高举主耶稣-第37章
二月五日上帝的爱彰显在创造中
高举主耶稣-第37章
God’s Love Expressed in Creation, February 5
高举主耶稣-第37章
“因为万有都是靠祂造的,无论是天上的,地上的;能看见的,不能看见的;或是有位的,主治的,执政的,掌权的;一概都是藉着祂造的,又是为祂造的”(西1:16)。{LHU50.1}
高举主耶稣-第37章
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him.Colossians 1:16.{LHU 50.1}[1]
高举主耶稣-第37章
“上帝就是爱”(约壹4:16)。祂的性质和祂的律法就是爱。……上帝创造之能各方面的表现,都是祂无穷之爱的显示。上帝的主权使一切受造之物蒙受丰富的恩惠。……{LHU50.2}
高举主耶稣-第37章
“God is love” (1 John 4:16). His nature, His law, is love.... Every manifestation of creative power is an expression of infinite love. The sovereignty of God involves fullness of blessing to all created beings....{LHU 50.2}[2]
高举主耶稣-第37章
善恶之间的斗争史,从它在天上开始直到叛逆势力的最后倾覆,和罪恶的完全消灭,也是上帝不变之爱的表现。{LHU50.3}
高举主耶稣-第37章
The history of the great conflict between good and evil, from the time it first began in heaven to the final overthrow of rebellion and the total eradication of sin, is also a demonstration of God’s unchanging love.{LHU 50.3}[3]
高举主耶稣-第37章
宇宙的主宰在祂慈惠的工作上不是独自进行的。祂有一位助手,一位能明了祂旨意,并与祂同享为众生造福之喜乐的同工。“太初有道,道与上帝同在,道就是上帝。这道太初与上帝同在”(约1:1,2)。这道就是上帝的独生子基督。祂与永生的父“原为一”──性质相同,品格相同,意念相同──惟有基督能参与上帝的一切谋略和旨意。“祂名称为奇妙,策士,全能的神,永在的父,和平的君”(赛9:6)。……{LHU50.4}
高举主耶稣-第37章
The Sovereign of the universe was not alone in His work of beneficence. He had an associate—a coworker who could appreciate His purposes, and could share His joy in giving happiness to created beings. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God” (John 1:1, 2). Christ, the Word, the only begotten of God, was one with the eternal Father—one in nature, in character, in purpose—the only being that could enter into all the counsels and purposes of God. “His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6)....{LHU 50.4}[4]
高举主耶稣-第37章
天父藉着祂的儿子创造了天上一切的生灵。“万有都是靠祂造的,无论是天上的,地上的,……有位的,主治的,执政的,掌权的,一概都是借着祂造的,又是为祂造的”(西1:16)。众天使都是上帝的仆役。他们带着那常从祂圣颜流露出来的光辉,迅速地飞翔去执行祂的旨意。但是,上帝所膏的圣子乃是“上帝本体的真像,”又是“上帝荣耀所发的光辉,”“常用祂权能的命令托住万有”(来1:3),并在万有之上执掌至尊的王权。……{LHU50.5}
高举主耶稣-第37章
The Father wrought by His Son in the creation of all heavenly beings. “By him were all things created, ... whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him” (Colossians 1:16). Angels are God’s ministers, radiant with the light ever flowing from His presence and speeding on rapid wing to execute His will. But the Son, the anointed of God, the “express image of his person,” “the brightness of his glory,” “upholding all things by the word of his power,” holds supremacy over them all (Hebrews 1:3)....{LHU 50.5}[5]
高举主耶稣-第37章
爱的律法既是上帝政权的基础,一切有理性之生灵的幸福,就在乎他们完全符合这律法的公义原则。上帝要一切受造之物以爱心事奉祂,就是因感戴祂的品德而事奉祂。祂不喜悦出乎勉强的顺从;所以祂赋予他们意志的自由,使他们可以出于自愿地事奉祂。{LHU50.6}
高举主耶稣-第37章
The law of love being the foundation of the government of God, the happiness of all intelligent beings depends upon their perfect accord with its great principles of righteousness. God desires from all His creatures the service of love—service that springs from an appreciation of His character. He takes no pleasure in a forced obedience; and to all He grants freedom of will, that they may render Him voluntary service.{LHU 50.6}[6]
高举主耶稣-第37章
只要一切受造之物以爱心效忠上帝,全宇宙就是完全和谐的。天上的众军都乐意遵行创造主的旨意。他们以反照祂的荣耀,并“传扬赞美祂的话”为喜乐。当他们以爱上帝为至上时,他们彼此之间的爱也是坦然无私的。没有一点不协之音破坏天庭的和谐。(PP.33-35).{LHU50.7}
高举主耶稣-第37章
So long as all created beings acknowledged the allegiance of love, there was perfect harmony throughout the universe of God. It was the joy of the heavenly host to fulfill the purpose of their Creator. They delighted in reflecting His glory and showing forth His praise. And while love to God was supreme, love for one another was confiding and unselfish. There was no note of discord to mar the celestial harmonies (Patriarchs and Prophets, 33-35).{LHU 50.7}[7]
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