LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
过基督徒生活

After we become a Christian, we are a new creature (2 Corinthians 5:17). We are in Christ and have access to all spiritual blessings (Ephesians 1:3). We have a change of mind and a change of life (Colossians 3:1-17).

我们成为基督徒之后、我们是新造的人 ( 林后 5:17). 我们在基督里也可以得到所有属灵的福气 ( 弗 1:3). 我们的思想跟生活都改变了 ( 西 3:1-17).

Responsibilities In Living The Christian Life

First, we must study the Bible, God's word. This is the way we can have spiritual growth. This is the way that God talks to us. “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). “as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby” (1 Peter 2:2). “These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so” (Acts 17:11). “For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil” (Hebrews 5:12-14).

过基督徒生活应该负什么责任﹖

第一、 我们必须研究圣经、神的话语 . 我们用这种方法在属灵方面成长 . 神藉祂的话语对我们说话 . 『你当竭力在 神面前得蒙喜悦，作无愧的工人，按着正意分解真理的道』 ( 提后 2:15). 『就要爱慕那纯净的灵奶，像纔生的婴孩爱慕奶 一样，叫你们因此渐长，以致得救』 ( 彼前 2:2). 『这地方的人贤于帖撒罗尼迦的人，甘心领受这道，天天考察圣经，要晓 得这道是与不是』 ( 徒 17:11). 『看你们学习的工夫，本 该作师傅，谁知还得有人将 神圣言小学的开端，另教导你们，并且成了那必须吃奶，不能吃干粮的人 . 凡只能吃奶的，都不熟练仁义的道理，因为他是婴孩；惟独长大成人的，才能吃干粮，他们的心窍习练得通达，就能分辨好歹了』 ( 来 5:12-14).

Second, we are to pray. This is the way we talk to God. The following verses tell us why and how we should pray. “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). “Be anxioius for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6,7). “In this manner therefore pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen” (Matthew 6:9-11). The only thing in this “model prayer” we can no longer use is the phrase “Your kingdom come.” We cannot use that because the Lord's kingdom has already come (Colossians 1:13; 1 Thessalonians 2:14; Revelation 1:9). “Confess your trespasses one to another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit” (James 5:16-18).

第二、 我们必须祷告 . 这是我们对 神说话的方法 . 下面的经节告诉我们为什么且要如何来祷告 . 『不住的祷告』 ( 帖前 5:17). 『应当一无挂虑，只要凡事借着祷告、祈求，和感谢，将你们所要的告诉 神 . 神所赐，出人意外的平安，必在基督耶稣里，保守你们的心怀意念』 ( 腓 4:6,7). 『所以，你们祷告要这样 说、我们在天上的父、愿人都尊你的名为圣 . 愿你的国降临、愿你的旨意行在地上；如同行在天上 . 我们日用的饮食，今日赐给我们』 ( 太 6:9-11). 『祷告的模板』中我们唯一不能用的词是『愿你的国降临』 . 我们不能用这词因为主的国已经来了 ( 西 1:13; 帖前 2:14; 启 1:9). 『所以你们要彼此认罪， 互相代求 , 使你们可以得医治 . 义人祈祷所发的力量是大有功效的 . 以利亚与我们是一样性情的人、他恳切祷告，求不要下雨，雨就三年零六个月不下在地上 . 他又祷告，天就降下雨来，地也生出土产』 ( 雅 5:16-18).

Third, we are to assemble for worship. “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is themanner of some, but exhorting one another: and so much the more as you see the Day approaching” (Hebrews 10:25). “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). “If you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15). As we noted in the lesson on the identity of the church, when we assemble for worship we sing, pray, teach, and on the Lord's day, we partake of the Lord's supper and contribute money to the support of the Lord's work.

第三、 我们必须聚会敬拜. 『你们不可停止聚会，好象那些停止惯了的人，倒要彼此劝勉，既知道那日子临近，就更当如此』 ( 来 10:25). 『你们要先求他的国和他的义，这些东西都要加给你们了』 ( 太 6:33). 『你们若爱我，就必遵守我的命令』 ( 约 14:15). 正如我们在辨认教会的课程中已说过的、我们聚会敬拜时、我们唱诗歌、祷告、讲道、还有在礼拜天时、我们吃主餐和捐钱是为了支持主的圣工 .

Fourth, we have the responsibility to teach the lost. “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:19,20). And He said to them, Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:15,16). “And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth” (2 Timothy 2:24,25). “At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the Word” (Acts 8:1,4).

第四、 ~S1; 我们有责任教导失丧的人 . 『所以，你们要去使万民作我的门徒，奉父子圣灵的名，给他们施洗 . 凡我所吩咐你们的，都教训他们遵守，我就常与你们同在，直到世界的末了』 ( 太 28:19,20). 『他又对他们说、你们往普天下去，传福音给万民听 . 信而受洗的必然得救，不信的必被定罪』 ( 可 16:15,16). 『然而主的仆人不可争竞，只要温温和和的待众 人，善于教导，存心忍耐， 用温柔劝那抵挡的人；或者 神给他悔改的心，可以明白真道』 ( 提 后 2:24,25). 『从这日起，耶路撒冷的教会大遭逼迫，除了使徒以外 , 门徒都分散在犹大 和撒玛利亚各处 . 那些分散的人往各处去传道』 ( 徒 8:1,4).

Fifth, we must live a godly life. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Romans 12:1,2). “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present age” (Titus 2:11,12). “You are the salt of the earth: but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasonsed? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:13-16). “For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles – when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries. In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you” (1 Peter 4:3,4). “Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution” (2 Timothy 3:12).

第五、 我们必须过虔诚的生活 . 『所以弟兄们，我以 神的慈悲劝你们，将身体献上，当作活祭，是圣洁的，是 神所喜悦的；你们如此事奉乃是理所当然的 . 不要效法这个世界，只要心意更新而变化，叫你们察验何为 神的善良、纯全、可喜悦的旨意』 ( 罗 12:1,2). 『因为 神救众人的恩典已经显明出来，教训我们除去不敬虔的心和世俗的情欲，在今世自守、公义、敬虔度日』 ( 多 2:11,12). 『你们是世上的盐 . 盐若失了味，怎能叫他再咸呢 . 以后无用，不过丢在外面，被人践踏了 . 你们是世上的光 . 城造在山上，是不能隐藏的 . 人点灯，不放在斗底下，是放在灯台上，就照亮一家的人 . 你们的光也当这样照在人前，叫他们看见你们的好行为 , 便将荣耀归给你们在天上的父』 ( 太 5:13-16). 『因为往日随从外邦人的心意行邪淫、恶欲、醉酒、荒宴、群饮，并可恶拜偶像的事，时候已经够了 . 他们在这些事上，见你们不与他们同奔那放荡无度的路，就以为怪，毁谤你们』 ( 彼前 4:3,4). 『不但如此，凡立志在基督耶稣里敬虔度日的，也都要受逼迫』 ( 提后 3:12).

Sixth, we must be faithful to Christ, enduring to the end. “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter” (1 Peter 4:12-16). “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart” (Galatians 6:9). “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58). “Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life” (Revelation 2:10).

第六、 我们必须『坚持到底』、『至死忠心』. 『亲爱的弟兄阿，有火炼的试验临到你们，不要以为奇怪 ( 似乎是遭遇非常的事)，倒要欢喜；因为你们是与基督一同受苦，使你们在他荣耀显现的时候，也可以欢喜快乐 . 你们若为基督的名受辱骂，便是有福的；因为 神荣 耀的灵常住在你们身上 . 你们中间却不可有人因为杀人、偷窃、作恶、好管闲事而受苦；若为作基督徒受苦，却不要羞耻，倒要因这名归荣耀给 神』 ( 彼前 4:12-16). 『我们行善，不可丧志；若不灰心到了时候，就要收成』 ( 加 6:9). 『所以我亲爱的弟兄们，你们务要坚固，不可摇动，常常竭力多作主工，因为知道你们的劳苦，在主里面不是徒然的』 ( 林前 15:58). 『你务要至死忠心，我就赐给你那生命的冠冕』 ( 启 2:10).

Conclusion

 Being baptized into Christ is not the end of our obedience, but the very beginning. We are born into the family of God. We must then grow in Christ. It is our hope this lesson will help each of us to better understand God's will.

结论

 受浸归入基督不是服从的结束、而是一个开始而已 . 我们重生进入 神的家 . 然后、我们必须在基督里长大. 我们希望这个课程帮助我们每一位更清楚的明白 神的旨意 .

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