《论信心显明信心的本质与生命》约翰·鲍尔A Treatise of Faith – John Ball

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Few books so richly unfold the doctrine of faith as John Ball’s A Treatise of Faith.
很少有书像约翰·鲍尔（John Ball）的《信心论》（A Treatise of Faith）那样丰富地展开信心的教义。

With theological precision, pastoral warmth, and spiritual urgency, Ball offers the church a profound meditation on the essence, origin, and operation of saving faith.
鲍尔以神学的精确、牧养的温暖和属灵的紧迫感，为教会提供了关于得救信心的本质、起源和运作的深刻默想。

This is not a dry theological treatise, but a wellspring of living water for the weary pilgrim, the perplexed seeker, and the seasoned saint alike.
这不是一篇枯燥的神学论文，而是为疲惫的天路客、困惑的寻求者和成熟的圣徒准备的活水泉源。

Faith, as Ball describes it, is no mere intellectual assent—it is a living, breathing union with Christ, a holy affiance of the soul upon God’s promises in Jesus.
正如鲍尔所描述的，信心不仅仅是理智上的赞同——它是与基督鲜活的、有气息的联合，是灵魂对神在耶稣里之应许的神圣信赖。

What sets this work apart is its depth and clarity.
使这部作品与众不同的是它的深度和清晰度。

Ball distinguishes between the various kinds of faith found in Scripture—historical, miraculous, temporary, and justifying—and then magnifies the latter as that Spirit-wrought grace by which sinners lay hold of Christ, rest upon Him, and walk in joyful obedience.
鲍尔区分了圣经中发现的各种信心——历史的、神迹的、暂时的和称义的——然后推崇后者，即那种由圣灵做成的恩典，罪人藉此抓住基督，安息在祂身上，并在喜乐的顺服中行走。

Drawing from a vast storehouse of Scripture, Ball exposes Satan’s subtle attacks against faith and equips the believer with truths that anchor the soul in stormy seasons.
鲍尔从巨大的圣经宝库中汲取养分，揭露了撒但对信心微妙的攻击，并用真理装备信徒，以便在风暴季节使灵魂以此为锚。

The second part of the treatise is particularly pastoral, guiding the reader through what it means to live by faith—whether in adversity, in vocation, in the ordinances, or in the face of death itself.
论文的第二部分特别具有牧养性，引导读者明白依靠信心生活意味着什么——无论是在逆境中、在职业（呼召）中、在定例（ordinances）中，还是在面对死亡本身时。

Those who hunger to better understand how faith works in the soul—how it sees Christ, rests on Him, clings through doubt, and yields fruit in holiness—will find in this volume a faithful companion.
那些渴望更好地理解信心如何在灵魂中运作——它如何看见基督，安息在祂身上，在怀疑中紧紧抓住祂，并在圣洁中结出果实——的人，会发现这一卷书是忠实的伴侣。

Endorsed by none other than Richard Sibbes, this book remains a timeless encouragement to any who long not only to believe, but to live by faith.
本书得到了理查德·西布斯（Richard Sibbes）的背书，对于任何不仅渴望相信，而且渴望靠信心生活的人来说，它仍然是永恒的鼓励。

Read it slowly, devotionally, and prayerfully—and be strengthened in the faith that justifies, sanctifies, and leads to everlasting life.
慢慢地、带着敬虔和祷告的心阅读它——并在那使人称义、成圣并通往永生的信心上得着坚固。

Author’s Biographical Information
作者生平资料

John Ball was a notable English Puritan theologian and preacher (1585-1640).
约翰·鲍尔（John Ball）是一位著名的英国清教徒神学家和传道人（1585-1640）。

He was known for his deep theological insights and his commitment to the Reformed tradition during a time of significant religious upheaval in England.
他以其深刻的神学洞见以及在英国宗教剧烈动荡时期对改革宗传统的委身而闻名。

Here are some key points about his life and contributions:
以下是关于他的生平和贡献的一些要点：

He was born in Cassington, Oxfordshire.
他出生于牛津郡的卡辛顿（Cassington）。

He was educated at Brasenose College, Oxford, where he distinguished himself in classical studies and theology.
他在牛津大学布雷齐诺斯学院（Brasenose College）接受教育，在那里他在古典研究和神学方面表现优异。

His education at Oxford laid a strong foundation for his later work as a theologian and preacher.
他在牛津的教育为他后来作为神学家和传道人的工作奠定了坚实的基础。

Ball served as a minister in the Church of England but aligned himself with the Puritan movement, which sought to purify the church of what they saw as lingering Catholic practices.
鲍尔曾在英国国教（Church of England）担任牧师，但他与清教徒运动结盟，该运动试图洁净教会，去除他们所认为残留的天主教习俗。

He was known for his rigorous adherence to Reformed theology and his emphasis on personal piety and scriptural authority.
他以严谨持守改革宗神学以及强调个人敬虔和圣经权威而闻名。

Ball’s writings reflect his commitment to the doctrines of grace and his pastoral concern for the spiritual welfare of his congregation.
鲍尔的著作反映了他对恩典教义的委身，以及对会众属灵福祉的牧养关怀。

“A Treatise of Faith,” one of his most significant works, considers the nature of justifying faith and its implications for Christian living.
《信心论》（A Treatise of Faith）是他最重要的著作之一，考量了称义信心的本质及其对基督徒生活的影响。

His works were widely read and respected among his contemporaries and later generations of Reformed Christians.
他的作品在他同时代的人以及后来的改革宗基督徒中被广泛阅读和推崇。

John Ball’s influence extended beyond his own lifetime through his writings and the impact he had on his contemporaries.
约翰·鲍尔的影响力通过他的著作以及他对同时代人的影响，延伸到了他有生之年以后。

His works were often cited by other Puritan theologians and remain of interest to scholars of Reformation and Puritan history.
他的作品经常被其他清教徒神学家引用，并且仍然是宗教改革和清教徒历史学者感兴趣的对象。

Table of Contents
目录

PREF. – To the Reader.
前言 – 致读者。

Part I.
第一部分。

1. CHAP. I. Of the diverse acceptations of Faith.
2. 第一章：论信心的不同含义。
3. CHAP. II. Of the Author and worker of Faith Justifying.
4. 第二章：论称义信心的创始者与做工者。
5. CHAP. III. Of Justifying faith what it is, and what things are implied therein.
6. 第三章：论何为称义的信心，以及其中包含什么。
7. CHAP. IIII. Love is not the soul of faith, yet Justifying Faith cannot be without Love.
8. 第四章：爱并非信心的灵魂，但称义的信心不能没有爱。
9. CHAP. V. Of the general object or matter of Faith Justifying.
10. 第五章：论称义信心的一般对象或内容。
11. CHAP. VI. Of the Special object of Justifying. Faith.
12. 第六章：论称义信心的特殊对象。
13. CHAP. VII. Justifying faith is a particular and certain confidence.
14. 第七章：称义的信心是一种特定的且确定的信靠。
15. CHAP. VIII. By faith a true believer may be certain and infallibly assured of the remission of his sins and eternal salvation.
16. 第八章：藉着信心，真信徒可以确定且无误地确信他的罪得赦免和永恒的救恩。
17. CHAP. IX. Faith is grounded upon the word of God, not upon the authority of the Church.
18. 第九章：信心是建立在神的话语之上，而非教会的权威之上。
19. CHAP. X. Of the Effects, Subject and Degrees of Justifying Faith.
20. 第十章：论称义信心的果效、主体和程度。
21. CHAP. XI. Of the right plantation of faith, and means whereby it is confirmed.
22. 第十一章：论信心的正确栽种，以及坚固信心的途径。
23. CHAP. XII. Of the temptations whereby Satan seeketh to batter down our faith, and how he may be resisted.
24. 第十二章：论撒但试图击垮我们信心的试探，以及如何抵挡他。
25. APPENDIX I. – Part I. Scripture References.
26. 附录一 – 第一部分经文索引。

Part II.
第二部分。

1. CHAP. I. What it is to live by faith, and how a Christian should stir up himself thereunto.
2. 第一章：何为靠信心生活，以及基督徒当如何激发自己去如此行。
3. CHAP. II. What it is to live by faith in particular touching the promises of pardon and forgiveness.
4. 第二章：特别论到关于赦免和宽恕的应许，何为靠信心生活。
5. CHAP. III. What it is to live by faith touching the promises of Sanctification.
6. 第三章：关于成圣的应许，何为靠信心生活。
7. CHAP. IIII. What it is to live by Faith concerning the promises of everlasting life.
8. 第四章：关于永生的应许，何为靠信心生活。
9. CHAP. V. What it is live by faith touching the promises of perseverance.
10. 第五章：关于坚忍的应许，何为靠信心生活。
11. CHAP. VI. How to live by faith in time of Temptation.
12. 第六章：在受试探时如何靠信心生活。
13. CHAP. VII. How to live by faith in the times of trouble and adversity.
14. 第七章：在患难和逆境时如何靠信心生活。
15. CHAP. VIII. What it is to live by faith touching the promises of earthly blessings, temporal prosperity, and good success.
16. 第八章：关于属地的祝福、暂时的兴盛和成功的应许，何为靠信心生活。
17. CHAP. IX. What it is to live by faith touching the Commandments.
18. 第九章：关于诫命，何为靠信心生活。
19. CHAP. X. What it is to live by faith in the duties of our vocation.
20. 第十章：在我们职业（呼召）的职责中，何为靠信心生活。
21. CHAP. XI. How to live by Faith in the use of God’s Ordinances, the Word and Sacraments.
22. 第十一章：在使用神的定例（ordinances）、圣言和圣礼时，如何靠信心生活。
23. CHAP. XII. The faithful are bound, and it is behooveful for them, to believe the threatening’s.
24. 第十二章：信徒有义务，且这对他们是有益的，去相信那些警告。
25. APPENDIX II. – Part II. Scripture References.
26. 附录二 – 第二部分经文索引。