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空白搜尋的結果

  • Pathway of Inner Being (1)

    Chapter 1:  Prayer, Bible reading, and Ministry Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:13-14 Romans 2:28-29 Psalm 16:11; 139:24:24 Acts 2:28 Introduction The main purpose of our fellowship these days on how to enter the veil (the Holy of Holies) is that we can all be graced by the Lord to enter the way of life from within. Although there are many Christians who believed in Jesus and had quickly entered the path of life, yet, there are more Christians who have been believers for year but have not yet entered in. Matthew 7 records that when the Lord Jesus went up a mountain to teach his disciples, He spoke words of life to them, and at the end of which He specifically said, " Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. (Matthew 7:13-14). Meaning, these words are not to be words only but they must be put into practice and become our life experience. Thus, the very words of life, now becomes part of our daily living. This is walking in the Pathway of Life. The pathway of life is actually the pathway of spiritual growth. The Lord Jesus Himself said in John 10:10, " I have come that they may have life and that they may have it abundantly. " So every Christian is to hold fast to this precious promise until he has attained to the fullness of life. When we continuously live like this for a lifetime, we do not only live an abundant life, but we can attain spiritually maturity. In Fact, we all are Christians who pray, read our Bibles, and even participate in various church ministry activities, yet we can still be in a condition that we have not entered or experienced being in the pathway of life. For the pathway of life is known and experienced only in the spirit in man. Hence we call it the " Inner Path ". May the Lord use this message to remind our brothers and sisters to "press in" entering the pathway of life, the lnner Path.  Those who want to enter the pathway of life, then, must first understand and pay attention to the experience we have inside, that is in the spirit of man. (Romans 2:28-29). Part 1- The Inner prayer "Prayer" is the most basic part of the spiritual life of a normal Christian. At the same time, it is a necessary element to enter the pathway of life. But there is a difference between the inner prayer and the outward prayer. In other words, is your prayer just an outside prayer? Or one that is an inner prayer? Experience-wise, in addition to getting up every morning to keep vigil and draw closer to the Lord, we also have prayers of thanksgiving before three meals and another evening prayer before going to bed, a total of five times; Some have the grace to attend prayer meetings in church. But it's not how many times we pray but the quality of the prayers we say? Is it just an outward prayer? Or an inner prayer from the heart? Regarding the Inner Prayer, we will briefly mention the following two points as reference.    A. Prayer before God Although we have a life of prayer, but oftentimes, we do not pray before God. In Matthew 6:5-6, Jesus mentioned prayer and said, "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your inner room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." This shows how often Christian prayer has become habitual, ritualized, external prayer, and not a prayer before God. 1. Go into the inner chamber — a secret life with God "Go into the inner room" means indoors. The living room is a place to receive friends and guests. But the inner room (bedroom) is not a place that ordinary people or strangers can enter and exit casually. The inner room is a secret place. If you enter someone's house, going in and out without the permission of the owner, or spying on the master's room, it will be too unorthodox and uncultured. So the Lord Jesus said, "When you pray, go into your inner room." Spiritually, it means that there is a secret spiritual life between you and God, because the living room is the place where ordinary friends and guests are received publicly, and the "inner room" is the place where close friends can enter to engage in secret conversations, which means that we should establish intimacy with the Lord and maintain a secret prayer life. 2. Close the Door — The world, mind, and emotions are shut outside, and we come back in the spirit   The Lord Jesus further said, "Close the door", because if the door of the inner room (bedroom) is left open, then as soon as one enters the living room, it can immediately give access to the inner room. Therefore, the door of the inner room must be closed to be exclusive from the outside world. Spiritually, it refers to shutting out the world, our thoughts, and emotions that is not of the Lord. As a matter of experience, when we often kneel down to pray, all kinds of people and things come to our minds at the same time, so that we cannot concentrate on praying. Therefore, a person who enters the pathway of life must practice kneeling down in prayer, returning to the spirit drawing near to the Lord and focuses his thoughts and emotions in front of God. This is also known as the prayer of closing the door. 3. Pray to the Father who sees us in secret— by faith, not by sight or feeling He went on to say: "Pray to your Father who sees you in secret." "Secretly" indicates a place that people do not know and cannot see, and it is natural to refer to something that is not placed in front of people. Therefore, when a Christian prays he must be face to face with God, which is also called a prayer before God. On the other hand, it also refers to a prayer that came out from faith, not from what you are seeing or feeling. 4. The Father is watching in secret — praying in spirit and truth Inner prayer and outer prayer are two completely different paradigms, what is external prayer? All prayers that pay attention to religious rituals, and ceremonial practices are called outside prayers. For example, every morning when you get up and pray a few words, a simple thank you before every meal, and then at night before bed with a tired mentality, dozing off while praying, this happens day after day, month after month, year after year, this is called outside prayer. But the inner prayer is, to come to the Lord and pray with the heart and in truth, that is, with the spirit and the truth. John 4:24 says, " God is spirit. And those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and in Truth ." This is praying to the Father who sees in secret. Although no one saw it, the Father is watching. 2 Chronicles 16:9 says, " For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. " This means that when we pray, we must look unto the Lord and wait with sincerity. Many times God permits His children to face hardship in order to lead them to enter inner prayer.  Usually when Christians are in good health, their prayers are just so-so, and once they are sick and admitted to the hospital, they pray seriously. Some are not concerned about prayer when their businesses are prosperous and when their families are safe and sound, but only become urgent and serious to the Lord when their business encounters setbacks or the family is in trouble. Isn't it? In recent years, there has been widespread kidnappings, unrest and panic in Manila, and believers have become serious about prayer. Thus, one of the reasons God allows us to encounter hardship, persecution, and calamity,  is for Christians to shift from prayer on the outside to prayer on the inside.    B. Pray in the Holy Spirit Inner prayer on one hand refers to the outpouring of one's heart before God, bowing down before God’s throne of grace, and communicating face-to-face with God; On the other hand, it refers to prayer and supplication in the Holy Spirit. Jude 20 says, 'Pray in the Holy Spirit.' So how do you pray in the Holy Spirit? When we believe in Jesus and are born again, the Holy Spirit dwells in our spirit, so we return to the spirit when we pray, this is the prayer in the Holy Spirit. 1. Do not pray by thought Since you are to pray in the Holy Spirit, do not pray out of your thoughts. In other words, the source of prayer is spiritual, not what our thoughts dictate, and any prayer that originates from the mind is not a prayer in the Holy Spirit. Many Christians pray with thoughts, articles, and beautiful words, in order to be heard, which are all wrong prayers. 2. Pray by inspiration Praying in the Holy Spirit starts from the spirit, and it is the Holy Spirit that leads our prayers, so it is prayer by inspiration. A sister testified that when she first came to fellowship among us from another congregation, she saw that brothers and sisters were very good at praying, often gripping and moving. So she did not dare to raise her voice in prayer publicly. Because the group she used to join has the habit of writing down their prayers on paper, as if writing a composition. Therefore, when praying, the words are beautiful and pleasant. Later, when she came to serve and pray among us, she first prepared her prayer at home, she first described God well saying; The Father is Almighty, loving, great, glorified, unique, the greatest God of the universe....Then she came to the meeting prepared like this. Unexpectedly, when she opened her mouth in the service to pray, saying "Lord Jesus...."She had forgotten all the prayers, and she cried miserably in her heart, but she had already opened her mouth to pray, how could she stop?  It was too late to take the paper out and read it, so she had to pray without thinking, it seemed to be a random prayer, in fact, it wasn't a "chaotic" prayer, but a prayer that did not follow the prepared article, she just prayed out according to the inspiration at the time, and after praying, she said, "I sweated profusely, and I didn't know what I have prayed about, and whether the brothers and sisters responded with 'Amen', I didn't know". Thank the Lord! From then on, she moved from outside prayer to inner prayer.  She understood that inner prayers are not words put together by the mind, but are based on the feelings of the Spirit, expressed through the enlightenment received. 3. Pray according to the feelings of the spirit (spiritual sense) Praying in the Holy Spirit is praying according to the feeling of the spirit. Romans 8:26 says, " The Holy Spirit helps in our weakness. " For example, we don't know what God wants us to pray for. " But the Spirit Himself makes intercession [a]for us with groanings which cannot be uttered ." Here is a principle of prayer, that when we don't know how to pray, the Holy Spirit teaches us to pray. To use a simple analogy, a four- or fiveyear-old child starts to go to kindergarten. Some kindergartens only teach children to sing and play and abide by the rules, some kindergartens with a better standard begin to teach children to write A, B, C, D, These four- or five-year-olds don't know how to write at all, and they don't know what to do? It is the teacher who holds the child's hand to write his first letters and it doesn't matter if the writing is crooked at first, but slowly it will be smooth. In the same way, we do not know how to pray, but the Holy Spirit himself leads us and teaches us how to pray, He naturally and slowly builds up in us a prayerful life.  It can be seen that the "pathway of life" is a matter of the "spirit" inside us, and to shift from the outside to the inside, is to pray in face-to-face fellowship with God in "spirit" and "truth". We must have a basic understanding and establish this kind of prayer life. Otherwise, one cannot enter the path of life. Since the path of life begins with the regenerated spirit, all spiritual experiences are sensed through the Holy Spirit. So how does a Christian grow spiritually? It is not how long he has been serving or how many church activities he is involved in, but rather, if he enters the inner prayer. Ask yourself how much of the time we spend on our knees in prayer is actually Inner prayer. Because the path of life is not a matter of the explanation of doctrine, but about whether we have changed as a person. At best, knowledge of doctrine is nothing more than giving you some conceptual spiritual knowledge. But if a Christian enters the path of life, his life will keep changing. As a result of constant change, the Christian lives out the image of Christ more and more, and naturally, the Christian characteristics increase with it. Just as when a child grows up, his appearance and posture are a little like his parents, and slowly as he grows up to about twenty to thirty years old, his behavior becomes more like his parents, and at the age of fifty, sixty or seventy he is almost similar to his parents. May the Lord be gracious to us and bring us all into the path of life, as a hymn says: "From glory to glory He's changing me, changing me, changing me, His likeness and image too perfect in me, the love of God shown to the world. For He's changing, changing me, From earthly things into heavenly, His likeness and image too perfect in me, the love of God shown to the world.” Part 2- The Inner Bible Reading    There are many ways to read the Bible. When Brother Nee trained his colleagues in Guling, he provided 28 Bible-reading methods. I remember when I graduated from college, I got these twenty-eight ways to read the Bible and I loved it very much. Since this book had not yet been published in Taiwan at that time, it was the senior coworkers who provided the information for this book, and at that time we not only copied the book but also put it into practice and studied it.    However, for most of the believers in the congregation, they have to get ready for work every morning after their morning devotions, students catch up for their classes, women take care of household chores, and they don't have rest until sunset, students still have to do schoolwork, and sisters who are housewives have to supervise their children's homework, and they don't seem to have enough time to read the Bible. But thank the Lord! He gave us a method of reading the Bible, which can be applied to every believer, called the inner Bible reading, which is the reading method that our church practices every Thursday night. During the Thursday night Bible study meetings, we can very well use references and commentaries, that is, to provide people according to the truth of the Bible, but instead, we are using the inner reading method so that all saints (including new believers or young people) have the opportunity to participate in the fellowship.   True enough! The twenty-eight ways of Bible reading the Lord provided us through His faithful servants are helpful to us, but it is the inner kind of reading the Bible that is applicable to all believers. So have we entered the inner reading? We can provide two ways to illustrate this A. Reading that nurtures life John 6:63 records that Jesus said to His disciples, "The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life." 1. The words in the Bible are spirit and life Among Jesus' many teachings to his disciples, he specifically declared to them, " The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life ." This sentence may feel strange to those who have not been born again, they may wonder how can the Bible written in black letters on white paper becomes spirit and life. If the Lord says that what I say to you is truth, law, or God's will, they may easily understand it. But the Lord Jesus said to his disciples, "The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life." This statement was clearly spoken of the Lord stressing that when we read His Word, we should learn the lifesustaining way of reading.  This means that the Bible that Jesus gave us is for us to receive through the Holy Spirit. In other words, when the Holy Spirit unravels God's Word, we can comprehend, or say that the Holy Spirit has set God's Word in us. When we accept this, our spiritual lives are nourished and mature. 2. Receive the touch of the Bible through the spirit Matthew 4 records that Jesus was led into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit and tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and nights, and then he became hungry. The tempter came and said to Jesus, If you are the Son of God, you may command these stones to become bread. But Jesus replied, " It is written that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes out of the mouth of God. " This makes it obvious that our physical life still needs physical food to sustain us, how much more do our spiritual life need to be nourished with the Word of God in order to grow? That’s why we have to practice Inner Bible reading. When reading the Bible, we should use the spirit to receive the touching of the Bible, that is, to read the Bible in spirit, and turn that part that touches us into prayer. As a rule of thumb, when we read the Bible early in the morning, we must read in order, starting with the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament or the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. If we use an hour, we must first spend some time singing and praying, to draw near to the Lord and calm our hearts, so that we can concentrate our thoughts on reading the Bible. Because we read with our hearts through our minds. On the other hand, we have to pray with humility, asking the Lord to send light in our Spirit to unravel His Word to us, so that word by word, sentence by sentence, and wonderfully, the Holy Spirit will unravel according to our needs. For example, when you are in pain, the Holy Spirit opens the Scriptures of comfort to you. When you are discouraged, the Holy Spirit opens words of encouragement to you. When faith is shaken, the Holy Spirit opens God's promises to you....... In short, the Holy Spirit will surely move and touch our spirits with His words, and this is how God speaks to us, and then you have to absorb the words you feel and turn them into prayer. 3. Accepting the words of the Bible by faith as life   What should you do if you read the Bible in the morning and have no feelings?(Exceptions for spiritual abnormalities).  If you have a desiring heart to pursue the Lord, then you will have to digest it in prayer by faith according to what the Bible says literally. That is, the Lord Jesus said, the words I speak…is spirit…and life, and the words of the Bible are brought to life in prayer. For Jeremiah 15:16 tells us, " When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, Lord God Almighty ." So naturally, we will experience spiritual fullness after the morning devotion and reading the Bible, as we receive the Lord's Word.    B. Reading that cleanses defilements and  wrinkles Ephesians 5:26: " to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God's word. " Although each person have a different personality, it is the same inside, and there are many defilements, wrinkles, and carnality present. For example, some Christians are accustomed to criticizing and judging people, but do not condemn and judge themselves, from the beginning to the end of the year they only see the faults of others and find fault with others, and how can they be saved from such spiritual difficulties? Thank the Lord! Ephesians chapter 5 verse 26 shows us the way that the Holy Spirit washes us with the words of Scripture and causes our difficulties to fall. 1. The words of the Bible are inspired by the Holy Spirit Psalm 119:130. " The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. " This means that when we read the Bible, the Holy Spirit will shine His Word on us so that we may be illuminated in the light. Let our ignorant, blinded hearts be opened, and we may see our own wretchedness, debasement, and corruption....... As the Psalmist says, " In your light we will see Light. " 2. Wash in the light of the words of the Bible Therefore, we must go further, not stopping only in receiving the light from reading the words written in the Bible, but to receive the light and then confess and be washed of sin. Thank the Lord! We read the Bible at the Fellowship on Thursday nights and often get help and nourishment from there. Brothers and sisters often testify, that while reading the Bible in the morning, and they come across a certain chapter and a certain verse, all of a sudden there is a sentence that would standout and seemed to illumine their hearts, the word would point to their weaknesses or their faulty ways, and they would go to the Lord to confess and repent of their sins, receive washing, and thus change their lives, this is  so-called experiencing the Lord using the Holy Spirit (water) to wash me (the Church) through the Bible (Word) and become holy. Do we often have this experience when reading the Bible? Otherwise, our Bible reading is still outside and have not entered the inner reading. We must realize that if you do not enter the Inner Bible reading, you will never be able to walk the path of Life, because inner prayer must be accompanied by the inner Bible reading in order to walk the Inner path. Otherwise, we are just Christians who only know the truth, and who only preach the truth. For life to be constantly renewing and changing, it is only by following the path of inner life that Christ can continue to increase in our lives until we become conformed to the image of the Lord and live out His glory. Part 3: The Inner Ministry It is natural for a normal born again Christian, after being baptized, to have a desire to serve the Lord and thus joins the ministry in the church. But there is a distinction between external ministry and inner ministry. And see Romans 2:28-29, " For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God. " Two kinds of ministry are pointed out here, one is the ministry outside following laws and rituals and the other is the ministry of the inner relationship between our spirit and the Lord.    A. What is done inwardly       When the Lord Jesus was on earth, he told the Pharisees, quoting the prophet Isaiah, " These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship is in vain, their teachings are merely human rules. " (Matthew 15:8-9  ). This is a sign that many Christians today love the world in their hearts, and could worship and serve the Lord from the outside: "Lord! I thank you, I admire you, I love you!" This kind of prayer, in which the lips are close to God, but the heart is far from Him, appears to be prayerful, but it is not a prayer from the depths of the heart. This kind of ministry is not only displeasing to God, but is also condemned by God. Because what is done inside counts, what is done outside doesn’t count. So the Bible specifically records the contrast between the ministries of the two sisters of Bethany. On that day, the Lord Jesus entered Bethany's village and came to Bethany's house, where there are three siblings. The eldest sister is Martha, the second sister is Mary, and the younger brother is Lazarus. The Lord Jesus came to their home, and they all received Jesus with joy and served Him. Spiritually it means getting up to serve the Lord. At that time, Martha hurried to prepare this and that, while her sister Mary sat at Jesus' feet and listened. Martha was so busy and came to the Lord Jesus to protest on her sister and said, "Lord, my sister left me to serve alone, don't you care, please command her to help me." Jesus replied, 'Martha, Martha, you are troubled by many things. But there is only one indispensable thing, and Mary has chosen the best blessing that cannot be taken away." It is true that Martha loved the Lord and was zealous and sincere in making the Lord enjoy, and the Lord Jesus know it, but Jesus did not approve of her, because she was ministering in vain, and she kept using her brain and enthusiasm in preparing things, no wonder she complained because of the stress she's going through in her heart. But Mary sat at Jesus' feet and listened, satisfying Jesus' heart. After hearing Jesus' sermon, Mary understood Jesus' hint that he was going to be crucified, so she quickly bought a bottle of the most expensive perfume with the thirty talents of silver she had always saved. For only those who are intimate with the Lord can know the Lord's mind and produce ministry that comes out of the spirit. This kind of ministry is called Inner ministry. Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to the village of Bethany, where a feast was prepared for Jesus, while Jesus was sitting at the table, Mary took the most precious oil, broke the alabaster jar, and poured the anointing oil on Jesus' head. Some of the disciples were very displeased in their hearts and said, "Why this waste? This ointment could have been sold for more than thirty talents of silver to help the poor."  Then Jesus said, 'Why bother her?' She has done a good deed to me, for there are always poor people with you, and you can do good to them at any time, but you do not always have me, and what she had done is to the best of her ability, she prepared me for my burial, and she pours the oil on me in advance, and I tell you that in all the world, wherever the gospel is preached, what she had done will be told in memory of her." It can be seen that the "Inner service " is acceptable to God and commemorated by God. Because the service in it is in one accord with God's heart, it pleases God and satisfies him. Martha's ministry was not entirely wrong, and after being corrected and adjusted by Jesus, she moved from the outside to the inside. So the Bible specifically records: "Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany....There were people there to prepare a table for Jesus, and Martha was serving, Lazarus was among those who were seated with Jesus, and Mary took it....Anointing Jesus (John 12:1-3). Thank the Lord! The family in Bethany eventually shifted from outside ministry to the Inner ministry. "Martha serves" showed that she did things according to what Jesus needed. In other words, waiting for Jesus' command, waiting for Jesus' lead. In the past, the ministry of Martha was an external ministry, but now it is brought into the inner ministry; Even Lazarus was among those who sat with Jesus. It shows that his service is an Inner ministry, for he is a testimony of resurrection. The ministries of these three people were all inner ministry, satisfying Jesus. No wonder Jesus went to the temple in Jerusalem during the day before His crucifixion and returned to Bethany in the evening to rest (Matthew 21:17, Mark 11:11). For the ministry of this family is the ministry on the inside. At that time, there must be many women who loved the Lord and many disciples who followed the Lord, but the four Gospels specifically and repeatedly recorded that Jesus often goes to Bethany (Matthew 21:17, 26:6; Mark 11, 11 to 12; 14: 3; Luke 19 29, 24: 50; John 1:28, 11: 1,18, 12:1). Thus, the service inside is what the Lord wants and what the Lord approves.    B. Serve according to the newness of the Spirit Romans 7:6-7 says, " But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code. What shall we say then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! On the contrary, I would not have known sin except through the law. For I would not have known covetousness unless the law had said, 'You shall not covet .'" What is service in the oldness of written code? That is, the ministry that inherited habits, boxed in the words of the Bible, boxed to the typical biblical example, a kind of service that is dead in appearance. So what is a ministry in the new way of the spirit? That is, to serve according to the feelings or sensations of the spirit. From experience, for example, when we attend the Lord’s Table in the morning, you may be outside, or you may be inside. For the convenience of brothers and sisters attending the meeting, there is a fixed time for the meeting. Thank the Lord! The Holy Spirit leads us to a good praise and worship. But the point is, whether you came to serve from inside or from outside. Some are moved to raise their hands to praise when singing hymns. Some even are moved to tears when singing, some worship and are moved to dance, clap, and raise their voices, but some are just imitating others; Some of you clap and raise your hands only when you are encouraged by the brothers who is leading the hymn. This may be a test to see whether your way of remembering the Lord is an old ritual service. Or is it a spiritually inspired ministry? Further, there are many different ministries in addition to the regular church meetings, such as intercession for the church in your home, or private visitation and pursuit groups. Before visiting, did you go to the Lord with a few brothers and sisters to empty oneself in prayer, seeking the Lord to show you clearly who to visit before going out? Or just go out with a few companions, walking and talking, without asking the Lord.   When we walk this path of inner life, not only do we return to the spirit in prayer and Bible reading, but we also have to go back to the spirit in our ministry, to serve the Lord by the prompting and leading of the Holy Spirit. As in the hymn: "Walking in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, Walking with the Lord day by day; Going step by step, in the light of His word, Company and strength all the way. Walking, yes I'm walking in the Spirit of my Lord! Living, yes, I'm living now by faith in His word; So He keeps me still, strong to do His will; Walking in His comfort day by day“ <-- Previous page Next Chapter -->

  • The Pathway of Inner Being

    Introduction Colossians 3:3–4 says, “Your life is hidden with Christ in God. Christ is our life.” This reveals that the relationship between a Christian and Christ is a hidden one—an inner life, hidden in God Himself.Sadly, in these last days, Christians tend to focus on what is visible, external, and self-exalting. How greatly this runs contrary to the heart of God! (2 Corinthians 4:18) In 1993, the author delivered ten messages on “The Pathway of Inner Being” in churches across Taiwan and the Philippines. These teachings were offered to saints earnestly pursuing spiritual growth in the hope of attaining a fuller life in Christ—a deeper journey into spiritual maturity. T A B L E O F C O N T E N T Chapter 1:  Prayer, Bible reading, and Ministry Chapter 2: The Inner Feeling Chapter 3: The Inner Fellowship Chapter 4:  Inner Guidance Chapter 5: The Outer man is destroyed Chapter 6: The Inner Man Enters Into The Fullness of Life Chapter 7: Inner Understanding Chapter 8: Inner Management Chapter 9:  Inner Purity Chapter 10: Inner Union with Christ

  • Gospel of Matthew

    This book is based on oral Bible study sessions on the Gospel of Matthew, conducted by the speaker every Sunday afternoon in Manila, Philippines, in 1974, together with a group of young brothers and sisters who were devoted to the Lord and earnestly seeking Him. These studies took place . The recorded notes have been slightly refined and compiled into this book as a reference for Testimony Bible Reading. May the Lord grant wisdom and the spirit of revelation so that, as readers diligently study the Scriptures, they may receive greater light, teachings, illumination, cleansing, and nourishment from the Lord, leading to a purer and more abundant spiritual life! I. Introduction to Testimony Bible Reading Over generations, books on biblical interpretation have accumulated, becoming a precious spiritual heritage for the church. Whether for foundational faith or the edification of truth, they provide rich nourishment and guidance to believers. 2 Timothy 3:16  states: "All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the person belonging to God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work."  This verse tells us that Scripture originates from God's inspiration and serves to teach, correct, and guide believers into righteousness, enabling them to grow in spiritual maturity and be prepared for good works—this is the fundamental understanding of the verse. However, if we delve deeper, we discover that the phrase "All Scripture is inspired (revealed) by God" carries a profound and elevated meaning. It speaks of God’s eternal plan, His will, and His purpose, which He desires all believers to pursue, understand, and ultimately fulfill. To accomplish God's eternal plan and fulfill His heart’s desire, believers need to advance in spiritual growth through Bible reading. The maturity of a Christian’s inner life, the increase of Christ's stature in the church, and the victorious testimony of individuals and congregations all require further strengthening. Thus, learning how to read the Bible in a way that daily provides spiritual nourishment and enables spiritual growth is a pressing priority for believers today. John 6:63  records: "Jesus said, 'The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and are life.'"  This verse clearly explains that the Lord’s words are meant to supply spiritual life. Just as the Israelites were sustained for forty years in the wilderness by manna, believers grow and live spiritually through God’s Word. The prophet Jeremiah once said: "Lord God of Hosts, when Your words came, I ate them; Your words were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear Your name."  (Jeremiah 15:16) Again, this shows that Scripture is God’s Word—it is spiritual food, life, and strength, allowing believers to grow spiritually, live powerfully, and have the strength to overcome. John 5:39  records Jesus Himself saying: "You study the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about Me."  This reveals that the Bible is a testimony to Christ’s divine and supreme authority. First, through the Word of God in the Bible, we receive eternal life. As 1 Peter 1:23  states: "You have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God." Second, through the word of God in the Bible, we live out the testimony of Christ. When God's Word enters the believer, it becomes life—this life is the life of the Son of God, which grows within and manifests Christ, and be a testimony of Christ. This way of reading the Bible—where believers are transformed to live out Christ's testimony—is called "Testimony Bible Reading" . In other words, Testimony Bible Reading  means r eading Scripture to receive divine illumination and apply spiritual principles to a believer’s daily life, work and service, knowing Christ, experiencing Christ, and ultimately living out Christ II. Basic Principles of Bible Reading A. Understanding the eternal nature of the Bible God is the eternal God (Psalms 90:2) An eternal plan as blueprint Revealing the Bible through the eternal Spirit The Bible transcends time and space and is applicable in every era and place B. Understanding the present nature of the Bible God is the eternal God, yet He is also the God of the present. With God, there are no time limitations—everything is "now".  (Hebrews 13:8) Every part of the Bible is applicable to present-day spiritual experiences. C. Understanding that the content of the Bible is Christ The Bible is the manual that reveals God's Son, Christ  (Luke 24:44-45 ). The central figure of the Bible is Christ. Through explicit texts, prophecies, symbolic representations, historical narratives, and poetry, the Bible expresses Christ. D. Understanding the infinite spiritual meaning of the Bible  (Ephesians 3:8) The Bible contains literal facts. Spiritual meaning is revealed through these literal facts. Because Christ is spiritual, heavenly, eternal, and infinitely rich, the Bible’s spiritual significance is also limitless E. Understanding that the interpretation of the Bible depends on the revelation of the Holy Spirit  (John 15:26; Ephesians 1:17; 1 Corinthians 2:10-11) The Bible is inspired by the Holy Spirit; therefore, only the Holy Spirit can interpret it. Knowing Christ requires revelation, so interpreting the Bible also requires the revelation of the Holy Spirit  (John 15:26). III. The Spiritual Principles and Application of Testimony Bible Reading A. Clearly understand the literal meaning of the Bible Understand the literal meaning of the Bible Comprehend the spiritual significance of Biblical text B. See illumination and spiritual principles with the revelation of the Holy Spirit Receive the illumination given by the Holy Spirit through the literal text of the Bible. Gain revelation from the Holy Spirit through biblical facts to understand spiritual principles. C. Apply the illumination and spiritual principles in life, work and ministry Apply the literal meaning of the Bible in daily life, work, and service. Practice the spiritual significance of biblical texts in life, work, and service. Apply the illumination revealed by the Holy Spirit in life, work, and service. Apply the spiritual principles received through the revelation of the Holy Spirit in life, work, and service. T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 1 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 2 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 3 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 4 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 5 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 6 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 7 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 8 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 9 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 10 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 11 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 12 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 13 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 14 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 15 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 16 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 17 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 18 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 19 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 20 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 21 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 22 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 23 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 24 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 25 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 26 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 27 Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 28 Conclusion: Reflection after reading Gospel of Matthew Key Verse:  "The genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham." (Matthew 1:1) Reflection: Jesus is King. He not only holds the rightful position but also exemplifies the life of a king. Based on the key verse, the characteristics of His kingship are outlined below: A. Wisdom (1 Kings 4:29–34) The first notable trait of Solomon, the son of David, is wisdom, which reveals a king’s life. Solomon’s wisdom was unparalleled (1 Kings 3:12), as seen in the famous ruling where he proposed to divide the infant in dispute. Jesus Christ is full of wisdom: "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s."  (Matthew 22:15–22) Christ is the answer to all problems: "What do you think about the Christ?"  (Matthew 22:42) B. Authority (1 Kings 4:20–28) Solomon exercised great authority, displaying the life of a king. He ruled over many nations, and peace prevailed in his kingdom (1 Kings 4:21–24). Jesus Christ possesses supreme authority: His teachings were with authority (Matthew 7:29). He healed the sick and cast out demons (Matthew 8:1–34). He calmed the storm (Matthew 8:23–27). C. Peace Solomon’s name means “peace.” He was a king of peace, and his kingdom enjoyed tranquility, demonstrating the life of a king (1 Kings 4:24–25). Jesus Christ embodies peace: He is gentle and humble in heart, giving rest to those who come to Him (Matthew 11:28–29). He entered Jerusalem on a donkey, symbolizing humility and peace (Matthew 21:1–11). Isaiah prophesied that His name would be "Prince of Peace."  (Isaiah 9:6) D. Building the Temple (2 Chronicles 3:1) Solomon built the temple, and God was pleased (1 Kings 8:11–12). Jesus Christ is building His church (Matthew 16:18). Among the four Gospels, only Matthew records Jesus speaking about building the church. Between Christ’s ascension and second coming, His work is to build the church (Ephesians 4:11–13). E. Death and Resurrection (Genesis 22:1–14) Isaac, the son of Abraham, was placed on the altar (Genesis 22:1–14). His offering prefigured death and resurrection (Hebrews 11:19). The life of a king is marked by death and resurrection, signifying complete victory: Like a grain of wheat that dies and bears fruit. Jesus Christ went through the cross, death, and resurrection: He did not resist when arrested (Matthew 26:50–52). He did not come down from the cross or save Himself (Matthew 26:53). He died on the cross (Matthew 27:50). He rose again (Matthew 28:5–6). He received all authority in heaven and on earth (Matthew 28:18): The life of a king is a life of dominion. His resurrection secured His reign.

  • The Pathway of Life

    Preface This book was compiled in response to an invitation from a evangelistic broadcasting company in the Philippines. In the year 1977, the speaker introduced "The Three Stages of the Christian Life" in a concise and straightforward manner through weekly Saturday broadcasts, covering a total of twenty topics. The recorded transcripts have been slightly edited and compiled into this book to meet present needs. May the Lord bless His own message . T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S STAGE I : Stage of Foundation Topic 1 - Born Again Topic 2 - Prayer Topic 3 - Reading the Bible Topic 4 - Assembling Together Topic 5 - Witnessing Topic 6 - Consecration Topic 7 - Purging of Sins Topic 8 - Rejecting the World STAGE I : Stage of Growth Topic 9 - Obedience of the Feelings of the Conscience Topic 10 - Having Fellowship with the Lord Topic 11 - Obedience to the Teachings of the Holy Spirit Topic 12 - The Pathway of Faith Topic 13 - The Life of Loving the Lord Topic 14 - Obeying the Will of God Topic 15 - Serving the Lord Topic 16 - Love One Another STAGE III - Stage of Maturity Topic 17 - Accepting the Cross Topic 18 - The Filling of the Holy Spirit Topic 19 - Christ is All Topic 20 - Christ as the Head

  • The Journey of Spiritual Life

    Synopsis The Journey of Spiritual Life  - out of Egypt, through the wilderness, into the land of Canaan Bible verses: 1 Corinthians 10:1-6 Ephesians 4:13 Exodus 3:8      God has a great plan to accomplish in the universe, and so He created all things and mankind. Knowing that man would fall, He prepared a perfect redemption.      This eternal plan of God is to establish Christ as the center of all things, granting Him the highest position, so that Christ may fill all things in the universe.      The reason God redeemed us is to connect us with His eternal plan and to make us co-workers with Him to fulfill this eternal plan. Therefore, after we are saved and born again, we must determine the direction of our lives, which is to align with God’s eternal plan. We must also recognize our calling, which is to fulfill God’s eternal plan.      The process of fulfilling God’s eternal plan is what we call the "Journey of Spiritual Life." Regarding this journey, there is a clear typology in the Old Testament: the Israelites' journey from Egypt to Canaan. This time, we use the Israelites' journey from Egypt, through the wilderness, and into Canaan as the background to discuss the spiritual experience of Christians entering the fullness of Christ. The journey from Egypt, through the wilderness, into Canaan symbolizes the journey of spiritual life 1 Corinthians 10:1-6 mentions that our ancestors were under the cloud and passed through the sea, referring to the Israelites coming out of Egypt and crossing the Red Sea. Later, they ate spiritual food and drank spiritual water. This means that while walking through the wilderness, God provided manna from heaven for them to eat and caused water to flow from the rock to sustain them. However, on this journey, most of the Israelites failed to enter Canaan and instead died in the wilderness. This serves as a warning for believers in the last days. 1 Corinthians 10 mentions twice that the experiences of the Israelites is our type (the original text uses "example"). It shows that what the Israelites experienced in the past reflects what believers in the New Testament experience today, as a reminder for us, the saints of the last days, to be vigilant and avoid failure by living in indulgence and following the flesh, just as the Israelites did. As Romans 15:4 also says, "For whatever things were written before were written for our learning..." Therefore, we must specifically highlight two aspects of the spiritual experience of Christians: the first is the goal , and the second is the path . Goal - The Fullness of Christ Exodus 3:7-8 records: "The Lord said, ‘I have surely seen the oppression of My people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry... I know their sorrows. So I have come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up from that land to a good and spacious land, to a land flowing with milk and honey" This passage clearly reveals that when the Lord planned to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, He explicitly set their goal: to enter the land of Canaan. (1) Canaan is the goal of the Israelites In other words, God placed Canaan ahead as the goal for the Israelites. Although the Bible does not explicitly record this, it can be assumed that when they were about to leave Egypt, the children would certainly ask their parents, "Where are we going?" It is believed their parents would unanimously answer, "Moses is leading us to the beautiful land of Canaan." Thus, it is evident that from the young to the old, they all clearly understood that their destination was Canaan. Similarly, today, as we walk on earth (the wilderness), we are not without goals or direction. Although it may seem far away and out of sight, there will come a day when we reach Canaan. So what does "Canaan" refer to? Thank God! The New Testament explains this to us: Canaan refers to the fullness of Christ, the abundance of Christ, the riches of Christ. Before the Israelites entered Canaan, the Bible used three expressions to describe it: "good" "spacious" and "a land flowing with milk and honey" (Exodus 3:8) a. Good --- The Beauty of Christ      In the entire universe, only Christ is the most beautiful. King David of Israel, who held the highest throne, enjoyed the greatest authority, honor, and glory. However, when he wrote Psalm 27:4, said: "One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple." This means that the beauty of the Lord surpasses everything; among millions, He is the most glorious. The attraction of His beauty makes us forget the pleasures of the earth, causing us to adore and long for Him. From this, we can see that Canaan is a good land, symbolizing Christ's glory and beauty. May the Holy Spirit reveal to us so that we can be captivated by Christ's beauty throughout our lives, acknowledge Him, follow Him, pursue Him, and seek nothing else. b. Spacious --- Thee length, breadth, heigth and depth of Christ      The Bible mentions the land of Canaan and further describes it as "vast" (or spacious). This indicates that Canaan is not only beautiful but also immeasurably large. "Vast" also refers to Jesus Christ. The apostle Paul devoted his life in pursuing to know Christ, and in Ephesians 3:18, he said: "may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height...to know the love of Christ" The dimensions of "length, width, height, and depth" signify something beyond measurement—something unfathomable and surpassing human understanding. Throughout history and across cultures, people are left in awe when speaking about the vastness of Christ. Oh, my Savior Jesus Christ, Your vastness exceeds human comprehension, human discussion, and human praise. In other words, Christ's vastness is infinite. How long? Endless! How wide? Boundless! How high? Limitless! How deep? Bottomless! c.  Land flowing with milk and honey --- The infinite riches of Christ      The third description of the land of Canaan is "a land flowing with milk and honey". Milk is produced when cows and sheep graze, and honey is produced after bees collect nectar from flowers. Therefore, "milk" and "honey" are the combined essence of both animals and plants. Additionally, the phrase 'a land flowing with milk and honey' also portrays the sweetness and abundance of that land. Colossians 2:9 says: "For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form." This illustrates the infinite richness of Jesus Christ. As the hymn goes: "His fullness, I cannot express, but this fullness I know. His very self is truly sweet, and this sweetness I have tasted". (2) The Fullness of Christ is the goal of the Christians      Just as the Israelites of old set their sights on the land of Canaan as their goal, today we, as Christians, should set the fullness of Christ as the goal we desire to achieve throughout our lives. Therefore, after we are saved, born again and baptized into Christ, we must clearly establish the direction of our lives and recognize that the fullness of Christ is our ultimate goal. a. Consider all things as rubbish to gain Christ      Before the apostle Paul met the Lord, his goal was to become a leader within Judaism. The direction he pursued was one of earthly wealth, fame, and status. However, through the Lord's mercy, one day on the road to Damascus, he met Jesus, and his life’s goal instantly transformed. He became clear about the meaning and purpose of life and determined that Christ would be the ultimate goal of his life. From then on, Christ became the focus of Paul's lifelong pursuit. When he wrote Philippians 3:7-8, he described how he regarded Christ as the goal of his life: "But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ." b. Press on      Before encountering the Lord, Paul was filled with great ambition and lofty aspirations within the religious world. He strictly adhered to the law, became a Pharisee, and was taught under Gamaliel—all of which demonstrated his hope to become a leader in the religious community, gain fame, and achieve power. However, after meeting Christ, he regarded all these things as loss, realizing that reputation, status, and glory would prevent him from entering into the fullness of Christ. Therefore, Paul considered all things as garbage in order to gain Christ. Hence, he devoted himself daily to pursuing Christ. Even at that point, he did not consider himself to have already attained it. By then, Paul had believed in the Lord and had been greatly used by Him for some years, accumulating profound spiritual experiences. Yet, he still said, 'Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected, but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus also laid hold of me.' (Philippians 3:12) c. Press on toward the goal      Furthermore, he said: "Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal "(Philippians 3:13-14). The goal is Christ. This signifies that although Paul was advanced in age and spiritually mature, the fullness of Christ is so infinite that there was still much to attain. Just as when Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan, he was already old, yet the Lord said to him: "...there are still very large areas of land to be taken over." (Joshua 13:1). From this, we see clearly that the fullness of Christ is the ultimate goal for us Christians throughout our lives. Pathway In the past, two to three million Israelites, led by Moses, left Egypt in a grand exodus and crossed the Red Sea. However, the Red Sea was not their destination; they had to continue their journey through the wilderness until they reached Canaan. This historical fact serves as a foreshadowing, illustrating how Christ today leads us on the journey of spiritual life, guiding us into His fullness. Thus, when we meet each other, we may ask one another,"Brother, what is your goal?" Some might reply, "My goal is to purchase a large piece of land in the future and build houses." Others may say, "My goal is to become a renowned entrepreneur." Still, others might express desires like immigrating to a certain place or other ambitions. Yet, these are not the true goals for us Christians, for we have only one goal—Christ. In Christ, there are infinite riches awaiting us to enter into, experience, and make our own. Regarding the path to entering into the fullness of Christ, there are four aspects of significance:" (1) The path of Life      The path toward Canaan (the fullness of Christ) is the path of life. When the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for forty years, the Lord provided manna from heaven daily as their food, meaning their sustenance did not come from the earth. Today, we consume rice, vegetables, and fruits that are products of the land, but during their forty years in the wilderness, they had no time to cultivate crops. Instead, they relied on gathering manna every morning for survival. When Jesus was on earth, He spoke to the people about manna, saying, "'It is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is the bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.' They said, 'Sir, always give us this bread.' Then Jesus declared, 'I am the bread of life.'" (John 6:32–35). To walk the path of life, one must rely on the bread of life for sustenance, which is why this path is called the path of life.      The Lord is the "bread of life". In a spiritual sense, it is through the bread of life that spiritual life grows. This is the pathway of spiritual life. Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Therefore, Christians, having received Christ’s life, must continuously progress toward greater abundance. By receiving the spiritual sustenance from the Lord, they gradually grow and attain fullness. David wrote a renowned golden psalm, saying of the Lord: "You are my Lord; apart from You I have no good thing. Lord, You are my portion and my cup." (Psalm 16:2, 5). Toward the end, he declared, "You make known to me the path of life." (Psalm 16:11). Outwardly, David ruled as king, governing the nation of Israel; but spiritually, he walked the path of life. This idea was highlighted when, on Pentecost, the apostle Peter stood to deliver his first sermon. He quoted Psalm 16, emphasizing how David sought the Lord to reveal the path of life.      Matthew 7:13–14 records: "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." This passage presents two paths before us. The people of the world walk the road to destruction, which has a wide gate and a broad path. However, the Christians walk the path of life, which leads to eternal life and enters into the richness of Christ. Yet, the gate is small, and the road is narrow. Therefore, anyone who has received grace and believes in Jesus but returns to walking the same path as the world—the wide gate and broad road—ultimately chooses the path leading to destruction. May the Lord show us mercy and preserve us throughout our lives, helping us enter the narrow gate and walk the path of life. Hence, in the church, we do not speak about morality or religion, nor do we concern ourselves with discerning right and wrong, good and evil.      After God created the first ancestors of humanity, He established a garden in Eden in the East and placed the man He had created there. God caused every kind of tree pleasing to the eye and good for food to grow from the ground, and in the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil... God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. He also commanded, 'You are free to eat from any tree in the garden, but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.' (Genesis 2:7-17) This historical account reveals that God's intention for humanity is to engage with life and walk the path of life. Today, as we set Christ as our goal, we too walk the path of life. Reflecting on this, we might ask ourselves: Have our lives grown? Are they abundant? (2) The heavenly path      When the Lord sent Moses to lead the Israelites out of the land of slavery in Egypt, He called them to walk the path of the wilderness. This road symbolized a heavenly journey until they entered the land of Canaan, which represents the fullness of Christ. During the Israelites' forty years in the wilderness, they dwelt in tents. Tents could be dismantled and set up again, move from place to place according to their journey and having no fixed shelter. The wilderness was a place where they could not take root, meaning that they had nothing on earth. In other words, the path was not an earthly path but a heavenly path. The Israelites' observance of Passover symbolizes Christians' acceptance of redemption and being saved and born again. Being born again is being born from above.      John 3:31 states: "The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above all." This explains that we are born from above, born of heaven. Therefore, Philippians 3:20 says, "But our citizenship is in heaven." It is like the Chinese emigrants living in the Philippines today—through the Lord's care, many have applied for and obtained Filipino citizenship. Yet, no matter what, they still feel that their ancestral home is China; they firmly identify as Chinese. Likewise, while Christians live on the earth among the people of this world, we are born of heaven, and our identity is as citizens of heaven.      The Lord Jesus further told His disciples, "They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world" (John 17:16). This means that we are not people of this world; we are heavenly citizens, those who walk on the heavenly path. A servant greatly used by the Lord, Brother Bunton, once said, "Christians have only one road in life and only one grave in death," signifying that Christians leave the world without gaining anything from it.      No wonder Abraham longed for a better country, a heavenly one (Hebrews 11:16). Since we are citizens of heaven, it is only natural that we return to our homeland to enjoy our territory, inheritance, and heritage. A defining feature of Abraham's life was living in tents on earth, signifying that he was a sojourner and a temporary resident. His eyes were always fixed on that city with foundations, which is in heaven.      Brothers and sisters, there is a spiritual book called "Pilgrim's Progress." It states that we are all travelers walking this heavenly path. Abraham's eyes were always set on the city with foundations, and after many years, the holy city of Jerusalem was revealed in the Bible. However, Abraham in the Old Testament had already seen it through faith. Today, we too use the eyes of faith to see this glorious holy city, this better homeland. Therefore, we must tread firmly on this heavenly path today. The Bible records that when the Israelites walked in the wilderness, the Lord specifically instructed them to sew a blue tassels on the corners of their garments (Numbers 15:38). This signifies that they are heavenly citizens walking a heavenly path. (3) The way of the cross      According to the typology in the Old Testament, the path the Israelites walked through the wilderness is the way of the cross. The Bible describes it as a "great and terrible wilderness" (Deuteronomy 1:19), meaning a harsh and challenging path—the way of the cross. This was ordained by God, for only by passing through the wilderness could they enter Canaan. In terms of experience, it signifies that only through the cross can one enter into the fullness of Christ. The Israelites spent forty years in the wilderness. In the Bible, "forty" is the number of trials. For instance, the Lord Jesus was tempted by the devil in the wilderness for forty days, which also signifies the experience of the cross. Thus, walking this path of the cross entails many hardships, carrying the meaning of trials from the Lord.      When the Lord Jesus was on earth, He said to His disciples, "If anyone wants to follow Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24). This means that the path of following the Lord is the way of the cross. Luke 9:23 further states, "If anyone wants to follow Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me." This emphasizes that following the Lord requires taking up the cross daily, walking the way of the cross, and never putting the cross down. Those who lack revelation may shrink back in fear upon hearing this. However, there is truly nothing to fear, for the cross is not greater than His grace, and storms cannot hide His blessed face. I am satisfied to know that with Jesus here below, I can conquer every foe. Therefore, for those with revelation, the way of the cross is not difficult to walk.      In the past, the Israelites traveled from Rameses in Egypt to Gilgal in Canaan, completing a journey of forty-two stations. In the Bible, "forty-two" is the number representing suffering (Revelation 12:6). Indeed, the way of the cross is marked by hardships and trials, yet it is filled with God's grace, enabling us to complete this journey. Revelation 14:1-5 records, "The Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him were one 144,000... They follow the Lamb wherever He goes." This signifies that Jesus, as the Lamb, lived His life walking the way of the cross. The 144,000 followers of the Lamb symbolize those of us who dedicate our lives to following the Lord and walking the way of the cross. Having suffered with Him on earth, we now stand gloriously with Him in eternity on Mount Zion! How glorious! May the Lord reveal to us the preciousness of the way of the cross, so that we may stay on this path for life, and on that day, share in His glory in heaven. (4) The path of faith      The path the Israelites took—from leaving Egypt, through the wilderness, and into Canaan—was also a path of faith. For the Lord gave them His promise: "I have come down to deliver them from the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up from that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey, the place of the Canaanites..." (Exodus 3:8). This signifies that the Israelites were to hold fast to the Lord's promise and walk this path of faith.      For the Israelites of that generation, they had never seen Canaan and relied entirely on believing in the Lord's promise, not on what they saw. As 2 Corinthians 5:7 says, "For we live by faith, not by sight." They trusted in the Lord's word and moved forward in faith. However, the facts tell us that during the forty years in the wilderness, all those over twenty years old perished in the wilderness (except for Caleb and Joshua). They did not enter Canaan to inherit the promised land because of one reason—unbelief (Hebrews 3:19).      Today, we are like the Israelites, setting our goal towards the fullness of Christ. Our feet tread on the path of faith, aiming to enter into the fullness of Christ. The road we walk is a path of faith. If we lose faith or harbor an evil heart of unbelief, the result will likewise be failure and collapse, unable to enter into the fullness of Christ.      On the other hand, there is also a glorious example—Caleb and Joshua. After forty years in the wilderness, they ultimately entered Canaan, completing the journey of faith. The Bible says, "But because my servant Caleb has a different spirit and follows me wholeheartedly" (Numbers 14:24). Caleb became a witness of victorious faith, inspiring us to walk the path of faith.      So how should we proceed, and what attitude should we have to complete the journey of faith? It is by "fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith" (Hebrews 12:2). Christ enters into us, and His faith becomes our faith. He is the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. He will preserve our faith, lead it to grow, and ultimately perfect it, bringing it to fullness. T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S The Journey of Spiritual Life (1) The Journey of Spiritual Life (2) The Journey of Spiritual Life (3) The Journey of Spiritual Life (4) The Journey of Spiritual Life (5) The Journey of Spiritual Life (6) The Journey of Spiritual Life (7) The Journey of Spiritual Life (8)

  • 拾取麥穗

    鄭兄長三十年於菲、台、美事奉中 如農夫舉鋤揮汗,忍辱含辛 不遺餘力地栽種、灌溉、施肥、修剪 終於在這屬靈園地 看到含苞開花結實 今年2020 鄭兄長安息主懷屆十八年了,他在世時為提供有心追求主的兄姊們在小組裏,得以深入扎根的屬靈追求,曾將他主日講台釋放信息中摘取七篇,略加整修,彙集編印,出版兩輯『拾取麥穗』。這十年來由於主屢次藉兄姊們的索求,於是今再摘取七篇,彙編出版第三至九輯。願主祝福主僕從神所領受豐碩的經歷、靈感與亮光;深信必使我們在屬靈生命與經歷上,受益匪淺。阿們! 惜乎!鄭兄長已於2002年10月22日安息主懷, 內容未克經他過目修正,難免有遺漏之憾!敬希諸屬靈前輩與讀者們見諒是幸 。 拾取麥穗(一) 拾取麥穗(六) 拾取麥穗(二) 拾取麥穗(七) 拾取麥穗(三) 拾取麥穗(八) 拾取麥穗(四) 拾取麥穗(九) 拾取麥穗(五)

  • 第六章:基督管理

    加拉太書與羅馬書講因信稱義同時闡釋生命路線 (一) 屬靈人的表現(原則) 1. 愛的服事(供應生命) (1-2) (1) 你們屬靈的人,就當用溫柔的心把他挽回過來 (1) a. 溫柔 ----- 充滿愛 b. 挽回 ----- 愛的服事 (2) 各人的重擔要互相擔當 (2) ----- 愛的服事 2. 儆醒 (1) 謹慎 ----- 當自己小心 (1) (2) 自守 ----- 恐怕也被引誘 (1) 3. 行在光中(接受光照認識自己)(3-4) (1) 自己還以為有,就是自欺了 (3) (2) 應當察驗自己的行為 (4) ----- 自守 4. 順從聖靈 (8-10) (1) 順着聖靈撒種的 (8) (2) 有機會就當向眾人行善,向信徒更當這樣 (10) 5. 誇基督的十字架 (14) (1) 以十字架為榮耀 (2) 就我而論世界已經釘在十字架上 (3) 就世界而論,我已經釘在十字架上 6. 作新造的人 (15) (1) 乃重在裏面 ----- 受割禮不受割禮都無關緊要 (2) 成為新造 ----- 要緊的,就是作新造的人 (3) 因十字架的工作成為新造 (14-15) 7. 作基督的囚奴 (17) (1) 不受基督以外人事物影響 ----- 從今以後,人都不要攪擾我 (2) 作基督的囚奴 -----因為我身上帶著耶穌的印記 (二) 屬肉體的表現(原則) 1. 大意(輕意隨便) ----- 有人偶然被過犯所勝 (1) 2. 自欺 ----- 無有,自己還以為有 (3) 3. 順着情慾(肉體) ----- 順着情慾(肉體)撒種的,必從情慾(肉體)收敗壞 (8) 4. 愛體面 ----- 希圖外貌體面 (12) 5. 拒絕十字架 ----- 是怕自己為基督的十字架受逼迫 (12) ( 三) 屬肉體與屬靈的不同後果 1. 人種的是甚麼,收的也是甚麼 (7) [種瓜收瓜, 種豆收豆] 2. 順着情慾撒種(肉體)的,必從情慾(肉體)收敗壞 (8) 3. 順着聖靈撒種的,必從聖靈收永生 (8) 4. 行善到了時候就要收成 (9) << 第五章 << 回 綱 目 >>

  • 第五章:基督充滿

    1-15節 基督叫人得自由 (一) 基督叫我們得自由 1. 基督成功救贖釋放我們 ----- 基督釋放了我們 (1) 2. 脫離律法的轄制 ----- 叫我們得以自由 (1) [林肯釋放黑奴] (二) 要站立得穩 1. 不靠肉體 ----- 靠着聖靈 (5) 2. 憑信心 ----- 與基督聯合 (三) 不要再受律法轄制 受割禮,守一條律法是欠着行全律法的債 靠律法稱義的,是與基督隔絕 (4) 靠律法稱義的,是從恩典中墜落 (4) (四) 十字架廢除律法轄制 1. 十字架已廢掉肉身的割禮 ----- 我若仍舊傳割禮,為甚麼還受逼迫呢?(11) 2. 接受十字架就遭逼迫 ----- 我若仍舊傳割禮,那十字架討厭的地方就沒有了(11) (五) 十字架廢除律法轄制 (13-15) 1. 重生的改變 ----- 你們蒙召是要得自由 (13) 2. 自由身的要獻給主 ----- 只是不可將你們的自由,當作放縱情慾的機會 (13) [黑奴得自由仍歸主人] 3. 成全律法活出生命 ----- 你們蒙召得自由,總要用愛心互相服事 (13) 4. 愛就活出律法以上的標準 ----- 全律法都包在「愛人如己」這一句話之內 (14) 16-26節 聖靈裏的得勝與豐富 (一) 要順從聖靈 (16-18) 1. 脫離律法的轄制 ----- 順着聖靈而行,就不放縱肉體的情慾 (16) 2. 屬肉體與屬靈是兩範疇(界限) ----- 聖靈和情慾(肉體)相爭 (17) 3. 自由不受捆綁 ----- 被聖靈引導,就不在律x法以下 (18) (二) 聖靈的光照顯明肉體 (19-21) 1. 肉體十五種記號 ----- 姦淫、污穢、邪蕩、拜偶像、邪術、仇恨、爭競、忌恨、惱怒、結黨、紛爭、異端、嫉妒(有古卷加:兇殺二字)、醉酒、荒宴 (20-21) 2. 屬肉體無法受主管理 ----- 情慾的事都是顯而易見的,就如姦淫……行這樣事的人,必不能承受神的國 (19-21) (三) 聖靈的果子 (22-23) 1. 聖靈所結的果子 ----- 聖靈所結的果子,就是仁愛 (22) 2. 聖靈所結仁愛的果子包括八種 ----- 就是仁愛、喜樂、和平、忍耐、恩慈、良善、信實、溫柔、節制 (20-21) (四) 靠聖靈治死肉體 (24) 1. 同釘的事實 ----- 凡屬基督耶穌的人,是已經把肉體同釘在十字架上了 (24) 2. 靠聖靈治死肉體主觀的經歷 ----- 凡屬基督耶穌的人,是已經連肉體的邪情私慾,同釘在十字架上了 (24) (五) 靠聖靈行事 (25-26) 1. 靠聖靈活着 ----- 靠聖靈得生 (25) 2. 順服聖靈的聲音 ----- 靠聖靈行事 (25) 加拉太書五章與羅馬書八章之對比: (馬丁路得根據此兩本書信傳因信稱義堪稱姊妹書) << 第四章 << 回 綱 目 >> 第六章 >>

  • 第四章:基督的成形

    1-11節 聖徒是神的兒子不再作奴僕 (一) 舊約時代是在律法下作奴僕 1. 舊約時代 ----- 孩童的時候 (1) 2. 在律法下作奴僕 ----- 師傅和管家的手下 (2) (二) 新約時代是在恩典下作兒子 1. 到新約時代 ----- 時候滿足 (4) 2. 基督在律法下完成律法 ----- 生在律法以下 (4) 3. 成功救贖 ----- 把律法以下的人贖出來 (5) 4. 長大成人承受產業 ----- 叫我們得着兒子的名分 (5) [12歲得兒子名分] (三) 兒子不再回去作奴僕 (8-11) 新約時代作神兒子脫離在律法下為奴僕 聖徒不再回去守律法 (四) 生命的道路和律法的道路 1. 兒子名分 ----- 生命長大成人(孩童------得兒子名分) ---- 生命的道路 2. 師傅和管家看管下 ----- 作奴僕 ---- 律法的道路 12-20節 藉十字架使基督增加成形 (一) 傳啟示的基督(福音) (一11-12) (二) 基督被接受 1. 因相信基督 「接待我如同神的使者」 (14) 2. 肯為基督受辱 「受試煉沒有輕看我,也沒有厭棄我」 (14) 3. 肯為基督付代價 「情願把自己的眼睛剜出來給我」 (15) (三) 藉 十 字架使基督成形 1. 背十字架付代價傳基督 「 我頭一次傳福音給你們,是因為身體有疾病」 (13) 2. 有人背後毁謗為難 「我將真理告訴你們,就成了你們的仇敵嗎?」(16) 3. 仇敵的詭計為難使徒 「那些人熱心待你們,卻不是好意,是要離間你們」 (17) (1) 經過苦難(十字架)帶進生命 (2) 自己死卻叫人活 [林後四7-11] 21-31節 新舊兩約之對比: 補 充 (一) 十字架與律法 ----- 神兒子生在律法以下,要把律法以下的人贖出來 (4-5) (二) 十字架與長進 ----- 神的兒子要把律法以下的人贖出來,叫我們得著兒子的名分 (4-5) (三) 十字架與自由 ----- 從此以後,你不是奴僕,乃是兒子了 (7) (四) 十字架與基督的成形 1. 勞苦事奉    ----- 我頭一次傳福音給你們,是因為身體有疾病(13) 2. 受誤會 ------ 我將真理告訴你們,就成了你們的仇敵嗎?(16) 3. 被毁謗 ----- 那些人熱心待你們,卻不是好意,是要離間你們 (17) 4. 經歷十字架 ----- 我小子啊,我為你們再受生產之苦 (14) 5. 長久忍耐 ----- 受生產之苦,直等到基督成形在你們心裏 (19) 6. 基督長大組織 ----- 基督成形在你們心裏 (19) 7. 十字架的原則 (1) 犧牲自己叫別人得利益 (2) 由死亡得生命 8. 為補滿基督患難的缺欠 ----- 我為你們心裏作難 (20) (五) 屬肉體與屬靈 ------ 屬肉體的逼迫屬靈的 ----- 那按著血氣生的,逼迫了那按著聖靈生的 (29) (六) 十字架與肉體 ------ 審判肉體不給肉體地位 ----- 把使女和他兒子趕出去 (30) << 第三章 << 回 綱 目 >> 第五章 >>

  • 第二章:基督在我裏面活

    1-10節 保羅作外邦使徒的印證 ---- 保羅的職分受肯定 ( 取得眾聖徒~加拉太教會~的信任) (一) 啟示支配行動 (1-2) 「過了十四年,我同巴拿巴又上耶路撒冷去,並帶著提多同去。我是奉啟示上去的.....」 (1-2) 「十四年」後、仍受(奉)啟示支配 作使徒的明證是活在啟示中受神支配 (二) 堅守福音真理 (3-6) 「但與我同去的提多,雖是希利尼人,也沒有勉強他受割禮;」 (3) 1. 享受基督的自由 「有偷着引進來的假弟兄,私下窺探我們在基督耶穌裏的自由」 (4) 2. 拒絕假弟兄的律法主義 「我們就是一刻的工夫也沒有容讓順服他們」 (5) 3. 不作律法的奴僕 「假弟兄…要叫我們作奴僕。」(5) 4. 不與宗教勢力妥恊 (6) 「至於那些有名望的,不論他是何等人,都與我無干。」 (6) (三) 受主託付作外邦使徒 (7-9) 1. 受主託為外邦人作使徒 「主託我傳福音給那未受割禮的人」(7) 2. 受聖靈膏作使徒 「那感動彼得叫他為受割禮之人作使徒的,也感動我,叫我為外邦人作使徒;」(8) 3. 使徒受主差遣事奉,也根據聖靈感動 4. 靠恩典盡託付 「所賜給我的恩典....叫我們往外邦人那裏去...」 (9) (四) 得教會柱石的印證 (8-9) 1. 彼得受託付作使徒後,作教會的柱石 ----- 彼得為受割禮之人作使徒的,得稱為教會柱石 (7-8) 2. 保羅得印證作外邦使徒 「那稱為教會柱石的雅各、磯法、約翰,就向我和巴拿巴用右手行相交之禮,叫我們往外邦 人那裏去。」(8) 3. 使徒重大的託付(事奉)須得印證 (五) 記念窮人 (10) 記念窮人是降卑同情愛人的心腸 更是事奉主應有基本的性格(品德) 11-19節 堅守真道不妥協 (一) 彼得巴拿巴也隨夥裝假 (11-13) 1. 彼得畏逼迫而裝假. 「磯法...和外邦人一同吃飯....他因怕奉割禮的人,就退去與外邦人隔開了。」 (11-12) 2. 巴拿巴也裝假 「甚至連巴拿巴也隨夥裝假。」(13) 3. 人的天然生命有一特性是裝假 (二) 保羅堅守真理不妥協 (14) 1. 堅守福音真理不怕得罪人 「磯法到了安提阿;因他有可責之處,我就當面抵擋他。」 (11) 2. 堅守福音真理不向人情妥協 ----- 彼得有可責之處,保羅就當面抵擋他;連巴拿巴也在內 (11,13) 3. 堅守福音真理不因受逼迫而妥協 「從雅各那裏來的人未到以先,他和外邦人一同吃飯,及至他們來到,他因怕奉割禮的人,就退去與外邦人隔開了。」(12) (三) 福音真理是因信稱義 (16) 稱義不是因行律法 (16) 乃因信基督稱義,因為凡有血氣的,沒有一人因行律法稱義 (16) (四) 福音真理是向律法死而向神活 (19) 我因律法,就向律法死 (19) 叫我可以向神活着 (19) 20-21節 基督在我裏面活(四個我) (一) 我 ---------「 已經」與基督同釘十字架 (二) 我 ---------「 現在」活著的不再是我(守住算自己死的地位) (三) 我 --------- 現在活著的不再是我,乃是「基督在我裏面活著」 (四) 我 --------- 我如今在肉身活著,是「因信神的兒子而活」 < 第一章 << 回 綱 目 >> 第三章 >>

  • 第一章:得神兒子的啟示

    問安與祝頌 (1-5) (一) 著者 1. 使徒 ---------- 保羅 (1) 不是出於人 (1) (2) 是神和基督所差遣 (1) (3) 故我們事奉的根源必須是出於神和基督 2. 和一切與我同在的眾弟兄 (2) (1) 保羅與眾聖徒站在一起 (2) 同工要與眾弟兄姊妹打成一片 (二) 受者 ---------- 加拉太的各教會 (2) 關心各地教會 不落在屬靈狹窄裏 不僅關心本地各教會也關懷外埠各教會 (三) 願恩惠、平安從父神與我們的主耶穌基督歸與你們 (3) 交通結果帶給人恩典平安 可見屬靈交通是出於神的,就帶給人恩典和生命 (四) 基督照父神旨意為我們的罪捨己 (4) 顯示使徒充滿基督的靈一再提起基督 明言基督救贖的工作,是受父神旨意支配 祂為我們的罪並救我們脫離這罪惡的世代,都是照「父神的旨意」 (五) 榮耀歸於神 (5) 事奉的結果是神得榮耀 神得榮耀是神僕人的願望 6-10 加拉太各教會的危機(難處) (一) 保羅所傳基督的福音 恩典的福音 ----- 藉着基督之恩召 (6) 因信稱義 (二) 加拉太的各教會「去從別的福音」 守律法、受割禮 (6) 靠行律法得救 (三) 神不許福音真理受更改 (3) 若傳福音與我們所傳給的不同,就應當被咒詛 (7-9) 兩次提「咒詛」明言神不許更改基督的福音 [摩西第二次打磐石不得進迦南] (四) 是要得神的心非討人的喜歡 (10) 我要得人的心呢?還是要得神的心呢? 若是討人的喜歡,我就不是基督的僕人了 作主僕人基夲的態度是討神喜悅 [大衛凡事討神喜悅成為合神心意的人] 11-17 啟示的事奉 (一) 三種的事奉 1. 人意的事奉 (1) 出於人的意思 (11) (2) 是從人領受的 (11) (3) 是人教導的 (11) 2. 宗教的事奉 (1) 在猶太教中所行 (13) (2) 祖宗的遺傳 (14) (3) 律法、制度、儀式、外表 --> 宗教 (4) 遺傳、傳统更是宗教的代表 3. 啟示的事奉 (1) 是從耶穌基督啟示來的 (14) (2) 事奉的根源必須是出於啟示 (3) 保羅的事奉是啟示的事奉 (二) 基督(神兒子)的啟示 1. 必須有基督的啟示 (1) 神樂意將他兒子啟示在我心裏 (16) ----- 事奉的異象 (2) 有一次(或一段時期)確定得着基督的異象 (3) 從靈裹看見基督是救恩(一切) [西緬抱嬰孩耶穌看見救恩] 2. 基督的啟示(異象)產生託付(使命) (1) 叫我把衪傳在外邦人中 (16) ----- 得基督的啟示就受託付(傳揚祂) (2) 異象產生使命 [以賽亞看見主後受差遣] 3. 傳啟示的基督 (1) 神樂意將他兒子啟示在我心裏,叫我把衪傳在外邦人中 (16) ----- 把基督的啟示傳給人 (2) 事奉乃是把啟示的基督帶給人     [腓利把啟示的基督帶給太監] (3) 聖徒的使命(託付)是把啟示的基督帶給人 (三) 執事成形的基礎 1. 揀選 ----- 乃是藉着耶穌基督 (1),(弗一4) 2. 分別 ----- 那把我從母腹裏分別出來 (15) 3. 得基督的啟示(異象) ----- 神樂意將他兒子啟示在我心裏 (16) 4. 消化異象 (1) 往亞拉伯去,後又回到大馬色過了三年 (17-18) ----- 把基督的啟示消化 (2) 查考舊約聖經,確定並擴大基督的啟示 18-17 消化(組織)基督異象的事奉之後果 (一) 帶進交通 ----- 與使徒交通 「上耶路撒冷去見磯法,和他同住了十五天;至於別的使徒,除了主的兄弟雅各,我都沒有看見。」 (18-19) (二) 帶進合一 ----- 猶太與外邦合一的見證 「上耶路撒冷去見磯法,和他同住了十五天;還有主的兄弟雅各。」 (18-19) (三) 產生屬靈影響力 ----- 基督福音的炸力 「聽說那從前逼迫我們的,現在傳揚他原先所殘害的真道,他們就為我的緣故,歸榮耀給神。」 (23-24) << 上頁 << 回 綱 目 >> 第二章 >>

  • 第三章:披戴基督

    1-3節 異象與方法 (一) 基督是異象 (1-2) 「耶穌基督釘十字架,已經活畫在你們眼前,誰又迷惑了你們呢?」(1) 1. 基督是異象 ----- 耶穌基督釘十字架,已經活畫在你們眼前 2. 基督是目標 ----- 無知的加拉太人哪…. 誰又迷惑了你們呢? (二) 聖靈是方法 (3) 「你們既靠聖靈入門,如今還靠肉身成全嗎?」(3) 1. 聖靈執行救恩 ----- 靠聖靈入門 (3) 2. 聖靈是方法 ----- 靠聖靈成全 (3) (三) 領受救恩的三步驟 (1-3) 1. 得「釘十字架基督」的啟示 ----- 耶穌基督釘十字架,已經活畫在你們眼前 (1) 2. 相信 ----- 聽信福音 (2) 3. 得聖靈 ----- 你們受了聖靈,是因聽信福音 (2) 4-14節 亞伯拉罕作信心的祖宗 (一) 亞伯拉罕因信稱義 (6) 「亞伯拉罕信神,這就算為他的義。」 (二) 亞伯拉罕作信心的祖宗 (7) 「那以信為本的人,就是亞伯拉罕的子孫。」 (三) 因信作亞伯拉罕後裔和他一同得福 (8-9) 「 『 萬國都必因你得。 』 可見那以信為本的人和有信心的亞伯拉罕一同得福。」(7-8) (四) 因信基督得聖靈 (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。」(14) 15-22節 神賜基督是出於神永遠的旨意 「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。 (16)」 23-25節 律法引進基督是出於神永遠的旨意 (一) 神預先所立的約,不能被律法廢掉,叫應許歸於虛空 (17) (二) 律法原是為過犯添上的 (19) (三) 律法是訓蒙的師傅 (24) (四) 律法是引我們到基督那裏,使我們因信稱義 (24) 2-26節 信心的果效 因聽信福音而受聖靈 (2、4) 因信行異能 (5) 因信稱義 (8、24) 以信為本的人和有信心的亞伯拉罕一同得福 (9) 義人必因信得生 (11) 因信耶穌基督得應許的福 (22) 因信基督耶穌都是神的兒子 (26) 27-29節 住在基督裏活出基督 (一) 受洗歸入基督 ----- 與基督聯合 住在基督裏 活出基督 (二) 在基督裏活出身體合一的見證 「並不分猶太人、希利尼人、自主的、為奴的、或男或女,因為你們在基督耶穌裏都成為一了。」(28) 憑信心與靠行律法的對比: << 第二章 << 回 綱 目 >> 第四章 >>

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