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Divine Election & Reprobation Explored
神圣拣选与遗弃的探讨
Translated into English by John Fielde
约翰·菲尔德 (John Fielde) 英译
In these sermons, Calvin does not tiptoe around the most controversial doctrines of Scripture—he preaches them with the gravity of one who has stood before the majesty of God.
在这些讲道中，加尔文 (Calvin) 并没有回避圣经中最具争议的教义——祂以一位曾侍立在神威严面前之人的庄重态度宣讲这些教义。
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Here, the Reformer boldly unfolds the mystery of God’s eternal election and righteous reprobation, showing that the distinction between Jacob and Esau was no accident of history, but the outworking of God’s sovereign and holy will.
在此，这位改革家大胆地揭示了神永恒拣选和公义遗弃的奥秘，表明雅各 (Jacob) 和以扫 (Esau) 之间的区别并非历史的偶然，而是神至高无上且圣洁旨意的体现。
Preaching through Genesis 25–27, Calvin draws his hearers into the deep things of God—not to speculate, but to humble the soul before the Creator.
在宣讲《创世记》25-27章时，加尔文 (Calvin) 将听众带入神的深奥之事——并非为了思辨，而是为了使灵魂在造物主面前谦卑。
This is not abstract theology.
这不是抽象的神学。
Calvin is a pastor, not a mere lecturer.
加尔文 (Calvin) 是一位牧者，而非仅仅是一位讲师。
He presses these truths upon the conscience: “If we be numbered among God’s elect, let us walk in holiness; if we presume without fruit, we are but Esau in disguise.”
祂将这些真理强力地印在人的良心上：“倘若我们被数算在神的选民之中，就当行在圣洁里；倘若我们没有果子却擅自 presumption (认定得救)，我们不过是伪装的以扫 (Esau)。”
He warns against boasting in outward membership in the Church, showing how Ishmael and Esau—though born in the covenant community—were cast off.
祂警告不要以外在的教会成员身份夸口，并指出以实玛利 (Ishmael) 和以扫 (Esau)——尽管生于圣约群体——却被弃绝。
God’s mercy is not bound to lineage or ritual, but flows according to His eternal purpose.
神的怜悯不受限于血统或仪式，而是按照祂永恒的旨意流淌。
What makes this volume spiritually vital is Calvin’s pastoral balance.
使这卷书在属灵上至关重要的是加尔文 (Calvin) 的牧养平衡。
He is no fatalist.
祂并非宿命论者。
Instead, he urges readers to look to Christ, in whom election is made sure, and to examine themselves for the fruits of the Spirit.
相反，祂敦促读者仰望基督，在基督里拣选得以确据，并省察自己是否有圣灵的果子。
“Let us not be drunk,” he says, “with a presumptuous claim to belong to God’s people, but let us labor to make our calling and election sure.”
祂说：“我们不要因擅自宣称属于神的子民而醺醺然，乃要努力使我们的呼召和拣选坚定不移。”
These sermons are meant to awaken the sluggish, comfort the trembling, and silence the rebellious heart that dares to accuse God of injustice.
这些讲道旨在唤醒迟钝的人，安慰战兢的人，并使那敢于指控神不公的悖逆之心静默。
For those who struggle with the doctrine of predestination—or worse, ignore it—Calvin offers not only instruction but soul-searching application.
对于那些在预定论教义上挣扎的人——或者更糟，忽视它的人——加尔文 (Calvin) 不仅提供教导，也提供深刻省察灵魂的应用。
He brings the mystery down to the level of the heart: How do you respond to God’s Word?
祂将这奥秘带到人心的层面：你如何回应神的话语？
Does His sovereign grace humble you, or provoke you?
祂至高无上的恩典是使你谦卑，还是激怒你？
Do you envy the prosperity of the wicked, or rest in the promise given to a despised and barren Church?
你是否嫉妒恶人的亨通，还是安息于那赐给被藐视和荒凉教会的应许？
This is not light reading.
这不是轻松的读物。
But for any who want to understand what it means to be chosen by grace, and what becomes of those who reject the Lord, this book is fire for the soul.
但对于任何想明白蒙恩被拣选意味着什么，以及那些拒绝主的人结局如何的人来说，这本书是灵魂的火焰。
It will deepen your worship, sharpen your discernment, and increase your trembling joy before a holy God who says, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”
它将深化你的敬拜，磨砺你的分辨力，并增添你在一位圣洁的神面前战兢的喜乐，这位神说：“雅各 (Jacob) 我所爱，以扫 (Esau) 我所恶。”
Read it.
读它。
Let it wound.
让它刺伤。
Let it heal.
让它医治。
TABLE OF CONTENTS
目录
To the Right Honorable and my very good Lord
致尊贵的阁下和我至好的主
The First Sermon Concerning Jacob and Esau – Genesis 25:12-22
第一讲 关于雅各与以扫 – 创世记 25:12-22
The Second Sermon Concerning Jacpb and Esau – Genesis – 25:20-22
第二讲 关于雅各与以扫 – 创世记 – 25:20-22
The Third Sermon of Jacob and Esau – Genesis 25:21-22
第三讲 雅各与以扫 – 创世记 25:21-22
The Fourth Sermon of Jacob and Esau, Genesis 25:24-28
第四讲 雅各与以扫, 创世记 25:24-28
The Fifth Sermon of Jacob and Esau – Genesis 25:29-34
第五讲 雅各与以扫 – 创世记 25:29-34
The Sixth Sermon of Jacob and Esau – Genesis 26: 1-5
第六讲 雅各与以扫 – 创世记 26:1-5
The Seventh Sermon of Jacob and Esau – Genesis 26: 6-10
第七讲 雅各与以扫 – 创世记 26:6-10
The Eighth & Ninth Sermon of Jacob and Esau – Genesis 26: 11-21
第八及第九讲 雅各与以扫 – 创世记 26:11-21
The Tenth Sermon of Jacob and Esau, Genesis 26: 26- Genesis 27:2
第十讲 雅各与以扫, 创世记 26:26 – 创世记 27:2
The Eleventh Sermon of Jacob and Esau – Genesis 27: 3-9
第十一讲 雅各与以扫 – 创世记 27:3-9
The Twelfth Sermon of Jacob and Esau – Genesis 27:13-21
第十二讲 雅各与以扫 – 创世记 27:13-21
The Thirteenth Sermon of Jacob and Esau – Genesis 27: 31-38
第十三讲 雅各与以扫 – 创世记 27:31-38
An Answer to certain slanders and blasphemies
对某些诽谤和亵渎的回应