THE ORIGIN OF THE UNIVERSE

When we talk about the existence of God we must also talk about the origin of the universe. From where did the universe come?  It is a fact that the universe had a beginning.

我们谈论到神的存在时、我们也必须讨论宇宙是从那里来的. 宇宙是从那里来﹖ 宇宙万物的形成均有一开始、不可能无中生有.

            There are two possible explanations for the origin of the universe.  It either came into existence by accident or it was created.  Did the universe come about by accident?  No, it did not. Things do not come into existence by accident.  If I said the watch that I wear came into existence by accident, you would laugh.  You would not believe it.

宇宙的起源有两种可能的说法. 经由创造或是偶然产生的. 宇宙是偶然产生的么﹖ 不是.   东西不是偶然产生的. 我若说、我所带的手表是偶然产生的、你会笑. 你不会相信.

            Since the universe did not come about by accident, it was created.  Who created the universe?  Man certainly does not have the power or ability to create the universe.  How do we know? The nearest star is 4.3 light years away.  Man does not have the ability to reach the nearest star in the universe.  There are billions of stars in the universe.  If man cannot reach the nearest star, how could he create the universe?

因为宇宙不是偶然产生、所以宇宙是被造的. 谁创造宇宙﹖ 人类的能力是无法创造宇宙. 我们怎么知道呢﹖ 离我们最近的星星距离是4.3光年. 人类没有办法到宇宙中离我们最近的星星. 宇宙有好几十亿星星. 如果人类没有办法到最近的星星、怎么会创造宇宙呢﹖

    The Bible emphasizes that God exists and he created the universe.  In addition to the first two chapters of Genesis, note the following passages:  “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them.  For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse” (Romans 1:18-20).  “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.  Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge.  There is no speech nor language Where their voice is not heard” (Psalm 19:1-3).  “For every house is built by someone, but He who built all things is God” (Hebrews 3:4).

    圣经强调神的存在、也强调祂创造宇宙. 除了创世记头两章之外、并请注意下面的经节: 『原来 神的忿怒，从天上显明在一切不虔不义的人身上，就是那些行不义阻挡真理的人. 神的事情，人所能知道的，原显明在人心里；因为 神已经给他们显明. 自从造天地以来，神的永能和神性是明明可知的，虽是眼不能见，但借着所造之物，就可以晓得，叫人无可推诿』(罗 1:18-20). 『诸天述说 神的荣耀；穹苍传扬他的手段. 这日到那日发出言语；这夜到那夜传出知识. 无言无语，也无声音可听』(诗19:1-3). 『因为房屋都必有人建造，但建造万物的就是 神』(来 3:4).

              Because the universe has design, this means there was a designer.  Clothes have a design because they have a designer.  If they came about accidentally, there would be no design.  However, because there is design, there has to be a designer.

        宇宙有设计、其含意就是宇宙有设计者. 衣服有设计、因为有设计者. 如果是偶然产生的、就没有设计. 然而、正因为有设计、所以就必然有设计者.

              If a ball rolls into the room, we would wonder who threw the ball into the room.  The ball coming into the room is the effect.  Whenever there is an effect, there must be a cause.  The universe is the effect, so there must be a cause.  The cause of the universe is Almighty God.  Add to all of this the example of the human body.  It could not have happened accidentally. Man was the creation of God (Genesis 1:26 ,27).

        假如有球滚进屋子里来、我们会问是谁丢进来的. 球滚进来是结果. 有结果、就必有原因. 宇宙是结果、所以就必有其原因. 宇宙的原因便是无所不能的 神. 加上另外一个例子、就是人类的身体. 它不可能是偶然产生的. 人类是被 神创造的 (创 1:26,27).

     What is the difference between humans and animals?  Animals do not have any moral guidance in their lives.  When was the last time you saw a dog arrested for stealing food from another dog?  Was the dog sorry about it?  There have been suggestions by some that animals have the same feelings and morals as humans.  Some say that dolphins are smarter than humans, or cows show concern for a fellow cow who is stuck in a mud hole and cannot get out.  Animals do not operate according to any ethical or moral code.  Only human beings recognize the existence of morality and ethics. You may have animals discussing these things in animated and computer-enhanced movies, but not in real life!  We have a law to obey today.  It is the “perfect law of liberty” (James 1:25 ).  It is the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2).

     There are only two possible sources for the existence of morals and ethics.  Either they evolved from man or they came from a Supreme Being (God).   Atheism says there is no ultimate standard of right and wrong.  Instead they argue for situation ethics, relativism, etc.  The only reasonable and logical explanation for morals and ethics in this world is the existence of an eternal God.

            人與動物有什麼區別？動物在其生活中並無道德上的指引。什麼時候你見過一隻狗因為偷了另外一隻狗的食物而被逮捕？這隻狗會為此感到懊悔嗎？有人提出說動物有和人一樣的感覺與道德良知，有時候海豚比人聰明，或是牛對其陷入泥沼中無法自拔的同伴顯出關懷。動物並無法根據倫理與道德上的規範而行，而只有人能認知倫理與道德的存在。你或許可以使動物在卡通及電腦動畫影片中談論這些事情，但不會出現在現實世界裏。在今天我們有一個該遵循的律法，就是「那全備、使人自由之律法」(雅各書1：25)，也就是「基督的律法」(加拉太書6：2).

      只有兩個倫理及道德規範存在可能的來源，一者可能是由人類演化而來，或者就是來自於一位至高無尚者(上帝)。無神論者說沒有根本對錯的標準，取而代之，他們辯說，道德標準乃視情況而定，即只有相對標準等等。但對這世界上存在倫理道德標準唯一合理與合乎邏輯的解釋就是存在一位永生的 神.

ATTRIBUTES OF GOD  

              The God of the universe does not have just one attribute.  Some seem to think that God has only one attribute.  People will say God is only a God of love, or only a vengeful God, etc.  The Bible teaches there is just one God (Isaiah 44:6; 1 Corinthians 8:6).  However, the Bible speaks of our one God having many attributes.  He is all-powerful (Genesis 17:1); everywhere (Psalm 139:7-11); all-knowing (Hebrews 4:13 ); just (Psalm 89:14); eternal (Psalm 90:1,2); concerned for man (John 3:16 ); and He communicates with man (2 Timothy 3:16,17; 2 Peter 1:20,21).

              It is impossible to believe in Christ and not believe in God.  Jesus tells us that God exists.  He proved His words were true.  We must believe in God to go to heaven (Hebrews 11:6).

                                                            神的本性

            宇宙的 神不只有一种特性而已. 有一些人以为 神只有一种特性而已. 人们会说『神只是爱的 神』或『神只是报应的 神』、 等类. 圣经教导我们说只有一位真 神 (赛 44:6; 林前 8:6). 但是、圣经说 神有一些不同的特性. 祂是『无所不能』(创 17:1);『无所不在』(诗 139:7-11);『无所不知』(来 4:13);『公义』(诗 89:14); 『自有永有』(诗 90:1,2);『关爱世人』(约 3:16);『与世人沟通』(提后 3:16,17); 彼后 1:20,21).

            信基督而不信 神是不可能的. 耶稣告诉我们 神是存在的. 祂证明祂的话是真的. 我们必须相信 神才上天堂 (来 11:6).

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