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John Brown of Haddington’s The Gospel Ministry: An Address to Ministers and Students of Theology is a sobering, Christ-centered, and deeply pastoral exhortation to those called to preach the gospel.
哈丁顿的约翰·布朗（John Brown of Haddington）所著的《福音事工》（The Gospel Ministry）：给牧师和神学学生（Students of Theology）的劝勉，是对那些蒙召传讲福音之人所作出的一个发人深省（sobering）、以基督为中心且带有深厚牧者心肠的劝诫（exhortation）。
Rooted in biblical theology and Reformed convictions, Brown calls ministers to examine their own salvation, assess their calling, and labor with diligence and integrity in their sacred office.
布朗植根于圣经神学和归正（Reformed）信仰，呼吁牧师们省察自己的救恩，评估他们的呼召，并在他们神圣的职分（sacred office）上以勤奋和正直（integrity）劳作。
He warns against the dangers of entering the ministry without a true knowledge of Christ, urging that a preacher must first be a real Christian before he can be a faithful minister.
祂警告人们不要在没有真正认识基督的情况下进入事奉的危险，力劝传道人必须首先成为一个真正的基督徒，然后才能成为一名忠心的仆人。
Brown also lays out practical and theological guidance for preaching with spiritual power, rightly dividing the Word, and shepherding souls with biblical wisdom.
布朗也为带着属灵能力传道、正确分解（rightly dividing）圣言（Word），以及以圣经智慧牧养灵魂提出了实用和神学的指导。
His piercing warnings against self-seeking motives, pride, and carelessness in ministry make this a much-needed book for today’s pastors and theological students.
祂对事奉中自私自利（self-seeking）的动机、骄傲和粗心大意的深刻警告，使得这本书成为今天牧师和神学学生们急需的书籍。
What makes The Gospel Ministry so compelling is its weighty and urgent tone—it is not a theoretical textbook, but a soul-searching plea to take the high calling of the gospel ministry with the utmost seriousness.
《福音事工》之所以如此引人注目，是因其沉重和紧迫的语气——它不是一本理论性的教科书，而是一种对灵魂进行深入探究的恳求，要求人们以最大的严肃性对待福音事工的崇高呼召。
Brown calls pastors to preach Christ alone, with boldness and faithfulness, rejecting human ambition, compromise, and lukewarm service.
布朗呼吁牧师们要单单传讲基督，带着胆量（boldness）和忠心，拒绝人的野心、妥协和不冷不热（lukewarm）的服务。
He stresses that a minister is a steward of the mysteries of God, a watchman for souls, and a public witness for Christ, charged with declaring the whole counsel of God.
祂强调，一位牧师是神奥秘（mysteries of God）的管家（steward），是灵魂的守望者（watchman），是基督的公开见证人，肩负着宣扬神全部旨意（whole counsel of God）的责任。
This book is essential reading for anyone preparing for the ministry, as well as for seasoned pastors who desire renewed faithfulness and zeal.
这本书对于任何准备事奉的人，以及渴望重新获得忠心和热忱（zeal）的资深牧师来说，都是必读之物。
With its biblical depth, practical exhortation, and pastoral warmth, The Gospel Ministry remains a timeless guide for those entrusted with the preaching of God’s Word.
凭借其圣经的深度、实用的劝诫和牧者的温馨，《福音事工》仍然是那些受托传讲神圣言之人的一本永恒指南。
This book is a powerful and necessary read for anyone in ministry (9.5/10), as it combines biblical exegesis, practical wisdom, and deep personal reflection.
这本书对于任何从事事奉的人来说，都是一本有力而必要的读物（9.5/10），因为它结合了圣经释经学（biblical exegesis）、实用智慧和深刻的个人反思。
Brown does not merely provide a manual for preaching; he calls ministers to self-examination, holiness, and a deep dependence on Christ.
布朗不仅仅提供了一本讲道手册；祂呼吁牧师们要自我省察、追求圣洁，并深深地倚靠基督。
His emphasis on preaching the whole counsel of God, avoiding self-seeking motives, and laboring with diligence makes it a timeless resource for pastors and students of theology.
祂强调传讲神全部的旨意、避免自私自利的动机，以及勤奋地劳作，使其成为牧师和神学学生的永恒资源。
The only reason I do not give it a perfect score is that its language and style are quite dense, making it less accessible to modern readers without theological training.
我不给它打满分的唯一原因是它的语言和风格相当晦涩（dense），使得没有神学训练的现代读者不太容易理解（accessible）。
However, this is a minor drawback, as the richness of its content far outweighs any difficulty in reading.
然而，这是一个微小的缺点，因为其内容的丰富性远远超过了阅读上的任何困难。
For those who desire a biblically faithful, Christ-centered, and soul-searching guide to pastoral ministry, The Gospel Ministry is essential reading.
对于那些渴望一份在牧养事工中忠于圣经、以基督为中心、并能深入探究灵魂的指南的人来说，《福音事工》是必读之物。
About the Author
关于作者
John Brown of Haddington (1722–1787) was a Scottish Reformed pastor, theologian, and professor known for his unwavering commitment to biblical truth and pastoral ministry.
哈丁顿的约翰·布朗（1722–1787）是一位苏格兰归正（Reformed）牧师、神学家和教授，他以对圣经真理和牧养事工坚定不移的委身而闻名。
A self-taught scholar, he rose from humble beginnings to become a leading figure in the Scottish Seceder Church, known for his exegetical skill, theological depth, and heart for training future ministers.
他是一位自学成才的学者，从卑微的出身崛起，成为苏格兰分离派教会（Scottish Seceder Church）的领军人物，以其释经技巧、神学深度以及培养未来牧师的心志而闻名。
His works, including The Self-Interpreting Bible and A Dictionary of the Holy Bible, reflect his passion for making Scripture accessible and understood by all.
他的作品，包括《自解圣经》（The Self-Interpreting Bible）和《圣经词典》（A Dictionary of the Holy Bible），反映了祂对使所有人都能接触和理解圣经的热情。
His legacy continues through his writings, which have shaped generations of Reformed pastors and theologians.
他的遗产通过他的著作得以延续，这些著作塑造了几代归正派牧师和神学家。
TABLE OF CONTENTS
目录
PREFACE
序言
ADDRESS
劝勉
- See That Ye Be Real Christians Yourselves.
- 确保你们自己是真正的基督徒。
- Ponder Much, as Before God, What Proper Furniture You Have for the Ministerial Work, and Labor to
- 在神面前深思，你们为事奉工作拥有哪些合适的装备（Furniture），并努力去
- Take Heed That Your Call from Christ and His Spirit to Your Ministerial Work Be Not Only Real but
- 务要小心，你们从基督和祂的灵而来的事奉呼召不仅是真实的，而且是
- See That Your End, in Entering Into or Executing Your Office, Be Single and Disinterested.
- 确保你们进入或履行你们的职分的目的，是单纯（Single）和无私（Disinterested）的。
- See That Your Minds Be Deeply Impressed with the Nature, Extent, and Importance of Your Ministeri
- 务要使你们的心深深被你们事奉工作的性质、范围和重要性所触动（Impressed）。
- See That Ye Take Heed to Your Spirits, That Ye Deal Not Treacherously with the Lord.
- 务要小心你们的灵，不要诡诈地（Treacherously）对待主。
- See That Ye, as Workmen Who Need Not Be Ashamed, Earnestly Labor Rightly to Divide the Word of Tr
- 务要确保你们，作为不用羞愧的工人，热切地努力，正确地分解真理的道（Word of Tr）。
- You Have Stated Yourselves Public Witnesses for Jesus Christ.
- 你们已经使自己成为耶稣基督公开的见证人（Witnesses）。
- Always Improve and Live on That Blessed Encouragement Which Is Offered to You, as Christians and
- 始终提升（Improve）并活在那份向你们提供的、作为基督徒和