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“Sun Beams of Gospel Light,” authored by John Preston (1587–1628), is a profound theological work divided into four distinct parts, each offering unique insights into Christian doctrine and spirituality.
《福音之光的阳光》（Sun Beams of Gospel Light），作者为约翰·普雷斯顿（John Preston，1587–1628），是一部深刻的神学著作，分为四个不同的部分，每一部分都提供了对基督教教义和属灵生命的独特洞见。

Part 1: A Heavenly treatise on the divine love of Christ
第一部分：论基督神圣之爱的属天论述

In this section, John Preston considers the divine love of Christ, exploring the profound depths of Christ’s affection for humanity.
在本部分中，约翰·普雷斯顿思考基督的神圣之爱，探究基督对人类之爱那深不可测的深度。

Through scriptural references and theological analysis, Preston reveals the boundless and unconditional love of Christ, emphasizing the centrality of this love in the Christian faith.
借着经文引用与神学分析，普雷斯顿揭示了基督无边无际、无条件的爱，并强调这爱在基督教信仰中的核心地位。

Readers can expect a deep exploration of the theological concept of Christ’s love.
读者可以期待对基督之爱这一神学概念的深入探讨。

Part 2: The Christian’s freedom
第二部分：基督徒的自由

Here, Preston discusses the concept of Christian freedom, a fundamental theme in Christian theology.
在此，普雷斯顿论述了基督徒自由这一概念，这是基督教神学中的一个基本主题。

He examines the liberty that believers find in Christ, highlighting the idea that true freedom comes from living in accordance with God’s will.
他考察信徒在基督里所发现的自由，强调真正的自由源于按着上帝的旨意而生活。

This section provides theological insights and practical guidance on how to live a liberated Christian life.
本部分提供了神学洞见，并给出如何过一个得释放的基督徒生活的实际指引。

Part 3: The deformed form of a formal profession
第三部分：形式化信仰告白的畸形形态

Part three addresses the issue of outward religious profession without genuine faith.
第三部分探讨了只有外在宗教告白却缺乏真实信心的问题。

Preston scrutinizes the concept of formal religious expressions, warning against empty rituals and hypocrisy.
普雷斯顿细致审视形式化宗教表达的概念，警告人提防空洞的仪式和假冒为善。

He encourages readers to seek a sincere and authentic relationship with God, rather than relying solely on outward appearances.
他鼓励读者寻求与上帝真诚而真实的关系，而不是单单倚靠外在的表象。

Part 4: Christ’s fullness, and man’s emptiness
第四部分：基督的丰满，与人的虚空

In this section, John Preston explores the concept of human emptiness and the sufficiency found in Christ.
在本部分中，约翰·普雷斯顿探讨了人的虚空这一概念，以及在基督里所找到的充足。

Drawing from Christian doctrine, he emphasizes the idea that human beings are spiritually impoverished without Christ and that only through Christ’s fullness can they find true fulfillment and completeness.
他从基督教教义出发，强调人若没有基督，在属灵上便是贫乏的，唯有借着基督的丰满，才能找到真正的满足与完全。

Throughout “Sun Beams of Gospel Light,” readers encounter profound theological insights, deep spiritual reflections..
贯穿《福音之光的阳光》全书，读者会遇见深刻的神学洞见与深度的属灵反思。

John Preston’s work invites contemplation and reflection on core Christian beliefs and practices, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the Christian faith.
约翰·普雷斯顿的著作邀请人对基督教信仰与实践的核心真理进行默想与反思，使其成为渴望加深对基督教信仰理解之人的宝贵资源。

Table of Contents
目录

To the Reader
致读者

A HEAVENLY TREATISE OF DIVINE LOVE.
论神圣之爱的属天论述

— SERMON I – If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be had in execration – 1 Corinthians 16:22.
——讲道一——若有人不爱主耶稣基督，这人可诅可咒——哥林多前书 16:22。

— SERMON II: If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be had in execration – 1 Corinthians 16:22.
——讲道二——若有人不爱主耶稣基督，这人可诅可咒——哥林多前书 16:22。

— SERMON III: If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be had in execration – 1 Corinthians 16:22.
——讲道三——若有人不爱主耶稣基督，这人可诅可咒——哥林多前书 16:22。

— SERMON IV: If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be had in execration – 1 Corinthians 16:22.
——讲道四——若有人不爱主耶稣基督，这人可诅可咒——哥林多前书 16:22。

— SERMON V: If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be had in execration – 1 Corinthians 16:22.
——讲道五——若有人不爱主耶稣基督，这人可诅可咒——哥林多前书 16:22。

A SOLILOQUY OF A DEVOUT SOUL TO CHRIST, PANTING AFTER THE LOVE OF THE LORD JESUS
一位虔诚灵魂向基督的独白，渴慕主耶稣之爱

TWO TREATISES, VIZ. THE CHRISTIAN FREEDOM, AND THE DEFORMED FORM OF A FORMAL PROFESSION.
两篇论著，即《基督徒的自由》与《形式化信仰告白的畸形形态》。

— THE CHRISTIAN FREEDOM
——基督徒的自由

— THE DEFORMED FORM OF A FORMAL PROFESSION
——形式化信仰告白的畸形形态

To the Anti-Arminian
致反亚米念派（Anti-Arminian，反对亚米念主义者）

Christ’s Fullness, and Man’s Emptiness
基督的丰满，与人的虚空