，神學家通常會先分類這些屬性是屬於什麼樣的性質。 1. Absolute Attributes  絕對性屬性 Absolute attributes describe what God is in Himself. Absolute（絕對性）屬性，是描述神「在祂自己裡面」是怎樣的神。 These attributes do not depend on the universe or on human beings. 這些屬性不依賴宇宙，也不依賴人類而存在。 They are intrinsic and intransitive attributes because they do not require an external object. 它們是 intrinsic（內在性）與 intransitive（非作用性／非對象性）的屬性，因為它們不需要外部對象。 For example, God is self-existent, infinite, immutable, perfect, and united in His being. 例如：神是自有永有（self-existent）、無限（infinite）、不改變（immutable）、完全（perfect）、合一（unity）的。 Even if the universe had never been created, God would still possess these attributes. 即使...

 

【內容來源註記 | Source Acknowledgment】 本篇文章英文內容節錄自以下書籍： This article includes excerpts from the following publication: Questions and Answers: Open Forum, Volume 2 By Guy N. Woods Freed-Hardeman College Lectures Published by Gospel Advocate Co. © 2001 Gospel Advocate Company P.O. Box 150, Nashville, TN 37202 ISBN: 0-89225-277-4 本文所引用之英文內容皆出自上述書籍。 The English content cited herein is taken from the above source. 本文依原文整理、排版與翻譯，作為個人研讀與分享使用。 This article is organized, formatted, and translated from the original for personal study and sharing purposes. ——— Though it is characteristic of most people today to use these terms interchangeably, the scriptures very definitely differentiate them. 雖然現今多數人會把「魂」與「靈」混用，但聖經其實非常清楚地區分它們。 “For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword… piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit…” (Hebrews 4:12). 「神的道是活潑的，是有功效的，比一切兩刃的劍更快，甚至魂與靈…都能刺入剖開。」（希伯來書 4:12） Since the sacred writers provided for “the dividing of soul and spirit,” we mus...

這是我週四和 Bro G 的查經筆記，由個人整理編輯與翻譯，供個人學習分享用。 This is my Thursday Bible study notes with Bro G, personally compiled, edited, and translated for personal learning and sharing. --- 1. To Know About Ourselves  幫助我們認識自己 We must know where we came from, why we are here, and where we are going. 我們必須知道我們從哪裡來、為什麼在這裡、以及將往哪裡去。 “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every work into judgment.” (Ecclesiastes 12:13–14) 「敬畏神，謹守祂的誡命，這是人所當盡的本分；因為人所做的一切事，神都必審問。」（傳道書12:13–14） Without the knowledge of God, we misunderstand ourselves and our purpose. 沒有神的知識，人就會誤解自己的身分與目的。 Ramification: one wrong belief produces many layers of consequences. 連鎖後果：一個錯誤的觀念會衍生出多層錯誤的結果。 When truth is distorted, injustice and sin follow. 當真理被扭曲，不公與罪就隨之而來。 God’s truth defines reality, including who we are. 神的真理定義現實，包括我們是誰。 --- 2. To Have Acceptable Worship  使我們擁有神所悅納的敬拜 God is not far from each one of us, yet people often worship wrongly. (Acts 17:22–27) 神離我們各人不遠，但人卻常常錯誤地敬拜。（使...

  ——— 一、恢復是有層次的 Restoration Has Levels ——— 關係不是只有「恢復」或「破裂」兩種狀態， 而是有不同層次的恢復。 Relationships are not simply “restored” or “broken,” but can be restored to different levels. 基本層：禮貌、尊重、和平相處 進一步：有限度的信任與合作 更深層：彼此勸戒、在真理中同行 Basic level: Courtesy, respect, peaceful coexistence Next level: Limited trust and cooperation Deeper level: Mutual correction and walking together in truth 有些關係不能完全恢復， 但仍然可以在某一個層次上被保留。 Not all relationships can be fully restored, but they may still be maintained at a certain level. ——— 二、外邦人與弟兄的差別在於「深度」 The Difference Lies in Depth, Not Standard ——— 對外邦人，你仍然按真理行事（誠實、公義、不報復）， 但不要求對方用聖經的標準回應。 Toward non-believers, you still act according to truth (honesty, justice, no revenge), but you do not demand that they respond by biblical standards. 對弟兄，關係必須進入更深層： 在真理上對齊，彼此勸戒，經歷悔改與恢復。 Toward fellow believers, relationships must go deeper: alignment in truth, mutual correction, repentance, and restoration. 哥林多前書 5:12 「審判教外的人與我何干？」 1 Corinthians 5:12 “For what have I to do with judgi...

什麼情況下，需要「悔改才能饒恕」？ When Is Repentance Required for Forgiveness? 關鍵不在感覺，而在真理與次序。 The key is not feelings, but truth and order. 一、判準：不是我多受傷，而是是否違反真理  Criterion   : Not how hurt I feel, but whether truth is violated 受傷是提醒，不是標準。 標準是對方是否有「不義」（不尊重、羞辱、欺騙、逃避責任）。 Hurt is a signal, not the standard. The standard is whether there is wrongdoing (disrespect, humiliation, deception, avoidance of responsibility). 馬太福音 18:15 「你弟兄若得罪你…指出他的錯來。」 Matthew 18:15 “If your brother sins against you… go and point out their fault.” 聖經關心的不是情緒，而是是否真的有錯需要面對。 The Bible is not centered on emotions, but on whether there is real wrongdoing to address. 二、關係深度：是否承載責任 Relationship Depth: Whether responsibility is involved 若關係曾有真實交託與深度（長期互動、坦誠交流）， 即使現在疏離，也不同於一般關係。 If a relationship once involved real trust and depth (long-term interaction, honest sharing), it is not the same as a casual relationship, even if distant now. 這類關係中，未處理的過犯，會使關係失序。 Unresolved offenses in such relat...