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Edward Polhill’s Precious Faith: Considered in Its Nature, Working, and Growth is a profound and edifying treatise that explores the doctrine of faith in its multifaceted depth.
爱德华·波尔希尔（Edward Polhill）的《宝贵的信心：从其本质、运行与增长加以考察》（Precious Faith: Considered in Its Nature, Working, and Growth）是一部深刻而造就人的论著，探讨了信心教义多方面的深度。
Written by a 17th-century Puritan divine, this book seeks to define, defend, and apply the doctrine of saving faith in a way that is both theologically rich and pastorally sensitive.
本书由一位十七世纪的清教徒神学家（Puritan divine）所著，旨在以神学上丰厚、牧养上细腻的方式来界定、捍卫并应用“使人得救的信心”这一教义。
Polhill, who was known for his clear yet weighty expositions, crafts a thorough study of faith, demonstrating its divine origin, its essential nature, its fruits, and its necessity for salvation.
波尔希尔以其清晰而分量十足的释义而闻名，他在本书中对信心进行了全面的研究，阐明了信心的神圣起源、本质属性、所结的果子，以及其对于救恩的必要性。
One of the book’s greatest strengths is its systematic approach.
本书最大的优点之一在于其系统性的进路。
Polhill carefully unpacks faith from multiple angles, beginning with its nature as a grace given by the Holy Spirit and then moving on to its working in the believer’s life.
波尔希尔从多个角度细致地展开对信心的论述，先从信心作为圣灵所赐的恩典（grace）这一性质入手，然后转向信心在信徒生命中的运行。
He contrasts true saving faith with false or temporary belief, drawing heavily from Scripture to show that genuine faith is both transformative and enduring.
他将真实使人得救的信心与虚假的或暂时的信念作出对比，大量引述圣经，表明真正的信心既具有更新生命的能力，又具有持久不变的性质。
This makes the book not only a theological work but also a practical guide for Christians who desire assurance of their faith.
这使本书不仅是一部神学著作，也成为渴望得着信心确据的基督徒之实用指南。
What will draw readers in is Polhill’s ability to balance doctrine with doxology.
吸引读者之处，在于波尔希尔能够在教义（doctrine）与颂赞（doxology）之间保持平衡。
His writing is rich with biblical allusions, demonstrating a deep reliance on the Word of God as the foundation of faith.
他的写作充满了圣经的典故，彰显出他深深倚靠神的圣言（the Word of God）作为信心根基的立场。
He does not merely describe faith as an abstract concept but shows its power in the life of a believer—how it grows, how it bears fruit in sanctification, and how it ultimately leads to assurance in Christ.
他并非仅仅将信心描述为一个抽象的概念，而是展示了信心在信徒生命中的能力——它如何增长，如何在成圣（sanctification）中结果子，以及它如何最终引导人得着在基督里的确据。
His treatment of faith’s growth, adoption as a fruit of faith, and the believer’s assurance are particularly compelling sections, offering both encouragement and exhortation.
他对信心的增长、作为信心之果的儿子名分（adoption），以及信徒确据的论述，尤为引人入胜，既带来安慰，也发出劝勉。
Another element that makes this book appealing is its pastoral tone.
本书另一吸引人之处，在于其浓厚的牧养语调。
Though deeply theological, Polhill writes with the heart of a shepherd, guiding his readers toward a deeper trust in Christ.
尽管内容深具神学深度，波尔希尔却以牧者的心肠写作，引导读者更深地信靠基督。
He reminds believers that faith is not static; it must be exercised and cultivated.
他提醒信徒，信心并非静止不动的；它必须被操练并加以培育。
He also warns against counterfeit faith, urging self-examination in light of Scripture.
他也警戒人防备假冒的信心，催促人在圣经的光照下进行自我省察。
This book will appeal to those who love the Puritans and desire a deep yet devotional study of faith.
本书将吸引那些热爱清教徒著作、并渴望对信心进行既深刻又具灵修性的研读之人。
It is ideal for pastors, theologians, and lay Christians alike who long to grow in their understanding of biblical faith.
无论是牧师、神学家，还是平信徒，只要渴望在对圣经信心的认识上不断长进，这本书都十分适合。
With its rich exposition, Christ-centered focus, and practical applications, Precious Faith is a timeless treasure that will benefit anyone who desires to live by faith and grow in grace.
凭借其丰厚的释经、以基督为中心的焦点，以及实际的应用，《宝贵的信心》是一部历久弥新的珍宝，必能造福一切渴望凭信而活、在恩典中长进的人。
Table of Contents
目录
TO THE CHRISTIAN READER
致基督徒读者
CHAPTER I: Precious Faith described, and considered in the general nature of it, as it is a grace of the Holy Spirit
第一章：论宝贵的信心——描述并从其总体本质加以考察，作为圣灵的恩典
CHAPTER II: What it is, with the necessity thereof unto Faith, demonstrated
第二章：论信心是什么，并论其对于信心之必要性，加以证明
CHAPTER III: What manner of belief it is, and the consequents of it, in order to a holy resignation
第三章：论信心是一种何等样式的信服，以及其所产生的结果，以达至圣洁的自我交托（resignation）
CHAPTER IV: A holy, thorough dependant self-resignation to the terms of the Gospel
第四章：向福音的条件作出圣洁、完全、倚赖的自我交托
CHAPTER V: Reasons proving the essential nature of faith, as the condition of the gospel
第五章：论证信心作为福音条件之本质属性的诸般理由
CHAPTER VI: Precious faith considered in the fruits and glorious progresses of it
第六章：论宝贵的信心在其果子与荣耀进展中的考察
CHAPTER VII: Growth upon faith as a fruit thereof; with the manner, continuance, perfection, and various excellencies of the same
第七章：论在信心之上得以增长，作为信心的一个果子；并论其方式、持续、完全与多样的卓越之处
CHAPTER VIII: Of adoption the third fruit of faith; the peculiar privilege of sound believers
第八章：论儿子名分（adoption），作为信心的第三个果子；这是健全信徒所特有的特权
CHAPTER IX: Of sanctification the fourth fruit of faith
第九章：论成圣，作为信心的第四个果子
CHAPTER X: Of spiritual vivification
第十章：论属灵的活化（spiritual vivification）
CHAPTER XI: Jesus Christ the mediator, and the efficacy of grace
第十一章：论耶稣基督这位中保，以及恩典的功效
CHAPTER XII: The divine experiments of faith in scripture ordinances
第十二章：论信心在圣经圣礼（scripture ordinances）中的神圣经历（experiments，经历、试验）
CHAPTER XIII: The believer’s assurance of his good estate of pardon and salvation
第十三章：论信徒对其蒙赦免并得救恩之良善状态的确据
CHAPTER XIV: Of the ways in which the assurance of faith is attained
第十四章：论获得信心确据的诸般途径