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教會的本性
Missio Dei (The Mission of God)是拉丁語,意思是神的宣教、神的差遣、神的使命。這詞語指出「宣教」根源於三一神的生命和使命。「宣教」二字屬於三一神自己,而教會被邀請、被差派,參與在其中,與祂同工。「宣教」是三一神的內在本性,而不是外在的。教會是神的家、基督的身體、聖靈的殿;教會的本性來自三一神的本性。所以,教會的本性是合一的(源自三一神的合一)和宣教的(源自三一神的互相差遣)。鄧紹光寫道:「教會的本性、目的和職事,全都不是由教會自身來決定的,這樣的講法背後的理由是神學的,而非社會科學的。」【《教會不成教會》(香港:基道,2012),頁14。】 三一神拯救性的恩慈作為決定教會的本性及踐行。什麼樣的本性就有什麼樣的踐行;什麼樣的踐行就有什麼樣的本性。耶穌也說:「好樹都結好果子,壞樹卻結壞果子。」(太7:17《新漢語》) 剛剛過去的宣道月,從各國、各族、各民、各方來的宣教士提醒我們,教會的本性是宣教性的(missional);這本性決定教會的宣教踐行(praxis)。我們感謝主,在我們中間有不少差傳的
林永裕牧師 Rev. Wing Lam
Nov 2, 20251 min read


Good News, Not Good Advice
This month has been a great reminder of the partnerships we have with missionaries internationally and locally. While it is encouraging to hear the testimonies of God’s faithfulness, would the Holy Spirit spur us into action. As followers of Christ, we are all called to be missionaries of God’s kingdom. Yet I find that there is hesitation when it comes to sharing the Gospel. Often I hear people say that they don’t feel like they know enough. While the importance of the Bible
甄嘉惠弟兄 Mr. Timothy Yan
Oct 26, 20252 min read


Journey of a Kenyan
This is a summary of an article by Sophia Lee, “Called to Kenya’s Chinatown” [ Christianity Today, Sept./Oct.,2024]. There were about 1 million plus Chinese in Africa under the Belt and Road Initiative. There were about fifty thousand of Chinese workers in Kenya’s capital of Nairobi. According to the Joshua Project, out of the fifty thousand, there was only 4% Christian. Kenya is a country who is 85% Christian. The Chinese in Kenya built expressways, railroads, housing, mall
雷以德長老 Elder Yee Tak Loew
Oct 19, 20252 min read


求神國降臨
耶穌在主禱文中教導我們,要先求神的國和神的義,也就是首先祈求神的國早日降臨,使祂的公義完全彰顯。因為神的國是以神的公義為準則而掌權的國度。因此耶穌說:「願你的旨意行在地上,如同行在天上。」在天上,神的旨意暢行無阻,一切都按照祂的公義、慈愛與真理運行;然而在地上,因為罪的緣故...
李勢衡牧師 Rev. Simon Li
Oct 11, 20252 min read


Praying with Emotion
When my sons and I engage in discussions about anything, but sports in particular, we get emotional and excited. My wife tells us to calm...
江育文牧師 Rev. Ben Kong
Sep 28, 20252 min read


從不冷不熱到全心全意信靠基督
「你要寫信給老底嘉教會的使者,說:『那為阿們的,為誠信真實見證的,在神創造萬物之上為元首的,說:我知道你的行為,你也不冷也不熱;我巴不得你或冷或熱。你既如溫水,也不冷也不熱,所以我必從我口中把你吐出去。你說:我是富足,已經發了財,一樣都不缺;卻不知道你是那困苦、可憐、貧窮、...
伍岳鋒長老 Elder John Eng
Sep 23, 20252 min read


Created to Worship: Finding Your Purpose in God’s Glory
Have you ever used a tool for something other than what it was designed to be used for? Sometimes, a little improvisation is the best...
胡永佳牧師 Rev. Austin Woo
Sep 14, 20252 min read


作執事的
本主日是執事選舉。執事配合教牧同工和長老牧養和管理教會,讓教會穩定地成長和增長。保羅提醒以弗所長老,說:「聖靈立你們作全群的監督,你們就當為自己謹慎,也為全群謹慎,牧養神的教會。就是他用自己血所買來的。」(徒20:28)...
林永裕牧師 Rev. Wing Lam
Sep 5, 20252 min read


思念屬靈的品德(中)
「弟兄們,我還有未盡的話:凡是真實的、可敬的、公義的、清潔的、可愛的、有美名的,若有什麼德行,若有什麼稱讚,這些事你們都要思念。」(腓4:8) 在腓4:8 英文幾個翻譯本提到think (思想) about such things (NIV), dwell...
李勢衡牧師 Rev. Simon Li
Aug 28, 20251 min read


Missions Month
This missions month you are going to hear many stories. You will hear from Fayak about those in the Arab world who made a decision for...
葛瑞才牧師 Rev. Rick Carey
Aug 24, 20251 min read


Peace
I enjoy my morning runs. Besides the health benefits of running, I enjoy the quiet peaceful time in the mornings with nobody around, just...
雷達榮長老 Elder Robert Louie
Aug 17, 20252 min read


God in the Detours
The words “Oil Change Required” flashed onto the dashboard of my minivan rental as our team arrived in the city of Buffalo. Thankfully,...
甄嘉惠弟兄 Mr. Timothy Yan
Aug 11, 20252 min read


祂站在燈臺中間
「我轉過身來,要看是誰發聲與我說話;既轉過來,就看見七個金燈臺,燈臺中間有一位好像人子,身穿長衣,胸間束著金帶。」(啟1:12-13)七燈臺就是七教會。(啟1:20)耶穌在七教會的中間,代表耶穌的主權及祂對每一所教會的認識。 ...
林永裕牧師 Rev. Wing Lam
Aug 3, 20251 min read


祂賜給,祂掌權
「猶大王約雅敬在位第三年,巴比倫王尼布甲尼撒來到耶路撒冷,將城圍困。」(但1:1)主前605,約雅敬(主前608-598)在位的時候,一班猶大人被擄到巴比倫,但以理和他的三位朋友也在其中。國破家亡是當時的處境。被擄群體活在不理想的環境中,聖經如何描寫神和祂的作為? ·...
林永裕牧師 Rev. Wing Lam
Jul 27, 20251 min read


掃帚樹
掃帚樹(broom tree,或稱作杜松,小松樹,或羅騰樹)一詞出現在《聖經》中,指的是中東常見的沙漠灌木或小樹。(因此樹幹筆直質硬,可用為清潔掃帚的把柄,故得名。)此植物的希伯來語是rotem(רוֹתֶם)它可能來自一個詞根,意思是「附著」,因此樹阻止沙丘流失。掃帚樹在...
黃浩明長老 Elder Hao Ming Huang
Jul 21, 20252 min read


Let Go & Let God
“When [Jesus] had finished speaking, he said to Simon, ‘Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.’ Simon answered,...
江育文牧師 Rev. Ben Kong
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Faith
“For grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is a gift from God; not as a result of works, so that no one...
胡永佳牧師 Rev. Austin Woo
Jun 29, 20252 min read


思念屬靈的品德(上)
「弟兄們,我還有未盡的話:凡是真實的、可敬的、公義的、清潔的、可愛的、有美名的,若有什麼德行,若有什麼稱讚,這些事你們都要思念。」(腓4:8) 腓立比教會是保羅非常欣賞的教會,在短短四章裏面保羅用了17次的「喜樂」的詞,數次形容到腓立比信徒因所作的都是合神心意,...
李勢衡牧師 Rev. Simon Li
Jun 22, 20252 min read


父親節分享
恭祝所有父親、祖父親、曾祖父親,父親節快樂,享受神賜予的祝福。 「不從惡人的計謀,不站罪人的道路,不坐褻慢人的座位,唯喜愛耶和華的律法,晝夜思想,這人便為有福!」(詩篇1:1-2) 詩篇第一篇,很多學者認為是很重要的一篇,教導我們生命中一個最重要的選擇,做惡人還是...
陳兆初長老 Elder Edward Chin
Jun 15, 20252 min read
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