《乔纳森·爱德华兹(原罪)研读指南》克雷格·比尔Original Sin by JE Study Guide-Craig Biehl

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A Study Guide to Jonathan Edwards’ Classic on the Nature of Inborn Depravity
约拿单·爱德华兹论天生堕落本质经典著作的学习指南

For Jonathan Edwards, the Gospel stands on the doctrine of original sin as medicine to a disease.
对约拿单·爱德华兹来说，福音建立在原罪教义之上，如同疾病的良药。

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A misdiagnosis can lead to an ineffective, dangerous, or even fatal “cure.”
误诊可能导致无效、危险，甚至致命的”治疗”。

In the history of the church, few were as mindful as Edwards to see the implications of original sin to the whole of God’s ultimate purpose in Christ, as argued in his masterful treatise, Original Sin.
在教会历史中，很少有人像爱德华兹那样留心观察原罪对神在基督里全部终极目的的影响，正如他在其杰出论著《原罪》中所论证的。

And while Bible interpreters may miss vital implications of doctrines they view as esoteric, technical, or unessential, Edwards excelled at viewing every doctrine as part of a comprehensive whole, inseparably linked as an expression of the coherent mind of God.
虽然圣经解释者可能会忽略他们视为深奥、技术性或非必要教义的重要含义，但爱德华兹擅长将每一个教义视为一个综合整体的部分，不可分割地联系在一起，作为神连贯思想的表达。

Yet, reading Edwards can be a challenge.
然而，阅读爱德华兹的作品可能是一个挑战。

The logic of a single thought can span paragraphs, pages, and even chapters, while his 18th Century language challenges modern readers.
单一思想的逻辑可能跨越段落、页面，甚至章节，而他18世纪的语言对现代读者构成挑战。

This study guide is designed to lower these hurdles and help the reader negotiate the deep, detailed, comprehensive, and systematic thought of Edwards on a difficult doctrine.
这本学习指南旨在降低这些障碍，帮助读者理解爱德华兹在这一困难教义上深刻、详细、全面和系统的思想。

Originally developed for the classroom to accompany the reading of the treatise, the guide can stand alone for personal study or as a helpful resource.
最初为课堂而开发以配合论著的阅读，这本指南可以独立用于个人学习或作为有用的资源。

The format highlights the structure, logic, and flow of Edwards’ arguments, providing a handle to better grasp the depth of his thought.
这种格式突出了爱德华兹论证的结构、逻辑和流程，提供了更好地把握他思想深度的抓手。

And while some may lack the time to read and digest the fine nuances of Edwards’ writing, every serious Christian should understand the doctrine of original sin and be well-acquainted with the biblical and theological evidence for it.
虽然有些人可能缺乏时间阅读和消化爱德华兹写作的精细微妙之处，但每个认真的基督徒都应该理解原罪教义，并熟悉支持它的圣经和神学证据。

This study guide will help meet that need and give aid to the direct study of Original Sin in homes, churches, colleges, and seminaries.
这本学习指南将帮助满足这种需要，并为在家庭、教会、大学和神学院直接学习《原罪》提供帮助。

The greater goal of the guide is that God will continue to use Mr. Edwards to highlight our need of Christ, and move our hearts to a greater appreciation and love of the infinite excellence of His person and saving work.
这本指南更大的目标是神将继续使用爱德华兹先生来突出我们对基督的需要，并感动我们的心更加赞赏和爱慕祂位格和救赎工作的无限卓越。

These study guides to Edwards’ major theological works–first The Religious Affections, now Original Sin–are a blessing to students and teachers everywhere.
这些爱德华兹主要神学作品的学习指南——首先是《宗教情感》，现在是《原罪》——对各地的学生和教师都是祝福。

I’m often asked how a person who finds Edwards’ prose forbidding can read and understand his writings.
我经常被问到，一个觉得爱德华兹散文令人生畏的人如何能阅读和理解他的著作。

Now I have a good answer.
现在我有了一个好答案。

Many thanks to Craig Biehl for this labor of love.
非常感谢克雷格·比尔(Craig Biehl)的这项爱心劳动。

—Douglas A. Sweeney, Dean, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University
——道格拉斯·A·斯威尼(Douglas A. Sweeney)，萨姆福德大学比森神学院院长

“Few topics are more unpleasant than sin.
“很少有话题比罪更令人不快。

Seeing ourselves as we are breaks the heart.
看见我们的真实面目令人心碎。

Yet a clear and humbling view of sin is foundational to knowing God.
然而，对罪清晰和谦卑的认识是认识神的根基。

That is why the church’s present neglect of the doctrine of sin cripples our evangelism and stunts our spiritual growth.
这就是为什么教会目前对罪的教义的忽视削弱了我们的传福音工作并阻碍了我们的属灵成长。

Jonathan Edwards did us a great favor in carefully defending the doctrine of original sin against the attacks of the semi-Pelagian John Taylor.
约拿单·爱德华兹仔细地为原罪教义辩护，抵挡半伯拉纠主义者约翰·泰勒(John Taylor)的攻击，为我们做了一件大好事。

Craig Biehl has now served us well by boiling Edwards’s logical and biblical argumentation down into a clear outline.
克雷格·比尔现在很好地服务了我们，将爱德华兹的逻辑和圣经论证提炼成清晰的大纲。

This book will be a great help to classes, small groups, and individuals as a companion in their study of Edwards’s classic volume.
这本书将作为学习爱德华兹经典著作的伴侣，对班级、小组和个人都有很大帮助。

It helpfully references both the Banner of Truth and Yale editions.
它有用地参考了真理旌旗(Banner of Truth)和耶鲁版本。

Take and read!
拿起来读吧！

The glory of Christ shines most brightly against the dark backdrop of our horrifying corruption.”
基督的荣耀在我们可怕败坏的黑暗背景下闪闪发光。”

—Dr. Joel Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan
——约珥·比克博士(Dr. Joel Beeke)，密歇根州大急流城清教徒改革宗神学院院长

TABLE OF CONTENTS
目录

FOREWORD
前言

AUTHOR’S PREFACE
作者序言

PART ONE: EVIDENCE OF ORIGINAL SIN IN EXPERIENCE, SCRIPTURE, AND THE ASSERTIONS OF THOSE WHO OPPOSE THE DOCTRINE
第一部分：原罪在经验、圣经和反对此教义者主张中的证据

Chapter One: Evidence of Original Sin from the Sinfulness of Mankind in General
第一章：从人类总体的罪性看原罪的证据

Section One: Historically, all people sin and, apart from God’s grace, are subject to God’s judgment.
第一节：从历史上看，所有人都犯罪，若没有神的恩典，都要受神的审判。

Section Two: Universal sin proves a sinful propensity.
第二节：普世的罪证明了罪的倾向。

Section Three: Man’s propensity to evil indicates a corrupt soul.
第三节：人对邪恶的倾向表明灵魂的败坏。

Section Four: All sin as soon as they are capable of sinning
第四节：所有人一旦有能力犯罪就犯罪

Section Five: By the standard of God’s law, man sins, in heart and practice, far more than he is righteous.
第五节：按照神律法的标准，人在内心和行为上犯罪远超过他的义。

Section Six: Innate depravity is displayed by a high degree of foolishness in religion.
第六节：天生的堕落通过宗教上高度的愚昧表现出来。

Section Seven: Throughout the ages, most people have been wicked.
第七节：历代以来，大多数人都是邪恶的。

Section Eight: Great efforts to oppose wickedness and promote virtue have had little success.
第八节：反对邪恶和促进美德的巨大努力收效甚微。

Section Nine: Several arguments against original sin considered
第九节：考虑几个反对原罪的论证