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威斯敏斯特大要理問答1-50
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概述
《西敏斯特大教理及小教理問答》 (1647-1648)
為了讓孩童和初信主的信徒有效地學習真道，西敏斯特議會於1647年按《西敏斯特信仰宣言》編寫了《西敏斯特小教理問答》。這107條的問與答，簡短易讀，字句顯淺，每個問題多以一句句子來回答，是神學入門的必備，廣受當時人士的喜愛。雖然對於孩童來說，內容略嫌深奧，須要再加解釋，但這問答連同《海德堡教理問答》和路德的《小教理問答》，仍是基督教最常用的教理問答。
另外，議會於1648年又依據《西敏斯特信仰宣言》寫成《西敏斯特大教理問答》（《西敏斯特大要理問答》，《韋斯敏斯德大要理問答》），作為教牧講道時的參考。這196條的問與答較《西敏斯特小教理問答》詳盡，根據聖經的原則處理倫理問題，但因在律法上的解釋過於教條化，用字又不夠通俗，故不太受當時的人歡迎。
《西敏斯特大教理問答》和《西敏斯特小教理問答》都包括以下兩個部分：
1．主題是『我們當信甚麼』，內容包括神的屬性、神的創造及救贖；
2．主題是『我們當作甚麼』，內容包括十誡、如何得救，信徒如何藉神的話語、聖禮和禱告成長。
（摘自《新譯本聖經研讀版》輔讀文章）
威斯敏斯德大要理問答
Westminster Larger Catechism, 1648
王志勇牧師譯註
導 讀
威斯敏斯德會議在製定 《威斯敏斯德信條》的同時，也起草、通過了兩個教理問答。大教理問答於1648年7月完畢。斯卡福認為，根據當時歐洲大陸改革宗教會的習慣，大教理問答用於在教會講壇上公開講授，而小教理問答則用於在家庭裡教育孩子。陶論斯認 為： 「《大教理問答》主要用作牧師在主日教導改革宗教義時的參考指南。」 可惜，目前哪怕是在歐美教會中，最盛行的也是 《威斯敏斯德小教理問答》，用於公共教育的大教理問答反倒很少有人過問。因此，關於小教理問答的詮釋和講道比比皆是， 而關於大教理問答的，目前從圖書館中能夠找到的只有兩本，一是1855年版的托馬斯·瑞格理 （Thomas Ridgely，1667－1734） 所著的多達1303頁的 《大教理問答釋義》，二是2002年版的曾經到中國大陸宣教的魏司道博士所著的589頁的註釋。
根據威斯敏斯德會議的記錄，《大教理問答》的製定先於 《小教理問答》，其中的每個問答都是在會議上逐個討論通過的。主要作者是安東尼·塔可尼博士 （Anthony Tuckney），他是當時劍橋大學的副校長、神學教授。這個教理問答是對信條的解釋和補充，特別是在基督徒倫理方面，其詳盡性超過宗教改革時期其他任何改革宗信條，是改革宗神學解釋十誡的經典之作。解釋教會史學家斯卡福認為： 「在製定的藝術上，大教理問答是一個傑作，勝過其他任何類似的作品，並且是以當時普遍盛行的系統神學的形式闡明各項教義的。」大教理問 答是為那些信心上比較成熟的人預備的，在教義界定上更精確，更全面。 《小教理問答》 更多地集中於教導初信者明白基本要道，注重個人的層面； 《大教理問答》 主要是為比較成熟的基督徒預備的，更多地註重基督徒生活的群體性方面，多處談及教會，都是 《小教理問答》 不曾涉及的。對於在教義和倫理方面都非常貧乏的中國教會而言，《大教理問答》可以說是一個百科全書式的指南。
《大教理問答》與《小教理問答》架構相同，也分為三個部分。第一部 分為序言部分，從第1問至第5問，論及人生的首要目的、上帝的存在、上帝的聖言。第二部分論及人當信什麼，從第6問至第90問。第三部分論及人當怎樣行， 從第91問至最後196問。
見改革宗信仰宣言，縮寫WSC 英文Westminster Shorter Catechism 西敏斯特小要理問答多版本對照 中文經常翻譯成西敏斯特小要理問答、韋斯敏斯德小要理問答、西敏小要理、小問答等。中文有趙中輝版，王志勇（雷默）版等。
1-50問
1問 人最主要，最崇高的目的是什麼 WLC1
王志勇版
一．人生的首要目的
1問：人生最重要、最崇高的目的是什麼？
答：人生最重要、最崇高的目的就是榮耀上帝（羅11:36；林前 10:31），完全以祂為樂，直到永遠（詩73:24－28；約 17:21－23）。
呂沛淵版
1問：人最主要，最崇高的目的是什麼？
答：人最主要，最崇高的目的就是 (1) 榮耀神，(2) 完全以祂為樂，直到永遠。
OPC版
Q 1. What is the chief and highest end of man?
A Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify God,1 and fully to enjoy him forever.2 1. Rom. 11:36; 1 Cor. 6:20; 1 Cor. 10:31; Ps. 86:9, 12. 2. Ps. 73:24–28; John 17:21–23; Ps. 16:5–11; Rev. 21:3–4.
CCEL版
Question 1: What is the chief and highest end of man?
Answer: Man's chief and highest end is to glorify God, and fully to enjoy him forever.
CRTA版
Q. 1. What is the chief and highest end of man?
A. Man's chief and highest end is to glorify God,[1] and fully to enjoy him forever.[2]
證明經文 羅 11:36 因為萬有都是本於他，倚靠他，歸於他。願榮耀歸給他，直到永遠。阿們。
林前 10:31 所以，你們或吃或喝，無論作什麼，都要為榮耀 神而行。
詩 73:24 你要以你的訓言引導我，以後必接我到榮耀里。
詩 73:25 除你以外，在天上我有誰呢？除你以外，在地上我也沒有所愛慕的。
詩 73:26 我的肉體和我的心腸衰殘；但 神是我心裡的力量，又是我的福分，直到永遠。
詩 73:27 遠離你的，必要死亡；凡離棄你行邪淫的，你都滅絕了。
詩 73:28 但我親近 神是與我有益；我以主耶和華為我的避難所，好叫我述說你一切的作為。
約 17:21 使他們都合而為一；正如你父在我裡面，我在你裡面，使他們也在我們裡面，叫世人可以信你差了我來。
約 17:22 你所賜給我的榮耀，我已賜給他們，使他們合而為一，象我們合而為一。
約 17:23 我在他們裡面，你在我裡面，使他們完完全全地合而為一。叫世人知道你差了我來，也知道你愛他們如同愛我一樣。
Proof Scripture Verses
[1] Romans 11:36. For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. 1 Corinthians 10:31. Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
[2] Psalm 73:24-28. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works. John 17:21-23. That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
2問 神的存在是如何顯明的 WLC2
王志勇版
二．上帝的存在
2問：如何曉得有上帝存在呢？
答：人心中的自然之光，和上帝的作為，都在明明地宣告上帝的存在（羅1:19-20；詩 19:1－3；徒17:28）；但是，人要得救，惟獨上帝的聖言和聖靈才能充分、有效地向人啟示祂（林前2:9-10； 提後3:15－17；賽59:21）。
呂沛淵版
2問：神的存在是如何顯明的？
答：人心中的本性之光，和神的作為，都清楚彰顯神的存在；然而，唯有祂的聖道與聖靈，才能充分有效的將祂自己啟示給人，使他們得救。
OPC版
Q 2. How doth it appear that there is a God?
A The very light of nature in man, and the works of God, declare plainly that there is a God;1 but his Word and Spirit only do sufficiently and effectually reveal him unto men for their salvation.2 1. Rom. 1:19–20; Acts 17:28; Ps. 19:1–3. 2. 1 Cor. 2:9–10; 1 Cor. 1:20–21; 2 Tim. 3:15–17; Isa. 59:21.
CCEL版
Question 2: How does it appear that there is a God?
Answer: The very light of nature in man, and the works of God, declare plainly that there is a God; but his Word and Spirit only do sufficiently and effectually reveal him unto men for their salvation.
CRTA版
Q. 2. How doth it appear that there is a God?
A. The very light of nature in man, and the works of God, declare plainly that there is a God;[3] but his word and Spirit only do sufficiently and effectually reveal him unto men for their salvation.[4]
證明經文
羅1:19-20 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。
詩19:1－3 諸天述說 神的榮耀。穹蒼傳揚他的手段。這日到那日發出言語；這夜到那夜傳出知識。無言無語，也無聲音可聽。
徒17:28 我們生活、動作、存留，都在乎他。就如你們作詩的，有人說：「我們也是他所生的。」
林前2:9-10 如經上所記：「神為愛他的人所預備的，是眼睛未曾看見，耳朵未曾聽見，人心也未曾想到的。」 只有 神藉著聖靈向我們顯明了，因為聖靈參透萬事，就是 神深奧的事也參透了。
提後3:15－17 並且知道你是從小明白聖經；這聖經能使你因信基督耶穌有得救的智慧。聖經都是 神所默示的（註：或作「凡 神所默示的聖經」），於教訓、督責、使人歸正、教導人學義都是有益的，叫屬 神的人得以完全，預備行各樣的善事。
賽59:21 耶和華說：「至於我與他們所立的約乃是這樣：我加給你的靈，傳給你的話，必不離你的口，也不離你後裔與你後裔之後裔的口，從今直到永遠！這是耶和華說的。」
Proof Scripture Verses
[3] Romans 1:19-20. Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath showed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse. Psalm 19:1-3. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Acts 17:28. For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.
[4] 1 Corinthians 2:9-10. But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 2 Timothy 3:15-17. And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Isaiah 59:21. As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever.
3問 神的聖道是什麼 WLC3
王志勇版
三．上帝的聖言
3問：上帝的聖言是什麼？
答：舊新約聖經就是上帝的聖言（提後3:16；彼後 1:19－21），是信仰與順服的惟一準則（弗2:20；啟 22:18，19；賽8:20；路16:29，31；加1:8-9；提後3:15，16）。
呂沛淵版
3問：神的聖道是什麼？
答：新舊約聖經就是神的聖道，是信仰與順服的唯一準則。
OPC版
Q 3. What is the Word of God?
A The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the Word of God,1 the only rule of faith and obedience.2 1. 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:19–21; 2 Pet. 3:2, 15–16; Matt. 19:4–5; Gen. 2:24. 2. Deut. 4:2; Eph. 2:20; Rev. 22:18–19; Isa. 8:20; Luke 16:29, 31; Gal. 1:8–9; 2 Tim. 3:15–16.
CCEL版
Question 3: What is the Word of God?
Answer: The holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God, the only rule of faith and obedience.
CRTA版
Q. 3. What is the Word of God?
A. The holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the Word of God,[5] the only rule of faith and obedience.[6]
證明經文
提後3:16 聖經都是 神所默示的(或作「凡 神所默示的聖經」)，於教訓、督責、使人歸正、教導人學義都是有益的，
彼後1:19-21 我們並有先知更確的預言，如同燈照在暗處；你們在這預言上留意，直等到天發亮，晨星在你們心裡出現的時候，才是好的。第一要緊的，該知道經上所有的預言沒有可隨私意解說的；因為預言從來沒有出於人意的，乃是人被聖靈感動，說出 神的話來。
弗2:20 並且被建造在使徒和先知的根基上，有基督耶穌自己為房角石；
啟 22:18,19 我向一切聽見這書上預言的作見證，若有人在這預言上加添什麼， 神必將寫在這書上的災禍加在他身上；這書上的預言，若有人刪去什麼， 神必從這書上所寫的生命樹和聖城，刪去他的分。
賽8:20 人當以訓誨和法度為標準，他們所說的若不與此相符，必不得見晨光。
路16:29,31 亞伯拉罕說：『他們有摩西和先知的話可以聽從。』； 亞伯拉罕說：『若不聽從摩西和先知的話，就是有一個從死里復活的，他們也是不聽勸。』
加1:8-9 但無論是我們，是天上來的使者，若傳福音給你們，與我們所傳給你們的不同，他就應當被咒詛。我們已經說了，現在又說，若有人傳福音給你們，與你們所領受的不同，他就應當被咒詛。
提後3:15,16 並且知道你是從小明白聖經；這聖經能使你因信基督耶穌，有得救的智慧。聖經都是 神所默示的(或作「凡 神所默示的聖經」)，於教訓、督責、使人歸正、教導人學義都是有益的。
Proof Scripture Verses
[4] 1 Corinthians 2:9-10. But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 2 Timothy 3:15-17. And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Isaiah 59:21. As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever.
[5] 2 Timothy 3:16. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. 2 Peter 1:19-21. We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
[6] Ephesians 2:20. And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone. Revelation 22:18-19. For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. Isaiah 8:20. To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. Luke 16:29, 31. Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.... And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead. Galatians 1:8-9. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. 2 Timothy 3:15-16. And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
4問 如何顯明聖經就是神的道 WLC4
王志勇版
4問：如何曉得聖經就是上帝的聖言呢？
答：聖經是上帝的聖言，由以下方面可知：
（1） 聖經體裁的莊嚴（何8:12；林前2:6-7，13； 詩119:18，129），教理的純正（詩12:6；詩 119:140），各部的契合（徒10:43；26:22），範圍的全備（全歸榮耀於上帝）（羅3:19，27）；
（2） 使罪人知罪、歸正，使信徒得安慰、得造就，以致最終使人得救的亮光和力量（徒18:28；來4:12； 雅1:18；詩19:7－9；羅15:4；徒20:32）， 都證明聖經是上帝的聖言；
（3） 但是，惟獨上帝的聖靈，藉著並同著聖經 在人心中的見證，才能完全使人信服聖經確實是上帝的聖言（約16:13-14；約壹2:20，27；約20:31）。
呂沛淵版
4問：如何顯明聖經就是神的道？
答：聖經顯明自己是神的道，是藉著：
（1）文體莊嚴偉大，教義純正清潔；內容各部分的合一，範圍的整全，都是要將一切榮耀歸於上帝；
（2）聖經的亮光與權能，勸服罪人認罪悔改；安慰建立信徒，以致得救到底；
（3）然而，唯有上帝的聖靈，藉著聖經與伴隨聖經，在人心中所作的見證，才能使人完全確信聖經就是上帝的道。
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Q 4. How doth it appear that the Scriptures are the Word of God?
A The Scriptures manifest themselves to be the Word of God, by their majesty1 and purity;2 by the consent of all the parts,3 and the scope of the whole, which is to give all glory to God;4 by their light and power to convince and convert sinners, to comfort and build up believers unto salvation:5 but the Spirit of God bearing witness by and with the Scriptures in the heart of man, is alone able fully to persuade it that they are the very Word of God.6 1. Hos. 8:12; 1 Cor. 2:6–7, 13; Ps. 119:18, 129. 2. Ps. 12:6; Ps. 119:140. 3. Luke 24:27; Acts 10:43; Acts 26:22. 4. Rom. 3:19, 27; Rom. 16:25–27; 2 Cor. 3:6–11. 5. Acts 18:28; Heb. 4:12; James 1:18; Ps. 19:7–9; Rom. 15:4; Acts 20:32. 6. John 16:13–14; 1 John 2:20, 27; John 20:31.
CCEL版
Question 4: How does it appear that the Scriptures are the Word of God?
Answer: The Scriptures manifest themselves to be the Word of God, by their majesty and purity; by the consent of all the parts, and the scope of the whole, which is to give all glory to God; by their light and power to convince and convert sinners, to comfort and build up believers unto salvation: but the Spirit of God bearing witness by and with the Scriptures in the heart of man, is alone able fully to persuade it that they are the very Word of God.
CRTA版
Q. 4. How doth it appear that the Scriptures are of the Word of God?
A. The Scriptures manifest themselves to be the Word of God, by their majesty[7] and purity;[8] by the consent of all the parts,[9] and the scope of the whole, which is to give all glory to God;[10] by their light and power to convince and convert sinners, to comfort and build up believers unto salvation:[11] but the Spirit of God bearing witness by and with the Scriptures in the heart of man, is alone able fully to persuade it that they are the very word of God.[12]
證明經文
（1）
何8:12 我為他寫了律法萬條，他卻以為與他毫無關涉。
林前2:6-7 然而，在完全的人中，我們也講智慧。但不是這世上的智慧，也不是這世上有權有位將要敗亡之人的智慧。我們講的，乃是從前所隱藏， 神奧秘的智慧，就是 神在萬世以前預定使我們得榮耀的。
林前2:13 並且我們講說這些事，不是用人智慧所指教的言語，乃是用聖靈所指教的言語，將屬靈的話解釋屬靈的事(或作「將屬靈的事講與屬靈的人」)。
詩119:18 求你開我的眼睛，使我看出你律法中的奇妙。
詩119:129 你的法度奇妙，所以我一心謹守。
詩12:6 耶和華的言語，是純淨的言語，如同銀子在泥爐中煉過七次。
詩119:140 你的話極其精煉，所以你的僕人喜愛。
徒10:43 眾先知也為他作見證，說：『凡信他的人，必因他的名，得蒙赦罪。
徒26:22 然而我蒙 神的幫助，直到今日還站得住，對著尊貴卑賤老幼作見證；所講的，並不外乎眾先知和摩西所說，將來必成的事
羅3:19 我們曉得律法上的話都是對律法以下之人說的，好塞住各人的口，叫普世的人都伏在 神審判之下。
羅3:27 既是這樣，哪裡能誇口呢？沒有可夸的了。用何法沒有的呢？是用立功之法嗎？不是，乃用信主之法。
（2）
徒18:28 在眾人面前極有能力，駁倒猶太人，引聖經證明耶穌是基督。
來4:12 神的道是活潑的，是有功效的，比一切兩刃的劍更快，甚至魂與靈，骨節與骨髓，都能刺入、剖開，連心中的思念和主意都能辨明。
雅1:18 他按自己的旨意，用真道生了我們，叫我們在他所造的萬物中好象初熟的果子。
詩19:7-9 耶和華的律法全備，能甦醒人心；耶和華的法度確定，能使愚人有智慧；耶和華的訓詞正直，能快活人的心；耶和華的命令清潔，能明亮人的眼目；耶和華的道理潔淨，存到永遠；耶和華的典章真實，全然公義。
羅15:4 從前所寫的聖經都是為教訓我們寫的，叫我們因聖經所生的忍耐和安慰可以得著盼望。
徒20:32 如今我把你們交託 神和他恩惠的道；這道能建立你們，叫你們和一切成聖的人同得基業。
（3）
約16:13-14 只等真理的聖靈來了，他要引導你們明白(原文作「進入」)一切的真理；因為他不是憑自己說的，乃是把他所聽見的都說出來，並要把將來的事告訴你們。他要榮耀我；因為他要將受於我的，告訴你們。
約一2:20 你們從那聖者受了恩膏，並且知道這一切的事。〔或作都有知識〕
約一2:27 你們從主所受的恩膏，常存在你們心裡，並不用人教訓你們。自有主的恩膏在凡事上教訓你們。這恩膏是真的，不是假的。你們要按這恩膏的教訓，住在主裡面。
約20:31 但記這些事，要叫你們信耶穌是基督，是 神的兒子，並且叫你們信了他，就可以因他的名得生命。
Proof Scripture Verses
[7] Hosea 8:12. I have written to him the great things of my law, but they were counted as a strange thing. 1 Corinthians 2:6-7, 13. Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:... Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. Psalm 119:18, 129. Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.... Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
[8] Psalm 12:6. The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Psalm 119:140. Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.
[9] Acts 10:43. To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. Acts 26:22. Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come.
[10] Romans 3:19, 27. Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.... Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.
[11] Acts 18:28. For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publicly, showing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ. Hebrews 4:12. For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. James 1:18. Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. Psalm 19:7-9. The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. Romans 15:4. For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Acts 20:32. And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
[12] John 16:13-14. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you. 1 John 2:20, 27. But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.... But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. John 20:31. But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
5問 聖經主要的教導是什麼 WLC5
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四．聖經的主要教訓
5問：聖經對人主要的教訓是什麼？
答：聖經對人主要的教訓是:人 對上帝當信什麼，上帝要人當盡什麼本分（提後1:13）。
呂沛淵版
5問：聖經主要的教導是什麼？
答：聖經主要的教導是：人對於神所當信的真理，以及神要人所當盡的本分。
OPC版
Q 5. What do the Scriptures principally teach?
A The Scriptures principally teach, what man is to believe concerning God,1 and what duty God requires of man.2 1. Gen. 1:1; Ex. 34:5–7; Ps. 48:1; John 20:31; 2 Tim. 3:15. 2. Deut. 10:12–13; 2 Tim. 3:15–17; Acts 16:30–31.
CCEL版
Question 5: What do the Scriptures principally teach?
Answer: The Scriptures principally teach,: What man is to believe concerning God, and: What duty God requires of man.
CRTA版
Q. 5. What do the Scriptures principally teach?
A. The Scriptures principally teach, what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man.[13]
證明經文
提後1:13 你從我聽的那純正話語的規模，要用在基督耶穌里的信心和愛心，常常守著。
Proof Scripture Verses
[13] 2 Timothy 1:13. Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
6問 聖經顯明哪些有關上帝的真理 WLC6
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6問：聖經顯明上帝的什麼方面？
答：聖經顯明：
（1） 上帝是怎樣的上帝（來11:6）；
（2） 上帝的位格（約壹5:7）[a]；
（3） 上帝的預旨（徒15:14-15,18）及其施行（徒4:27-28）。
[a] 在原版中標註（約貳5:17）經查實並不存在此章節；在此按CRTA版本標註更正為（約壹5:7）。
呂沛淵版
問：聖經顯明哪些有關上帝的真理？
答：聖經顯明上帝是誰，祂本體的位格，祂的旨意，以及祂旨意的施行。
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WHAT MAN OUGHT TO BELIEVE CONCERNING GOD
Q 6. What do the Scriptures make known of God?
A The Scriptures make known what God is,1 the persons in the Godhead,2 his decrees,3 and the execution of his decrees.4 1. John 4:24; Ex. 34:6–7; Isa. 40:18, 21–23, 25, 28; Heb. 11:6. 2. Matt. 3:16–17; Deut. 6:4–6; 1 Cor. 8:4, 6; Matt. 28:19–20; 2 Cor. 13:14. 3. Acts 15:14–15, 18; Isa. 46:9–10. 4. Acts 4:27–28.
CCEL版
Question 6: What do the Scriptures make known of God?
Answer: The Scriptures make known: What God is, the persons in the Godhead, his decrees, and the execution of his decrees.
CRTA版
WHAT MAN OUGHT TO BELIEVE CONCERNING GOD.
Q. 6. What do the Scriptures make known of God?
A. The Scriptures make known what God is,[14] the persons in the Godhead,[15] his decrees,[16] and the execution of his decrees.[17]
證明經文
（來11:6） 人非有信，就不能得 神的喜悅；因為到 神面前來的人必須信有 神，且信他賞賜那尋求他的人。
（約一5:7） 原來，做見證的有三者：——有古抄本作「在天上做見證的有三者：父、道和聖靈；而這三者是一致的。8 在地上做見證的也有三者：」。（CSB）[b]
（徒15:14-15） 方才西門述說 神當初怎樣眷顧外邦人，從他們中間選取百姓歸於自己的名下；眾先知的話也與這意思相合。
（徒15:18） 這話是從創世以來顯明這事的主說的。
（徒4:27-28） 希律和本丟彼拉多，外邦人和以色列民，果然在這城裡聚集，要攻打你所膏的聖仆耶穌(「仆」或作「子」)，成就你手和你意旨所預定必有的事。
[b] 此處使用的英王欽定版聖經（KJV）在約翰一書5章7節處的經文『For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.』 在中文標準版（CSB）中被標註，而在中文和合本（CUV）中未被納入，故涉及此處經文均採納中文標準版（CSB）。該處經文的爭議被稱為Johannine Comma（或Comma Johanneum），下見參考。
參考：
Bruce M. Metzger, The Test of the New Testament: Its Transmission, Corruption,and Restoration (New York: Oxford University Press, 1992), p. 62]
Matthew Henry， Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible (Iowa Falls, Iowa, USA: Riverside Book and Bible House, n.d.), VI.1090–91
參考在線文章：http://www.bible-researcher.com/comma.html
Proof Scripture Verses
[14] Hebrews 11:6. But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
[15] 1 John 5:7. For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
[16] Acts 15:14-15, 18. Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name. And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written.... Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.
[17] Acts 4:27-28. For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
7問 上帝是誰 WLC7
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五．上帝的屬性
7問：上帝是怎樣的上帝？
答：
（1）上帝是個靈（約4:24），祂的存有（出3:14；伯11:7-9）、榮耀（徒7:2）、可讚（提前6:15）和完全（太5:48），在祂自身都是無限的；
（2）上帝自足（創17:1），永恆（詩90:2），永不改變（瑪3:6；雅1:17），不可測 度（王上8:27），無所不在（詩139:1-13），無所不能（啟4:8），無所不知（來4:13；詩147:5），至智（羅16:27），至聖（賽6:3；啟15:4），至公（申32:4），至慈，長久忍耐，有豐盛的慈愛和誠實（出34:6）。
呂沛淵版
問：上帝是誰？
答：上帝是靈，祂的所是與祂的所有，在本體，榮耀，可讚，完美都是無限的；祂是全然自足，永恆，不改變，無法測透，無所不在，無所不能，無所不知，極其智慧，極其聖潔，極其公義，極其恩慈，恆久忍耐，滿有良善與真理。
OPC版
Q 7. What is God?
A God is a Spirit,1 in and of himself infinite in being,2 glory,3 blessedness,4 and perfection;5 all-sufficient,6 eternal,7 unchangeable,8 incomprehensible,9 every where present,10 almighty,11 knowing all things,12 most wise,13 most holy,14 most just,15 most merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.16 1. John 4:24. 2. Ex. 3:14; Job 11:7–9; Ps. 145:3; Ps. 147:5. 3. Acts 7:2. 4. 1 Tim. 6:15. 5. Matt. 5:48. 6. Ex. 3:14; Gen. 17:1; Rom. 11:35–36. 7. Ps. 90:2; Deut. 33:27. 8. Mal. 3:6. 9. 1 Kings 8:27; Ps. 145:3; Rom. 11:34. 10. Ps. 139:1–13. 11. Rev. 4:8; Gen. 17:1; Matt. 19:26. 12. Heb. 4:13; Ps. 147:5. 13. Rom. 11:33–34; Rom. 16:27. 14. 1 Pet. 1:15–16; Rev. 15:4; Isa. 6:3. 15. Deut. 32:4; Rom. 3:5, 26. 16. Ex. 34:6; Ps. 117:2; Deut. 32:4.
CCEL版
Question 7: What is God?
Answer: God is a Spirit, in and of himself infinite in being, glory, blessedness, and perfection; all-sufficient, eternal, unchangeable, incomprehensible, everywhere present, almighty, knowing all things, most wise, most holy, most just, most merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.
CRTA版
Q. 7. What is God?
A. God is a Spirit,[18] in and of himself infinite in being,[19] glory,[20] blessedness,[21] and perfection;[22] all-sufficient,[23] eternal,[24] unchangeable,[25] incomprehensible,[26] every where present,[27] almighty,[28] knowing all things,[29] most wise,[30] most holy,[31] most just,[32] most merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.[33]
證明經文
（1）
約4:24 神是個靈(或無「個」字)所以拜他的，必須用心靈和誠實拜他。
出3:14 神對摩西說：「我是自有永有的。」又說：「你要對以色列人這樣說：『那自有的打發我到你們這裡來。』」
伯11:7-9 「你考察，就能測透 神嗎？你豈能盡情測透全能者嗎？他的智慧高於天，你還能作什麼？深於陰間，你還能知道什麼？ 其量，比地長，比海寬。
徒7:2 司提反說：「諸位父兄請聽！當日我們的祖宗亞伯拉罕在美索不達米亞還未住哈蘭的時候，榮耀的 神向他顯現，
提前6:15 到了日期，那可稱頌，獨有權能的萬王之王、萬主之主
太5:48 所以你們要完全，象你們的天父完全一樣。
（2）
創17:1 亞伯蘭年九十九歲的時候，耶和華向他顯現，對他說：「我是全能的 神，你當在我面前作完全人，
詩90:2 諸山未曾生出，地與世界你未曾造成，從亙古到永遠，你是 神。
瑪3:6 因我耶和華是不改變的，所以你們雅各之子沒有滅亡。
雅1:17 各樣美善的恩賜和各樣全備的賞賜都是從上頭來的，從眾光之父那裡降下來的；在他並沒有改變，也沒有轉動的影兒。
王上8:27 神果真住在地上嗎？看哪！天和天上的天，尚且不足你居住的，何況我所建的這殿呢？
詩139:1-13 （大衛的詩，交與伶長。）耶和華啊！你已經鑑察我，認識我。我坐下，我起來，你都曉得，你從遠處知道我的意念。我行路，我躺臥，你都細察，你也深知我一切所行的。耶和華啊！我舌頭上的話，你沒有一句不知道的。你在我前後環繞我，按手在我身上。這樣的知識奇妙，是我不能測的；至高，是我不能及的。我往哪裡去躲避你的靈？我往哪裡逃躲避你的面？我若升到天上，你在那裡；我若在陰間下榻，你也在那裡。我若展開清晨的翅膀，飛到海極居住；就是在那裡，你的手必引導我，你的右手也必扶持我。我若說：「黑暗必定遮蔽我，我周圍的亮光必成為黑夜，」 黑暗也不能遮蔽我使你不見，黑夜卻如白晝發亮；黑暗和光明，在你看都是一樣。我的肺腑是你所造的；我在母腹中，你已覆庇我。
啟4:8 四活物各有六個翅膀，遍體內外都滿了眼睛。他們晝夜不住地說：「聖哉！聖哉！聖哉！主 神，是昔在、今在、以後永在的全能者。」
來4:13 並且被造的，沒有一樣在他面前不顯然的；原來萬物，在那與我們有關係的主眼前，都是赤露敞開的。
詩147:5 我們的主為大，最有能力；他的智慧無法測度。
羅16:27 願榮耀，因耶穌基督歸與獨一全智的 神，直到永遠。阿們。
賽6:3 彼此呼喊說：「聖哉！聖哉！聖哉！萬軍之耶和華，他的榮光充滿全地。」
啟15:4 主啊，誰敢不敬畏你，不將榮耀歸與你的名呢？因為獨有你是聖的；萬民都要來在你面前敬拜，因你公義的作為已經顯出來了。
申32:4 他是磐石，他的作為完全，他所行的無不公平，是誠實無偽的 神；又公義，又正直。
出34:6 耶和華在他面前宣告說：「耶和華，耶和華，是有憐憫有恩典的 神，不輕易發怒，並有豐盛的慈愛和誠實。
Proof Scripture Verses
[18] John 4:24. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
[19] Exodus 3:14. And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. Job 11:7-9. Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know? The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
[20] Acts 7:2. And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran.
[21] 1 Timothy 6:15. Which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords.
[22] Matthew 5:48. Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
[23] Genesis 17:1. And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.
[24] Psalm 90:2. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.
[25] Malachi 3:6. For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
[26] 1 Kings 8:27. But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have build?
[27] Psalm 139:1-13. O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether. Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it. Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me. Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee. For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
[28] Revelation 4:8. And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
[29] Hebrews 4:13. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. Psalm 147:5. Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.
[30] Romans 16:27. To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
[31] Isaiah 6:3. And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. Revelation 15:4. Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
[32] Deuteronomy 32:4. He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.
[33] Exodus 34:6. And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.
8問 上帝是獨一的嗎 WLC8
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六．上帝的獨一性
8問：上帝是獨一的嗎？
答：上帝是獨一無二、又真又活的（申6:4；林前8:4，6；耶 10:10）。
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問：上帝是獨一的嗎？
答：上帝是獨一無二，又真又活的
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Q 8. Are there more Gods than one?
A There is but one only,1 the living and true God.2 1. Deut. 6:4; 1 Cor. 8:4, 6; Isa. 45:21–22; Isa. 44:6. 2. Jer. 10:10; John 17:3; 1 Thess. 1:9; 1 John 5:20.
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Question 8: Are there more Gods than one?
Answer: There is but one only, the living and true God.
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Q. 8. Are there more Gods than one?
A. There is but one only, the living and true God.[34]
證明經文
申6:4 以色列啊！你要聽，耶和華我們 神是獨一的主。
林前8:4 論到吃祭偶像之物，我們知道偶像在世上算不得什麼；也知道 神只有一位，再沒有別的神。
林前8:6 然而我們只有一位 神，就是父，萬物都本於他，我們也歸於他；並有一位主，就是耶穌基督，萬物都是藉著他有的，我們也是藉著他有的。
耶10:10 惟耶和華是真 神，是活 神，是永遠的王。他一發怒，大地震動；他一惱恨，列國都擔當不起。
Proof Scripture Verses
[34] Deuteronomy 6:4. Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD. 1 Corinthians 8:4, 6. As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.... But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. Jeremiah 10:10. But the LORD is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation.
9問 上帝有幾個位格 WLC9
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七．上帝的位格性
9問：上帝共有幾個位格？
答：上帝共有三個位格:聖父， 聖子，聖靈；這三個位格是同一真實、永恆的上帝，同質，同權，同榮；但各有不同的特性（約壹5:7；太 3:16－17；28:19；林後13:14；約10:30）。
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問：上帝有幾個位格？
答：上帝有三位格：聖父，聖子，聖靈。此三位格是同一真實，永恆的上帝，同本質，同權，同榮；然而，各有位格的特性。
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Q 9. How many persons are there in the Godhead?
A There be three persons in the Godhead, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost;1 and these three are one true, eternal God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory; although distinguished by their personal properties.2 1. Matt. 3:16–17; Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14. 2. John 1:1; Gen. 1:1–3; John 17:5; John 10:30; Ps. 45:6; Heb. 1:8–9. Acts 5:3–4; Rom. 9:5; Col. 2:9. CCEL版
Question 9: How many persons are there in the Godhead?
Answer: There be three persons in the Godhead, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one true, eternal God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory; although distinguished by their personal properties.
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Q. 9. How many persons are there in the Godhead?
A. There be three persons in the Godhead, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one true, eternal God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory; although distinguished by their personal properties.[35]
證明經文
約一5:7 原來，做見證的有三者：——有古抄本作「在天上做見證的有三者：父、道和聖靈；而這三者是一致的。8 在地上做見證的也有三者：」。（CSB）[c]
太3:16-17 耶穌受了洗，隨即從水裡上來。天忽然為他開了，他就看見 神的靈，仿佛鴿子降下，落在他身上。從天上有聲音說：「這是我的愛子，我所喜悅的。
太28:19 所以，你們要去使萬民作我的門徒，奉父子聖靈的名，給他們施洗(或作「給他們施洗，歸於父子聖靈的名。」)。
林後13:14 願主耶穌基督的恩惠， 神的慈愛，聖靈的感動，常與你們眾人同在。
約10:30 我與父原為一。
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Proof Scripture Verses
[35] 1 John 5:7. For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. Matthew 3:16-17. And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Matthew 28:19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 2 Corinthians 13:14. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. John 10:30. I and my Father are one.
10問 上帝的三位格各有何特性 WLC10
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10問：上帝的這三個位格各有什麼特性？
答：在永恆中，聖父生聖子（來1:5－6，8），聖子受生於聖父（約1:14，18），聖靈由聖父與聖子發出（約15:26；加4:6）。
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問：上帝的三位格各有何特性？
答：上帝的三位格特性是：在永恆中，聖父生聖子，聖子由聖父而生，聖靈由聖父和聖子而出。
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Q 10. What are the personal properties of the three persons in the Godhead?
A It is proper to the Father to beget the Son,1 and to the Son to be begotten of the Father,2 and to the Holy Ghost to proceed from the Father and the Son from all eternity.3 1. Heb. 1:5–6, 8. 2. John 1:14, 18. 3. John 15:26; Gal. 4:6.
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Question 10: What are the personal properties of the three persons in the Godhead?
Answer: It is proper to the Father to beget the Son, and to the Son to be begotten of the Father, and to the Holy Ghost to proceed from the Father and the Son from all eternity.
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Q. 10. What are the personal properties of the three persons in the Godhead?
A. It is proper to the Father to beget the Son,[36] and to the Son to be begotten of the Father,[37] and to the Holy Ghost to proceed from the Father and the Son from all eternity.[38]
證明經文
來1:5-6 所有的天使， 神從來對哪一個說：「你是我的兒子，我今日生你。」又指著哪一個說：「我要作他的父，他要作我的子。」再者， 神使長子到世上來的時候(或作「 神再使長子到世上來的時候」)，就說：「 神的使者都要拜他。」
來1:8 論到子卻說：「 神啊！你的寶座是永永遠遠的，你的國權是正直的。
約1:14 道成了肉身，住在我們中間，充充滿滿地有恩典有真理。我們也見過他的榮光，正是父獨生子的榮光。
約1:18 從來沒有人看見 神，只有在父懷裡的獨生子將他表明出來。
約15:26 但我要從父那裡差保惠師來，就是從父出來真理的聖靈；他來了，就要為我作見證。
加4:6 你們既為兒子， 神就差他兒子的靈進入你們(原文作「我們」)的心，呼叫：「阿爸！父！」
Proof Scripture Verses
[36] Hebrews 1:5-6, 8. For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son? And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.... But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
[37] John 1:14, 18. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.... No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
[38] John 15:26. But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me. Galatians 4:6. And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
11問 聖子和聖靈是與聖父同為上帝，是如何彰顯的
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11問：如何曉得聖子、聖靈與聖父同為上帝？
答：聖經把惟獨屬於上帝的名字（賽6:3，5，8；比較約 12:41；徒28:25；約壹5:20；徒5:3－4）、 屬性（約1:1；賽9:6；約2:24－25；林前2:10－11）、作為（西1:16；創1:2）和敬拜（太28:19；林後13:14），也歸於聖子和聖靈，這就顯明祂們與聖父同為上帝。
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問：聖子和聖靈是與聖父同為上帝，是如何彰顯的？
答：聖經將唯獨屬於上帝的名稱、屬性、作為、與敬拜，也歸屬於聖子和聖靈，所以祂們是與聖父同為上帝。
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Q 11. How doth it appear that the Son and the Holy Ghost are God equal with the Father?
A The Scriptures manifest that the Son and the Holy Ghost are God equal with the Father, ascribing unto them such names,1 attributes,2 works,3 and worship,4 as are proper to God only. 1. Isa. 6:3, 5, 8; John 12:41; Acts 28:25; 1 John 5:20; Acts 5:3–4. 2. John 1:1; Isa. 9:6; John 2:24–25; 1 Cor. 2:10–11. 3. Col. 1:16; Gen. 1:2. 4. Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14.
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Question 11: How does it appear that the Son and the Holy Ghost are God equal with the Father?
Answer: The Scriptures manifest that the Son and the Holy Ghost are God equal with the Father, ascribing unto them such names, attributes, works, and worship, as are proper to God only.
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Q. 11. How doth it appear that the Son and the Holy Ghost are God equal with the Father?
A. The Scriptures manifest that the Son and the Holy Ghost are God equal with the Father, ascribing unto them such names,[39] attributes,[40] works,[41] and worship,[42] as are proper to God only.
證明經文
賽6:3 彼此呼喊說：「聖哉！聖哉！聖哉！萬軍之耶和華，他的榮光充滿全地。
賽6:5 那時我說：「禍哉！我滅亡了！因為我是嘴唇不潔的人，又住在嘴唇不潔的民中，又因我眼見大君王萬軍之耶和華。」
賽6:8 我又聽見主的聲音說：「我可以差遣誰呢？誰肯為我們去呢？」我說：「我在這裡，請差遣我！」
約12:41 以賽亞因為看見他的榮耀，就指著他說這話。
徒28:25 他們彼此不合，就散了，未散以先，保羅說了一句話，說：「聖靈借先知以賽亞向你們祖宗所說的話是不錯的。
約一5:20 我們也知道， 神的兒子已經來到，且將智慧賜給我們，使我們認識那位真實的，我們也在那位真實的裡面，就是在他兒子耶穌基督裡面。這是真神，也是永生。
徒5:3-4 彼得說：「亞拿尼亞！為什麼撒但充滿了你的心，叫你欺哄聖靈，把田地的價銀私自留下幾分呢？田地還沒有賣，不是你自己的嗎？既賣了，價銀不是你作主嗎？你怎麼心裡起這意念呢？你不是欺哄人，是欺哄 神了。」
約1:1 太初有道，道與 神同在，道就是 神。
賽9:6 因有一嬰孩為我們而生，有一子賜給我們，政權必擔在他的肩頭上。他名稱為奇妙、策士、全能的 神、永在的父、和平的君。
約2:24 耶穌卻不將自己交託他們，因為他知道萬人
約2:25 也用不著誰見證人怎樣，因他知道人心裡所存的。
林前2:10 只有 神藉著聖靈向我們顯明了，因為聖靈參透萬事，就是 神深奧的事也參透了。
林前2:11 除了在人裡頭的靈，誰知道人的事？象這樣，除了 神的靈，也沒有人知道 神的事。
西1:16 因為萬有都是靠他造的，無論是天上的、地上的、能看見的、不能看見的，或是有位的、主治的、執政的、掌權的，一概都是藉著他造的，又是為他造的。
創1:2 地是空虛混沌，淵面黑暗； 神的靈運行在水面上。
太28:19 所以，你們要去使萬民作我的門徒，奉父子聖靈的名，給他們施洗(或作「給他們施洗，歸於父子聖靈的名。」)。
林後 13:14 願主耶穌基督的恩惠， 神的慈愛，聖靈的感動，常與你們眾人同在。
Proof Scripture Verses
[39] Isaiah 6:3, 5, 8. And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.... Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.... Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. John 12:41. These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him. Acts 28:25. And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers. 1 John 5:20. And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. Acts 5:3-4. But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
[40] John 1:1. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Isaiah 9:6. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. John 2:24-25. But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man. 1 Corinthians 2:10-11. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
[41] Colossians 1:16. 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. Genesis 1:2. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
[42] Matthew 28:19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 2 Corinthians 13:14. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.
12問 上帝的預旨是什麼
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八．上帝的預旨
12問：上帝的預旨是什麼？
答：上帝的預旨乃是祂旨意的智慧、自由、聖潔的行動計劃（弗1:11；羅 11:33；9:14－15，18），由此祂從永世便為祂 自己的榮耀，不變地預定了歷史中要發生的一切（弗1:4，11；羅9:22－23；詩33:11），特別是關於天使和人類之事。
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12問：上帝的旨意是什麼？
答：上帝的旨意，是在祂元旨計畫中的智慧，自由，聖潔的行動；祂按照此計畫彰顯祂的榮耀，自無始的永恆，已毫無改變的預定在時間裡，所發生的萬事萬物，特別是有關天使與人類。
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Q 12. What are the decrees of God?
A God’s decrees are the wise, free, and holy acts of the counsel of his will,1 whereby, from all eternity, he hath, for his own glory, unchangeably foreordained whatsoever comes to pass in time,2 especially concerning angels and men. 1. Isa. 45:6–7; Eph. 1:11; Rom. 11:33; Rom. 9:14–15, 18. 2. Ps. 33:11; Isa. 14:24; Acts 2:23; Acts 4:27–28; Rom. 9:22–23; Eph. 1:4, 11.
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Question 12: What are the decrees of God?
Answer: God's decrees are the wise, free, and holy acts of the counsel of his will, whereby, from all eternity, he has, for his own glory, unchangeably foreordained: Whatsoever comes to pass in time, especially concerning angels and men.
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Q. 12. What are the decrees of God?
A. God's decrees are the wise, free, and holy acts of the counsel of his will,[43] whereby, from all eternity, he hath, for his own glory, unchangeably foreordained whatsoever comes to pass in time,[44] especially concerning angels and men.
證明經文
弗1:11 我們也在他裡面得了基業(「得」或作「成」)，這原是那位隨己意行作萬事的，照著他旨意所預定的
羅11:33 深哉！ 神豐富的智慧和知識。他的判斷何其難測！他的蹤跡何其難尋！
羅9:14-15 這樣，我們可說什麼呢？難道 神有什麼不公平嗎？斷乎沒有！因他對摩西說：「我要憐憫誰，就憐憫誰；要恩待誰，就恩待誰。」
羅9:18 如此看來， 神要憐憫誰，就憐憫誰；要叫誰剛硬，就叫誰剛硬。
弗1:4 就如 神從創立世界以前，在基督里揀選了我們，使我們在他面前成為聖潔，無有瑕疵
弗1:11 我們也在他裡面得了基業(「得」或作「成」)，這原是那位隨己意行作萬事的，照著他旨意所預定的
羅9:22-23 倘若 神要顯明他的忿怒，彰顯他的權能，就多多忍耐寬容那可怒預備遭毀滅的器皿
詩33:11 耶和華的籌算永遠立定，他心中的思念萬代常存。
Proof Scripture Verses
[43] Ephesians 1:11. In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will. Romans 11:33. O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! Romans 9:14-15, 18. What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.... Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.
[44] Ephesians 1:4, 11. According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love.... In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will. Romans 9:22-23. What if God, willing to show his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction: And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory. Psalm 33:11. The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
13問 上帝對於天使與人類，所特別預定的旨意是什麼
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13問：關於天使和人類，上帝特別的預旨是 什麼？
答：關於天使和人類，上帝特別的預旨是：
（1）上帝惟獨出於祂自己的慈 愛，為了使祂榮耀的恩典得著稱讚，在日期滿足的時候，就藉著祂永恆不變的預旨，揀選了一部分天使得榮耀（提前5:21）；
（2）並在基督裡，揀選了一部分人得永生，且預定了得永生的途徑（弗1:4－6；帖後2:13－14）；
（3）並因著祂的主權和不可測 度的旨意（祂由此隨己意施與恩典，或不施與），置其餘的人於不顧，預定他們因自身的罪而遭受羞辱和震怒，使祂榮耀的公義得著稱讚（羅9:17－18，21－22； 太11:25－26；提後2:20；猶4；彼前2:8）。
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問；上帝對於天使與人類，所特別預定的旨意是什麼？
答：上帝按照祂永恆不變的旨意，在日期滿足的時候彰顯出來，這全然是出於祂的愛，為使祂榮耀的恩典得著稱讚，
（1）祂揀選了一些天使得榮耀；
（2）並在基督裡揀選人得永生，和預定得永生的媒介；
（3）也根據祂全權之能，與祂那不可測度的旨意，（祂按照自己的美意將恩典賜下或保留），容讓那些因他們的罪而受苦，招致羞辱與震怒的人，使祂榮耀的公義得著稱讚。
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Q 13. What hath God especially decreed concerning angels and men?
A God, by an eternal and immutable decree, out of his mere love, for the praise of his glorious grace, to be manifested in due time, hath elected some angels to glory;1 and in Christ hath chosen some men to eternal life, and the means thereof:2 and also, according to his sovereign power, and the unsearchable counsel of his own will, (whereby he extendeth or withholdeth favor as he pleaseth,) hath passed by and foreordained the rest to dishonor and wrath, to be for their sin inflicted, to the praise of the glory of his justice.3 1. 1 Tim. 5:21. 2. Eph. 1:4–6; Eph. 2:10; 2 Thess. 2:13–14; 1 Pet. 1:2. 3. Rom. 9:17–18, 21–22; Matt. 11:25–26; 2 Tim. 2:20; Jude 4; 1 Pet. 2:8.
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Question 13: What has God especially decreed concerning angels and men?
Answer: God, by an eternal and immutable decree, out of his mere love, for the praise of his glorious grace, to be manifested in due time, has elected some angels to glory; and in Christ has chosen some men to eternal life, and the means thereof: and also, according to his sovereign power, and the unsearchable counsel of his own will (whereby he extends or withholds favor as he pleases), has passed by and foreordained the rest to dishonor and wrath, to be for their sin inflicted, to the praise of the glory of his justice.
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Q. 13. What hath God especially decreed concerning angels and men?
A. God, by an eternal and immutable decree, out of his mere love, for the praise of his glorious grace, to be manifested in due time, hath elected some angels to glory;[45] and in Christ hath chosen some men to eternal life, and the means thereof:[46] and also, according to his sovereign power, and the unsearchable counsel of his own will, (whereby he extendeth or withholdeth favor as he pleaseth,) hath passed by and foreordained the rest to dishonor and wrath, to be for their sin inflicted, to the praise of the glory of his justice.[47]
證明經文
提前5:21 我在 神和基督耶穌，並蒙揀選的天使面前囑咐你：要遵守這些話，不可存成見，行事也不可有偏心。
弗1:4-6 就如 神從創立世界以前，在基督里揀選了我們，使我們在他面前成為聖潔，無有瑕疵；又因愛我們，就按著自己意旨所喜悅的，預定我們藉著耶穌基督得兒子的名分，使他榮耀的恩典得著稱讚；這恩典是他在愛子裡所賜給我們的。
帖後2:13-14 主所愛的弟兄們哪，我們本該常為你們感謝 神，因為他從起初揀選了你們，叫你們因信真道，又被聖靈感動，成為聖潔，能以得救。 神藉我們所傳的福音召你們到這地步，好得著我們主耶穌基督的榮光。
羅9:17-18 因為經上有話向法老說：「我將你興起來，特要在你身上彰顯我的權能，並要使我的名傳遍天下。」 如此看來， 神要憐憫誰，就憐憫誰；要叫誰剛硬，就叫誰剛硬。
羅9:21-22 窯匠難道沒有權柄從一團泥里拿一塊作成貴重的器皿，又拿一塊作成卑賤的器皿嗎？倘若 神要顯明他的忿怒，彰顯他的權能，就多多忍耐寬容那可怒預備遭毀滅的器皿
太11:25-26 那時，耶穌說：「父啊，天地的主，我感謝你！因為你將這些事向聰明通達人就藏起來，向嬰孩就顯出來。父啊，是的，因為你的美意本是如此。
提後2:20 在大戶人家，不但有金器銀器，也有木器瓦器；有作為貴重的，有作為卑賤的。
猶4 因為有些人偷著進來，就是自古被定受刑罰的，是不虔誠的，將我們 神的恩變作放縱情慾的機會，並且不認獨一的主宰我們(「我們」或作「和我們」)主耶穌基督。
彼前2:8 又說：「作了絆腳的石頭，跌人的磐石。」他們既不順從，就在道理上絆跌(或作「他們絆跌都因不順從道理」)；他們這樣絆跌也是預定的。
Proof Scripture Verses
[45] 1 Timothy 5:21. I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.
[46] Ephesians 1:4-6. According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14. But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
[47] Romans 9:17-18, 21-22. For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might show my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.... Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour? What if God, willing to show his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction. Matthew 11:25-26. At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. 2 Timothy 2:20. But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. Jude 4. For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:8. And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
14問 上帝怎樣實施祂的預旨？
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14問：上帝怎樣實施祂的預旨？
答：上帝根據祂無謬的預知，並祂自由且不變的旨意，在創造和護理之工 中，實施祂的預旨（弗1:11）。
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14問：上帝如何執行祂的旨意？
答：上帝按照祂毫無錯謬的預知，以及祂自由的、永不改變的旨意計畫，以創造並護理之工，來執行祂的旨意。
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Q 14. How doth God execute his decrees?
A God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and provi-dence,1 according to his infallible foreknowledge, and the free and immutable counsel of his own will.2 1. Rev. 4:11; Isa. 40:12–31. 2. Eph. 1:11; Ps. 148:8; Dan. 4:35; Acts 4:24–28.
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Question 14: How does God execute his decrees?
Answer: God executes his decrees in the works of creation and providence, according to his infallible foreknowledge, and the free and immutable counsel of his own will.
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Q. 14. How doth God execute his decrees?
A. God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence, according to his infallible foreknowledge, and the free and immutable counsel of his own will.[48]
證明經文
弗1:11 我們也在他裡面得了基業(「得」或作「成」)，這原是那位隨己意行作萬事的，照著他旨意所預定的
Proof Scripture Verses
[48] Ephesians 1:11. In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will.
15問 上帝的創造之工是什麼
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九．上帝的創造之工
15問：上帝的創造之工是什麼？
答：上帝的創造之工就是：起初，上帝用祂權能的話，為祂自己，在六日之內，從無中創造了世界及其中的萬物，並且都是很好的（創1；來11:3；箴 16:4）。
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15 問：上帝的創造之工是什麼？
答：上帝的創造之工是：起初，上帝藉著祂大能的話語，在六日之內，從無中創造了世界以及其中的萬物，並且都甚好，這一切都是為了祂自己的榮耀。
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Q 15. What is the work of creation?
A The work of creation is that wherein God did in the beginning, by the word of his power, make of nothing the world, and all things therein, for himself, within the space of six days, and all very good.1 1. Gen. 1:1 (see entire chapter); Ps. 33:6, 9; Heb. 11:3; Rev. 4:11; Rom. 11:36.
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Question 15: What is the work of creation?
Answer: The work of creation is that wherein God did in the beginning, by the word of his power, make of nothing the world, and all things therein, for himself, within the space of six days, and all very good.
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Q. 15. What is the work of creation?
A. The work of creation is that wherein God did in the beginning, by the word of his power, make of nothing the world, and all things therein, for himself, within the space of six days, and all very good.[49]
證明經文
創1 創 1:1 起初 神創造天地。 創 1:2 地是空虛混沌，淵面黑暗； 神的靈運行在水面上。 創 1:3 神說：「要有光。」就有了光。 創 1:4 神看光是好的，就把光暗分開了。 創 1:5 神稱光為「晝」，稱暗為「夜」。有晚上，有早晨，這是頭一日。 創 1:6 神說：「諸水之間要有空氣，將水分為上下。」 創 1:7 神就造出空氣，將空氣以下的水、空氣以上的水分開了。事就這樣成了。 創 1:8 神稱空氣為「天」。有晚上，有早晨，是第二日。 創 1:9 神說：「天下的水要聚在一處，使旱地露出來。」事就這樣成了。 創 1:10 神稱旱地為「地」，稱水的聚處為「海」。 神看著是好的。 創 1:11 神說：「地要發生青草和結種子的菜蔬，並結果子的樹木，各從其類，果子都包著核。」事就這樣成了。 創 1:12 於是地發生了青草和結種子的菜蔬，各從其類；並結果子的樹木，各從其類；果子都包著核。 神看著是好的。 創 1:13 有晚上，有早晨，是第三日。 創 1:14 神說：「天上要有光體，可以分晝夜、作記號、定節令、日子、年歲； 創 1:15 並要發光在天空，普照在地上。」事就這樣成了。 創 1:16 於是 神造了兩個大光：大的管晝，小的管夜。又造眾星。 創 1:17 就把這些光擺列在天空，普照在地上。 創 1:18 管理晝夜，分別明暗。 神看著是好的。 創 1:19 有晚上，有早晨，是第四日。 創 1:20 神說：「水要多多滋生有生命的物，要有雀鳥飛在地面以上，天空之中。」 創 1:21 神就造出大魚和水中所滋生各樣有生命的動物，各從其類；又造出各樣飛鳥，各從其類。 神看著是好的。 創 1:22 神就賜福給這一切，說：「滋生繁多，充滿海中的水；雀鳥也要多生在地上。」 創 1:23 有晚上，有早晨，是第五日。 創 1:24 神說：「地要生出活物來，各從其類；牲畜、昆蟲、野獸，各從其類。」事就這樣成了。 創 1:25 於是 神造出野獸，各從其類；牲畜，各從其類；地上一切昆蟲，各從其類。 神看著是好的。 創 1:26 神說：「我們要照著我們的形象，按著我們的樣式造人，使他們管理海里的魚、空中的鳥、地上的牲畜和全地，並地上所爬的一切昆蟲。」 創 1:27 神就照著自己的形象造人，乃是照著他的形象造男造女。 創 1:28 神就賜福給他們，又對他們說：「要生養眾多，遍滿地面，治理這地；也要管理海里的魚、空中的鳥，和地上各樣行動的活物。」 創 1:29 神說：「看哪！我將遍地上一切結種子的菜蔬和一切樹上所結有核的果子，全賜給你們作食物。 創 1:30 至於地上的走獸和空中的飛鳥，並各樣爬在地上有生命的物，我將青草賜給它們作食物。」事就這樣成了。 創 1:31 神看著一切所造的都甚好。有晚上，有早晨，是第六日。
來11:3 我們因著信，就知道諸世界是藉 神話造成的；這樣，所看見的，並不是從顯然之物造出來的。
箴16:4 耶和華所造的，各適其用；就是惡人，也為禍患的日子所造。
Proof Scripture Verses
[49] Genesis 1 (entire). Hebrews 11:3. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. Proverbs 16:4. The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
16問 上帝創造的天使具有哪些特性？
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十．上帝創造天使
16問：上帝怎樣造天使？
答：上帝創造了所有的天使（西1:16），乃是靈體（詩104:4）、不滅（太22:30）、聖潔（太25:31）、卓有知識（撒下14:17；太 24:36）、大有權能（帖後1:7），為的是執行上帝的吩咐，讚美祂的聖名（詩103:20－21），但天使能夠改變（彼後2:4）。
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16問：上帝創造的天使具有哪些特性？
答：上帝創造的天使，他們都是不朽壞、聖潔、具有卓越知識、大有能力的靈，為了是來執行祂的命令，讚美祂的聖名。但其中有些背叛上帝而墮落了。
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Q 16. How did God create angels?
A God created all the angels,1 spirits,2 immortal,3 holy,4 excelling in knowledge,5 mighty in power,6 to execute his command-ments, and to praise his name,7 yet subject to change.8 1. Col. 1:16. 2. Ps. 104:4. 3. Matt. 22:30; Luke 20:36. 4. Matt. 25:31. 5. 2 Sam. 14:17; Matt. 24:36. 6. 2 Thess. 1:7. 7. Ps. 91:11–12; Ps.103:20–21. 8. 2 Pet. 2:4.
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Question 16: How did God create angels?
Answer: God created all the angels spirits, immortal, holy, excelling in knowledge, mighty in power, to execute his commandments, and to praise his name, yet subject to change.
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Q. 16. How did God create angels?
A. God created all the angels[50] spirits,[51] immortal,[52] holy,[53] excelling in knowledge,[54] mighty in power,[55] to execute his commandments, and to praise his name,[56] yet subject to change.[57]
證明經文
西1:16 因為萬有都是靠他造的，無論是天上的、地上的、能看見的、不能看見的，或是有位的、主治的、執政的、掌權的，一概都是藉著他造的，又是為他造的。
詩104:4 以風為使者，以火焰為僕役。
太22:30 當復活的時候，人也不娶也不嫁，乃象天上的使者一樣。
太25:31 「當人子在他榮耀里，同著眾天使降臨的時候，要坐在他榮耀的寶座上。
撒下14:17 婢女又想，我主我王的話必安慰我，因為我主我王能辨別是非，如同 神的使者一樣。惟願耶和華你的 神與你同在。」
太 24:36 「但那日子，那時辰，沒有人知道，連天上的使者也不知道，子也不知道，惟獨父知道。
帖後1:7 也必使你們這受患難的人與我們同得平安。那時，主耶穌同他有能力的天使從天上在火焰中顯現
詩103:20-21 聽從他命令，成全他旨意有大能的天使，都要稱頌耶和華。你們作他的諸軍，作他的僕役，行他所喜悅的，都要稱頌耶和華。
彼後2:4 就是天使犯了罪， 神也沒有寬容，曾把他們丟在地獄，交在黑暗坑中，等候審判。
Proof Scripture Verses
[50] Colossians 1:16. 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.
[51] Psalm 104:4. Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire.
[52] Matthew 22:30. For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.
[53] Matthew 25:31. When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory.
[54] 2 Samuel 14:17. Then thine handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable: for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad: therefore the LORD thy God will be with thee. Matthew 24:36. But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
[55] 2 Thessalonians 1:7. And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels.
[56] Psalm 103:20-21. Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
[57] 2 Peter 2:4. For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment.
17問 上帝如何創造人
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十一．上帝創造人
17問：上帝怎樣造人的？
答：
（1）上帝在創造了其它各 樣受造物之後就造了人，乃是造男造女（創1:27）；
（2）用地上的泥土造了男人的 身體（創2:7），用男人的肋骨造了女 人的身體（創2:22），賦予他們活潑的、 理性的、不滅的靈魂（創2:7；伯35:11；傳12:7；太10:28；路23:43）；
（3）按祂自己的形像造了他們（創1:27；），有知識（西3:10）、公義和聖潔（弗4:24）；
（4）把上帝的律法刻在他們的 心中（羅2:14－15），並賜給他們 遵行的力量（傳7:29），和治理萬物的權柄（創1:28）；但人也能夠墮落（創3:6；傳7:29）。
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問：上帝如何創造人？
答：上帝創造了萬物之後，創造了人，乃是造男造女；祂用地上的塵土造亞當，用亞當的肋骨造夏娃；賦予他們活潑，理性，永不朽壞的靈魂；祂按照自己的形像，在真理，仁義，聖潔中，創造他們；將祂律法刻畫在他們心中，並賜予他們遵行的能力，和治理萬物之權柄。然而，當時他們有可能會犯罪。
OPC版
Q 17. How did God create man?
A After God had made all other creatures, he created man male and female;1 formed the body of the man of the dust of the ground,2 and the woman of the rib of the man,3 endued them with living, reasonable, and immortal souls;4 made them after his own image,5 in knowledge,6 righteousness, and holiness;7 having the law of God written in their hearts,8 and power to fulfill it,9 and dominion over the creatures;10 yet subject to fall.11 1. Gen. 1:27; Matt. 19:4. 2. Gen. 2:7. 3. Gen. 2:22. 4. Gen. 2:7; Job 35:11; Eccl. 12:7; Matt. 10:28; Luke 23:43. 5. Gen. 1:26–27. 6. Col. 3:10. 7. Eph. 4:24. 8. Rom. 2:14–15. 9. Eccl. 7:29. 10. Gen. 1:28; Ps. 8:6–8. 11. Gen. 2:16–17; Gen. 3:6; Eccl. 7:29.
CCEL版
Question 17: How did God create man?
Answer: After God had made all other creatures, he created man male and female; formed the body of the man of the dust of the ground, and the woman of the rib of the man, endued them with living, reasonable, and immortal souls; made them after his own image, in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness; having the law of God written in their hearts, and power to fulfil it, and dominion over the creatures; yet subject to fall.
CRTA版
Q. 17. How did God create man?
A. After God had made all other creatures, he created man male and female;[58] formed the body of the man of the dust of the ground,[59] and the woman of the rib of the man,[60] endued them with living, reasonable, and immortal souls;[61] made them after his own image,[62] in knowledge,[63] righteousness, and holiness;[64] having the law of God written in their hearts,[65] and power to fulfill it,[66] and dominion over the creatures;[67] yet subject to fall.[68]
證明經文
創1:27 神就照著自己的形象造人，乃是照著他的形象造男造女。
創2:7 耶和華 神用地上的塵土造人，將生氣吹在他鼻孔里，他就成了有靈的活人，名叫亞當。
創2:22 耶和華 神就用那人身上所取的肋骨，造成一個女人，領她到那人跟前。
伯35:11 教訓我們勝於地上的走獸，使我們有聰明勝於空中的飛鳥。
傳12:7 塵土仍歸於地，靈仍歸於賜靈的 神。
太10:28 那殺身體不能殺靈魂的，不要怕他們；惟有能把身體和靈魂都滅在地獄裡的，正要怕他。
路23:43 耶穌對他說：「我實在告訴你，今日你要同我在樂園裡了。」
弗4:24 並且穿上新人；這新人是照著 神的形象造的，有真理的仁義和聖潔。
羅2:14-15 沒有律法的外邦人若順著本性行律法上的事，他們雖然沒有律法，自己就是自己的律法。這是顯出律法的功用刻在他們心裡，他們是非之心同作見證，並且他們的思念互相較量，或以為是，或以為非。
傳7:29 我所找到的，只有一件，就是 神造人原是正直，但他們尋出許多巧計。
創1:28 神就賜福給他們，又對他們說：「要生養眾多，遍滿地面，治理這地；也要管理海里的魚、空中的鳥，和地上各樣行動的活物。」
創3:6 於是女人見那棵樹的果子好作食物，也悅人的眼目，且是可喜愛的，能使人有智慧，就摘下果子來吃了；又給她丈夫，她丈夫也吃了。
Proof Scripture Verses
[58] Genesis 1:27. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
[59] Genesis 2:7. And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.
[60] Genesis 2:22. And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.
[61] Genesis 2:7. And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Job 35:11. Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven? Ecclesiastes 12:7. Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. Matthew 10:28. And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Luke 23:43. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
[62] Genesis 1:27. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
[63] Colossians 3:10. And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him.
[64] Ephesians 4:24. And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
[65] Romans 2:14-15. For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: Which show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another.
[66] Ecclesiastes 7:29. Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.
[67] Genesis 1:28. And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.
[68] Genesis 3:6. And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. Ecclesiastes 7:29. Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.
18問 上帝的護理之工是什麼？
王志勇版
十二．上帝的護理之工
18問：上帝的護理之工是什麼？
答：上帝的護理之工是:
（1）祂至聖（詩145:17）、至智（詩104:24；賽28:29）、至能地保守（來1:3）並治理（詩103:19）祂所創造的萬有；
（2）祂統管它們，以及它們所有的行動（太10:29－31；創45:7），使祂自己得榮耀（羅11:36；賽63:14）。
呂沛淵版
問：上帝的護理之工是什麼？
答：上帝的護理之工，是按照祂的至聖，至智，大能，來保存與治理祂所造的萬物；並為了自己的榮耀，統管萬事萬物。
OPC版
Q. 18. What are God's works of providence?
A. God's works of providence are his most holy, wise, and powerful preserving and governing all his creatures; ordering them, and all their actions, to his own glory.
CCEL版
Question 18: What are God's works of providence?
Answer: God's works of providence are his most holy, wise, and powerful preserving and governing all his creatures; ordering them, and all their actions, to his own glory.
CRTA版
Q. 18. What are God's works of providence?
A. God's works of providence are his most holy,[69] wise,[70] and powerful preserving[71] and governing[72] all his creatures; ordering them, and all their actions,[73] to his own glory.[74]
證明經文
詩145:17 耶和華在他一切所行的，無不公義；在他一切所作的，都有慈愛。
詩104:24 耶和華啊！你所造的何其多！都是你用智慧造成的；遍地滿了你的豐富。
賽28:29 這也是出於萬軍之耶和華，他的謀略奇妙，他的智慧廣大。
來1:3 他是 神榮耀所發的光輝，是 神本體的真像，常用他權能的命令托住萬有；他洗淨了人的罪，就坐在高天至大者的右邊。
詩103:19 耶和華在天上立定寶座，他的權柄(原文作「國」)統管萬有。
太10:29-31 兩個麻雀不是賣一分銀子嗎？若是你們的父不許，一個也不能掉在地上；就是你們的頭髮，也都被數過了。所以，不要懼怕，你們比許多麻雀還貴重。
創45:7 神差我在你們以先來，為要給你們存留余種在世上，又要大施拯救，保全你們的生命。
羅11:36 因為萬有都是本於他，倚靠他，歸於他。願榮耀歸給他，直到永遠。阿們。
賽63:14 耶和華的靈使他們得安息，仿佛牲畜下到山谷；照樣，你也引導你的百姓，要建立自己榮耀的名。
Proof Scripture Verses
[69] Psalm 145:17. The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.
[70] Psalm 104:24. O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. Isaiah 28:29. This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working.
[71] Hebrews 1:3. Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high.
[72] Psalm 103:19. The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
[73] Matthew 10:29-31. Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. Genesis 45:7. And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance.
[74] Romans 11:36. For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. Isaiah 63:14. As a beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD caused him to rest: so didst thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious name.
19問 上帝對天使的護理之工是什麼？
王志勇版
十三．上帝對天使的護理
19問：上帝對天使的護理是什麼？
答：為使自己得榮耀，上帝藉其護理，
（1）容許某些天使，故意地、不可挽回地墮落在罪和毀滅之中（猶6；彼後2:4；來 2:16；約8:44），並對此以及他們所有的罪加以限制 和統管（伯1:12；太8:31）；
（2）使其餘的天使在聖潔和喜樂之中得以堅固（提前5:21；可8:38；來 12:22）；
（3）又隨自己的美意使用他們（詩104:4），施行祂的權柄、憐憫和公義（王下19:35；來1:14）。
呂沛淵版
問：上帝對天使的護理之工是什麼？
答：上帝的護理之工，容許一些天使蓄意犯罪，陷入咒詛滅亡之中，不能恢復；祂限制他們所犯的一切罪，命定藉著這些事，也彰顯祂自己的榮耀祂也堅立其餘的天使，保守他們在聖潔與喜樂中；按照祂的美意，差遣這些善良的使者，來施行祂的權能，憐憫，公義。
OPC版
Q. 19. What is God's providence towards the angels?
A. God by his providence permitted some of the angels, willfully and irrecoverably, to fall into sin and damnation, limiting and ordering that, and all their sins, to his own glory; and established the rest in holiness and happiness; employing them all, at his pleasure, in the administrations of his power, mercy, and justice.
CCEL版
Question 19: What is God's providence towards the angels?
Answer: God by his providence permitted some of the angels, wilfully and irrecoverably, to fall into sin and damnation, limiting and ordering that, and all their sins, to his own glory; and established the rest in holiness and happiness; employing them all, at his pleasure, in the administrations of his power, mercy, and justice.
CRTA版
Q. 19. What is God's providence towards the angels?
A. God by his providence permitted some of the angels, willfully and irrecoverably, to fall into sin and damnation,[75] limiting and ordering that, and all their sins, to his own glory;[76] and established the rest in holiness and happiness;[77] employing them all,[78] at his pleasure, in the administrations of his power, mercy, and justice.[79]
證明經文
猶6 又有不守本位，離開自己住處的天使，主用鎖鏈把他們永遠拘留在黑暗裡，等候大日的審判。
彼後2:4 就是天使犯了罪， 神也沒有寬容，曾把他們丟在地獄，交在黑暗坑中，等候審判。
來2:16 他並不救拔天使，乃是救拔亞伯拉罕的後裔。
約8:44 你們是出於你們的父魔鬼，你們父的私慾，你們偏要行。他從起初是殺人的，不守真理，因他心裡沒有真理，他說謊是出於自己，因他本來是說謊的，也是說謊之人的父。
伯1:12 耶和華對撒但說：「凡他所有的，都在你手中；只是不可伸手加害於他。」於是撒但從耶和華面前退去。
太8:31 鬼就央求耶穌說：「若把我們趕出去，就打發我們進入豬群吧！」
提前5:21 我在 神和基督耶穌，並蒙揀選的天使面前囑咐你：要遵守這些話，不可存成見，行事也不可有偏心。
可8:38 凡在這淫亂罪惡的世代，把我和我的道當作可恥的，人子在他父的榮耀里，同聖天使降臨的時候，也要把那人當作可恥的。」
來12:22 你們乃是來到錫安山，永生 神的城邑，就是天上的耶路撒冷。那裡有千萬的天使
王下19:35 當夜耶和華的使者出去，在亞述營中殺了十八萬五千人。清早有人起來，一看，都是死屍了。
來1:14 天使豈不都是服役的靈，奉差遣為那將要承受救恩的人效力嗎？
Proof Scripture Verses
[75] Jude 6. And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. 2 Peter 2:4. For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment. Hebrews 2:16. For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. John 8:44. Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
[76] Job 1:12. And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD. Matthew 8:31. So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine.
[77] 1 Timothy 5:21. I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. Mark 8:38. Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. Hebrews 12:22. But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels.
[78] Psalm 104:4. Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire.
[79] 2 Kings 19:35. And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the LORD went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses. Hebrews 1:14. Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
20問 上帝對起初受造狀態中的人有什麼護理？
王志勇版
十四．上帝對人的護理
20問：上帝對起初受造狀態中的人有什麼護理？
答：上帝對起初受造狀態中的人有以下的護理:
（1）把他安置在樂園裡，吩咐他修理看守，賜給他吃地上各樣果子的自由（創2:8，15－16）；
（2）萬物都置於他的治理之下（創1:28），並設立婚姻幫助他（創2:18）；
（3）為他提供與上帝的交通（創1:26－29；創3:8）；
（4）設立安息日（創2:3）；
（5）以個人、完全、持續的順服為條件（加3:12；羅10:5），與他立生命之約，生命樹就是此約的信物（創2:9）；
（6）禁止他吃分別善惡樹上的果子，違約的懲罰就是死，（創2:17）。
呂沛淵版
問：上帝對人在當初受造的景況時，其護理之工是什麼？
答：上帝對人起初受造時的護理之工，是：
將他安置在樂園中，使他修理看守這園子，賜他可以隨意吃園中各樣樹上的果子；
又將萬物伏在他的治理下，並設立婚姻幫助他；
賜恩使他與上帝相交團契；
設立安息日，與他立下生命之約，以始終完全的順服為條件，將生命樹作為立約的憑據；
並且禁止他吃分別善惡樹的果子，以死亡的痛苦為刑罰。
OPC版
Q. 20. What was the providence of God toward man in the estate in which he was created?
A. The providence of God toward man in the estate in which he was created, was the placing him in paradise, appointing him to dress it, giving him liberty to eat of the fruit of the earth; putting the creatures under his dominion, and ordaining marriage for his help; affording him communion with himself; instituting the Sabbath; entering into a covenant of life with him, upon condition of personal, perfect, and perpetual obedience, of which the tree of life was a pledge; and forbidding to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, upon the pain of death.
CCEL版
Question 20: What was the providence of God toward man in the estate in which he was created?
Answer: The providence of God toward man in the estate in which he was created, was the placing him in paradise, appointing him to dress it, giving him liberty to eat of the fruit of the earth; putting the creatures under his dominion, and ordaining marriage for his help; affording him communion with himself; instituting the sabbath; entering into a covenant of life with him, upon condition of personal, perfect, and perpetual obedience, of which the tree of life was a pledge; and forbidding to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, upon the pain of death.
CRTA版
Q. 20. What was the providence of God toward man in the estate in which he was created?
A. The providence of God toward man in the estate in which he was created, was the placing him in paradise, appointing him to dress it, giving him liberty to eat of the fruit of the earth;[80] putting the creatures under his dominion,[81] and ordaining marriage for his help;[82] affording him communion with himself;[83] instituting the sabbath;[84] entering into a covenant of life with him, upon condition of personal, perfect, and perpetual obedience,[85] of which the tree of life was a pledge;[86] and forbidding to eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, upon the pain of death.[87]
證明經文
創2:8 耶和華 神在東方的伊甸立了一個園子，把所造的人安置在那裡。
創2:15-16 耶和華 神將那人安置在伊甸園，使他修理看守。耶和華 神吩咐他說：「園中各樣樹上的果子，你可以隨意吃
創1:28 神就賜福給他們，又對他們說：「要生養眾多，遍滿地面，治理這地；也要管理海里的魚、空中的鳥，和地上各樣行動的活物。」
創2:18 耶和華 神說：「那人獨居不好，我要為他造一個配偶幫助他。」
創1:26-29 神說：「我們要照著我們的形象，按著我們的樣式造人，使他們管理海里的魚、空中的鳥、地上的牲畜和全地，並地上所爬的一切昆蟲。」 神就照著自己的形象造人，乃是照著他的形象造男造女。 神就賜福給他們，又對他們說：「要生養眾多，遍滿地面，治理這地；也要管理海里的魚、空中的鳥，和地上各樣行動的活物。」 神說：「看哪！我將遍地上一切結種子的菜蔬和一切樹上所結有核的果子，全賜給你們作食物。
創3:8 天起了涼風，耶和華 神在園中行走。那人和他妻子聽見 神的聲音，就藏在園裡的樹木中，躲避耶和華 神的面。
創2:3 神賜福給第七日，定為聖日，因為在這日 神歇了他一切創造的工，就安息了。
加3:12 律法原不本乎信，只說：「行這些事的，就必因此活著。」
羅10:5 摩西寫著說：「人若行那出於律法的義，就必因此活著。」
創2:9 耶和華 神使各樣的樹從地里長出來，可以悅人的眼目，其上的果子好作食物。園子當中又有生命樹和分別善惡的樹。
創2:17 只是分別善惡樹上的果子，你不可吃，因為你吃的日子必定死！」
Proof Scripture Verses
[80] Genesis 2:8, 15-16. And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.... And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat.
[81] Genesis 1:28. And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.
[82] Genesis 2:18. And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.
[83] Genesis 1:26-29. And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. Genesis 3:8. And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.
[84] Genesis 2:3. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
[85] Galatians 3:12. And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them. Romans 10:5. For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.
[86] Genesis 2:9. And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
[87] Genesis 2:17. But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.
21問 我們的始祖守住起初受造的狀況了嗎？
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十五．始祖的墮落
21問：我們的始祖守住起初受造的狀況了嗎？
答：我們的始祖既有意志的自由，因著撒但的誘惑，吃了禁果，違背了上帝 的誡命，就從起初受造的無罪狀況中墮落了（創3:6－8，13；傳7:29；林後11:3）。
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21問：人是不是繼續活在當初上帝造人的景況中？
答：我們的先祖，受到撒但的試探，妄用他們自己意志的自由，吃了那禁果而背叛上帝的誡命；因此就從當初他們受造的無罪狀態中墮落了。
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Q. 21. Did man continue in that estate wherein God at first created him?
A. Our first parents being left to the freedom of their own will, through the temptation of Satan, transgressed the commandment of God in eating the forbidden fruit; and thereby fell from the estate of innocency wherein they were created.
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Question 21: Did man continue in that estate wherein God at first created him?
Answer: Our first parents being left to the freedom of their own will, through the temptation of Satan, transgressed the commandment of God in eating the forbidden fruit; and thereby fell from the estate of innocency wherein they were created.
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Q. 21. Did man continue in that estate wherein God at first created him?
A. Our first parents being left to the freedom of their own will, through the temptation of Satan, transgressed the commandment of God in eating the forbidden fruit; and thereby fell from the estate of innocency wherein they were created.[88]
證明經文
創3:6-8 於是女人見那棵樹的果子好作食物，也悅人的眼目，且是可喜愛的，能使人有智慧，就摘下果子來吃了；又給她丈夫，她丈夫也吃了。他們二人的眼睛就明亮了，才知道自己是赤身露體，便拿無花果樹的葉子，為自己編作裙子。天起了涼風，耶和華 神在園中行走。那人和他妻子聽見 神的聲音，就藏在園裡的樹木中，躲避耶和華 神的面。
創3:13 耶和華 神對女人說：「你作的是什麼事呢？」女人說：「那蛇引誘我，我就吃了。」
傳7:29 我所找到的，只有一件，就是 神造人原是正直，但他們尋出許多巧計。
林後11:3 我只怕你們的心或偏於邪，失去那向基督所存純一清潔的心，就象蛇用詭詐誘惑了夏娃一樣。
Proof Scripture Verses
[88] Genesis 3:6-8, 13. And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.... And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat. Ecclesiastes 7:29. Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions. 2 Corinthians 11:3. But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
22問 全人類都在亞當的首次犯罪中墮落了嗎？
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十六．亞當的代表性
22問：全人類都在亞當的首次犯罪中墮落了嗎？
答：因為上帝與亞當立約的時候，亞當作為眾人的代表，不僅是為自己，也 是為他的後裔立約，所以那藉常例而生，由他傳下的全人類（徒17:26），都在他裡面犯了 罪，在他的首次犯罪中與他一同墮落了（創2:16－17；羅5:12－20；林前15:21－22）。
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問：在亞當最初的過犯中，全人類是否都墮落了？
答：因為亞當是全人類的代表，所以，上帝與亞當所立的約，不只是為亞當自己，也是為了從他而出的所有後裔。因此，在亞當最初的過犯中，眾人都在他裡面與他一同犯罪，一同墮落了。
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Q. 22. Did all mankind fall in that first transgression?
A. The covenant being made with Adam as a public person, not for himself only, but for his posterity, all mankind descending from him by ordinary generation, sinned in him, and fell with him in that first transgression.
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Question 22: Did all mankind fall in that first transgression?
Answer: The covenant being made with Adam as a public person, not for himself only, but for his posterity, all mankind descending from him by ordinary generation, sinned in him, and fell with him in that first transgression.
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Q. 22. Did all mankind fall in that first transgression?
A. The covenant being made with Adam as a public person, not for himself only, but for his posterity, all mankind descending from him by ordinary generation,[89] sinned in him, and fell with him in that first transgression.[90]
證明經文
徒17:26 他從一本造出萬族的人(「本」有古卷作「血脈」)，住在全地上，並且預先定準他們的年限和所住的疆界
創2:16-17 耶和華 神吩咐他說：「園中各樣樹上的果子，你可以隨意吃； 只是分別善惡樹上的果子，你不可吃，因為你吃的日子必定死！」
羅5:12-20 這就如罪是從一人入了世界，死又是從罪來的；於是死就臨到眾人，因為眾人都犯了罪。沒有律法之先，罪已經在世上；但沒有律法，罪也不算罪。然而從亞當到摩西，死就作了王，連那些不與亞當犯一樣罪過的，也在他的權下。亞當乃是那以後要來之人的預像。只是過犯不如恩賜。若因一人的過犯，眾人都死了，何況 神的恩典，與那因耶穌基督一人恩典中的賞賜，豈不更加倍地臨到眾人嗎？因一人犯罪就定罪，也不如恩賜。原來審判是由一人而定罪，恩賜乃是由許多過犯而稱義。若因一人的過犯，死就因這一人作了王；何況那些受洪恩又蒙所賜之義的，豈不更要因耶穌基督一人在生命中作王嗎？如此說來，因一次的過犯，眾人都被定罪；照樣，因一次的義行，眾人也就被稱義得生命了。因一人的悖逆，眾人成為罪人；照樣，因一人的順從，眾人也成為義了。律法本是外添的，叫過犯顯多；只是罪在哪裡顯多，恩典就更顯多了。
林前15:21-22 死既是因一人而來，死人復活也是因一人而來。 在亞當里眾人都死了；照樣，在基督里眾人也都要復活。
Proof Scripture Verses
[89] Acts 17:26. And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation.
[90] Genesis 2:16-17. And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. Romans 5:12-20. Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come. But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification. For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. 1 Corinthians 15:21-22. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
23問 墮落使人類處於什麼狀況之中？
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十七．原罪
23問：墮落使人類處於什麼狀況之中？
答：墮落使人處於罪惡和愁苦的狀況之中（羅5:12；3:23）。
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問：墮落將人類帶入何種景況中？
答：墮落將人類帶入罪惡與悲慘的景況中。
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Q. 23. Into what estate did the fall bring mankind?
A. The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery.
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Question 23: Into what estate did the fall bring mankind?
Answer: The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery.
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Q. 23. Into what estate did the fall bring mankind?
A. The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery.[91]
證明經文
羅5:12 這就如罪是從一人入了世界，死又是從罪來的；於是死就臨到眾人，因為眾人都犯了罪。
羅3:23 因為世人都犯了罪，虧缺了 神的榮耀
Proof Scripture Verses
[91] Romans 5:12. Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned. Romans 3:23. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
24問 罪是什麼？
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24問：罪是什麼？
答：罪就是不遵行或違背上帝的任何一條律法，律法是上帝賜給有理性的受 造物的標準（約壹3:4；加 3:10，12）。
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問：罪是什麼？
答：凡是沒有遵行或任意違犯神的律法都是罪，律法是祂賜的規則，是給凡有理性的受造物。
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Q. 24. What is sin?
A. Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, any law of God, given as a rule to the reasonable creature.
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Question 24: What is sin?
Answer: Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, any law of God, given as a rule to the reasonable creature.
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Q. 24. What is sin?
A. Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, any law of God, given as a rule to the reasonable creature.[92]
證明經文
約一3:4 凡犯罪的，就是違背律法；違背律法就是罪。
加3:10 凡以行律法為本的，都是被咒詛的；因為經上記著：「凡不常照律法書上所記一切之事去行的，就被咒詛。」
加3:12 律法原不本乎信，只說：「行這些事的，就必因此活著。」
Proof Scripture Verses
[92] 1 John 3:4. Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. Galatians 3:10, 12. For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.... And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.
25問 墮落後，人陷於怎樣的罪惡狀況中？
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25問：墮落後，人陷於怎樣的罪惡狀況中？
答：墮落後，人陷於以下的罪惡狀況中：亞當第一次犯罪所負的罪債（羅5:12，19），受造時公義的喪失和整個人性的敗壞，由此而對一切屬靈的善徹底嫌惡，也無能為力，而且背道而馳，一 心傾向各樣邪惡，並持續如此（羅3:10－19； 弗2:1－3；羅5:6；8:7－8；創6:5）；這就是 通常所說的原罪，並由此生髮各樣的本罪（雅1:14－15；太15:19）。
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問：人墮落後，陷入怎樣的罪惡景況中？
答：人墮落後，陷入罪惡的景況，是：
（一）承擔亞當首次犯罪的罪究，
（二）喪失被造之時的原有仁義，
（三）人性全然的敗壞，並繼續傾向一切邪惡，所以對一切屬靈的良善只有厭惡，抵擋，又全然無能。這就是通常所說的「原罪」，並由此罪性產生出所有思想與行
為上的罪過。
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Q. 25. Wherein consisteth the sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell?
A. The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell, consisteth in the guilt of Adam's first sin, the want of that righteousness wherein he was created, and the corruption of his nature, whereby he is utterly indisposed, disabled, and made opposite unto all that is spiritually good, and wholly inclined to all evil, and that continually; which is commonly called original sin, and from which do proceed all actual transgressions.
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Question 25: Wherein consists the sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell?
Answer: The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell, consists in the guilt of Adam's first sin, the want of that righteousness wherein he was created, and the corruption of his nature, whereby he is utterly indisposed, disabled, and made opposite unto all that is spiritually good, and wholly inclined to all evil, and that continually; which is commonly called original sin, and from which do proceed all actual transgressions.
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Q. 25. Wherein consisteth the sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell?
A. The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell, consisteth in the guilt of Adam's first sin,[93] the want of that righteousness wherein he was created, and the corruption of his nature, whereby he is utterly indisposed, disabled, and made opposite unto all that is spiritually good, and wholly inclined to all evil, and that continually;[94] which is commonly called original sin, and from which do proceed all actual transgressions.[95]
證明經文
羅5:12 這就如罪是從一人入了世界，死又是從罪來的，於是死就臨到眾人，因為眾人都犯了罪。
羅5:19 因一人的悖逆，眾人成為罪人；照樣，因一人的順從，眾人也成為義了。
羅3:10-19 就如經上所記：「沒有義人，連一個也沒有；沒有明白的，沒有尋求 神的；都是偏離正路，一同變為無用；沒有行善的，連一個也沒有。他們的喉嚨是敞開的墳墓，他們用舌頭弄詭詐，嘴唇里有虺蛇的毒氣；滿口是咒罵苦毒；殺人流血，他們的腳飛跑。所經過的路，便行殘害暴虐的事。平安的路，他們未曾知道；他們眼中不怕 神。」我們曉得律法上的話都是對律法以下之人說的，好塞住各人的口，叫普世的人都伏在 神審判之下。
弗2:1-3 你們死在過犯罪惡之中，他叫你們活過來。那時，你們在其中行事為人，隨從今世的風俗，順服空中掌權者的首領，就是現今在悖逆之子心中運行的邪靈。我們從前也都在他們中間，放縱肉體的私慾，隨著肉體和心中所喜好的去行，本為可怒之子，和別人一樣。
羅5:6 因我們還軟弱的時候，基督就按所定的日期為罪人死。
羅8:7-8 原來體貼肉體的，就是與 神為仇；因為不服 神的律法，也是不能服。而且屬肉體的人不能得 神的喜歡。
創6:5 耶和華見人在地上罪惡很大，終日思想的盡都是惡
雅1:14-15 但各人被試探，乃是被自己的私慾牽引誘惑的。私慾既懷了胎，就生出罪來；罪既長成，就生出死來。
太15:19 因為從心裡發出來的，有惡念、兇殺、姦淫、苟合、偷盜、妄證、謗讟
Proof Scripture Verses
[93] Romans 5:12, 19. Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.... For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
[94] Romans 3:10-19. As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: Their feet are swift to shed blood: Destruction and misery are in their ways: And the way of peace have they not known: There is no fear of God before their eyes. Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. Ephesians 2:1-3. And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins: Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. Romans 5:6. For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Romans 8:7-8. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. Genesis 6:5. And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
[95] James 1:14-15. But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. Matthew 15:19. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.
26問 原罪如何從我們的始祖傳遞到他們的後裔？
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26問：原罪如何從我們的始祖傳遞到他們的後裔？
答：原罪從我們的始祖傳遞到他們的後裔，是藉著自然的生殖。因此，所有 以此方式從他們生出的人，都是在罪中受孕、出生的（詩51:5；伯14:4；15:14；約3:6）。
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26問：「原罪」是如何從我們的始祖傳遞到後代子孫？
答：「原罪」是藉著自然生育；從我們的始祖傳遞到後代子孫， 所以，凡是從亞當夏娃藉著生育而出生的後裔，都是在罪 惡中懷胎的。
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Q. 26. How is original sin conveyed from our first parents unto their posterity?
A. Original sin is conveyed from our first parents unto their posterity by natural generation, so as all that proceed from them in that way are conceived and born in sin.
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Question 26: How is original sin conveyed from our first parents unto their posterity?
Answer: Original sin is conveyed from our first parents unto their posterity by natural generation, so as all that proceed from them in that way are conceived and born in sin.
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Q. 26. How is original sin conveyed from our first parents unto their posterity?
A. Original sin is conveyed from our first parents unto their posterity by natural generation, so as all that proceed from them in that way are conceived and born in sin.[96]
證明經文
詩51:5 我是在罪孽里生的，在我母親懷胎的時候，就有了罪。
伯14:4 能使潔淨之物出於污穢之中呢？無論誰也不能！
伯15:14 「人是什麼，竟算為潔淨呢？婦人所生的是什麼，竟算為義呢？
約3:6 從肉身生的就是肉身；從靈生的就是靈。
Proof Scripture Verses
[96] Psalm 51:5. Behold, I was shapen in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me. Job 14:4. Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one. John 3:6. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
27問 墮落給人帶來什麼愁苦？
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十八．罪所導致的懲罰
27問：墮落給人帶來什麼愁苦？
答：墮落使人類喪失了與上帝的交通（創3:8，10，24），招致祂的不悅和咒詛；因此，我們生來就是可怒之子（弗2:2－3）、撒但的奴僕（提後2:26），按照公義，我們 今生和來世所受的一切懲罰都是當得的（創2:17；哀3:39；羅6:23；太25:41，46；猶7）。
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27問：墮落使人類陷入何種悲慘景況中？
答：墮落使人類招致神的不悅與咒詛，失去與神的交通團契；所以，我們生來就成為可怒之子，是撒但的奴僕，應當受今生與來世的各種刑罰。
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Q. 27. What misery did the fall bring upon mankind?
A. The fall brought upon mankind the loss of communion with God, his displeasure and curse; so as we are by nature children of wrath, bond slaves to Satan, and justly liable to all punishments in this world, and that which is to come.
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Question 27: What misery did the fall bring upon mankind?
Answer: The fall brought upon mankind the loss of communion with God, his displeasure and curse; so as we are by nature children of wrath, bond slaves to Satan, and justly liable to all punishments in this world, and that which is to come.
CRTA版
Q. 27. What misery did the fall bring upon mankind?
A. The fall brought upon mankind the loss of communion with God,[97] his displeasure and curse; so as we are by nature children of wrath,[98] bond slaves to Satan,[99] and justly liable to all punishments in this world, and that which is to come.[100]
證明經文
創3:8 天起了涼風，耶和華 神在園中行走。那人和他妻子聽見 神的聲音，就藏在園裡的樹木中，躲避耶和華 神的面。
創3:10 他說：「我在園中聽見你的聲音，我就害怕；因為我赤身露體，我便藏了。」
創3:24 於是把他趕出去了。又在伊甸園的東邊安設基路伯和四面轉動發火焰的劍，要把守生命樹的道路。
弗2:2-3 那時，你們在其中行事為人，隨從今世的風俗，順服空中掌權者的首領，就是現今在悖逆之子心中運行的邪靈。我們從前也都在他們中間，放縱肉體的私慾，隨著肉體和心中所喜好的去行，本為可怒之子，和別人一樣。
提後2:26 叫他們這已經被魔鬼任意擄去的，可以醒悟，脫離他的網羅。
創2:17 只是分別善惡樹上的果子，你不可吃，因為你吃的日子必定死！」
哀3:39 活人因自己的罪受罰，為何發怨言呢？
羅6:23 因為罪的工價乃是死；惟有 神的恩賜，在我們的主基督耶穌里，乃是永生。
太 25:41 王又要向那左邊的說：『你們這被咒詛的人，離開我！進入那為魔鬼和他的使者所預備的永火里去！
太25:46 這些人要往永刑里去；那些義人要往永生里去。」
猶1:7 又如所多瑪、蛾摩拉，和周圍城邑的人，也照他們一味地行淫，隨從逆性的情慾，就受永火的刑罰，作為鑑戒。
Proof Scripture Verses
[97] Genesis 3:8, 10, 24. And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.... And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.... So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.
[98] Ephesians 2:2-3. Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
[99] 2 Timothy 2:26. And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
[100] Genesis 2:17. But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. Lamentations 3:39. Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins? Romans 6:23. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Matthew 25:41. Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels. Matthew 25:46. And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. Jude 7. Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.
28問 罪在今生所帶來的懲罰是什麼？
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28問：罪在今生所帶來的懲罰是什麼？
答：罪在今生所帶來的懲罰有：
（1）內在的懲罰：如悟性的混昧（弗4:18），被棄的感覺（羅1:28），強烈的妄想（帖後2:11），心靈的剛硬（羅2:5），良心的懼怕（賽33:14；創4:13；太27:4），和情感的卑劣（羅1:26）。
（2）外在的懲罰：如上帝因我們犯罪的緣故咒詛世界（創3:17），有各樣的災難臨到我們的身體、名譽、財產、關係和職業（申28:15－18），還有死亡（羅6:21，23）。
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28問：我們的罪，在今世所遭的刑罰有哪些？
答：我們的罪在今世所遭的刑罰有：
（一）內在方面，例如心地昏昧，心存邪僻，生發錯誤，心裡剛硬，良心恐懼，羞恥的情慾；
（二）外在方面，例如受造之物因我們緣故遭到神的咒詛；各樣邪惡臨到我們的身體，名譽，財產，關係，職業；以及死亡。
OPC版
Q. 28. What are the punishments of sin in this world?
A. The punishments of sin in this world are either inward, as blindness of mind, a reprobate sense, strong delusions, hardness of heart, horror of conscience, and vile affections; or outward, as the curse of God upon the creatures for our sakes, and all other evils that befall us in our bodies, names, estates, relations, and employments; together with death itself.
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Question 28: What are the punishments of sin in this world?
Answer: The punishments of sin in this world are either inward, as blindness of mind, a reprobate sense, strong delusions, hardness of heart, horror of conscience, and vile affections; or outward, as the curse of God upon the creatures for our sakes, and all other evils that befall us in our bodies, names, estates, relations, and employments; together with death itself.
CRTA版
Q. 28. What are the punishments of sin in this world?
A. The punishments of sin in this world are either inward, as blindness of mind,[101] a reprobate sense,[102] strong delusions,[103] hardness of heart,[104] horror of conscience,[105] and vile affections;[106] or outward, as the curse of God upon the creatures of our sakes,[107] and all other evils that befall us in our bodies, names, estates, relations, and employments;[108] together with death itself.[109]
證明經文
弗4:18 他們心地昏昧，與 神所賜的生命隔絕了，都因自己無知，心裡剛硬
羅1:28 他們既然故意不認識 神， 神就任憑他們存邪僻的心，行那些不合理的事
帖後2:11 故此， 神就給他們一個生發錯誤的心，叫他們信從虛謊
羅2:5 你竟任著你剛硬不悔改的心，為自己積蓄忿怒，以致 神震怒，顯他公義審判的日子來到。
賽33:14 錫安中的罪人都懼怕，不敬虔的人被戰兢抓住。我們中間誰能與吞滅的火同住？我們中間誰能與永火同住呢？
創4:13 該隱對耶和華說：「我的刑罰太重，過於我所能當的。
太27:4 「我賣了無辜之人的血是有罪了。」他們說：「那與我們有什麼相干？你自己承當吧！」
羅1:26 因此 神任憑他們放縱可羞恥的情慾。他們的女人把順性的用處變為逆性的用處
創3:17 又對亞當說：「你既聽從妻子的話，吃了我所吩咐你不可吃的那樹上的果子，地必為你的緣故受咒詛：你必終身勞苦，才能從地里得吃的。
申28:15-18 「你若不聽從耶和華你 神的話，不謹守遵行他的一切誡命律例，就是我今日所吩咐你的，這以下的咒詛都必追隨你，臨到你身上：「你在城裡必受咒詛，在田間也必受咒詛。「你的筐子和你的摶面盆，都必受咒詛。「你身所生的，地所產的，以及牛犢、羊羔，都必受咒詛。
羅6:21 你們現今所看為羞恥的事，當日有什麼果子呢？那些事的結局就是死。
羅6:23 因為罪的工價乃是死；惟有 神的恩賜，在我們的主基督耶穌里，乃是永生。
Proof Scripture Verses
[101] Ephesians 4:18. Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart.
[102] Romans 1:28. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient.
[103] 2 Thessalonians 2:11. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie.
[104] Romans 2:5. But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God.
[105] Isaiah 33:14. The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings? Genesis 4:13. And Cain said unto the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear. Matthew 27:4. Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.
[106] Romans 1:26. For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature.
[107] Genesis 3:17. And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life.
[108] Deuteronomy 28:15-18. But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee: Cursed shalt thou be in the city, and cursed shalt thou be in the field. Cursed shall be thy basket and thy store. Cursed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy land, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep.
[109] Romans 6:21, 23. What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.... For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
29問 罪在來生所帶來的懲罰是什麼？
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29問：罪在來生所帶來的懲罰是什麼？
答：罪在來生所帶來的懲罰是: 與上帝美好的同在永遠隔絕，靈魂和身體永遠在地獄的烈火中遭受極難忍受的煎熬，永不止息（帖後1:9；可9:43－44，46，48；路16:24）。
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問：在來世，我們因罪所遭的刑罰是什麼？
答：在來世，我們因罪所遭的刑罰是：
（一）與神好得無比的同在，永遠隔絕；
（二）靈魂身體在地獄永火中，遭受最悲慘且無止息的痛苦，直到永遠。
OPC版
Q. 29. What are the punishments of sin in the world to come?
A. The punishments of sin in the world to come, are everlasting separation from the comfortable presence of God, and most grievous torments in soul and body, without intermission, in hell-fire forever.
CCEL版
Question 29: What are the punishments of sin in the world to come?
Answer: The punishments of sin in the world to come, are everlasting separation from the comfortable presence of God, and most grievous torments in soul and body, without intermission, in hell fire forever.
CRTA版
Q. 29. What are the punishments of sin in the world to come?
A. The punishments of sin in the world to come, are everlasting separation from the comfortable presence of God, and most grievous torments in soul and body, without intermission, in hell-fire forever.[110]
證明經文
帖後1:9 他們要受刑罰，就是永遠沉淪，離開主的面和他權能的榮光。
可9:43-44 倘若你一隻手叫你跌倒，就把它砍下來；你缺了肢體進入永生，強如有兩隻手落到地獄，入那不滅的火里去。
可9:46 你瘸腿進入永生，強如有兩隻腳被丟在地獄裡。
可9:48 在那裡，蟲是不死的，火是不滅的。
路 16:24 就喊著說：『我祖亞伯拉罕哪！可憐我吧！打發拉撒路來，用指頭尖蘸點水，涼涼我的舌頭，因為我在這火焰里，極其痛苦。』
Proof Scripture Verses
[110] 2 Thessalonians 1:9. Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power. Mark 9:43-44, 46, 48. And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. Luke 16:24. And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
30問 上帝任憑全人類在罪惡和愁苦中滅亡嗎？
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十九．行為之約
30問：上帝任憑全人類在罪惡和愁苦中滅亡嗎？
答：不是。全人類都落入罪惡和愁苦中（帖前5:9），是因為第一個約被違背了，即通常所說的行為之約（加3:10，12）；但上帝並沒有任憑他們都在這一狀態中滅亡；相反，惟獨出於祂的慈愛和憐憫，藉著第二個約，即通常 所說的恩典之約，把祂的選民從中救拔出來，帶領他們進入得救的狀態（多3:4－7；加3:21；羅3:20－22）。
呂沛淵版
30問：神是否任憑全人類在罪惡和悲慘中滅亡呢？
答：全人類因違背了第一個聖約（通常稱為「行為之約」）而陷入罪惡和悲慘中，神並未任憑他們在其中滅亡；反因祂全然的愛與憐憫，將祂的選民從其中拯救出來，藉著第二個聖約（通常稱為「恩典之約」）帶領他們進入救恩中。
OPC版
Q. 30. Doth God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery?
A. God doth not leave all men to perish in the estate of sin and misery, into which they fell by the breach of the first covenant, commonly called the covenant of works; but of his mere love and mercy delivereth his elect out of it, and bringeth them into an estate of salvation by the second covenant, commonly called the covenant of grace.
CCEL版
Question 30: Does God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery?
Answer: God does not leave all men to perish in the estate of sin and misery, into which they fell by the breach of the first covenant, commonly called the covenant of works; but of his mere love and mercy delivers his elect out of it, and brings them into an estate of salvation by the second covenant, commonly called the covenant of grace.
CRTA版
Q. 30. Doth God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery?
A. God doth not leave all men to perish in the estate of sin and misery,[111] into which they fell by the breach of the first covenant, commonly called the covenant of works;[112] but of his mere love and mercy delivereth his elect out of it, and bringeth them into an estate of salvation by the second covenant, commonly called the covenant of grace.[113]
證明經文
帖前5:9 因為 神不是預定我們受刑，乃是預定我們藉著我們主耶穌基督得救。
加3:10 凡以行律法為本的，都是被咒詛的；因為經上記著：「凡不常照律法書上所記一切之事去行的，就被咒詛。」
加3:12 律法原不本乎信，只說：「行這些事的，就必因此活著。」
多3:4-7 但到了 神我們救主的恩慈和他向人所施的慈愛顯明的時候，他便救了我們，並不是因我們自己所行的義，乃是照他的憐憫，藉著重生的洗和聖靈的更新。聖靈就是 神藉著耶穌基督我們救主厚厚澆灌在我們身上的，好叫我們因他的恩得稱為義，可以憑著永生的盼望成為後嗣(或作「可以憑著盼望承受永生」)。
加3:21 這樣，律法是與 神的應許反對嗎？斷乎不是！若曾傳一個能叫人得生的律法，義就誠然本乎律法了。
羅3:20-22 所以凡有血氣的，沒有一個因行律法能在 神面前稱義，因為律法本是叫人知罪。但如今 神的義在律法以外已經顯明出來，有律法和先知為證：就是 神的義，因信耶穌基督加給一切相信的人，並沒有分別
Proof Scripture Verses
[111] 1 Thessalonians 5:9. For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ.
[112] Galatians 3:10, 12. For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.... And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.
[113] Titus 3:4-7. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. Galatians 3:21. Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. Romans 3:20-22. Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference.
31問 上帝與誰立此恩典之約呢？
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二十．恩典之約
31問：上帝與誰立此恩典之約呢？
答這恩典之約是與作為第二個亞當的基督而立的，並在祂裡面，與作為其後 裔的所有選民而立的（加3:16； 羅5:15-21；賽53:10－11）。
呂沛淵版
問：神與誰立此恩典之約？
答：這恩典之約是與基督（即第二亞當）所立的，並且是在基督裡與所有選民（即他的後裔）立的。
OPC版
Q. 31. With whom was the covenant of grace made?
A. The covenant of grace was made with Christ as the second Adam, and in him with all the elect as his seed.
CCEL版
Question 31: With whom was the covenant of grace made?
Answer: The covenant of grace was made with Christ as the second Adam, and in him with all the elect as his seed.
CRTA版
Q. 31. With whom was the covenant of grace made?
A. The covenant of grace was made with Christ as the second Adam, and in him with all the elect as his seed.[114]
證明經文
加3:16 所應許的原是向亞伯拉罕和他子孫說的； 神並不是說「眾子孫」，指著許多人；乃是說「你那一個子孫」，指著一個人，就是基督。
羅5:15-21 只是過犯不如恩賜。若因一人的過犯，眾人都死了，何況 神的恩典，與那因耶穌基督一人恩典中的賞賜，豈不更加倍地臨到眾人嗎？因一人犯罪就定罪，也不如恩賜。原來審判是由一人而定罪，恩賜乃是由許多過犯而稱義。若因一人的過犯，死就因這一人作了王；何況那些受洪恩又蒙所賜之義的，豈不更要因耶穌基督一人在生命中作王嗎？如此說來，因一次的過犯，眾人都被定罪；照樣，因一次的義行，眾人也就被稱義得生命了。因一人的悖逆，眾人成為罪人；照樣，因一人的順從，眾人也成為義了。律法本是外添的，叫過犯顯多；只是罪在哪裡顯多，恩典就更顯多了。就如罪作王叫人死；照樣，恩典也藉著義作王，叫人因我們的主耶穌基督得永生。
賽53:10-11 耶和華卻定意(或作「喜悅」)將他壓傷，使他受痛苦。耶和華以他為贖罪祭(或作「他獻本身為贖罪祭」)。他必看見後裔，並且延長年日，耶和華所喜悅的事，必在他手中亨通。他必看見自己勞苦的功效，便心滿意足。有許多人，因認識我的義僕得稱為義，並且他要擔當他們的罪孽。
Proof Scripture Verses
[114] Galatians 3:16. Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. Romans 5:15-21. But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification. For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. Isaiah 53:10-11. Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.
32問 上帝的恩典是如何在第二個約中顯明的？
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32問：上帝的恩典是如何在第二個約中顯明的？
答：上帝的恩典顯明在第二個約之中，
（1）在此約裏白白地向罪人提供了一位中保（創3:15；賽42:6；約6:27），使他們靠祂得生命和救恩（約壹5:11－12）；
（2）並要求以信心作為與祂聯合的條件（約3:16；1:12），應許並賜給祂的選民聖靈（箴1:23），在他們心中生成這種信心（林後4:13），及其它與救恩相伴的美德（加5:22－23）；
（3）使他們能夠虔敬順服（結36:27），作為真信心（雅2:18，22）和對上帝感恩（林後5:14－15）的憑據，這 一切就是祂所命定給他們的得救之路（弗2:18）。
呂沛淵版
32 問：神的恩典如何在第二個聖約中彰顯出來？
答：神的恩典在第二個聖約中的彰顯，在於：
（一）祂白白賜給罪人一位中保，藉此中保得著生命與拯救；
（二）在他們裡面產生得救的信心，此信心是使罪人從中保得益處的必須條件，所以祂應許並賜下祂的聖靈給所有選民，以及其他一切拯救的恩典；
（三）並且賜給他們能力，使他們學習全然聖潔並順服，以作為他們信靠並感謝神的真實證據，也作為祂揀選他們得救的道路。
OPC版
Q. 32. How is the grace of God manifested in the second covenant?
A. The grace of God is manifested in the second covenant, in that he freely provideth and offereth to sinners a mediator, and life and salvation by him; and requiring faith as the condition to interest them in him, promiseth and giveth his Holy Spirit to all his elect, to work in them that faith, with all other saving graces; and to enable them unto all holy obedience, as the evidence of the truth of their faith and thankfulness to God, and as the way which he hath appointed them to salvation.
CCEL版
Question 32: How is the grace of God manifested in the second covenant?
Answer: The grace of God is manifested in the second covenant, in that he freely provides and offers to sinners a Mediator, and life and salvation by him; and requiring faith as the condition to interest them in him, promises and gives his Holy Spirit to all his elect, to work in them that faith, with all other saving graces; and to enable them unto all holy obedience, as the evidence of the truth of their faith and thankfulness to God, and as the way which he has appointed them to salvation.
CRTA版
Q. 32. How is the grace of God manifested in the second covenant?
A. The grace of God is manifested in the second covenant, in that he freely provideth and offereth to sinners a Mediator,[115] and life and salvation by him;[116] and requiring faith as the condition to interest them in him,[117] promiseth and giveth his Holy Spirit[118] to all his elect, to work in them that faith,[119] with all other saving graces;[120] and to enable them unto all holy obedience,[121] as the evidence of the truth of their faith[122] and thankfulness to God,[123] and as the way which he hath appointed them to salvation.[124]
證明經文
創3:15 我又要叫你和女人彼此為仇；你的後裔和女人的後裔也彼此為仇。女人的後裔要傷你的頭；你要傷他的腳跟。」
賽42:6 「我耶和華憑公義召你，必攙扶你的手；保守你，使你作眾民的中保(「中保」原文作「約」)，作外邦人的光。
約6:27 不要為那必壞的食物勞力，要為那存到永生的食物勞力，就是人子要賜給你們的；因為人子是父 神所印證的。」
約一5:11-12 這見證就是 神賜給我們永生，這永生也是在他兒子裡面。 人有了 神的兒子就有生命；沒有 神的兒子就沒有生命。
約3:16 「 神愛世人，甚至將他的獨生子賜給他們，叫一切信他的，不至滅亡，反得永生。
約1:12 凡接待他的，就是信他名的人，他就賜他們權柄，作 神的兒女。
箴1:23 你們當因我的責備迴轉，我要將我的靈澆灌你們，將我的話指示你們。
林後4:13 但我們既有信心，正如經上記著說：「我因信，所以如此說話。」我們也信，所以也說話。
加5:22-23 聖靈所結的果子就是仁愛、喜樂、和平、忍耐、恩慈、良善、信實、 溫柔、節制。這樣的事，沒有律法禁止。
結36:27 我必將我的靈，放在你們裡面，使你們順從我的律例，謹守遵行我的典章。
雅2:18 必有人說：「你有信心，我有行為；你將你沒有行為的信心指給我看，我便借著我的行為，將我的信心指給你看。」
雅2:22 可見信心是與他的行為並行，而且信心因著行為才得成全。
林後 5:14-15 原來基督的愛激勵我們；因我們想一人既替眾人死，眾人就都死了；並且他替眾人死，是叫那些活著的人不再為自己活，乃為替他們死而復活的主活。
弗2:18 因為我們兩下藉著他被一個聖靈所感，得以進到父面前。
Proof Scripture Verses
[115] Genesis 3:15. And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. Isaiah 42:6. I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles. John 6:27. Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.
[116] 1 John 5:11-12. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
[117] John 3:16. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 1:12. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.
[118] Proverbs 1:23. Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
[119] 2 Corinthians 4:13. We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak.
[120] Galatians 5:22-23. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
[121] Ezekiel 36:27. And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.
[122] James 2:18, 22. Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith without thy works, and I will show thee my faith by my works.... Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
[123] 2 Corinthians 5:14-15. For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
[124] Ephesians 2:18. For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
33問 這恩典之約始終是以同一種方式施行嗎？
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二十一．恩典之約的施行
33問：這恩典之約始終是以同一種方式施行嗎？
答：這恩典之約並非始終是以同一種方式施行，在舊約之下的施行與在新約 之下的施行並不相同（林後3:6－9）。
呂沛淵版
問：恩典之約始終都是以同一方式來施行麼？
答：恩典之約並非都是以相同方式來施行，它在舊約時代的施行方式，與在新約時代的施行方式，是不同的。
OPC版
Q. 33. Was the covenant of grace always administered after one and the same manner?
A. The covenant of grace was not always administered after the same manner, but the administrations of it under the Old Testament were different from those under the New.
CCEL版
Question 33: Was the covenant of grace always administered after one and the same manner?
Answer: The covenant of grace was not always administered after the same manner, but the administrations of it under the Old Testament were different from those under the New.
CRTA版
Q. 33. Was the covenant of grace always administered after one and the same manner?
A. The covenant of grace was not always administered after the same manner, but the administrations of it under the Old Testament were different from those under the New.[125]
證明經文
林後3:6-9 他叫我們能承當這新約的執事，不是憑著字句，乃是憑著精意；因為那字句是叫人死，精意是叫人活(「精意」或作「聖靈」)。那用字刻在石頭上屬死的職事尚且有榮光，甚至以色列人因摩西面上的榮光，不能定睛看他的臉；這榮光原是漸漸退去的；何況那屬靈的職事豈不更有榮光嗎？若是定罪的職事有榮光，那稱義的職事，榮光就越發大了。
Proof Scripture Verses
[125] 2 Corinthians 3:6-9. Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.
34問 在舊約之下，這恩典之約是如何施行的？
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34問：在舊約之下，這恩典之約是如何施行的？
答：在舊約之下，這恩典之約是藉著應許（羅15:8）、預言（徒3:20，24）、獻祭（來10:1）、割禮（羅4:11）、逾越節（林前5:7）及其它預表和各種蒙恩之道而施行的。這些都是以後來臨的基督的預表，在那時足夠建造選民對所應許的彌 賽亞的信心（來8，9，10；11:13），使他們因祂過犯得以完全赦免，得蒙永遠的救恩（加3:7－9，14）。
呂沛淵版
問：恩典之約在舊約時代中是如何施行？
答：恩典之約在舊約時代的施行，是藉著應許，先知的話，獻祭，割禮，逾越節，以及其他預表和律例；這些都是預先指明那將要來的基督。這些對於舊約當時來說，足以造就選民信靠所應許的彌賽亞；使他們藉著祂能得著完全的赦罪，與永遠的救恩。
OPC版
Q. 34. How was the covenant of grace administered under the Old Testament?
A. The covenant of grace was administered under the Old Testament, by promises, prophecies, sacrifices, circumcision, the passover, and other types and ordinances, which did all foresignify Christ then to come, and were for that time sufficient to build up the elect in faith in the promised messiah, by whom they then had full remission of sin, and eternal salvation.
CCEL版
Question 34: How was the covenant of grace administered under the Old Testament?
Answer: The covenant of grace was administered under the Old Testament, by promises, prophecies, sacrifices, circumcision, the passover, and other types and ordinances, which did all foresignify Christ then to come, and were for that time sufficient to build up the elect in faith in the promised Messiah, by whom they then had full remission of sin, and eternal salvation.
CRTA版
Q. 34. How was the covenant of grace administered under the Old Testament?
A. The covenant of grace was administered under the Old Testament, by promises,[126] prophecies,[127] sacrifices,[128] circumcision,[129] the passover,[130] and other types and ordinances, which did all fore-signify Christ then to come, and were for that time sufficient to build up the elect in faith in the promised Messiah,[131] by whom they then had full remission of sin, and eternal salvation.[132]
證明經文
羅15:8 我說，基督是為 神真理作了受割禮人的執事，要證實所應許列祖的話。
徒3:20 主也必差遣所預定給你們的基督耶穌降臨。
徒3:24 從撒母耳以來的眾先知，凡說預言的，也都說到這些日子。
來10:1 律法既是將來美事的影兒，不是本物的真像，總不能藉著每年常獻一樣的祭物叫那近前來的人得以完全。
羅4:11 並且他受了割禮的記號，作他未受割禮的時候因信稱義的印證，叫他作一切未受割禮而信之人的父，使他們也算為義
林前5:7 你們既是無酵的面，應當把舊酵除淨，好使你們成為新團；因為我們逾越節的羔羊基督已經被殺獻祭了。
來8 我們所講的事，其中第一要緊的，就是我們有這樣的大祭司，已經坐在天上至大者寶座的右邊，在聖所，就是真帳幕里，作執事；這帳幕是主所支的，不是人所支的。凡大祭司都是為獻禮物和祭物設立的，所以這位大祭司也必須有所獻的。他若在地上，必不得為祭司，因為已經有照律法獻禮物的祭司。他們供奉的事本是天上事的形狀和影像，正如摩西將要造帳幕的時候，蒙 神警戒他，說：「你要謹慎，作各樣的物件都要照著在山上指示你的樣式。」如今耶穌所得的職任是更美的，正如他作更美之約的中保；這約原是憑更美之應許立的。那前約若沒有瑕疵，就無處尋求後約了。所以主指責他的百姓說(或作「所以主指前約的缺欠說」)：「日子將到，我要與以色列家和猶大家另立新約，不象我拉著他們祖宗的手，領他們出埃及的時候，與他們所立的約；因為他們不恆心守我的約，我也不理他們。這是主說的。」主又說：「那些日子以後，我與以色列家所立的約乃是這樣：我要將我的律法放在他們裡面，寫在他們心上；我要作他們的 神，他們要作我的子民。他們不用各人教導自己的鄉鄰和自己的弟兄，說：『你該認識主；』因為他們從最小的到至大的，都必認識我。我要寬恕他們的不義，不再記念他們的罪愆。」既說新約，就以前約為舊了；但那漸舊漸衰的，就必快歸無有了。
來9 原來前約有禮拜的條例和屬世界的聖幕。因為有預備的帳幕，頭一層叫作聖所，裡面有燈台、桌子和陳設餅。第二幔子後又有一層帳幕，叫作至聖所，有金香爐(「爐」或作「壇」)，有包金的約櫃，櫃裡有盛嗎哪的金罐和亞倫發過芽的杖，並兩塊約版；柜上面有榮耀基路伯的影罩著施恩座(「施恩」原文作「蔽罪」)。這幾件我現在不能一一細說。這些物件既如此預備齊了，眾祭司就常進頭一層帳幕，行拜 神的禮。至於第二層帳幕，惟有大祭司一年一次獨自進去，沒有不帶著血為自己和百姓的過錯獻上。聖靈用此指明，頭一層帳幕仍存的時候，進入至聖所的路還未顯明。那頭一層帳幕作現今的一個表樣，所獻的禮物和祭物，就著良心說，都不能叫禮拜的人得以完全。這些事，連那飲食和諸般洗濯的規矩，都不過是屬肉體的條例，命定到振興的時候為止。但現在基督已經來到，作了將來美事的大祭司，經過那更大更全備的帳幕，不是人手所造，也不是屬乎這世界的；並且不用山羊和牛犢的血，乃用自己的血，只一次進入聖所，成了永遠贖罪的事。若山羊和公牛的血，並母牛犢的灰，灑在不潔的人身上，尚且叫人成聖，身體潔淨；何況基督藉著永遠的靈，將自己無瑕無疵獻給 神，他的血豈不更能洗淨你們的心(原文作「良心」)，除去你們的死行，使你們事奉那永生 神嗎？為此，他作了新約的中保，既然受死贖了人在前約之時所犯的罪過，便叫蒙召之人得著所應許永遠的產業。凡有遺命，必須等到留遺命的人死了(「遺命」原文與「約」字同)；因為人死了，遺命才有效力；若留遺命的尚在，那遺命還有用處嗎？所以前約也不是不用血立的；因為摩西當日照著律法將各樣誡命傳給眾百姓，就拿朱紅色絨和牛膝草，把牛犢山羊的血和水灑在書上，又灑在眾百姓身上，說：「這血就是 神與你們立約的憑據。」他又照樣把血灑在帳幕和各樣器皿上。按著律法，凡物差不多都是用血潔淨的，若不流血，罪就不得赦免了。照著天上樣式作的物件必須用這些祭物去潔淨；但那天上的本物自然當用更美的祭物去潔淨。因為基督並不是進了人手所造的聖所(這不過是真聖所的影像)，乃是進了天堂，如今為我們顯在 神面前；也不是多次將自己獻上，象那大祭司每年帶著牛羊的血進入聖所(「牛羊的血」原文作「不是自己的血」)。如果這樣，他從創世以來，就必多次受苦了；但如今在這末世顯現一次，把自己獻為祭，好除掉罪。按著定命，人人都有一死，死後且有審判。象這樣，基督既然一次被獻，擔當了多人的罪，將來要向那等候他的人第二次顯現，並與罪無關，乃是為拯救他們。
來10 律法既是將來美事的影兒，不是本物的真像，總不能藉著每年常獻一樣的祭物叫那近前來的人得以完全。若不然，獻祭的事豈不早已止住了嗎？因為禮拜的人，良心既被潔淨，就不再覺得有罪了。但這些祭物是叫人每年想起罪來；因為公牛和山羊的血，斷不能除罪。所以，基督到世上來的時候，就說：「 神啊，祭物和禮物是你不願意的，你曾給我預備了身體，燔祭和贖罪祭是你不喜歡的。那時我說：『 神啊，我來了，為要照你的旨意行；我的事在經卷上已經記載了。』」以上說：「祭物和禮物，燔祭和贖罪祭，是你不願意的，也是你不喜歡的(這都是按著律法獻的)。」後又說：「我來了為要照你的旨意行。」可見他是除去在先的，為要立定在後的。我們憑這旨意，靠耶穌基督只一次獻上他的身體，就得以成聖。凡祭司天天站著事奉 神，屢次獻上一樣的祭物，這祭物永不能除罪。但基督獻了一次永遠的贖罪祭，就在 神的右邊坐下了；從此等候他仇敵成了他的腳凳。因為他一次獻祭，便叫那得以成聖的人永遠完全。聖靈也對我們作見證；因為他既已說過：「主說：那些日子以後，我與他們所立的約乃是這樣：我要將我的律法寫在他們心上，又要放在他們的裡面。」以後就說：「我不再記念他們的罪愆和他們的過犯。」這些罪過既已赦免，就不用再為罪獻祭了。弟兄們，我們既因耶穌的血得以坦然進入至聖所，是藉著他給我們開了一條又新又活的路，從幔子經過，這幔子就是他的身體，又有一位大祭司治理 神的家，並我們心中天良的虧欠已經灑去，身體用清水洗淨了，就當存著誠心和充足的信心來到 神面前；也要堅守我們所承認的指望，不至搖動，因為那應許我們的是信實的；又要彼此相顧，激發愛心，勉勵行善。你們不可停止聚會，好象那些停止慣了的人，倒要彼此勸勉。既知道(原文作「看見」)那日子臨近，就更當如此。因為我們得知真道以後，若故意犯罪，贖罪的祭就再沒有了；惟有戰懼等候審判和那燒滅眾敵人的烈火。人干犯摩西的律法，憑兩三個見證人，尚且不得憐恤而死；何況人踐踏 神的兒子，將那使他成聖之約的血當作平常，又褻慢施恩的聖靈；你們想，他要受的刑罰該怎樣加重呢！因為我們知道誰說：「伸冤在我，我必報應；」又說：「主要審判他的百姓。」 落在永生 神的手裡，真是可怕的！你們要追念往日，蒙了光照以後，所忍受大爭戰的各樣苦難：一面被毀謗，遭患難，成了戲景，叫眾人觀看；一面陪伴那些受這樣苦難的人。因為你們體恤了那些被捆鎖的人，並且你們的家業被人搶去，也甘心忍受，知道自己有更美長存的家業。所以你們不可丟棄勇敢的心；存這樣的心必得大賞賜。你們必須忍耐，使你們行完了 神的旨意，就可以得著所應許的。「因為還有一點點時候，那要來的就來，並不遲延。只是義人必因信得生(「義人」有古卷作「我的義人」)，他若退後，我心裡就不喜歡他。」 我們卻不是退後入沉淪的那等人，乃是有信心以致靈魂得救的人。
來11:13 這些人都是存著信心死的，並沒有得著所應許的；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。
加3:7-9 所以你們要知道：那以信為本的人，就是亞伯拉罕的子孫。並且聖經既然預先看明， 神要叫外邦人因信稱義，就早已傳福音給亞伯拉罕，說：「萬國都必因你得福。」可見那以信為本的人和有信心的亞伯拉罕一同得福。
加3:14 這便叫亞伯拉罕的福，因基督耶穌可以臨到外邦人，使我們因信得著所應許的聖靈。
Proof Scripture Verses
[126] Romans 15:8. Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers.
[127] Acts 3:20, 24. And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you.... Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.
[128] Hebrews 10:1. For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
[129] Romans 4:11. And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also.
[130] 1 Corinthians 5:7. Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us.
[131] Hebrews chapters 8, 9, 10 (entire). Hebrews 11:13. These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
[132] Galatians 3:7-9, 14. Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.... That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
35問 在新約之下，這恩典之約是如何施行的
王志勇版
35問：在新約之下，這恩典之約是如何施行的？
答：在新約之下，恩典之約的實體（基督）顯明出來，這同一恩典之約過去 是、現在仍然是藉著聖言的傳講（可16:15）、洗禮（太28:19－20）和聖餐（林前11:23－25）的施行而施行的；其中，恩典和救贖更豐盛、更顯明、更有果效地向列國萬民發出（林後3:6－9；來8:6，10－11；太28:19）。
呂沛淵版
35問：恩典之約在新約時代是如何施行？
答：在新約時代時，舊約預表的實體，即基督，已經展示出來；同一的恩典之約，已經且繼續不斷的施行，是藉著聖道的傳講，洗禮與聖餐的實施。在這些施恩的媒介中，恩典與拯救是以更加豐盛，更多證據，更加有效的方式，表明給萬國萬民。
OPC版
Q. 35. How is the covenant of grace administered under the New Testament?
A. Under the New Testament, when Christ the substance was exhibited, the same covenant of grace was and still is to be administered in the preaching of the word, and the administration of the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's supper; in which grace and salvation are held forth in more fullness, evidence, and efficacy, to all nations.
CCEL版
Question 35: How is the covenant of grace administered under the New Testament?
Answer: Under the New Testament, when Christ the substance was exhibited, the same covenant of grace was and still is to be administered in the preaching of the Word, and the administration of the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper; in which grace and salvation are held forth in more fulness, evidence, and efficacy, to all nations.
CRTA版
Q. 35. How is the covenant of grace administered under the New Testament?
A. Under the New Testament, when Christ the substance was exhibited, the same covenant of grace was and still is to be administered in the preaching of the Word,[133] and the administration of the sacraments of Baptism[134] and the Lord's Supper;[135] in which grace and salvation are held forth in more fulness, evidence, and efficacy, to all nations.[136]
證明經文
可16:15 他又對他們說：「你們往普天下去，傳福音給萬民聽(「萬民」原文作「凡受造的」)。
太28:19-20 所以，你們要去使萬民作我的門徒，奉父子聖靈的名，給他們施洗(或作「給他們施洗，歸於父子聖靈的名。」)。 凡我所吩咐你們的，都教訓他們遵守，我就常與你們同在，直到世界的末了。」
林前11:23-25 我當日傳給你們的，原是從主領受的，就是主耶穌被賣的那一夜，拿起餅來，祝謝了，就掰開，說：「這是我的身體，為你們舍的(「舍」有古卷作「掰開」)，你們應當如此行，為的是記念我。」飯後，也照樣拿起杯來，說：「這杯是用我的血所立的新約，你們每逢喝的時候，要如此行，為的是記念我。」
林後3:6-9 他叫我們能承當這新約的執事，不是憑著字句，乃是憑著精意；因為那字句是叫人死，精意是叫人活(「精意」或作「聖靈」)。 那用字刻在石頭上屬死的職事尚且有榮光，甚至以色列人因摩西面上的榮光，不能定睛看他的臉；這榮光原是漸漸退去的；何況那屬靈的職事豈不更有榮光嗎？若是定罪的職事有榮光，那稱義的職事，榮光就越發大了。
來8:6 如今耶穌所得的職任是更美的，正如他作更美之約的中保；這約原是憑更美之應許立的。
來8:10-11 主又說：「那些日子以後，我與以色列家所立的約乃是這樣：我要將我的律法放在他們裡面，寫在他們心上；我要作他們的 神，他們要作我的子民。他們不用各人教導自己的鄉鄰和自己的弟兄，說：『你該認識主；』因為他們從最小的到至大的，都必認識我。
太28:19 所以，你們要去使萬民作我的門徒，奉父子聖靈的名，給他們施洗(或作「給他們施洗，歸於父子聖靈的名。」)。
Proof Scripture Verses
[133] Mark 16:15. And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
[134] Matthew 28:19-20. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
[135] 1 Corinthians 11:23-25. For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
[136] 2 Corinthians 3:6-9. Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. Hebrews 8:6, 10-11. But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.... For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. Matthew 28:19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
36問 誰是這恩典之約的中保？
王志勇版
二十二．恩典之約的中保
36問：誰是這恩典之約的中保？
答：這恩典之約的惟一中保就是主耶穌基督（提前2:5），祂是上帝的永恆之子，與父同質同權（約1:1，14；10:30；腓2:6），及至時候滿足，降世為人（加4:4），從那時起就一直是上帝和人，兩性全然不同，存於一個位格之中，直到永遠（路1:35；羅9:5；西2:9；來7:24－25）。
呂沛淵版
問：恩典之約的中保是誰？
答：恩典之約的唯一中保，是主耶穌基督，祂是上帝的永恆聖子，與聖父同本質同權能；祂在時候滿足道成肉身成為人，此後一直是神與人，具有全然區分的神人二性，在同一位格中，直到永遠。
OPC版
Q. 36. Who is the mediator of the covenant of grace?
A. The only mediator of the covenant of grace is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, of one substance and equal with the Father, in the fullness of time became man, and so was and continues to be God and man, in two entire distinct natures, and one person, forever.
CCEL版
Question 36: Who is the Mediator of the covenant of grace?
Answer: The only Mediator of the covenant of grace is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, of one substance and equal with the Father, in the fulness of time became man, and so was and continues to be God and man, in two entire distinct natures, and one person, forever.
CRTA版
Q. 36. Who is the Mediator of the covenant of grace?
A. The only Mediator of the covenant of grace is the Lord Jesus Christ,[137] who, being the eternal Son of God, of one substance and equal with the Father,[138] in the fulness of time became man,[139] and so was and continues to be God and man, in two entire distinct natures, and one person, forever.[140]
證明經文
提前2:5 因為只有一位 神，在 神和人中間，只有一位中保，乃是降世為人的基督耶穌。
約1:1 太初有道，道與 神同在，道就是 神。
約1:14 道成了肉身，住在我們中間，充充滿滿地有恩典有真理。我們也見過他的榮光，正是父獨生子的榮光。
約10:30 我與父原為一。
腓2:6 他本有 神的形象，不以自己與 神同等為強奪的；
加4:4 及至時候滿足， 神就差遣他的兒子為女子所生，且生在律法以下，
路1:35 天使回答說：「聖靈要臨到你身上，至高者的能力要蔭庇你；因此所要生的聖者，必稱為 神的兒子(或作「所要生的，必稱為聖，稱為 神的兒子」)。
羅9:5 列祖就是他們的祖宗，按肉體說，基督也是從他們出來的，他是在萬有之上，永遠可稱頌的 神。阿們。
西2:9 因為 神本性一切的豐盛，都有形有體地居住在基督裡面，
來7:24-25 這位既是永遠常存的，他祭司的職任就長久不更換。凡靠著他進到 神面前的人，他都能拯救到底；因為他是長遠活著，替他們祈求。
Proof Scripture Verses
[137] 1 Timothy 2:5. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.
[138] John 1:1, 14. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.... And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John 10:30. I and my Father are one. Philippians 2:6. Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God.
[139] Galatians 4:4. But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law.
[140] Luke 1:35. And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. Romans 9:5. Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen. Colossians 2:9. For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. Hebrews 7:24-25. But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
37問 上帝之子基督是如何降世為人的？
王志勇版
37問：上帝之子基督是如何降世為人的？
答：上帝之子基督降世為人，是自己取了人實在的身體和理性的靈魂（約1:14；太26:38），藉著聖靈的大能在童貞女馬利亞腹中成孕，由她取了人性，從她出生（路1:27，31，35，42；加4:4），只是沒有罪（來4:15；來7:26）。
呂沛淵版
問：基督是上帝的兒子，祂如何成為人？
答：上帝的兒子基督成為人，是自己取了真實的身體與理性的靈魂，藉著聖靈的大能，在童貞女馬利亞的腹中成孕，由她取了人性，為她所生，卻沒有罪。
OPC版
Q. 37. How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man?
A. Christ the Son of God became man, by taking to himself a true body, and a reasonable soul, being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost in the womb of the virgin Mary, of her substance, and born of her, yet without sin.
CCEL版
Question 37: How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man?
Answer: Christ the Son of God became man, by taking to himself a true body, and a reasonable soul, being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost in the womb of the virgin Mary, of her substance, and born of her, yet without sin.
CRTA版
Q. 37. How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man?
A. Christ the Son of God became man, by taking to himself a true body, and a reasonable soul,[141] being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost in the womb of the virgin Mary, of her substance, and born of her,[142] yet without sin.[143]
證明經文
約1:14 道成了肉身，住在我們中間，充充滿滿地有恩典有真理。我們也見過他的榮光，正是父獨生子的榮光。
太26:38 便對他們說：「我心裡甚是憂傷，幾乎要死；你們在這裡等候，和我一同警醒。」
路1:27 到一個童女那裡，是已經許配大衛家的一個人，名叫約瑟；童女的名字叫馬利亞。
路1:31 你要懷孕生子，可以給他起名叫耶穌。
路1:35 天使回答說：「聖靈要臨到你身上，至高者的能力要蔭庇你；因此所要生的聖者，必稱為 神的兒子(或作「所要生的，必稱為聖，稱為 神的兒子」)。
路1:42 高聲喊著說：「你在婦女中是有福的！你所懷的胎也是有福的！
加4:4 及至時候滿足， 神就差遣他的兒子為女子所生，且生在律法以下
來4:15 因我們的大祭司並非不能體恤我們的軟弱；他也曾凡事受過試探，與我們一樣，只是他沒有犯罪。
來7:26 象這樣聖潔、無邪惡、無玷污、遠離罪人、高過諸天的大祭司，原是與我們合宜的。
Proof Scripture Verses
[141] John 1:14. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. Matthew 26:38. Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
[142] Luke 1:27, 31, 35, 42. To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.... And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.... And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.... And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. Galatians 4:4. But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law.
[143] Hebrews 4:15. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 7:26. For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens.
38問 為什麼這一中保必須是上帝呢？
王志勇版
二十三．中保的資格
38問：為什麼這一中保必須是上帝呢？
答：這一中保必須是上帝，
（1）如此祂才能維繫並保持其人性，不至於在上帝的無限憤怒和死亡的權勢之下沉淪（徒2:24－25；羅1:4，比較羅4:25；來 9:14）；
（2）使祂的受苦、順服和代禱有價值和果效（徒20:28；來9:14；7:25－28）；
（3）滿足上帝的公義（羅3:24－26），獲得祂的 恩寵（弗1:6；太3:17），贖買一群特定的子民（多2:13－14），把祂的靈 賜給他們（加4:6），征服他們所有的仇敵（路1:68－69，71，74）， 使他們永遠得救（來5:8－9；9:11－15）。
呂沛淵版
問：為何這位中保必須是神？
答：這位中保必須是神，因為：
（1）這使得祂能維繫與保持其人性，免得落入上帝的極大忿怒與死亡權勢之下；
（2）這也使得祂的受苦，順服，代禱具有無比的價值與效力；
（3）並且滿足了上帝的公義，獲得祂的恩寵，買贖一群特定的子民，賜祂的聖靈給祂們，制勝他們的一切仇敵，帶給他們永遠的救恩。
OPC版
Q. 38. Why was it requisite that the mediator should be God?
A. It was requisite that the mediator should be God, that he might sustain and keep the human nature from sinking under the infinite wrath of God, and the power of death; give worth and efficacy to his sufferings, obedience, and intercession; and to satisfy God's justice, procure his favor, purchase a peculiar people, give his Spirit to them, conquer all their enemies, and bring them to everlasting salvation.
CCEL版
Question 38: Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be God?
Answer: It was requisite that the Mediator should be God, that he might sustain and keep the human nature from sinking under the infinite wrath of God, and the power of death; give worth and efficacy to his sufferings, obedience, and intercession; and to satisfy God's justice, procure his favor, purchase a peculiar people, give his Spirit to them, conquer all their enemies, and bring them to everlasting salvation.
CRTA版
Q. 38. Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be God?
A. It was requisite that the Mediator should be God, that he might sustain and keep the human nature from sinking under the infinite wrath of God, and the power of death,[144] give worth and efficacy to his sufferings, obedience, and intercession;[145] and to satisfy God's justice,[146] procure his favour,[147] purchase a peculiar people,[148] give his Spirit to them,[149] conquer all their enemies,[150] and bring them to everlasting salvation.[151]
證明經文
徒2:24 神卻將死的痛苦解釋了，叫他復活，因為他原不能被死拘禁。
羅1:4 按聖善的靈說，因從死里復活，以大能顯明是 神的兒子。
羅4:25 耶穌被交給人，是為我們的過犯；復活，是為叫我們稱義(或作「耶穌是為我們的過犯交付了，是為我們稱義復活了。」)。
來9:14 何況基督藉著永遠的靈，將自己無瑕無疵獻給 神，他的血豈不更能洗淨你們的心(原文作「良心」)，除去你們的死行，使你們事奉那永生 神嗎？
徒20:28 聖靈立你們作全群的監督，你們就當為自己謹慎，也為全群謹慎，牧養 神的教會，就是他用自己血所買來的(或作「救贖的」)。
來9:14 何況基督藉著永遠的靈，將自己無瑕無疵獻給 神，他的血豈不更能洗淨你們的心(原文作「良心」)，除去你們的死行，使你們事奉那永生 神嗎？
來7:25-28 凡靠著他進到 神面前的人，他都能拯救到底；因為他是長遠活著，替他們祈求。象這樣聖潔、無邪惡、無玷污、遠離罪人、高過諸天的大祭司，原是與我們合宜的。 他不象那些大祭司，每日必須先為自己的罪，後為百姓的罪獻祭，因為他只一次將自己獻上，就把這事成全了。律法本是立軟弱的人為大祭司；但在律法以後起誓的話，是立兒子為大祭司，乃是成全到永遠的
羅3:24-26 如今卻蒙 神的恩典，因基督耶穌的救贖，就白白地稱義。神設立耶穌作挽回祭，是憑著耶穌的血，借著人的信，要顯明 神的義；因為他用忍耐的心寬容人先時所犯的罪，好在今時顯明他的義，使人知道他自己為義，也稱信耶穌的人為義。
弗1:6 使他榮耀的恩典得著稱讚；這恩典是他在愛子裡所賜給我們的。
太3:17 從天上有聲音說：「這是我的愛子，我所喜悅的。」
多2:13-14 等候所盼望的福，並等候至大的 神和(或作無「和」字)我們救主耶穌基督的榮耀顯現。他為我們舍了自己，要贖我們脫離一切罪惡，又潔淨我們，特作自己的子民，熱心為善。
加4:6 你們既為兒子， 神就差他兒子的靈進入你們(原文作「我們」)的心，呼叫：「阿爸！父！」
路1:68-69 「主以色列的 神是應當稱頌的！因他眷顧他的百姓，為他們施行救贖；在他僕人大衛家中，為我們興起了拯救的角；
路1:71 拯救我們脫離仇敵，和一切恨我們之人的手；
路1:74 叫我們既從仇敵手中被救出來，
來5:8-9 他雖然為兒子，還是因所受的苦難學了順從。他既得以完全，就為凡順從他的人成了永遠得救的根源，
來9:11-15 但現在基督已經來到，作了將來美事的大祭司，經過那更大更全備的帳幕，不是人手所造，也不是屬乎這世界的；並且不用山羊和牛犢的血，乃用自己的血，只一次進入聖所，成了永遠贖罪的事。若山羊和公牛的血，並母牛犢的灰，灑在不潔的人身上，尚且叫人成聖，身體潔淨；何況基督藉著永遠的靈，將自己無瑕無疵獻給 神，他的血豈不更能洗淨你們的心(原文作「良心」)，除去你們的死行，使你們事奉那永生 神嗎？為此，他作了新約的中保，既然受死贖了人在前約之時所犯的罪過，便叫蒙召之人得著所應許永遠的產業。
Proof Scripture Verses
[144] Acts 2:24-25. Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved. Romans 1:4. And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. Romans 4:25. Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. Hebrews 9:14. How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
[145] Acts 20:28. Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. Hebrews 9:14. How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? Hebrews 7:25-28. Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself. For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.
[146] Romans 3:24-26. Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
[147] Ephesians 1:6. To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. Matthew 3:17. And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
[148] Titus 2:13-14. Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
[149] Galatians 4:6. And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
[150] Luke 1:68-69, 71, 74. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;... That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;... That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear.
[151] Hebrews 5:8-9. Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him. Hebrews 9:11-15. But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
39問 為什麼這一中保必須是人呢？
王志勇版
39問：為什麼這一中保必須是人呢？
答：這一中保必須是人，
（1）如此祂才能增進我們的性情（來2:16），順服律法（加4:4），在我們的性情中為我們受苦，並為我們代禱（來2:14；7:24－25），體恤我們的軟弱（來4:15）；
（2）並使我們可以得兒子的名分（加4:5），得安慰，坦然無懼地來到施恩寶座前（來4:16）。
呂沛淵版
問：為何這位中保必須是人？
答：這位中保必須是人，因為如此他才能：
（1）救拔我們的人性，實行對律法的順服；在我們人性中受苦，為我們代禱；與我們認同，體恤我們的軟弱；
（2）並且使我們得著兒子的名分，得著安慰，坦然無懼的來到施恩寶座前。
OPC版
Q. 39. Why was it requisite that the mediator should be man?
A. It was requisite that the mediator should be man, that he might advance our nature, perform obedience to the law, suffer and make intercession for us in our nature, have a fellow-feeling of our infirmities; that we might receive the adoption of sons, and have comfort and access with boldness unto the throne of grace.
CCEL版
Question 39: Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be man?
Answer: It was requisite that the Mediator should be man, that he might advance our nature, perform obedience to the law, suffer and make intercession for us in our nature, have a fellow feeling of our infirmities; that we might receive the adoption of sons, and have comfort and access with boldness unto the throne of grace.
CRTA版
Q. 39. Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be man?
A. It was requisite that the Mediator should be man, that he might advance our nature,[152] perform obedience to the law,[153] suffer and make intercession for us in our nature,[154] have a fellow-feeling of our infirmities;[155] that we might receive the adoption of sons,[156] and have comfort and access with boldness unto the throne of grace.[157]
證明經文
來2:16 他並不救拔天使，乃是救拔亞伯拉罕的後裔。
加4:4 及至時候滿足， 神就差遣他的兒子為女子所生，且生在律法以下，
來2:14 兒女既同有血肉之體，他也照樣親自成了血肉之體，特要藉著死敗壞那掌死權的，就是魔鬼，
來7:24-25 這位既是永遠常存的，他祭司的職任就長久不更換。凡靠著他進到 神面前的人，他都能拯救到底；因為他是長遠活著，替他們祈求。
來4:15 因我們的大祭司並非不能體恤我們的軟弱；他也曾凡事受過試探，與我們一樣，只是他沒有犯罪。
加4:5 要把律法以下的人贖出來，叫我們得著兒子的名分。
來4:16 所以我們只管坦然無懼地來到施恩的寶座前，為要得憐恤，蒙恩惠，作隨時的幫助。
Proof Scripture Verses
[152] Hebrews 2:16. For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
[153] Galatians 4:4. But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law.
[154] Hebrews 2:14. Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil. Hebrews 7:24-25. But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
[155] Hebrews 4:15. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
[156] Galatians 4:5. To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
[157] Hebrews 4:16. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
40問 為什麼這一中保必須既是上帝又是人，且在一個位格中呢？
王志勇版
40問：為什麼這一中保必須既是上帝又是人，且在一個位格中呢？
答：這一中保，既然要使上帝與人和好，就必須自己既是上帝又是人，且在 一個位格之中，使每一性都各盡其職，作為整個位格的工作為我們而被上帝悅納（太1:21，23；3:17；來9:14），並且成為我們的依靠（彼前2:6）。
呂沛淵版
40問：為何這位中保必須是神人二性在同一位格中？
答：這位中保必須在同一位格中具有神人二性，他才能使神人和好；如此，其神人二性各自的工作，屬於整個位格所作的，才能蒙神的悅納，成為我們的倚靠。
OPC版
Q. 40. Why was it requisite that the mediator should be God and man in one person?
A. It was requisite that the mediator, who was to reconcile God and man, should himself be both God and man, and this in one person, that the proper works of each nature might be accepted of God for us, and relied on by us, as the works of the whole person.
CCEL版
Question 40: Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be God and man in one person?
Answer: It was requisite that the Mediator, who was to reconcile God and man, should himself be both God and man, and this in one person, that the proper works of each nature might be accepted of God for us, and relied on by us, as the works of the whole person.
CRTA版
Q. 40. Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be God and man in one person?
A. It was requisite that the Mediator, who was to reconcile God and man, should himself be both God and man, and this in one person, that the proper works of each nature might be accepted of God for us,[158] and relied on by us as the works of the whole person.[159]
證明經文
太1:21 她將要生一個兒子，你要給他起名叫耶穌，因他要將自己的百姓從罪惡里救出來。」
太1:23 說：「必有童女懷孕生子，人要稱他的名為以馬內利。」(以馬內利翻出來就是「 神與我們同在」。)
太3:17 從天上有聲音說：「這是我的愛子，我所喜悅的。」
來9:14 何況基督藉著永遠的靈，將自己無瑕無疵獻給 神，他的血豈不更能洗淨你們的心(原文作「良心」)，除去你們的死行，使你們事奉那永生 神嗎？
彼前2:6 因為經上說：「看哪！我把所揀選、所寶貴的房角石安放在錫安；信靠他的人必不至於羞愧。」
Proof Scripture Verses
[158] Matthew 1:21, 23. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.... Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Matthew 3:17. And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hebrews 9:14. How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
[159] 1 Peter 2:6. Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
41問 為什麼我們的中保被稱為耶穌呢？
王志勇版
二十四．中保的名稱
41問：為什麼我們的中保被稱為耶穌呢？
答：我們的中保之所以被稱為耶穌，是因為祂要把祂自己的百姓從罪中救出來（太1:21）。
呂沛淵版
問：為何我們的中保，名叫耶穌？
答：我們的中保名叫耶穌，因為祂將自己的百姓，從罪惡裡拯救出來。
OPC版
Q. 41. Why was our mediator called Jesus?
A. Our mediator was called Jesus, because he saveth his people from their sins.
CCEL版
Question 41: Why was our Mediator called Jesus?
Answer: Our Mediator was called Jesus, because he saves his people from their sins.
CRTA版
Q. 41. Why was our Mediator called Jesus?
A. Our Mediator was called Jesus, because he saveth his people from their sins.[160]
證明經文
太 1:2 亞伯拉罕生以撒；以撒生雅各；雅各生猶大和他的弟兄；
Proof Scripture Verses
[160] Matthew 1:21. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
42問 為什麼我們的中保被稱為基督呢？
王志勇版
42問：為什麼我們的中保被稱為基督呢？
答：我們的中保之所以被稱為基督，是因為祂受聖靈無限量地膏抹（約3:34；詩45:7）；並分別出來，具備各樣的權柄和能力（約6:27；太28:18－20），為其教會（腓2:8－11）執行先知（徒3:21－22；路4:18，21）、祭司（來5:5－7；4:14－15）與 君王（詩2:6，太21:5；賽 9:6－7）的職分，祂處於升高和降卑中都是如此。
呂沛淵版
問：為何我們的中保，稱為基督？
答：我們的中保稱為基督，因為祂被聖靈膏抹是沒有限量的，是如此分別為聖，完全賦予一切權柄能力，在其降卑與升高的狀態中，來執行祂教會中的「先知，祭司，君王」職分。
OPC版
Q. 42. Why was our mediator called Christ?
A. Our mediator was called Christ, because he was anointed with the Holy Ghost above measure; and so set apart, and fully furnished with all authority and ability, to execute the offices of prophet, priest, and king of his church, in the estate both of his humiliation and exaltation.
CCEL版
Question 42: Why was our Mediator called Christ?
Answer: Our Mediator was called Christ, because he was anointed with the Holy Ghost above measure; and so set apart, and fully furnished with all authority and ability, to execute the offices of prophet, priest, and king of his church, in the estate both of his humiliation and exaltation.
CRTA版
Q. 42. Why was our Mediator called Christ?
A. Our Mediator was called Christ, because he was anointed with the Holy Ghost above measure,[161] and so set apart, and fully furnished with all authority and ability,[162] to execute the offices of prophet,[163] priest,[164] and king of his church,[165] in the estate both of his humiliation and exaltation.
證明經文
約3:34 神所差來的，就說 神的話；因為 神賜聖靈給他，是沒有限量的。
詩45:7 你喜愛公義，恨惡罪惡，所以 神，就是你的 神，用喜樂油膏你，勝過膏你的同伴。
約6:27 不要為那必壞的食物勞力，要為那存到永生的食物勞力，就是人子要賜給你們的；因為人子是父 神所印證的。」
太28:18-20 耶穌進前來，對他們說：「天上地下所有的權柄都賜給我了。所以，你們要去使萬民作我的門徒，奉父子聖靈的名，給他們施洗(或作「給他們施洗，歸於父子聖靈的名。」)。凡我所吩咐你們的，都教訓他們遵守，我就常與你們同在，直到世界的末了。」
腓2:8-11 既有人的樣子，就自己卑微，存心順服，以至於死，且死在十字架上。所以 神將他升為至高，又賜給他那超乎萬名之上的名，叫一切在天上的，地上的，和地底下的，因耶穌的名，無不屈膝,
徒3:21-22 天必留他，等到萬物復興的時候，就是 神從創世以來，藉著聖先知的口所說的。摩西曾說：『主 神要從你們弟兄中間給你們興起一位先知象我，凡他向你們所說的，你們都要聽從。
路4:18 「主的靈在我身上，因為他用膏膏我，叫我傳福音給貧窮的人；差遣我報告：被擄的得釋放，瞎眼的得看見，叫那受壓制的得自由，
路4:21 耶穌對他們說：「今天這經應驗在你們耳中了。」
來5:5-7 如此，基督也不是自取榮耀作大祭司，乃是在乎向他說：「你是我的兒子，我今日生你」的那一位；就如經上又有一處說：「你是照著麥基洗德的等次永遠為祭司。」 基督在肉體的時候，既大聲哀哭，流淚禱告，懇求那能救他免死的主，就因他的虔誠蒙了應允。
來4:14-15 我們既然有一位已經升入高天尊榮的大祭司，就是 神的兒子耶穌，便當持定所承認的道。因我們的大祭司並非不能體恤我們的軟弱；他也曾凡事受過試探，與我們一樣，只是他沒有犯罪。
詩2:6 說：「我已經立我的君在錫安我的聖山上了。」
太21:5 『要對錫安的居民(原文作「女子」)說：看哪！你的王來到你這裡，是溫柔的，又騎著驢，就是騎著驢駒子。』」
賽9:6-7 因有一嬰孩為我們而生，有一子賜給我們，政權必擔在他的肩頭上。他名稱為奇妙、策士、全能的 神、永在的父、和平的君。他的政權與平安必加增無窮。他必在大衛的寶座上，治理他的國，以公平公義使國堅定穩固，從今直到永遠。萬軍之耶和華的熱心，必成就這事。
Proof Scripture Verses
[161] John 3:34. For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. Psalm 45:7. Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
[162] John 6:27. Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. Matthew 28:18-20. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
[163] Acts 3:21-22. Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began. For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. Luke 4:18, 21. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised.... And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.
[164] Hebrews 5:5-7. So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee. As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared. Hebrews 4:14-15. Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
[165] Psalm 2:6. Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. Matthew 21:5. Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. Isaiah 9:6-7. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. Philippians 2:8-11. And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
43問 基督怎樣履行先知的職分？
王志勇版
二十五．中保的職分
43問：基督怎樣履行先知的職分？
答：基督藉著祂的聖靈和聖言（彼前1:10－12），在各個時代，以各種不同的施行方式（來1:1－2），在關乎他們的造就和救贖的一切事宜上（徒20:32；弗4:11－13；約20:31），向教會啟示（約1:18）上帝全備的旨意（約15:15），如此便履行了先知的職分。
呂沛淵版
問：基督如何執行祂的先知職分？
答：基督執行祂的先知職分，是藉著祂的聖靈與聖道，以各種施行方式，將上帝全備的旨意，啟示給每一時代的教會，有關他們蒙造就與得救恩的一切事宜。
OPC版
Q. 43. How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet?
A. Christ executeth the office of a prophet, in his revealing to the church, in all ages, by his Spirit and word, in divers ways of administration, the whole will of God, in all things concerning their edification and salvation.
CCEL版
Question 43: How does Christ execute the office of a prophet?
Answer: Christ executes the office of a prophet, in his revealing to the church, in all ages, by his Spirit and Word, in divers ways of administration, the whole will of God, in all things concerning their edification and salvation
CRTA版
Q. 43. How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet?
A. Christ executeth the office of a prophet, in his revealing to the church,[166] in all ages, by his Spirit and Word,[167] in divers ways of administration,[168] the whole will of God,[169] in all things concerning their edification and salvation.[170]
證明經文
彼前1:10-12 論到這救恩，那預先說你們要得恩典的眾先知早已詳細地尋求考察；就是考察在他們心裡基督的靈，預先證明基督受苦難，後來得榮耀，是指著什麼時候，並怎樣的時候。
來1:1-2 神既在古時藉著眾先知多次多方地曉諭列祖,就在這末世，藉著他兒子曉諭我們；又早已立他為承受萬有的，也曾藉著他創造諸世界。
徒20:32 如今我把你們交託 神和他恩惠的道；這道能建立你們，叫你們和一切成聖的人同得基業。
弗4:11-13 他所賜的，有使徒，有先知，有傳福音的，有牧師和教師；為要成全聖徒，各盡其職，建立基督的身體，直等到我們眾人在真道上同歸於一，認識 神的兒子，得以長大成人，滿有基督長成的身量；
約20:31 但記這些事，要叫你們信耶穌是基督，是 神的兒子，並且叫你們信了他，就可以因他的名得生命。
約1:18 從來沒有人看見 神，只有在父懷裡的獨生子將他表明出來。
約15:15 以後我不再稱你們為僕人，因僕人不知道主人所作的事；我乃稱你們為朋友，因我從我父所聽見的，已經都告訴你們了。
Proof Scripture Verses
[166] John 1:18. No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
[167] 1 Peter 1:10-12. Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.
[168] Hebrews 1:1-2. God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds.
[169] John 15:15. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
[170] Acts 20:23. Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. Ephesians 4:11-13. And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ. John 20:31. But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
44問 基督如何履行祭司的職分？
王志勇版
44問：基督如何履行祭司的職分？
答：基督為祂百姓的罪，將自己作為無瑕疵的祭品，一次向上帝獻上（來9:14，28），使上帝與他們和好（來2:17），並為他們繼續代禱（來7:25），如此就履行了祭司的職分。
呂沛淵版
問：基督如何執行祂的祭司職分？
答：基督執行祂的祭司職分，在於：
（1）將自己一次獻上為贖罪祭，無瑕無疵的獻與上帝，這是為了祂子民的罪，使他們與上帝和好。
（2）繼續不斷的為他們代禱
OPC版
Q. 44. How doth Christ execute the office of a priest?
A. Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering himself a sacrifice without spot to God, to be a reconciliation for the sins of the people; and in making continual intercession for them.
CCEL版
Question 44: How does Christ execute the office of a priest?
Answer: Christ executes the office of a priest, in his once offering himself a sacrifice without spot to God, to be a reconciliation for the sins of his people; and in making continual intercession for them.
CRTA版
Q. 44. How doth Christ execute the office of a priest?
A. Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering himself a sacrifice without spot to God,[171] to be reconciliation for the sins of his people;[172] and in making continual intercession for them.[173]
證明經文
來9:14 何況基督藉著永遠的靈，將自己無瑕無疵獻給 神，他的血豈不更能洗淨你們的心(原文作「良心」)，除去你們的死行，使你們事奉那永生 神嗎？
來9:28 象這樣，基督既然一次被獻，擔當了多人的罪，將來要向那等候他的人第二次顯現，並與罪無關，乃是為拯救他們。
來2:17 所以他凡事該與他的弟兄相同，為要在 神的事上，成為慈悲忠信的大祭司，為百姓的罪獻上挽回祭。
來7:25 凡靠著他進到 神面前的人，他都能拯救到底；因為他是長遠活著，替他們祈求。
Proof Scripture Verses
[171] Hebrews 9:14, 28. How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?... So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.
[172] Hebrews 2:17. Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
[173] Hebrews 7:25. Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
45問 基督如何履行君王的職分？
王志勇版
45問：基督如何履行君王的職分？
答：基督履行君王的職分，
（1）祂從世界中召出一個民族歸祂自己（徒15:14－16；賽55:4－5；創49:10；詩110:3），賜給他們聖職人員（弗4:11－12；林前12:28）、律法（賽33:22）和裁決，祂以此有形的方式治理他們（太18:17－18；林前5:4－5）；
（2）把救贖恩典賜給選民（徒5:31），報償他們的順服（啟22:12；2:10），糾正他們的過犯（啟3:19），在各樣的試探和 苦難中保守並支持他們（賽63:9），遏制並戰勝他們所有的仇敵（林前15:25；詩110:1－2），為祂自己的榮耀（羅14:10－11），並為他 們的益處（羅8:28），大有權能地吩咐萬有；
（3）並報應其餘那些不認識上帝，不順服福音的人（帖後1:8－9；詩2:8－9）；如此就履行了君王的職分。
呂沛淵版
問：基督如何執行祂的君王職分？
答：基督執行祂的君王職分，在於：
（1）將子民從世人中呼召出來歸屬祂自己，賜給他們領袖，律法，勸誡，祂以這些有形的體制來治理他們；
（2）賜下救恩給祂的選民，當他們順服時，賜福賞賜他們；當他們犯罪時，管教歸正他們；在他們所受的一切試探與苦難中，祂保護托住他們；壓制並得勝他們一切的仇敵；
（3）對於其餘那些不認識神，不順服福音者，祂施行公義刑罰。
OPC版
Q. 45. How doth Christ execute the office of a king?
A. Christ executeth the office of a king, in calling out of the world a people to himself, and giving them officers, laws, and censures, by which he visibly governs them; in bestowing saving grace upon his elect, rewarding their obedience, and correcting them for their sins, preserving and supporting them under all their temptations and sufferings, restraining and overcoming all their enemies, and powerfully ordering all things for his own glory, and their good; and also in taking vengeance on the rest, who know not God, and obey not the gospel.
CCEL版
Question 45: How does Christ execute the office of a king?
Answer: Christ executes the office of a king, in calling out of the world a people to himself, and giving them officers, laws, and censures, by which he visibly governs them; in bestowing saving grace upon his elect, rewarding their obedience, and correcting them for their sins, preserving and supporting them under all their temptations and sufferings, restraining and overcoming all their enemies, and powerfully ordering all things for his own glory, and their good; and also in taking vengeance on the rest, who know not God, and obey not the gospel.
CRTA版
Q. 45. How doth Christ execute the office of a king?
A. Christ executeth the office of a king, in calling out of the world a people to himself,[174] and giving them officers,[175] laws,[176] and censures, by which he visibly governs them;[177] in bestowing saving grace upon his elect,[178] rewarding their obedience,[179] and correcting them for their sins,[180] preserving and supporting them under all their temptations and sufferings,[181] restraining and overcoming all their enemies,[182] and powerfully ordering all things for his own glory,[183] and their good;[184] and also in taking vengeance on the rest, who know not God, and obey not the gospel.[185]
證明經文
徒15:14-16 方才西門述說 神當初怎樣眷顧外邦人，從他們中間選取百姓歸於自己的名下；眾先知的話也與這意思相合。正如經上所寫的：『此後，我要回來，重新修造大衛倒塌的帳幕，把那破壞的，重新修造建立起來；
賽55:4-5 我已立他作萬民的見證，為萬民的君王和司令。你素不認識的國民，你也必召來；素不認識你的國民，也必向你奔跑，都因耶和華你的 神以色列的聖者，因為他已經榮耀你。
創49:10 圭必不離猶大，杖必不離他兩腳之間，直等細羅(就是「賜平安者」)來到，萬民都必歸順。
詩110:3 當你掌權的日子(或作「行軍的日子」)，你的民要以聖潔的妝飾為衣(或作「以聖潔為妝飾」)，甘心犧牲自己；你的民多如清晨的甘露(或作「你少年時光耀如清晨的甘露」)。
弗4:11-12 他所賜的，有使徒，有先知，有傳福音的，有牧師和教師；為要成全聖徒，各盡其職，建立基督的身體，
林前12:28 神在教會所設立的；第一是使徒；第二是先知；第三是教師；其次是行異能的；再次是得恩賜醫病的；幫助人的；治理事的；說方言的。
賽33:22 因為耶和華是審判我們的，耶和華是給我們設律法的，耶和華是我們的王，他必拯救我們。
太18:17-18 若是不聽他們，就告訴教會；若是不聽教會，就看他象外邦人和稅吏一樣。我實在告訴你們，凡你們在地上所捆綁的，在天上也要捆綁；凡你們在地上所釋放的，在天上也要釋放。
林前5:4-5 就是你們聚會的時候，我的心也同在。奉我們主耶穌的名，並用我們主耶穌的權能，要把這樣的人交給撒但，敗壞他的肉體，使他的靈魂在主耶穌的日子可以得救。
徒5:31 神且用右手將他高舉(或作「他就是 神高舉在自己的右邊」)，叫他作君王，作救主，將悔改的心和赦罪的恩賜給以色列人。
啟22:12 「看哪！我必快來。賞罰在我，要照各人所行的報應他。
啟2:10 你將要受的苦你不用怕。魔鬼要把你們中間幾個人下在監里，叫你們被試煉，你們必受患難十日。你務要至死忠心，我就賜給你那生命的冠冕。
啟3:19 凡我所疼愛的，我就責備管教他；所以你要發熱心，也要悔改。
賽63:9 他們在一切苦難中，他也同受苦難；並且他面前的使者拯救他們。他以慈愛和憐憫救贖他們；在古時的日子，常保抱他們，懷搋他們。
林前15:25 因為基督必要作王，等 神把一切仇敵都放在他的腳下。
詩110:1-2 （大衛的詩。）耶和華對我主說：「你坐在我的右邊，等我使你仇敵作你的腳凳。」耶和華必使你從錫安伸出能力的杖來，你要在你仇敵中掌權。
羅14:10-11 你這個人，為什麼論斷弟兄呢？又為什麼輕看弟兄呢？因我們都要站在 神的台前。經上寫著：「主說：『我憑著我的永生起誓，萬膝必向我跪拜，萬口必向我承認。』」
羅8:28 我們曉得萬事都互相效力，叫愛 神的人得益處，就是按他旨意被召的人。
Proof Scripture Verses
[174] Acts 15:14-16. Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name. And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written, After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up. Genesis 49:10. The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be. Psalm 110:3. Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.
[175] Ephesians 4:11-12. And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:28. And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
[176] Isaiah 33:22. For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us.
[177] Matthew 18:17-18. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as a heathen man and a publican. Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 1 Corinthians 5:4-5. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.
[178] Acts 5:31. Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
[179] Revelation 22:12. And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. Revelation 2:10. Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
[180] Revelation 3:19. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
[181] Isaiah 63:9. In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.
[182] 1 Corinthians 15:25. For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. Psalm 110:1-2. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
[183] Romans 14:10-11. But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.
[184] Romans 8:28. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
[185] 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9. In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power. Psalm 2:8-9. Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
46問 基督的降卑在於什麼？
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二十六．基督的降卑
46問：基督的降卑在於什麼？
答：基督的降卑在於祂為了我們的緣故，倒空自己的榮耀，取了奴僕的樣 式，受孕、降生、生活、受死，以及死後，直到復活，都處於卑微的狀況中（腓2:6－8；路1:31；林後8:9；徒2:24）。
呂沛淵版
問：基督降卑的狀況為何？
答：基督降卑的狀況是：祂為我們的緣故，捨下自己的榮耀，取了奴僕的樣式，謙卑受孕降生，平生受苦，死於十架，死後埋葬，直到復活之前。
OPC版
Q. 46. What was the estate of Christ's humiliation?
A. The estate of Christ's humiliation was that low condition, wherein he for our sakes, emptying himself of his glory, took upon him the form of a servant, in his conception and birth, life, death, and after his death, until his resurrection.
CCEL版
Question 46: What was the estate of Christ's humiliation?
Answer: The estate of Christ's humiliation was that low condition, wherein he for our sakes, emptying himself of his glory, took upon him the form of a servant, in his conception and birth, life, death, and after his death, until his resurrection.
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Q. 46. What was the estate of Christ's humiliation?
A. The estate of Christ's humiliation was that low condition, wherein he for our sakes, emptying himself of his glory, took upon him the form of a servant, in his conception and birth, life, death, and after his death, until his resurrection.[186]
證明經文
腓2:6-8 他本有 神的形象，不以自己與 神同等為強奪的；反倒虛己，取了奴僕的形象，成為人的樣式；既有人的樣子，就自己卑微，存心順服，以至於死，且死在十字架上。
路1:31 你要懷孕生子，可以給他起名叫耶穌。
林後8:9 你們知道我們主耶穌基督的恩典：他本來富足，卻為你們成了貧窮，叫你們因他的貧窮，可以成為富足。
徒2:24 神卻將死的痛苦解釋了，叫他復活，因為他原不能被死拘禁。
Proof Scripture Verses
[186] Philippians 2:6-8. Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Luke 1:31. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. 2 Corinthians 8:9. For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. Acts 2:24. Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.
47問 在祂的成孕和降生中，基督是如何謙卑自己的？
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47問：在祂的成孕和降生中，基督是如何謙卑自己的？
答：基督在祂的成孕和降生中謙卑自己，是在於祂身為上帝的永恆之子，從 父的懷中，在時候滿足的時候，甘願成為人子，由一位卑微的女人生成，且從她而生；其所處的各樣環境，比一般的屈尊更甚（約1:14，18；加4:4；路2:7）。
呂沛淵版
問：基督在其受聖靈感孕與降生中，是如何謙卑自己？
答：基督在其受聖靈感孕與降生中謙卑自己，在於：從亙古到永遠，祂是上帝的兒子，在父懷裡的獨生子，甘願在時候滿足時，成為人子，為卑微女子所生；祂如此卑微自己，在各方面來說，都是遠超過一般的屈尊降卑。
OPC版
Q. 47. How did Christ humble himself in his conception and birth?
A. Christ humbled himself in his conception and birth, in that, being from all eternity the Son of God, in the bosom of the Father, he was pleased in the fullness of time to become the son of man, made of a woman of low estate, and to be born of her; with divers circumstances of more than ordinary abasement.
CCEL版
Question 47: How did Christ humble himself in his conception and birth?
Answer: Christ humbled himself in his conception and birth, in that, being from all eternity the Son of God, in the bosom of the Father, he was pleased in the fulness of time to become the son of man, made of a woman of low estate, and to be born of her; with divers circumstances of more than ordinary abasement.
CRTA版
Q. 47. How did Christ humble himself in his conception and birth?
A. Christ humbled himself in his conception and birth, in that, being from all eternity the Son of God, in the bosom of the Father, he was pleased in the fulness of time to become the son of man, made of a woman of low estate, and to be born of her; with divers circumstances of more than ordinary abasement.[187]
證明經文
約1:14 道成了肉身，住在我們中間，充充滿滿地有恩典有真理。我們也見過他的榮光，正是父獨生子的榮光。
約1:18 從來沒有人看見 神，只有在父懷裡的獨生子將他表明出來。
加4:4 及至時候滿足， 神就差遣他的兒子為女子所生，且生在律法以下，
路2:7 就生了頭胎的兒子，用布包起來，放在馬槽里，因為客店裡沒有地方。
Proof Scripture Verses
[187] John 1:14, 18. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.... No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. Galatians 4:4. But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law. Luke 2:7. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
48問 在祂的生活中，基督是如何謙卑自己的？
王志勇版
48問：在祂的生活中，基督是如何謙卑自己的？
答：基督在祂的生活中謙卑自己，是在於：
（1）祂自己順服律法（加4:4），完美地成全律法（太5:17；羅5:19）；
（2）並且面對世上的各樣侮辱（詩22:6；來12:2－3），撒但的試探（太4:1－12；路4:13），自 己肉身的軟弱，這些或是常見於人的性情，或是特別與祂的降卑狀態相伴（來2:17－18；4:15；賽52:13－14）。
呂沛淵版
問：基督在世上的生活中，是如何的謙卑自己？
答：基督在世上的生活中謙卑自己，在於：
（1）將自己服在律法下，完全實現了律法；
（2）面對世界的侮辱，撒但的試探；
（3）在肉身中經歷人性所共通的軟弱，尤其是身處貧寒。
OPC版
Q. 48. How did Christ humble himself in his life?
A. Christ humbled himself in his life, by subjecting himself to the law, which he perfectly fulfilled; and by conflicting with the indignities of the world, temptations of Satan, and infirmities in his flesh, whether common to the nature of man, or particularly accompanying that his low condition.
CCEL版
Question 48: How did Christ humble himself in his life?
Answer: Christ humbled himself in his life, by subjecting himself to the law, which he perfectly fulfilled; and by conflicting with the indignities of the world, temptations of Satan, and infirmities in his flesh, whether common to the nature of man, or particularly accompanying that his low condition.
CRTA版
Q. 48. How did Christ humble himself in his life?
A. Christ humbled himself in his life, by subjecting himself to the law,[188] which he perfectly fulfilled;[189] and by conflicting with the indignities of the world,[190] temptations of Satan,[191] and infirmities in his flesh, whether common to the nature of man, or particularly accompanying that his low condition.[192]
證明經文
加4:4 及至時候滿足， 神就差遣他的兒子為女子所生，且生在律法以下，
太5:17 「莫想我來要廢掉律法和先知；我來不是要廢掉，乃是要成全。
羅5:19 因一人的悖逆，眾人成為罪人；照樣，因一人的順從，眾人也成為義了。
詩22:6 但我是蟲，不是人，被眾人羞辱，被百姓藐視。
來12:2-3 仰望為我們信心創始成終的耶穌(或作「仰望那將真道創始成終的耶穌」)，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 神寶座的右邊。 那忍受罪人這樣頂撞的，你們要思想，免得疲倦灰心。
太4:1-12 當時，耶穌被聖靈引到曠野，受魔鬼的試探。他禁食四十晝夜，後來就餓了。那試探人的進前來，對他說：「你若是 神的兒子，可以吩咐這些石頭變成食物。」 耶穌卻回答說：「經上記著說：『人活著，不是單靠食物，乃是靠 神口裡所出的一切話。』」魔鬼就帶他進了聖城，叫他站在殿頂上(「頂」原文作「翅」)，對他說：「你若是 神的兒子，可以跳下去，因為經上記著說：『主要為你吩咐他的使者，用手托著你，免得你的腳碰在石頭上。』」耶穌對他說：「經上又記著說：『不可試探主你的 神。』」魔鬼又帶他上了一座最高的山，將世上的萬國與萬國的榮華都指給他看，對他說：「你若俯伏拜我，我就把這一切都賜給你。」耶穌說：「撒但退去吧(「撒但」就是「抵擋」的意思，乃魔鬼的別名。)；因為經上記著說：『當拜主你的 神，單要事奉他。』」於是魔鬼離了耶穌；有天使來伺候他。耶穌聽見約翰下了監，就退到加利利去；
路4:13 魔鬼用完了各樣的試探，就暫時離開耶穌。
來2:17-18 所以他凡事該與他的弟兄相同，為要在 神的事上，成為慈悲忠信的大祭司，為百姓的罪獻上挽回祭。他自己既然被試探而受苦，就能搭救被試探的人。
來4:15 因我們的大祭司並非不能體恤我們的軟弱；他也曾凡事受過試探，與我們一樣，只是他沒有犯罪。
賽52:13-14 我的僕人行事必有智慧(或作「行事通達」)，必被高舉上升，且成為至高。許多人因他(原文作「你」)驚奇，(他的面貌比別人憔悴，他的形容比世人枯槁)
Proof Scripture Verses
[188] Galatians 4:4. But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law.
[189] Matthew 5:17. Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. Romans 5:19. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
[190] Psalm 22:6. But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people. Hebrews 12:2-3. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
[191] Matthew 4:1-12. Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil, etc. Luke 4:13. And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.
[192] Hebrews 2:17-18. Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. Hebrews 4:15. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Isaiah 52:13-14. Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men.
49問 在祂的受死中，基督是如何謙卑自己的？
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49問：在祂的受死中，基督是如何謙卑自己的？
答：基督在祂的受死中謙卑自己，是在於：
（1）為猶大背叛（太27:4），被門徒離棄（太26:56），受世人的嘲弄和棄絕（賽53:2-3），被彼拉多定 罪，遭執法人員的折磨（太27:26-50； 約19:34）；
（2）為死亡的恐怖、黑暗的權勢所苦，承受上帝的憤怒（路22:44；太27:46），為罪捨己，作為奉獻（賽53:10），忍受十字架上 痛苦的、羞恥的、受咒詛的死亡（腓2:8； 來12:2；加3:13）。
呂沛淵版
問：基督在受死的過程中，是如何的降卑自己？
答：基督在受死的過程中降卑自己，在於：
（1）被猶大出賣，遭門徒離棄，被世人譏笑拒絕，遭彼拉多定罪，受逼迫者拷打；
（2）並與死亡的恐怖與黑暗的權勢爭戰，經歷承擔神的震怒；
（3）他捨了自己的生命，作為贖罪祭，忍受了十字架的死亡，這是痛苦，羞辱，咒詛的死亡。
OPC版
Q. 49. How did Christ humble himself in his death?
A. Christ humbled himself in his death, in that having been betrayed by Judas, forsaken by his disciples, scorned and rejected by the world, condemned by Pilate, and tormented by his persecutors; having also conflicted with the terrors of death, and the powers of darkness, felt and borne the weight of God's wrath, he laid down his life an offering for sin, enduring the painful, shameful, and cursed death of the cross.
CCEL版
Question 49: How did Christ humble himself in his death?
Answer: Christ humbled himself in his death, in that having been betrayed by Judas, forsaken by his disciples, scorned and rejected by the world, condemned by Pilate, and tormented by his persecutors; having also conflicted with the terrors of death, and the powers of darkness, felt and borne the weight of God's wrath, he laid down his life an offering for sin, enduring the painful, shameful, and cursed death of the cross.
CRTA版
Q. 49. How did Christ humble himself in his death?
A. Christ humbled himself in his death, in that having been betrayed by Judas,[193] forsaken by his disciples,[194] scorned and rejected by the world,[195] condemned by Pilate, and tormented by his persecutors;[196] having also conflicted with the terrors of death, and the powers of darkness, felt and borne the weight of God's wrath,[197] he laid down his life an offering for sin,[198] enduring the painful, shameful, and cursed death of the cross.[199]
證明經文
太27:4 「我賣了無辜之人的血是有罪了。」他們說：「那與我們有什麼相干？你自己承當吧！」
太26:56 但這一切的事成就了，為要應驗先知書上的話。」當下，門徒都離開他逃走了。
賽53:2-3 他在耶和華面前生長如嫩芽，象根出於干地。他無佳形美容，我們看見他的時候，也無美貌使我們羨慕他。他被藐視，被人厭棄，多受痛苦，常經憂患。他被藐視，好象被人掩面不看的一樣，我們也不尊重他。
太27:26-50 於是彼拉多釋放巴拉巴給他們，把耶穌鞭打了，交給人釘十字架。巡撫的兵就把耶穌帶進衙門，叫全營的兵都聚集在他那裡。他們給他脫了衣服，穿上一件朱紅色袍子；用荊棘編作冠冕，戴在他頭上；拿一根葦子放在他右手裡，跪在他面前，戲弄他說：「恭喜，猶太人的王啊！」又吐唾沫在他臉上，拿葦子打他的頭。戲弄完了，就給他脫了袍子，仍穿上他自己的衣服，帶他出去，要釘十字架。他們出來的時候，遇見一個古利奈人名叫西門，就勉強他同去，好背著耶穌的十字架。到了一個地方名叫各各他，意思就是髑髏地，兵丁拿苦膽調和的酒給耶穌喝。他嘗了，就不肯喝。他們既將他釘在十字架上，就拈鬮分他的衣服，又坐在那裡看守他。在他頭以上安一個牌子，寫著他的罪狀，說：「這是猶太人的王耶穌。」當時，有兩個強盜和他同釘十字架，一個在右邊，一個在左邊。從那裡經過的人譏誚他，搖著頭說：「你這拆毀聖殿，三日又建造起來的，可以救自己吧！你如果是 神的兒子，就從十字架上下來吧！」祭司長和文士並長老也是這樣戲弄他，說：「他救了別人，不能救自己。他是以色列的王，現在可以從十字架上下來，我們就信他。他倚靠 神， 神若喜悅他，現在可以救他；因為他曾說：『我是 神的兒子。』」那和他同釘的強盜也是這樣的譏誚他。從午正到申初，遍地都黑暗了。約在申初，耶穌大聲喊著說：「以利！以利！拉馬撒巴各大尼？」就是說：「我的 神！我的 神！為什麼離棄我？」站在那裡的人，有的聽見就說：「這個人呼叫以利亞呢！」內中有一個人趕緊跑去，拿海絨蘸滿了醋，綁在葦子上，送給他喝。其餘的人說：「且等著，看以利亞來救他不來。」 耶穌又大聲喊叫，氣就斷了。
約19:34 惟有一個兵，拿槍扎他的肋旁，隨即有血和水流出來。
路22:44 耶穌極其傷痛，禱告更加懇切，汗珠如大血點，滴在地上。
太27:46 約在申初，耶穌大聲喊著說：「以利！以利！拉馬撒巴各大尼？」就是說：「我的 神！我的 神！為什麼離棄我？」
賽53:10 耶和華卻定意(或作「喜悅」)將他壓傷，使他受痛苦。耶和華以他為贖罪祭(或作「他獻本身為贖罪祭」)。他必看見後裔，並且延長年日，耶和華所喜悅的事，必在他手中亨通。
腓2:8 既有人的樣子，就自己卑微，存心順服，以至於死，且死在十字架上。
來12:2 仰望為我們信心創始成終的耶穌(或作「仰望那將真道創始成終的耶穌」)，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 神寶座的右邊。
加3:13 基督既為我們受了咒詛(「受」原文作「成」)，就贖出我們脫離律法的咒詛；因為經上記著：「凡掛在木頭上都是被咒詛的。」
Proof Scripture Verses
[193] Matthew 27:4. Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.
[194] Matthew 26:56. But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
[195] Isaiah 53:2-3. For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
[196] Matthew 27:26-50. Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified, etc. John 19:34. But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.
[197] Luke 22:44. And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. Matthew 27:46. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
[198] Isaiah 53:10. Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.
[199] Philippians 2:8. And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Hebrews 12:2. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Galatians 3:13. Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree.
50問 基督死後的降卑在於什麼？
王志勇版
50問：基督死後的降卑在於什麼？
答：基督死後的降卑是在於祂被埋葬（林前15:3-4），持續處於死亡的狀態中，處在死亡的權勢之下，直到第三日（詩16:10；徒2:24-27,31；羅6:9；太 12:40）；用另外的詞彙表達，就是祂降在陰間。
呂沛淵版
問：在基督經歷死亡後，是如何的降卑自己？
答：在基督經歷死亡後，降卑自己，在於：
（1）被埋葬，持續在死的狀態中，在死的權勢之下，直到第三日；
（2）如此的經歷，也曾被描述為「降在陰間」
OPC版
Q. 50. Wherein consisted Christ's humiliation after his death?
A. Christ's humiliation after his death consisted in his being buried, and continuing in the state of the dead, and under the power of death till the third day; which hath been otherwise expressed in these words, He descended into hell.
CCEL版
Question 50: Wherein consisted Christ's humiliation after his death?
Answer: Christ's humiliation after his death consisted in his being buried, and continuing in the state of the dead, and under the power of death till the third day; which has been otherwise expressed in these words, he descended into hell.
CRTA版
Q. 50. Wherein consisted Christ's humiliation after his death?
A. Christ's humiliation after his death consisted in his being buried,[200] and continuing in the state of the dead, and under the power of death till the third day;[201] which hath been otherwise expressed in these words, He descended into hell.
證明經文
林前15:3-4 我當日所領受又傳給你們的：第一，就是基督照聖經所說，為我們的罪死了，而且埋葬了；又照聖經所說，第三天復活了；
詩16:10 因為你必不將我的靈魂撇在陰間，也不叫你的聖者見朽壞。
徒2:24-27 神卻將死的痛苦解釋了，叫他復活，因為他原不能被死拘禁。大衛指著他說：『我看見主常在我眼前，他在我右邊，叫我不至於搖動。所以我心裡歡喜，我的靈(原文作「舌」)快樂，並且我的肉身要安居在指望中。因你必不將我的靈魂撇在陰間，也不叫你的聖者見朽壞。
徒2:31 就預先看明這事，講論基督復活說：『他的靈魂不撇在陰間；他的肉身也不見朽壞。』
羅6:9 因為知道基督既從死里復活，就不再死，死也不再作他的主了。
太12:40 約拿三日三夜在大魚肚腹中，人子也要這樣三日三夜在地裡頭。
Proof Scripture Verses
[200] 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.
其他
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呂沛淵版目錄
大要理問答18
http://www.teacherlu.org/media/brc/2010/articles/document/bulletin2010-1-17.doc
問答19
http://www.teacherlu.org/media/brc/2010/articles/document/bulletin2010-1-24.doc
參考
OPC正統長老會英文版 http://www.opc.org/lc.html
CCEL英文吧 http://www.ccel.org/ccel/anonymous/westminster2.toc.html
CRTA帶經文版 http://www.reformed.org/documents/wlc_w_proofs/index.html
王志勇版 http://gccvapca.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=32&Itemid=49
呂沛淵版 http://teacherlu.org/common/prg/web/Articles.aspx?ptp=av