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A Treatise on the Covenant of Works
《工作之约论》（A Treatise on the Covenant of Works，一篇关于工作之约的论文）
by John Colquhoun
作者：John Colquhoun（约翰·柯侯恩）
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This treatise considers the intricate and often misunderstood concept of the Covenant of Works, a theological framework that has significant implications for understanding the relationship between God and humanity, particularly in the context of sin, justice, and grace.
这篇论文探讨了工作之约（Covenant of Works）这一复杂且常被误解的概念，这是一个神学框架，对理解上帝与人类之间的关系具有重要意义，特别是在罪、公义和恩典的背景下。
Colquhoun meticulously examines the covenant made with Adam, the federal head of humanity, in which life was promised upon perfect obedience, and death upon disobedience. The book is structured to guide the reader through the key aspects of this covenant, from its proof and the contracting parties involved, to the conditions, promises, and penalties it entails.
科尔钦（Colquhoun）仔细审视了与亚当（作为人类的盟约代表）所立的约，其中承诺完全顺服就得生命，不顺服就得死亡。这本书的结构旨在引导读者了解这个约的关键方面，从其证明和涉及的立约方，到它所包含的条件、承诺和惩罚。
The author does not shy away from addressing the severity of the broken covenant and the ensuing misery that mankind inherited through Adam’s transgression.
作者并不回避讨论破坏盟约的严重性以及人类因亚当的过犯而继承的随之而来的苦难。
The treatise is not merely a historical or doctrinal exposition; it serves as a powerful tool for self-reflection and spiritual awakening. Colquhoun presses upon the reader’s conscience the reality of the law in its covenant form, emphasizing that the law as a covenant demands perfect obedience for eternal life, and condemns all who fall short to death and eternal misery.
这篇论文不仅仅是一个历史或教义的阐述；它还是一个强有力的自我反思和灵性觉醒的工具。科尔钦向读者的良心强调律法在其约的形式中的现实，强调律法作为一个约要求完全顺服以获得永生，并谴责所有未能达到标准的人将面临死亡和永恒的苦难。
This stark reality is meant to drive the reader to recognize their own sinfulness and the futility of relying on self-righteousness.
这一严峻的现实旨在促使读者认识到自己的罪性，以及依靠自我正义的徒劳。
One of the most compelling aspects of the treatise is its application to the Christian life.
这部论文最引人注目的方面之一是它对基督徒生活的应用。
Colquhoun draws a clear line from the Covenant of Works to the Covenant of Grace, highlighting how Christ, the second Adam, fulfilled the demands of the broken covenant on behalf of His people.
柯尔昆(Colquhoun)从行为之约到恩典之约画出了一条清晰的线，强调了基督作为第二个亚当如何代表祂的子民履行了被破坏的约的要求。
This fulfillment not only secures their salvation but also assures them of their perseverance in holiness.
这种履行不仅确保了他们的救恩，也保证了他们在圣洁中的坚持。
The treatise invites the reader to marvel at the divine wisdom and love manifested in the covenantal framework, which ultimately points to the glorious redemption found in Christ.
这篇论文邀请读者惊叹于在约的框架中所显示的神圣智慧和爱，这最终指向在基督里找到的荣耀救赎。
For those seeking to deepen their understanding of Reformed theology and the doctrine of covenants, this treatise is an invaluable resource.
对于那些寻求加深对改革宗神学和圣约教义理解的人来说，这篇论文是一个无价的资源。
It challenges readers to contemplate the weight of God’s justice, the horror of sin, and the breathtaking beauty of grace.
它挑战读者思考上帝公义的分量、罪的可怕以及恩典令人惊叹的美。
Colquhoun’s work is a call to embrace the righteousness of Christ and to walk in newness of life under the Covenant of Grace.
柯尔昆的作品是一个呼吁，要拥抱基督的义，并在恩典之约下过新生活。
Author’s Bio:
作者简介：
John Colquhoun (1748–1827) was a Scottish Presbyterian minister and a leading theologian in the Reformed tradition.
约翰·柯尔昆（1748-1827）是一位苏格兰长老会牧师，也是改革宗传统中的一位领先神学家。
Known for his deep piety and scholarly rigor, Colquhoun’s writings have had a lasting impact on Reformed theology, particularly in the areas of covenant theology and the doctrine of grace.
以深厚的虔诚和学术严谨著称，柯尔昆的著作对改革宗神学产生了持久的影响，特别是在圣约神学和恩典教义方面。
He served as the minister of the New Church in South Leith, Edinburgh, for nearly fifty years, where he was deeply loved and respected for his faithful preaching and pastoral care.
他在爱丁堡南利思的新教会担任牧师近五十年，因其忠实的讲道和牧养而深受爱戴和尊重。
His works continue to be cherished by those who seek a robust and faithful exposition of Scripture within the Reformed tradition.
他的作品继续受到那些在改革宗传统中寻求对圣经进行有力且忠实解释的人的珍视。
TABLE OF CONTENTS
目录
PREFACE.
前言。
INTRODUCTION.
引言。
- CHAP. I. Proofs of a Covenant of Works.
第一章. 工作之约的证明。 - CHAP. II. Of the Contracting Parties in that Covenant.
第二章. 关于该约中的立约双方。 - CHAP. III. Of the Condition of the First Covenant.
第三章. 关于第一个约的条件。 - CHAP. IV. Of the Promise of the Covenant of Works.
第四章. 关于工作之约的应许。 - CHAP. V. Of the Penal Sanction of the Covenant of Works.
第五章. 关于工作之约的惩罚制裁。 - CHAP. VI. Of the Seals of the Covenant of Works.
第六章. 关于工作之约的印记。 - CHAP. VII. Of the Reasonableness of God’s Entering into a Covenant of Works with Man.
第七章. 关于神与人立工作之约的合理性。 - CHAP. VIII. Of the Breach of the First Covenant.
第八章. 关于第一个约的违背。 - CHAP. IX. Of the Imputation of Adam’s First Sin to his Natural Posterity.
第九章. 关于亚当的原罪归咎于其自然后裔。 - CHAP. X. Of the Subjection of Mankind, to the Broken Covenant of Works.
第十章. 关于人类对已破坏的工作之约的臣服。 - CHAP. XI. Of the Dreadful and Inevitable Misery of Mankind, Under the Curse of that Broken Covenant.
第十一章. 关于人类在破坏之约的咒诅下所遭受的可怕且不可避免的苦难。 - CHAP. XII. Objections Answered.
第十二章. 回答反对意见。 - CHAP. XIII. Conclusion.
第十三章. 结论。 - APPENDIX. – Scripture References.
附录. – 经文引用。