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《一主、一父與禱告中的稱呼》 One Lord, One Father, and the Language of Prayer

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以下是我寫給 Bro. T 的內容,作為個人研究的紀錄與分享。 The following is something I wrote to Bro. T as part of my personal study notes and reflections. 第一,使徒行傳2:34-36 彼得引用詩篇110:1「主對我主說」,本身就同時出現兩個「主」—— 一個是父神,一個是彌賽亞。 所以「神立耶穌為主」是在顯明、確立耶穌的主權, 而不是取消父神作主的身份。 1. Acts 2:34–36    Peter quotes Psalm 110:1, “The Lord said to my Lord,” where two “Lords” appear—    one referring to the Father, and the other to the Messiah.    Therefore, “God has made Him both Lord and Christ” means that Jesus’ lordship is revealed and established,    not that the Father ceases to be Lord. ——— 第二,啟示錄4:2,8,11 第4章只有一位坐在寶座上, 但被稱為「主神」(Lord God)、「我們的主,我們的神」。 這是在新約後期的啟示中,仍然直接稱父為「主」, 顯示這個稱呼沒有被拿走。 雖然這是屬天的敬拜場景, 但神的身份與稱呼本質上不會因場景不同而改變, 因此這樣的用法對我們理解神的稱呼仍具有參考意義。 2. Revelation 4:2, 8, 11    In chapter 4, only one sits on the throne,    yet He is addressed as “Lord God” and “our Lord and our God.”    This shows that even in the later New Testament revelation, the Father is still direct...

The Classification of the Attributes of God 神屬性的分類

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**These are my study notes from Bro. G’s Thursday class, prepared for my personal study and sharing. 這是我整理自 Bro. G 週四課堂的學習筆記,作為個人研讀與分享之用。 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 / Immanent Attributes 絕對性/內在性屬性 Absolute (or Immanent) attributes describe what God is in Himself. Absolute(絕對性)或 Immanent(內在性)屬性,是描述神「在祂自己裡面」是怎樣的神。 These attributes exist inherently within God Himself and do not depend on the universe or on human beings. 這些屬性本來就內在於神自己裡面,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。 Immanent emphasizes th...

Five Reasons Why the Knowledge of God Is Essential 「神的知識/認識神」很重要的五個理由

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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...

How God Reveals Himself 神如何啟示祂自己

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These are my notes from a Thursday Bible study with Brother G, for my personal study and sharing. 這是我在週四與 Brother G 一起查經所整理的筆記,作為自己讀經與分享之用。 How God Reveals Himself 神如何啟示祂自己 ——— 1. Through Nature(藉著自然) • Romans 1:19–20, 21–23 What may be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. But although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him… and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images. 神的事情,人所能知道的,原顯明在人心裡,因為神已經給他們顯明。自從造天地以來,神的永能和神性是明明可知的,雖是眼不能見,但藉著所造之物就可以曉得,叫人無可推諉。 但人雖然知道神,卻不當作神榮耀祂,也不感謝祂…反而去拜偶像。 → God reveals His existence and power through creation. → 神透過受造界讓人知道祂的存在與能力。 → The problem is not lack of revelation, but rejection. → 問題不是沒有啟示,而是人拒絕。 • Psalm 19:1–6; 8:3–9 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of H...

The Existence of God 神的存在

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Note  說明 Notes from a Thursday Bible study with brother E.B. These notes are my personal summary for study and sharing. 本筆記整理自週四與 E.B. 弟兄查經的內容,為個人整理,供自學與分享使用。 The Existence of God 神的存在 This outline summarizes several classical arguments that help us understand why belief in God is reasonable and coherent. 以下綱要整理幾個經典論證,說明為何相信神是合理且一致的。 ———————————————— 1. The First Truth  第一真理 God is Spirit, infinite and perfect: the source, support, and end of all things. 神是靈,是無限且完全的,是萬有的源頭、維持者與終結。 Scripture reminds us that all things come from Him, exist through Him, and return to Him (Romans 11:36). 聖經提醒我們:萬有都是本於祂、倚靠祂、歸於祂(羅馬書11:36)。 Because God is Spirit (John 4:24), He is not limited by the physical world. 因為神是靈(約翰福音4:24),祂不受物質世界限制。 God is therefore the ultimate first truth. 因此神就是終極的第一真理。 A true first truth must satisfy three tests: 真正的第一真理必須符合三個測試: Universality 普遍性 It must apply to all reality and not only to a limited situation. 它必須適用於一切存在,而不是只適用於某個局部情況。 Necessity 必然性 It must be necess...