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We've spent an amazing 13 weeks diving into Ephesians. As we conclude, let's reflect on the journey: the mystery revealed, spiritual blessings, gospel unity, and transformation within the church. Finally, remember we are in a spiritual battle that's already been won, therefore we press into God's victory and engage by sharing the gospel. Join us as we wrap up Ephesians together.

在過去13週，我們一起研讀以弗所書。結束之前，讓我們一起回顧這段旅程：奧秘被揭曉、屬靈的祝福、福音帶來的合一，以及教會內的轉化。最後，要記得基督在我們所處的屬靈爭戰中已得勝，因此我們堅守神的得勝，在結束以弗所書研讀時，也邀請大家加入我們繼續分享福音。

Pentecost Sunday. What better Sunday could there be to talk about the challenging and life-giving relationships that form due to God's grace? For it is only by the Holy Spirit's power that we can live out the high calling that husbands and wives, children and fathers, and bondservants and masters are called to have with one another.

五旬節主日。 還有哪個主日更適合談論由上帝的恩典所形成具有挑戰性又賦予生命的關係呢？ 因為只有靠著聖靈的力量，我們才能活出丈夫和妻子、孩子和父親、僕人和主人彼此所蒙的崇高呼召。

Happy Mother's Day! Chris Payk preaches on Revelation chapter 20 to see the importance of everything we do but particularly looking at what significance this passage has for mothers.

母親節快樂！ 這週透過《啟示錄》第 20 章，Chris Payk 分享我們所做的一切的重要性，特別是這段經文對母親們的意義。

In Ephesians 5, Paul continues his warnings against and strategies for avoiding sin. But here his tone and purpose have changed. He is no longer merely warning against sin, but how curtain sins - those that are based on the false hope that we can construct our happiness with our own hands - can lead us out of light and new life and back into darkness. What we need is not just right actions, but holy affections - a love for God and joy in Christ.

在以弗所書第 5 章中，保羅繼續提出他對犯罪的警告和避免犯罪的策略。 但在這裡他的語氣和目的改變了。 祂不再只是警告人們不要犯罪，而是遮蔽罪惡──那些基於我們可以用自己的雙手建構幸福的虛假希望的罪惡──會使我們遠離光明和新的生活，重新陷入黑暗。 我們需要的不只是正確的行為，還需要聖潔的渴望──對神的愛和在基督裡的喜樂。

Continuing our discussion from last week, Paul gives us several concrete examples of what it means to "put off the old self, put on the new self, and to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which we've been called." This Sunday, we will explore these instructions given to us in Ephesians 4:25-32, and go over some Christ-centered strategies to help us to lovingly and humbly obey Christ. As we focus on the cross, the Gospel, and all that Jesus has done, we pray that the Holy Spirit would help us be mindful of what God has done, to be filled with gratitude, and thus, to be motivated to become more like Christ.

延續上週的信息，保羅給了我們幾個具體的例子，說明「脫去舊人，穿上新人，行事為人與蒙召的恩相稱」的含義。 這個主日，我們將探討以弗所書 4:25-32 賦予我們的教導，並看看有哪些以基督為中心的策略，以幫助我們充滿愛心和謙卑地順服基督。 當我們專注於十字架、福音和耶穌所做的一切時，我們祈求聖靈幫助我們留意神所做的一切，充滿感激之情，從而有動力變得更像基督。

In Ephesians 4:17-24, Paul tells the Ephesians that, now that they've become Christians, their lives must look different.  One of Satan's biggest lies is that we can "believe" the gospel without there being any real change in our lives.  Paul shows that that was not what they were taught!  He then details the beauty of discipleship - it's not just that our old habits and lifestyle are "put off", but when Christ begins His work of transformation in our lives, we "put on" a whole new self.  We begin to become what God always intended for us from the beginning!

在以弗所書 4:17-24 中，保羅告訴以弗所人，既然他們已經成為基督徒，他們的人生一定會有所不同。 撒旦最大的謊言之一是我們可以「相信」福音，在生活上卻沒有任何真正的改變。 保羅表明這不是他們所受的教導！ 接著他詳細描述了門徒訓練的美妙之處——不僅僅是我們的舊習慣和生活方式被“脫去”，而且當基督開始在我們的生活中進行轉變時，我們就“穿上”了一個全新的自我。 我們開始成為神從一開始就對我們所期望的樣子！

In Ephesians 4:1:16, Paul discusses both the nature of the Church - that we share a fundamental unity in Christ - and the purpose of the Church. That purpose takes the shape of seven different works of the church. We also consider what those seven works of the church mean for each of us as we use our gifts to build up and bless the Body of Christ.

在以弗所書 4 章 1 至 16 節中，保羅討論了教會的本質－我們在基督裡共享基本的合一－以及教會的目的。這個目的在教會中分別透過七項不同的工作來完成。 當我們使用個人的恩賜來建立和祝福基督的身體時，同時也思想教會的這七項工作對每個人有什麼意義。

In Ephesians 3:14-21, Paul is not just praying a random prayer. In fact, this is a transformational prayer that he himself personally experienced about Jesus. It was the encounter with Jesus that really changed his life and allowed him to fine life purpose instead of apostolic messages or sound doctrine. Therefore he knows this STRENGTH is what the church in Ephesus needs. Without it, there's no way he could endure the suffering and asks the Ephesians not to lose heart.

在以弗所書 3:14-21 中，保羅禱告不是隨意的。 事實上，這正是有關他親自經歷的耶穌的轉化性禱告。使他生命改變並找到人生目標是與耶穌的相遇結果，而不是靠著使徒性的信息或健全的教義。 因此他知道這種「力量」正是以弗所教會所需要的。 沒有這股力量，他無法忍受患難，也無法請求以弗所人不要灰心。

This Sunday, Chris Payk preached on the high point of the Christian calendar - Easter Sunday. We looked at the most simple of all Gospel summaries in 2 Timothy 2:8 and asked what the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead accomplished for all who believe. 

本週日，Chris Payk 分享基督教年曆的最高點－復活節主日。 我們透過提摩太後書 2:8 中看見最簡單的福音摘要，並詢問耶穌從死裡復活為所有相信的人成就了什麼。

This Sunday, Chris Payk preached on Holy Week, particularly focusing on Palm Sunday and Good Friday. We observed how Jesus prepared to go to the cross, endured the cross, and what were the results of his ultimate sacrifice.

本週日 Chris Payk 分享關於聖週的信息，重點特別放在棕樹主日和耶穌受難日。 我們觀看耶穌如何預備上十字架，忍受十字架，以及祂最終犧牲的結果。

In the third chapter of Ephesians, Paul adds some needed context. He explains not only the "mystery" of the Gentiles inclusion in the promises - as full members of the body! - and he gives an account of his place in pronouncing the nature of that mystery. 

在以弗所書第三章中，保羅加入了一些必要的脈絡。 他不僅解釋了外邦人如何在所應許的「奧秘」中，與猶太人同為一體！ ——他描述了他在宣告這個奧秘本質時的所扮演的身份。

Ephesians 2:11-22

This Sunday, Chris Payk brought us back to the book of Acts to examine the origin of the church in Ephesus. This passage in the book of Ephesians lays out how the Jews and Gentiles were reconciled through the cross of Christ and what made the church in Ephesus such a dynamic church.

以弗所書 2:11-22

這個主日，Chris Payk 帶我們認識使徒行傳中以弗所教會是如何建立的。以弗所書二章告訴我們猶太人和外邦人藉著基督的十字架合一了，以及究竟是什麼原因使以弗所信徒成為這樣一個有動力的教會。

Eph. 2:1-10

In these verses, the apostle Paul gives us a clear example of the message of the gospel. In them, we see the good news of the life of Jesus and how He is the only way that we are saved from our sins and are able to spend eternity with God.

以弗所書 2:1-10

在這些經文中，使徒保羅用一個清楚的例子來說明福音的信息。在其中，我們看到關於耶穌生平的好消息，以及祂是那唯一途徑，將我們從罪中拯救出來並能與神共度永恆。

Eph. 1:15-23

Church culture and principles are build overtime. In this message, we hope to draw wisdom from Paul's prayer on how he encourages and teaches a young and multi ethnical church in Ephesus. Through the sermon , we will learn what are the profound hope, inheritance and greatness of God's power to the church back then and today. The sermon also points out the perspectives based on Chinese/English translation and even consider it as a result of the guidance of the Holy Spirit, across different languages.

以弗所書 1:15-23

教會文化和原則是隨著時間的推進而建立的。 在這個信息中，我們希望從保羅的禱告中汲取智慧，了解他如何鼓勵和教導以弗所這間既年輕又多種族的教會。 透過信息，我們可以了解在當時和今日的教會中，有何等的盼望、產業和神的大能。信息也指出了中英翻譯不同的觀點，甚至認為這是聖靈跨語言引導的結果。

Eph. 1:1-14

As we begin our series in Ephesians, like Paul we want to begin with benediction - with praise! Paul begins his letter to the Ephesian church with a resounding word of praise that should be a model and encouragement to us all.

以弗所書 1:1-14

當我們開始以弗所書系列時，就像保羅一樣，問安是我們的前言－以讚美開始！ 保羅在寫給以弗所教會的信中以響亮的讚美之詞開始，這應該成為我們所有人的榜樣和鼓勵。

We do not need social statistics to verify the claims of the Bible, but it is always encouraging when they do. Recently, strong evidence has shown what scripture has long taught: if you train up a child in the way they should go, odds are they are going to walk in it. 

我們不需要社會統計數據來驗證聖經的立場，但當它們這樣做時總是令人鼓舞。 最近，有些有力的證據證明了聖經長期以來的教導：如果你教導孩童當行的路來訓練他們，他們很可能會走在這條路上。

Parenting does not begin with skills and abilities. It's neither simply about managing a household and keeping things afloat. Ultimately, Christian parents are called to "make disciples."

"Successful parenting is not about achieving goals (that you have no power to produce) but about being a usable and faithful tool in the hands of the One who alone is able to produce good things in your children." - Paul Tripp

To be able to produce good things in children, we need to understand God loves our children more than we parents do. By God's design, God prunes us so we bear more fruit. However, to bear spiritual fruit, abiding in Christ is how we do so because He is the true vine and apart from Him, we can do nothing.

Psalm 127 & John 15

親子教養不是始於技巧與能力。也不單單只是管理好一個家庭及財務收支。基督徒父母的終極目標是「訓練門徒。」

成功的教養不在於是否達成目標（那些你沒有能力去結果子的事），而在於讓自己成為忠心、能被神使用的人，因為唯有祂才是那一位能結出好果子的。- 保羅・區普

孩子們生命中要能結出好果子，我們需要明白神比我們還愛他們。神修剪我們的生命，為要使我們多結果子。而連結於基督我們才能結果子，因為祂是真葡萄樹，離了祂，我們什麼也不能做。

詩篇 127 篇 & 約翰福音 15 章

The message of Epiphany is that Jesus for you. If you haven't put your faith in Him before, this is the word for you.

For those that are in Christ, this is a reminder that we should go into all the world and make disciples. The glad tidings of great joy that the angels declared was truly for all people.

Mathew 2:1-12

主顯節的重點就是耶穌是為你而來的。如果你還沒相信他，這是要對你說的。

對那些已經在基督裡的人，這提醒我們要去到地極，使人成為主的門徒。天使所宣告的大好信息，是給萬民的。

馬太福音2:1-12

Luke 2:8-12

Through the message today, we want to look at these 3 things:

1. Who needs God's love?

2. What kind of love do we need?

3. What does God's love look like? What kind of love did God give us?

路 2:8-12

透過今天的信息，我們看到三件事情：

1. 誰需要神的愛？

2. 我們需要什麼樣的愛？

3. 神給我們什麼樣的愛？

What brings you joy?

God's promises and Word never fade because those promises are God himself. The Word and the Promise is Jesus Christ.

Prophet Isaiah says God's greatest gift is Himself. He comes finally and ultimately to gather us to Himself. To carry us up in His arms and hold us in His bosom.

Isaiah 40:1-11

什麼帶給你喜樂？

神的應許和話語永不改變，因為祂自己本身就是這些應許。耶穌基督就是這個道和應許。

先知以賽亞說神自己就是祂要給人最大的禮物。祂來的終極目標為的就是要把我們聚集起來，用祂的臂膀圍繞我們，將我們抱在祂的懷中。

以賽亞書40:1-11

Where is your peace from these days? The Creator enters His creation in order to save all of creation.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

你的平安從哪裡來？造物主進入祂的創造中為要拯救萬物。

約翰福音 14:27

我留下平安給你們，我把自己的平安賜給你們；我給你們的，不像世界所給的。你們心裡不要難過，也不要恐懼。

Biblical hope is rooted in a person, not based on circumstances. It's God's faithfulness in the past that brings hope. Christians need to look back on what God has done in order to look forward in the future.

Isaiah 9:2-6

The people who walk in darknesswill see a great light.For those who live in a land of deep darkness,a light will shine. You will enlarge the nation of Israel,and its people will rejoice.They will rejoice before youas people rejoice at the harvestand like warriors dividing the plunder. For you will break the yoke of their slaveryand lift the heavy burden from their shoulders.You will break the oppressor’s rod,just as you did when you destroyed the army of Midian. The boots of the warriorand the uniforms bloodstained by warwill all be burned.They will be fuel for the fire. For a child is born to us,a son is given to us.The government will rest on his shoulders.And he will be called:Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

聖經的盼望根基始於一個人，而不是環境。能夠為人帶來盼望是因著神過去的信實。基督徒要展望未來前，必須要回顧神過去的成就。

以賽亞書 9:2-6

行在黑暗中的人民，看見了大光；住在死蔭之地的人，有光照耀他們。你使這國之民增多，又加添他們的歡樂；他們在你面前歡樂，好像收割時的歡樂一樣；又像人在均分戰利品時的快樂一般。因為他們所負的軛和肩頭上的杖，以及欺壓他們的人的棍，你都折斷了，像在米甸的日子一樣。因為戰士在戰爭喧嚷中所穿的靴，和輥在血中的袍，都必燒毀，成了燒火的燃料。因為有一個嬰孩為我們而生，有一個兒子賜給我們；政權必擔在他的肩頭上；他的名必稱為“奇妙的策士、全能的　神、永恆的父、和平的君”。

Instinctively, we all are waiting and looking for a good eternal king. What Micah is reminding us is to make sure that we are looking in the unlikeliest of places - A King and Savior "born in a manger" who will stand before God, for His people, as an eternal king.

我們心中都在默默等待並尋找一位良善又永恆的君王。彌迦的預言告訴我們在一個最出乎意料的地方－有位永恆的君王和救主「出生在馬槽」，並要在神面前為祂的百姓站立。

Application 應用

If this is our future destiny as the people of God, let this vision from Micah 4 shape our lives now in this coming week.

身為神的百姓，假設這是我們未來的命定，在新的一週，讓彌迦書4章的異象，磨塑我們現在的生活。

Micah 3 彌迦書第3章

• Leaders should lead with Justice but they don't. 領袖們應該以公平治理，但他們行惡 (vs 1-4)
• False prophets and their charge. 假先知和他們的下場 (vs 5-7)
• Micah is Different. 彌迦和他人不同 (vs 8)
• Characteristics of Jacob and Israel's leaders. 雅各和以色列領袖的特徵 (vs 9-11)
• Ramifications. 結局 (vs 12)

Micah 2:12-13 Deliverance Promised 

“I will surely gather all of you, Jacob; I will surely bring together the remnant of Israel. I will bring them together like sheep in a pen, like a flock in its pasture; the place will throng with people. The One who breaks open the way will go up before them; they will break through the gate and go out. Their King will pass through before them, the LORD at their head.”

彌迦書2:12-13 拯救的應許

雅各家啊，我必要聚集你們，必要招聚以色列剩下的人，安置在一處，如波斯拉的羊，又如草場上的羊羣；因為人數眾多就必大大喧嘩。開路的或譯：破城的在他們前面上去；他們直闖過城門，從城門出去。他們的王在前面行；耶和華引導他們。

Lessons form Micah 1 彌迦書1章的啟示

備註25"46： Assyria 中文應譯為 亞述 。

Luke 路加福音 15:1-10

1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 So he told them this parable: 4 “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? 5 And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ 7Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. 8 “Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it? 9And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’ 10 Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

1 眾 稅 吏 和 罪 人 都 挨 近 耶 穌 ， 要 聽 他 講 道 。2 法 利 賽 人 和 文 士 私 下 議 論 說 ： 這 個 人 接 待 罪 人 ， 又 同 他 們 吃 飯 。3 耶 穌 就 用 比 喻 說 ：4 你 們 中 間 誰 有 一 百 隻 羊 失 去 一 隻 ， 不 把 這 九 十 九 隻 撇 在 曠 野 、 去 找 那 失 去 的 羊 ， 直 到 找 著 呢 ？5 找 著 了 ， 就 歡 歡 喜 喜 的 扛 在 肩 上 ， 回 到 家 裡 ，6 就 請 朋 友 鄰 舍 來 ， 對 他 們 說 ： 我 失 去 的 羊 已 經 找 著 了 ， 你 們 和 我 一 同 歡 喜 罷 ！7 我 告 訴 你 們 ， 一 個 罪 人 悔 改 ， 在 天 上 也 要 這 樣 為 他 歡 喜 ， 較 比 為 九 十 九 個 不 用 悔 改 的 義 人 歡 喜 更 大 。8 或 是 一 個 婦 人 有 十 塊 錢 ， 若 失 落 一 塊 ， 豈 不 點 上 燈 ， 打 掃 屋 子 ， 細 細 的 找 ， 直 到 找 著 麼 ？9 找 著 了 ， 就 請 朋 友 鄰 舍 來 ， 對 他 們 說 ： 我 失 落 的 那 塊 錢 已 經 找 著 了 ， 你 們 和 我 一 同 歡 喜 罷 ！10 我 告 訴 你 們 ， 一 個 罪 人 悔 改 ， 在 神 的 使 者 面 前 也 是 這 樣 為 他 歡 喜 。 

Galatians 加拉太書 6:7-10

Don’t be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a person sows he will also reap, because the one who sows to his flesh will reap destruction from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit. Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.

不要自欺，　神是不可輕慢的。人種的是甚麼，收的也是甚麼：順著自己的肉體撒種的，必定從肉體收取敗壞；順著聖靈撒種的，必定從聖靈收取永生。我們行善，不要覺得厭煩；如果不鬆懈，到了適當的時候，就有收成。所以，我們一有機會，就應該對眾人行善，對信徒更要這樣。

1)God Sees Your Work 神看見你的工作

2)The Spirit helps you work 聖靈幫助你工作‌

3) You will be rewarded for your work 你的工作會有獎賞

'Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. '

我們既有這許多的見證人，如同雲彩圍着我們，就當放下各樣的重擔，脫去容易纏累我們的罪，存心忍耐，奔那擺在我們前頭的路程， 仰望為我們信心創始成終的耶穌。他因那擺在前面的喜樂，就輕看羞辱，忍受了十字架的苦難，便坐在上帝寶座的右邊。 Hebrews 希伯來書 12:1-2

Luke 路加福音 1:1-4

Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, 2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, 3 it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4 that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.

1尊敬的提阿非羅先生，因為有許多人，已經把在我們中間成就了的事， 2 按照起初親眼看見的傳道人所傳給我們的，編著成書； 3 我已經把這些事從頭考查過，認為也應該按著次序寫給你， 4 讓你曉得所學到的道理，都是確實的。

John 約翰福音 14:1-5

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God ; believe also in me.vMy Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”

你們心裏不要憂愁．你們信　神、也當信我。在我父的家裏、有許多住處．若是沒有、我就早已告訴你們了．我去原是為你們預備地方去。我若去為你們預備了地方、就必再來接你們到我那裏去．我在那裏、叫你們也在那裏。我往那裏去、你們知道．那條路、你們也知道。多馬對他說、主阿、我們不知道你往那裏去、怎麼知道那條路呢。

A) The Church’s Creation 教會的出現

Acts 使徒行傳 1:8

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

可是聖靈降臨在你們身上，你們就必領受能力，並且要在耶路撒冷、猶太全地、撒瑪利亞，直到地極，作我的見證人。

B) The Church’s Devotion 教會的委身

Acts 使徒行傳 2:42

And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.

他們恆心遵守使徒的教訓，彼此相通，擘餅，祈禱

C) The Church’s Expansion 教會的成長

Acts 使徒行傳 10:47

Then Peter said, “Surely no one can stand in the way of their being baptized with water. They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.”

這些人既然領受了聖靈，跟我們一樣，誰能禁止他們受水的洗禮呢？

D) The Church’s Meeting 教會的聚集

Acts 使徒行傳 15:1-2

Certain people came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the believers: “Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved.” This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. So Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.

有幾個人從猶太下來，教導弟兄們說：“你們若不照摩西的規例受割禮，就不能得救。保羅和巴拿巴，與他們大大地爭執辯論起來。大家就派保羅、巴拿巴和他們中間的幾個人，為這個問題上耶路撒冷去見使徒和長老。

1. Created not Random. 受造不是隨機偶然的

2. Fallen not Hopeless  墮落卻不絕望

3. Rooted not Ethnocentric 歸屬並非仰賴民族

-Silent not Absent -  沈默並非缺席

4. Sought not “Lucky” 被呼召尋見不是偶然幸運

5. Community not Club  教會是社群 而非社團

6. Foreknown not Forsaken 上帝預見且從不離棄

Deuteronomy 申命記 6:20-25

“When your son asks you in time to come, ‘What is the meaning of the testimonies and the statutes and the rules that the Lord our God has commanded you?’ then you shall say to your son, ‘We were Pharaoh’s slaves in Egypt. And the Lord brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand. And the Lord showed signs and wonders, great and grievous, against Egypt and against Pharaoh and all his household, before our eyes. And he brought us out from there, that he might bring us in and give us the land that he swore to give to our fathers. And the Lord commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the Lord our God, for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as we are this day. And it will be righteousness for us, if we are careful to do all this commandment before the Lord our God, as he has commanded us.’

「日後，你的兒子問你說：『耶和華－我們上帝吩咐你們的這些法度、律例、典章是甚麼意思呢？』 你就告訴你的兒子說：『我們在埃及作過法老的奴僕；耶和華用大能的手將我們從埃及領出來， 在我們眼前，將重大可怕的神蹟奇事施行在埃及地和法老並他全家的身上， 將我們從那裏領出來，要領我們進入他向我們列祖起誓應許之地，把這地賜給我們。耶和華又吩咐我們遵行這一切律例，要敬畏耶和華－我們的上帝，使我們常得好處，蒙他保全我們的生命，像今日一樣。 我們若照耶和華－我們上帝所吩咐的一切誡命謹守遵行，這就是我們的義了。」

Hebrews 希伯來書 11:13-16

These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. For people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.

這些人都是存着信心死的，並沒有得着所應許的；卻從遠處望見，且歡喜迎接，又承認自己在世上是客旅，是寄居的。說這樣話的人是表明自己要找一個家鄉。 他們若想念所離開的家鄉，還有可以回去的機會。他們卻羨慕一個更美的家鄉，就是在天上的。所以上帝被稱為他們的上帝，並不以為恥，因為他已經給他們預備了一座城。

1 Corinthians 1:17-18

For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

基督差遣我，原不是為施洗，乃是為傳福音，並不用智慧的言語，免得基督的十字架落了空。因為十字架的道理，在那滅亡的人為愚拙；在我們得救的人，卻為上帝的大能。

Ephesians 以弗所書 4:1-6

保羅勸勉以弗所教會的基督徒們，成為基督徒即成為基督肢體的一部分，但在教會當中，仍要竭力追求合一，以謙卑、溫和、忍耐來彼此相愛。

Paul urged the Christians in the Ephesian church to be baptized as Christians and to become a part of the body of Christ, but in the church, they still must strive for unity and to love each other with humility, gentleness, and patience.

教會 THE CHURCH

我們相信教會是由上帝所救贖的家庭組成，是從不同語言的各族、各民、各方相信耶穌是好消息的個體。我們相信當我們順服大使命，教會是上帝透過門徒訓練過程，成為推進祂的國度的渠道（提前三15、弗一22、弗三10、太十六18）

We believe the church is the redeemed family of God made up of individuals from every tribe, tongue, and race who have placed their faith in the Good News of Jesus Christ. We believe the church is God’s means for kingdom advancement through the process of disciple-making as we obey the Great Commission. (1 Timothy 3:15, Ephesians 1:22, Ephesians 3:10, Matthew 16:18）

Matthew 馬太福音 6:19-24

Revelation 21:1-5 啟示錄 21:1-5

To Save the Soul from Death

Prayer

James 5

Patience in Suffering

James 5:1-6

James 4:13-17

James 4:11-12

At the Heart of Fighting and Judging

在鬥爭與論斷的中心

James 4:1-12

James 3:13-18

James 3:1-12