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Modernized, Corrected, Annotated, and Formatted by William H. Gross 由威廉·H·格罗斯（William H. Gross）现代化、校订、注释和编排
What does it mean to truly believe? 真正相信意味着什么？
And how can one know that their faith is genuine — the saving faith of God’s elect? 一个人如何知道他们的信心是真实的——神的选民的得救信心？
In Evidences of the Faith of God’s Elect, John Owen, one of the most penetrating minds in the Reformed tradition, addresses this deeply pastoral and vital question with theological precision and spiritual urgency. 在《神的选民的信心证据》中，约翰·欧文（John Owen），改革宗传统中最具洞察力的思想家之一，以神学的精确性和属灵的迫切性来处理这个深刻的牧养性和至关重要的问题。
This brief yet profoundly searching treatise is not about mere doctrinal assent; it is about the living reality of saving faith in the heart and life of the believer. 这篇简短却极其深入探究的论文不是关于单纯的教义认同；而是关于得救信心在信徒心中和生命中的活泼实际。
First published posthumously, this work distills Owen’s mature reflections on assurance, drawn from a life steeped in Scripture, tested by pastoral experience, and refined through doctrinal conflict. 这部作品首次在身后出版，提炼了欧文关于得救确据的成熟思考，这些思考源于浸透在圣经中的生命、经过牧养经验的考验、并通过教义争论的锤炼。
Writing in the shadow of the Puritan debates over faith and obedience, Owen presents four gospel-grounded evidences by which a believer may discern the authenticity of their faith: (1) a sincere approval of God’s way of salvation through Christ alone, (2) heartfelt obedience to God’s revealed will, (3) a consistent engagement with God in worship, and (4) a life marked by genuine repentance. 在清教徒关于信心与顺服辩论的阴影下写作，欧文提出了四个基于福音的证据，信徒可以借此辨别他们信心的真实性：（1）对神单单通过基督的救恩之道的真诚认可，（2）对神所启示旨意的由衷顺服，（3）在敬拜中与神持续的交通，以及（4）以真实悔改为标志的生命。
Each evidence is drawn from Scripture, pastorally applied, and aimed at strengthening the weary pilgrim’s confidence in Christ. 每一个证据都源自圣经，在牧养上应用，旨在坚固疲乏的天路客对基督的信心。
Unlike some works that stir up unnecessary anxiety in the souls of the regenerate, Owen’s aim is to stabilize and comfort. 与某些在重生者灵魂中激起不必要焦虑的作品不同，欧文的目标是稳固和安慰。
With careful balance, he steers clear of both presumption and despair. 以谨慎的平衡，他避开了僭妄和绝望两者。
He challenges the reader to examine themselves in the light of the gospel, not with morbid introspection, but with the eye of faith fixed firmly on Christ crucified. 他挑战读者在福音的光中省察自己，不是以病态的内省，而是以信心的眼睛紧紧定睛在被钉十字架的基督身上。
This modernized and annotated edition by William H. Gross preserves Owen’s theological weight while making it accessible to today’s reader. 这个由威廉·H·格罗斯现代化和注释的版本保留了欧文的神学分量，同时使今天的读者能够理解。
Whether you are wrestling with doubt, pastoring others through spiritual uncertainty, or seeking deeper assurance in your walk with God, this little volume offers clarity, conviction, and consolation. 无论你是在与疑惑挣扎，牧养他人度过属灵的不确定，还是在与神同行中寻求更深的确据，这本小书都提供了清晰、确信和安慰。
“Examine yourselves, whether you are in the faith; prove yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, how Jesus Christ is in you, unless you are reprobates?” — 2 Corinthians 13:5 “你们总要自己省察有信心没有，也要自己试验。岂不知你们若不是可弃绝的，就有耶稣基督在你们心里吗？”——哥林多后书13:5
This is not just a book to be read — it is a mirror for the soul and a guide for the journey home. 这不仅仅是一本要读的书——它是灵魂的镜子和归家旅程的指南。
TABLE OF CONTENTS 目录
Editor’s Note 编者注
PREFATORY NOTE 序言
TO THE READER 致读者
EVIDENCES OF THE FAITH OF GOD’S ELECT – OVERVIEW 神的选民的信心证据——概览
I. THE FIRST EVIDENCE OF THE FAITH OF GOD’S ELECT – GOSPEL APPROVAL 一、神的选民的信心的第一个证据——福音认可
II. THE SECOND EVIDENCE OF THE FAITH OF GOD’S ELECT – OBEDIENCE 二、神的选民的信心的第二个证据——顺服
III. THE THIRD EVIDENCE OF THE FAITH OF GOD’S ELECT – WORSHIP 三、神的选民的信心的第三个证据——敬拜
IV. THE FOURTH EVIDENCE OF THE FAITH OF GOD’S ELECT – REPENTANCE 四、神的选民的信心的第四个证据——悔改