第201章 《加拉太书》中的律法
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第201章 《加拉太书》中的律法
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Chapter 203—Remarks at Gen. Conf.
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《文稿》1900年第87号Manuscript 87, 1900加利福尼亚州,奥克兰
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Oakland, California
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约于1900年Cir. 1900
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有人问我《加拉太书》中的律法。那把我们带到基督面前的“训蒙的师傅”究竟是什么律法?我回答说,既是指仪文律法,也是指十诫道德律法。{1888 1725.1}
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I am asked concerning the law in Galatians. What law is the school-master to bring us to Christ? I answer: Both the ceremonial and the moral code of ten commandments. {1888 1725.1}
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基督是整个犹太教制度的基础。亚伯的死是因为该隐不肯在顺从的学校里接受上帝的计划,靠着耶稣基督的宝血而得救。祭牲所代表的乃是基督。该隐所拒绝的血,象征着基督将要为世人流的血。整套仪式是上帝设计的。基督成了整个制度的基础。这就是它作为训蒙的师傅工作的开端,让罪人想到基督是整个犹太教制度的基础。{1888 1725.2}
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Christ was the foundation of the whole Jewish economy. The death of Abel was in consequence of Cain refusing to accept God’s plan in the school of obedience to be saved by the blood of Jesus Christ typified by the sacrificial offerings pointing to Christ. Cain refused the shedding of blood which symbolized the blood of Christ to be shed for the world. This whole ceremony was prepared by God, and Christ became the foundation of the whole system. This is the beginning of its work as the schoolmaster to bring sinful human agents to a consideration of Christ the Foundation of the whole Jewish economy. {1888 1725.2}
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凡参与圣所崇祀的人不断地受到教育,认识到基督帮助人类的工作。上帝设计这套崇祀是为了使每一个人心中产生对于上帝的律法,就是祂国度之律法的爱。献祭要成为上帝藉着基督所表现之爱的实例——受苦垂死的祭牲,把人所犯的罪承担在自己身上,无罪的因为我们而成为罪。{1888 1725.3}
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All who did service in connection with the sanctuary were being educated constantly in regard to the intervention of Christ in behalf of the human race. This service was designed to create in every heart a love for the law of God, which is the law of His kingdom. The sacrificial offering was to be an object lesson of the love of God revealed in Christ—in the suffering, dying victim, who took upon Himself the sin of which man was guilty, the innocent being made sin for us. {1888 1725.3}
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我们在思考这个伟大的救恩主题时,便看见了基督的工作。所应许的圣灵恩赐,以及这种牺牲和救助的性质,应当使我们的心把上帝的律法看为高尚神圣。每一个人都应遵从律法的要求。在吃禁果这个小小的举动上违背了律法,就给人类和世界带来不顺从上帝圣律法的后果。基督救助工作的性质应始终使人担心在最小的举动上违犯上帝的要求。{1888 1725.4}
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In the contemplation of this great theme of salvation, we see Christ’s work. Not only the promised gift of the Spirit, but also the nature and character of this sacrifice and intervention, is a subject which should 1726create in our hearts elevated, sacred, high ideas of the law of God, which holds its claims upon every human agency. The violation of that law in the small act of eating of the forbidden fruit, brought upon man and upon the earth the consequence of disobedience to the holy law of God. The nature of the intervention should ever make man afraid to do the smallest action in disobedience to God’s requirement. {1888 1725.4}
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我们应当清楚地明白什么是罪,避免稍微越界,从顺从步入不顺从的境地。{1888 1726.1}
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There should be a clear understanding of that which constitutes sin, and we should avoid the least approach to step over the boundaries from obedience to disobedience. {1888 1726.1}
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上帝希望祂所造的每一个人,都明白祂无穷的儿子舍命拯救世人的伟大工作。“你看父赐给我们是何等的慈爱,使我们得称为上帝的儿女,……世人所以不认识我们,是因未曾认识祂”(约壹3:1)。{1888 1726.2}
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God would have every member of His creation understand the great work of the infinite Son of God in giving His life for the salvation of the world. “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew Him not.” {1888 1726.2}
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当罪人从基督身上看到无穷无私的仁爱时,他就会产生感恩的心,乐意追随基督所指引的路。{1888 1726.3}
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When he sees in Christ the embodiment of infinite and disinterested love, and benevolence, there is awakened in the heart of the sinner a thankful disposition to follow where Christ is drawing. {1888 1726.3}