2006-10-23 23:01:24Jacky
理由充足
讀 經：提摩太後書1章1－7節
金 句：「想到你心裡無偽之信，這信是先在你外祖母羅以和你母親友妮基心裡的，我深信也在你的心裡。」（提摩太後書1章5節）
全年讀經：馬可福音1－3章
如果你象多數的基督徒一樣，在相信耶穌之前並沒有經過漫長的思考階段，當你聽到了福音，認識到自己是個罪人，需要得到上帝的饒恕；你也了解耶穌死在十字架上，是為承受你所應得的刑罰。你相信他從死裡復活，並全心地信靠他，這個簡單的信心帶給你內心的平安，並讓你和上帝開始有個人的關係。
但假設有一個博學的懷疑論者來質問你，要你提出可靠的歷史證據來證明福音的真實性，你可能沒辦法象某些基督徒那樣熟練地為你的信仰辯護。這是否意味著你的信仰缺乏理性，你的信心也只是一廂情願呢？不是的！你之所以相信，是因為上帝讓你看到自己的需要以及他的恩賜，這就是充足的理由了！並且你心裡所得的平安是來自於聖靈的（羅馬書8章16－17節）。
我們應該要學習說出相信基督的理由，但如果你沒有完整答案，也不要擔心。上帝幫助了個性內向的提摩太，讓他成為上帝的一名精兵（提摩太後書1章7節、2章1－4節），他也同樣能夠使用你。要感謝上帝讓你能夠相信他，並把他為你所做的一切告訴其他人。HVL
金 句：
「我對信仰沒有信心」他說，
「我只相信我腦袋裡的東西。」
於是我告訴他，我所信靠的
是那位早已明瞭科學的上帝。Gustafson
人心所自定的道理，是理性所不認識的。
金 句：「想到你心裡無偽之信，這信是先在你外祖母羅以和你母親友妮基心裡的，我深信也在你的心裡。」（提摩太後書1章5節）
全年讀經：馬可福音1－3章
如果你象多數的基督徒一樣，在相信耶穌之前並沒有經過漫長的思考階段，當你聽到了福音，認識到自己是個罪人，需要得到上帝的饒恕；你也了解耶穌死在十字架上，是為承受你所應得的刑罰。你相信他從死裡復活，並全心地信靠他，這個簡單的信心帶給你內心的平安，並讓你和上帝開始有個人的關係。
但假設有一個博學的懷疑論者來質問你，要你提出可靠的歷史證據來證明福音的真實性，你可能沒辦法象某些基督徒那樣熟練地為你的信仰辯護。這是否意味著你的信仰缺乏理性，你的信心也只是一廂情願呢？不是的！你之所以相信，是因為上帝讓你看到自己的需要以及他的恩賜，這就是充足的理由了！並且你心裡所得的平安是來自於聖靈的（羅馬書8章16－17節）。
我們應該要學習說出相信基督的理由，但如果你沒有完整答案，也不要擔心。上帝幫助了個性內向的提摩太，讓他成為上帝的一名精兵（提摩太後書1章7節、2章1－4節），他也同樣能夠使用你。要感謝上帝讓你能夠相信他，並把他為你所做的一切告訴其他人。HVL
金 句：
「我對信仰沒有信心」他說，
「我只相信我腦袋裡的東西。」
於是我告訴他，我所信靠的
是那位早已明瞭科學的上帝。Gustafson
人心所自定的道理，是理性所不認識的。
Reason Enough
Read: 2 Timothy 1:1-7
I [recall] the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice. --2 Timothy 1:5
Bible In One Year:
Mark 1-3
If you are like most Christians, you didn't go through a long reasoning process before believing on Jesus. You heard the good news and realized you were a sinner and needed God's forgiveness. You understood that when Jesus died on the cross He took the punishment you deserved. You believed that He rose from the dead, and you placed your trust in Him. This simple act of faith gave you inner peace and brought you into a personal relationship with God.
Let's suppose, however, that a well-educated skeptic challenges you to present solid historical evidence for the truthfulness of the Gospels. Though some Christians can skillfully defend their faith, you might not be one of them. Does this mean you believe without reason and your faith is just wishful thinking? Not at all! You believe because God showed you your need and His provision for it. That's reason enough! And the peace you have comes from the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:16-17).
Study so that you can give reasons for believing in Christ. But don't worry if you don't have all the answers. The God who helped timid Timothy be a good soldier for Him (2 Tim. 1:7; 2:1-4) can use you too. Thank God for enabling you to believe. Then tell others what He has done for you. --HVL
"I put no faith in faith," he said,
"I only trust what's in my head."
So I told him that my reliance
Is faith in God, who thought of science. --Gustafson
The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of. --Pascal
FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Can I Share My Faith Without An Argument?
How Can I Break The Silence?
Read: 2 Timothy 1:1-7
I [recall] the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice. --2 Timothy 1:5
Bible In One Year:
Mark 1-3
If you are like most Christians, you didn't go through a long reasoning process before believing on Jesus. You heard the good news and realized you were a sinner and needed God's forgiveness. You understood that when Jesus died on the cross He took the punishment you deserved. You believed that He rose from the dead, and you placed your trust in Him. This simple act of faith gave you inner peace and brought you into a personal relationship with God.
Let's suppose, however, that a well-educated skeptic challenges you to present solid historical evidence for the truthfulness of the Gospels. Though some Christians can skillfully defend their faith, you might not be one of them. Does this mean you believe without reason and your faith is just wishful thinking? Not at all! You believe because God showed you your need and His provision for it. That's reason enough! And the peace you have comes from the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:16-17).
Study so that you can give reasons for believing in Christ. But don't worry if you don't have all the answers. The God who helped timid Timothy be a good soldier for Him (2 Tim. 1:7; 2:1-4) can use you too. Thank God for enabling you to believe. Then tell others what He has done for you. --HVL
"I put no faith in faith," he said,
"I only trust what's in my head."
So I told him that my reliance
Is faith in God, who thought of science. --Gustafson
The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of. --Pascal
FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Can I Share My Faith Without An Argument?
How Can I Break The Silence?