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Divine Election & Reprobation Explored
神圣拣选与遗弃探讨
Translated into English by John Fielde
约翰·菲尔德译成英文
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，加尔文不会回避圣经最具争议的教义——他以曾站在神威严面前的人的庄重来宣讲它们。
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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.
在这里，这位改教家大胆展开神永恒拣选和公义遗弃的奥秘，显明雅各与以扫之间的区别不是历史的偶然，而是神主权和圣洁旨意的作为。
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.
通过创世记25-27章的讲道，加尔文将他的听众引入神的深奥之事——不是为了投机，而是为了在造物主面前谦卑灵魂。
This is not abstract theology.
这不是抽象的神学。
Calvin is a pastor, not a mere lecturer.
加尔文是牧师，不仅仅是讲师。
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.”
他将这些真理压在良心上：”如果我们被数算在神的选民中，让我们在圣洁中行走；如果我们没有果子地自以为是，我们不过是伪装的以扫。”
He warns against boasting in outward membership in the Church, showing how Ishmael and Esau—though born in the covenant community—were cast off.
他警告不要夸耀在教会中的外在成员身份，显明以实玛利和以扫——虽然生在约民群体中——是如何被弃绝的。
God’s mercy is not bound to lineage or ritual, but flows according to His eternal purpose.
神的怜悯不受血统或仪式约束，而是按照祂永恒的旨意流淌。
What makes this volume spiritually vital is Calvin’s pastoral balance.
使这卷书在属灵上重要的是加尔文的牧养平衡。
He is no fatalist.
他不是宿命论者。
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，他催促读者仰望基督，在祂里面拣选得以确定，并检查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.”
他说：”让我们不要醉心于自以为属于神百姓的狂妄声称，而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.
这些讲道旨在唤醒懒惰的人，安慰战兢的人，并使敢于指控神不公义的悖逆之心安静。
For those who struggle with the doctrine of predestination—or worse, ignore it—Calvin offers not only instruction but soul-searching application.
对于那些与预定教义挣扎的人——或更糟，忽视它的人——加尔文不仅提供教导，而且提供省察灵魂的应用。
He brings the mystery down to the level of the heart: How do you respond to God’s Word?
他将奥秘降到内心的层面：你如何回应神的话语？
Does His sovereign grace humble you, or provoke you?
祂主权的恩典是使你谦卑，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?
你是嫉妒恶人的兴盛，还是安息在给予被藐视和荒凉教会的应许中？
This is not light reading.
这不是轻松的阅读。
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.
但对于任何想要理解被恩典拣选意味着什么，以及那些拒绝主的人会如何的人，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.”
它会加深你的敬拜，锐化你的分辨力，并增加你在圣洁的神面前战兢的喜乐，祂说：”雅各是我所爱的，以扫是我所恶的。”
Read it.
阅读它。
Let it wound.
让它伤痛。
Let it heal.
让它医治。
TABLE OF CONTENTS
目录
To the Right Honorable and my very good Lord
致尊敬的和我非常好的主
The First Sermon Concerning Jacob and Esau – Genesis 25:12-22
关于雅各和以扫的第一篇讲道 – 创世记25:12-22
The Second Sermon Concerning Jacpb and Esau – Genesis – 25:20-22
关于雅各和以扫的第二篇讲道 – 创世记25:20-22
The Third Sermon of Jacob and Esau – Genesis 25:21-22
雅各和以扫的第三篇讲道 – 创世记25:21-22
The Fourth Sermon of Jacob and Esau, Genesis 25:24-28
雅各和以扫的第四篇讲道，创世记25:24-28
The Fifth Sermon of Jacob and Esau – Genesis 25:29-34
雅各和以扫的第五篇讲道 – 创世记25:29-34
The Sixth Sermon of Jacob and Esau – Genesis 26: 1-5
雅各和以扫的第六篇讲道 – 创世记26:1-5
The Seventh Sermon of Jacob and Esau – Genesis 26: 6-10
雅各和以扫的第七篇讲道 – 创世记26:6-10
The Eighth & Ninth Sermon of Jacob and Esau – Genesis 26: 11-21
雅各和以扫的第八和第九篇讲道 – 创世记26:11-21
The Tenth Sermon of Jacob and Esau, Genesis 26: 26- Genesis 27:2
雅各和以扫的第十篇讲道，创世记26:26-创世记27:2
The Eleventh Sermon of Jacob and Esau – Genesis 27: 3-9
雅各和以扫的第十一篇讲道 – 创世记27:3-9
The Twelfth Sermon of Jacob and Esau – Genesis 27:13-21
雅各和以扫的第十二篇讲道 – 创世记27:13-21
The Thirteenth Sermon of Jacob and Esau – Genesis 27: 31-38
雅各和以扫的第十三篇讲道 – 创世记27:31-38
An Answer to certain slanders and blasphemies
对某些诽谤和亵渎的回答