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《生命之道》约翰·科顿The Way of Life – John Cotton

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    John Cotton’s “The Way of Life” is a theological work that considers the intricate journey of the soul toward salvation, sanctification, and spiritual growth.
    约翰·棉(John Cotton)的《生命之道》(The Way of Life)是一部神学著作,考量了灵魂通往救恩、成圣和属灵成长的错综复杂的旅程。

    This book presents a series of sermons and applications that guide readers through the essential stages of Christian life.
    这本书呈现了一系列讲道和应用,引导读者经历基督徒生活的关键阶段。

    Cotton begins with a deep exploration of the Holy Spirit’s role in initiating and sustaining the believer’s faaith.
    棉以深入探索圣灵在创始和维持信徒信心中的角色作为开始。

    Drawing from Zachariah 12:10, he eloquently discusses how the Spirit’s outpouring brings grace and supplication into the believer’s heart, leading to a life of fervent prayer and devotion.
    他引用撒迦利亚书12:10,雄辩地讨论了圣灵的浇灌如何将恩典和恳求带入信徒心中,从而引向热切祷告和敬虔的生活。

    In the section titled “Sins Deadly Wound,” Cotton addresses the devastating impact of sin on the human soul.
    在题为“罪的致命伤”的部分中,棉探讨了罪对人类灵魂的毁灭性影响。

    He uses Acts 2:37 to illustrate the convicting power of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the necessity of genuine repentance and the transformative sorrow that leads to true contrition and healing.
    他使用使徒行传2:37来说明圣灵使人知罪的大能,强调真正悔改的必要性,以及引向真正痛悔和医治的转化性忧伤。

    This segment vividly portrays the journey from sin to redemption, making the reader keenly aware of the profound changes that genuine repentance brings.
    这一部分生动地描绘了从罪到救赎的旅程,使读者敏锐地意识到真正悔改所带来的深刻改变。

    Cotton’s third focus, “The Christian’s Charge,” urges believers to guard their hearts diligently, drawing from Proverbs 4:23 and Galatians 2:19-20.
    棉的第三个重点,“基督徒的职责”,引用箴言4:23和加拉太书2:19-20,敦促信徒殷勤保守他们的心。

    He explains the importance of living a life rooted in faith and the daily exercise of spiritual disciplines that fortify one’s relationship with God.
    他解释了过一种根植于信心的生活,以及每日进行加强与神关系的属灵操练的重要性。

    His words act as a clarion call to vigilance and dedication, highlighting the vital role of personal responsibility in the Christian walk.
    他的话语如同呼唤警醒和奉献的嘹亮号角,强调了个人责任在基督徒灵程中的至关重要性。

    The heart of the book is perhaps best encapsulated in the section on “The Life of Faith.”
    这本书的核心或许在关于“信心生活”的部分中得到了最好的概括。

    Anchored in Galatians 2:20, Cotton elaborates on the concept of living by faith in Christ.
    扎根于加拉太书2:20,棉详细阐述了靠信基督而活的概念。

    He provides practical applications for sustaining faith, assuring justification, embracing sanctification, and faithfully partaking in the sacraments of the Lord’s Supper and Baptism.
    他为维持信心、确信称义、拥抱成圣以及忠心地领受主餐和洗礼的圣礼提供了实际应用。

    Each sermon in this section builds upon the previous, creating a cohesive and comprehensive guide to a life lived in full reliance on Christ.
    这一部分的每一篇讲道都建立在前一篇的基础上,为完全依赖基督的生活创造了一份连贯而全面的指南。

    Cotton also offers clear, step-by-step guidance on nurturing a robust faith life, addressing both new believers and seasoned Christians seeking to deepen their spiritual walk.
    棉还就培养强健的信心生活提供了清晰、循序渐进的指导,既针对新信徒,也针对寻求加深属灵行走的资深基督徒。

    His insights are designed to comfort and assure those grappling with doubts about their salvation, providing a pastoral voice of reassurance about God’s unwavering grace.
    他的洞见旨在安慰和确信那些正在与救恩疑虑挣扎的人,提供关于神坚定不移恩典的牧养性保证之声。

    Additionally, Cotton details the process of sanctification, urging readers to live out their faith in practical, everyday actions, and emphasizing the importance of holiness and obedience.
    此外,棉详细描述了成圣的过程,敦促读者在实际的日常行动中活出他们的信仰,并强调圣洁和顺服的重要性。

    Cotton’s treatment of the sacraments is both profound and practical, offering readers a richer understanding of these means of grace and their role in the Christian life.
    棉对圣礼的论述既深刻又实用,为读者提供了对这些蒙恩之道及其在基督徒生活中角色的更丰富理解。

    He underscores the significance of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper as vital practices for believers, deepening their connection with God and the community of faith.
    他强调洗礼和主餐作为信徒至关重要的实践的意义,加深了他们与神以及信仰群体的联系。

    John Cotton’s “The Way of Life” is a treasure trove of spiritual wisdom, perfect for anyone yearning for a deeper, more intimate relationship with God.
    约翰·棉的《生命之道》是属灵智慧的宝库,非常适合任何渴望与神建立更深、更亲密关系的人。

    Each sermon and application is a beacon of light guiding believers through the complexities of faith and life.
    每一篇讲道和应用都是一盏明灯,引导信徒穿越信仰和生活的复杂性。

    Cotton’s theological depth, coupled with his pastoral sensitivity, makes this work an invaluable resource for personal growth and communal study.
    棉的神学深度,加上他的牧养敏锐度,使这部作品成为个人成长和团体研读的无价资源。

    Whether you are a new believer or a seasoned saint, “The Way of Life” will inspire, challenge, and equip you to walk more faithfully with Christ.
    无论你是新信徒还是成熟的圣徒,《生命之道》都将激励、挑战并装备你,使你更忠心地与基督同行。


    TABKLE OF CONTENTS
    目录

    PREFACE
    前言

    PART I. – THE POURING OUT OF THE SPIRIT.
    第一部分:圣灵的浇灌。

    1. SERMON I. – ZACH. 12:10 – I.
    2. 第一篇讲道 – 撒迦利亚书 12:10 – I。
    3. SERMON II. – ZACH. 12:10 – II.
    4. 第二篇讲道 – 撒迦利亚书 12:10 – II。
    5. SERMON III – ZACH. 12:10 – III.
    6. 第三篇讲道 – 撒迦利亚书 12:10 – III。
    7. SERMON IV. – ZACH. 12:10 – IV.
    8. 第四篇讲道 – 撒迦利亚书 12:10 – IV。
    9. SERMON V. – ZACH. 12:10 – V.
    10. 第五篇讲道 – 撒迦利亚书 12:10 – V。
    11. SERMON VI. – ZACH. 12:13,14 – I.
    12. 第六篇讲道 – 撒迦利亚书 12:13,14 – I。
    13. SERMON VII. – ZACH. 12:10 – VI.
    14. 第七篇讲道 – 撒迦利亚书 12:10 – VI。
    15. SERMON VIII. – ZACH. 12:10 – VII.
    16. 第八篇讲道 – 撒迦利亚书 12:10 – VII。

    PART II. – SINS DEADLY WOUND.
    第二部分:罪的致命伤。

    1. SERMON IX. – ACTS 2:37 – I.
    2. 第九篇讲道 – 使徒行传 2:37 – I。
    3. SERMON X. – ACTS 2:37 – II.
    4. 第十篇讲道 – 使徒行传 2:37 – II。
    5. SERMON XI. – ACTS 2:37 – III.
    6. 第十一篇讲道 – 使徒行传 2:37 – III。
    7. SERMON XII. – ACTS 2:37 – IV.
    8. 第十二篇讲道 – 使徒行传 2:37 – IV。
    9. SERMON XIII. – ACTS 2:37 – V.
    10. 第十三篇讲道 – 使徒行传 2:37 – V。
    11. SERMON XIV. – ACTS 2:27 – VI.
    12. 第十四篇讲道 – 使徒行传 2:27 – VI。

    PART III. – THE CHRISTIANS CHARGE.
    第三部分:基督徒的职责。

    1. SERMON XV. – PROV. 4:23 – I.
    2. 第十五篇讲道 – 箴言 4:23 – I。
    3. SERMON XVI – PROV. 4:23 – II.
    4. 第十六篇讲道 – 箴言 4:23 – II。
    5. SERMON XVII. – GAL. 2:19,20 – I.
    6. 第十七篇讲道 – 加拉太书 2:19,20 – I。

    PART IV. – THE LIFE OF FAITH.
    第四部分:信心生活。

    1. SERMON XVIII. – GAL. 2:20 – I.
    2. 第十八篇讲道 – 加拉太书 2:20 – I。
    3. SERMON XIX. – GAL. 2:20 – II.
    4. 第十九篇讲道 – 加拉太书 2:20 – II。
    5. SERMON XX. – GAL. 2:20 – III.
    6. 第二十篇讲道 – 加拉太书 2:20 – III。
    7. APPLICATION I. – INSTRUCTIONS IN FAITH.
    8. 应用一:信心的教导。
    9. APPLICATION II. – ASSURANCE OF JUSTIFICATION.
    10. 应用二:称义的确据。
    11. APPLICATION III. – THE LIFE OF JUSTIFICATION.
    12. 应用三:称义的生活。
    13. APPLICATION IV. – THE LIFE OF SANCTIFICATION.
    14. 应用四:成圣的生活。
    15. APPLICATION V. – RECEIVING THE LORD’S SUPPER
    16. 应用五:领受主餐。
    17. APPLICATION VI. – USE OF BAPTISM.
    18. 应用六:洗礼的使用。
    19. APPLICATION VII. – FAITH BY THE WORD.
    20. 应用七:藉着道的信心。
    21. APPLICATION VIII. – FAITH IN PRAYER.
    22. 应用八:祷告中的信心。
    23. APPLICATION IX. – LIFE OF CONSOLATION.
    24. 应用九:安慰的生活。
    25. APPLICATION X. – OUR OUTWARD & TEMPORAL LIFE
    26. 应用十:我们的外在与暂时生活。
    27. APPLICATION XI. – MANS CIVIL LIFE
    28. 应用十一:人的公民生活。
    29. APPLICATION XII. – EXERCISES, CROSSES, & AFFLICTIONS.
    30. 应用十二:操练、十字架与患难。