林布蘭（1606–1669），《使徒保羅》，約 1657 年，公有領域圖像，更多資訊見 Wikimedia Commons
在主流的基督信仰討論中，耶穌的勸勉「不要論斷人，免得你們被論斷」（New International Version Bible, 2011, Matt 7:1）常常被引用。有時我們不願更深入探討耶穌這句話的真正含義，因為這個主題十分廣泛，也需要認真細緻的研究。就在最近，有人邀請我思考一個問題：根據保羅在羅馬書 14:13 的勸勉，如何為他人創造一個沒有被論斷恐懼的群體空間：「所以，我們不可再彼此論斷，倒要立定心意，誰也不給弟兄姊妹放下絆腳石或障礙。」那麼，保羅在勸勉羅馬信徒時，究竟是什麼意思呢？雖然全面討論耶穌對「哪些事可以論斷、哪些事不可論斷」的看法，超出了這篇部落格文章的範圍，但本文將透過探討保羅生平中的一些歷史處境，幫助我們理解，當他警告羅馬的門徒「不要再彼此論斷」時，可能真正想表達的是什麼。
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In mainstream discussions regarding the Christian faith, Jesus’ admonition to “do not judge, or you too will be judged” (New International Version Bible, 2011, Matt 7:1), often gets quoted. Sometimes we avoid deeper discussions on what Jesus meant because the topic is broad and demands diligent study. Just recently, I was asked to consider the topic of creating for others a communal space free of the fear of being judged, based on Paul’s admonition in Romans 14:13, “Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.” What did Paul mean when he admonished the believers in Rome? While a comprehensive discussion of Jesus’ view on what we can judge or not is beyond the scope of this blog article, here I will discuss some of the historical circumstances of Paul’s life in order to contribute to understanding what he may have meant when he cautioned the Roman disciples to “stop passing judgment on one another.”
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原文同時發表在: https://henryau.org/2026/07/16/aliens_exist/
問：近年UAP（不明異常現象）的新聞不時出現，甚至有前美國總統公開談論外星人。如果外星生物真的存在，會否推翻我們的信仰？基督徒應該如何看待這類未經證實的說法？
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原文同時發表在: https://henryau.org/2026/06/23/trinity/
問：我常聽說神是「三位一體」的，這是什麼意思？這個字並沒有在聖經出現，為何我要接受？知道這「三一神論」（Trinity）對我認識神和門徒生命有什麼幫助？
原文同時發表在: https://henryau.org/2026/06/03/the_sons_of_god_gen6/
問：創世記六章的「神的兒子們」究竟是誰？他們所生是「偉人」（和合本），還是「巨人」（和合本修訂版）？
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《約翰福音》21:15，耶穌問西門•彼得「你愛我比這些更深嗎？」，是「你愛我比『這些門徒愛我』更深嗎？」的意思[2]NLT Study Bible on John 21:15 ～ “more than these? Or more than these others do? Jesus was reminding Peter of his insistence that he would be more faithful and courageous than the others (13:37; Matt 26:33; Mark 14:29). He was urging Peter to examine himself.”[3]NIV Study Bible on John 21:15 ～ “more than these. May mean “more than you love these men” or “more than these men love me” or his fishing business, indicative of his current life. Perhaps the second is best, for Peter had claimed a devotion above that of the others (Mt 26:33; Mk 14:29; cf. Jn 13:37). Peter did not take up the comparison, and Jesus did not explain it.”[4]ESV Study Bible on John 21:15 ～ “Jesus’ question, “do you love me more than these?” probably means, “Do you love me more than these other disciples do?” rather than, “Do you love me more than these fish [i.e., his profession]?” or “Do you love me more than you love these men?”—though all three senses are, of course, important.”[5]Amplified Bible on John 21:15 ～ “… Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these [others do—with total commitment and devotion]?…”。耶穌這樣問，是因彼得曾信誓旦旦，說自己比眾門徒愛主更多（《馬太福音》26:32）。
愛的深度，怎樣比較？我們不知道誰愛耶穌最深，但透過耶穌鞭傷之深，我們知道他對我們的愛比我們所有的愛加起來都深。這份「長闊高深」的愛[6]《以弗所書》3:18「能以和眾聖徒一同明白基督的愛是何等長闊高深」，表現在祂的鞭傷之中。
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| ↑1 | https://www.alamy.com/the-scourging-at-the-pillar-second-sorrowful-mystery-a-relief-sculpture-on-mount-podbrdo-the-hill-of-apparitions-in-medjugorje-image600555813.html?imageid=E0A7BA7F-5012-4B38-92E3-D19A482F4C9D&pn=1&searchId=789edaacd570379b1ad57936cd9dfaeb&searchtype=0 |
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| ↑2 | NLT Study Bible on John 21:15 ～ “more than these? Or more than these others do? Jesus was reminding Peter of his insistence that he would be more faithful and courageous than the others (13:37; Matt 26:33; Mark 14:29). He was urging Peter to examine himself.” |
| ↑3 | NIV Study Bible on John 21:15 ～ “more than these. May mean “more than you love these men” or “more than these men love me” or his fishing business, indicative of his current life. Perhaps the second is best, for Peter had claimed a devotion above that of the others (Mt 26:33; Mk 14:29; cf. Jn 13:37). Peter did not take up the comparison, and Jesus did not explain it.” |
| ↑4 | ESV Study Bible on John 21:15 ～ “Jesus’ question, “do you love me more than these?” probably means, “Do you love me more than these other disciples do?” rather than, “Do you love me more than these fish [i.e., his profession]?” or “Do you love me more than you love these men?”—though all three senses are, of course, important.” |
| ↑5 | Amplified Bible on John 21:15 ～ “… Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these [others do—with total commitment and devotion]?…” |
| ↑6 | 《以弗所書》3:18「能以和眾聖徒一同明白基督的愛是何等長闊高深」 |
Introduction
Part I: The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament (Days 1–4)
Day 1: The Creative and Regenerating Work of the Holy Spirit
Day 2: The Holy Spirit Empowers
Day 3: The Holy Spirit Reveals
Day 4: The Holy Spirit Regenerates
Part 2: The Counselor Like Christ (Days 5–7)
Day 5: Another Advocate
Day 6: Guides into Truth
Day 7: Convicts of Sin, Righteousness, Judgment
Part 3: The True Meaning of Being Filled with the Spirit (Days 8–10)
Day 8: When Jesus Was Filled with the Spirit
Day 9: Spirit-Filling and Spiritual Maturity
Day 10: The Spirit Strives Against the Flesh
Part 4: The Fruit of the Spirit (Days 11–14)
Day 11: Spirit-Led Relationships
Day 12: The Spirit Helps Us Witness for Christ
Day 13: The Spirit Helps Me Serve
Day 14: The Spirit Helps Us Pray
Conclusion: Do Not Quench the Spirit’s Promptings
目錄
引言
第一部分：聖靈在舊約時代的工作（第一至四天）
• 第一天（2月15日 星期日）：聖靈的創造與更生工作
• 第二天（2月16日 星期一）：聖靈賜予能力
• 第三天（2月17日 星期二）：聖靈帶來啟示
• 第四天（2月18日 星期三）：聖靈使人生
第二部分：像基督一樣的保惠師（第五至七天）
• 第五天（2月19日 星期四）：另一位保惠師
• 第六天（2月20日 星期五）：幫助我們明白真理
• 第七天（2月21日 星期六）：為罪、為義、為審判，自己責備自己
第三部分：聖靈充滿的真諦（第八至十天）
• 第八天（2月22日 星期日）：當耶穌被聖靈充滿
• 第九天（2月23日 星期一）：聖靈充滿與屬靈成熟
• 第十天（2月24日 星期二）：聖靈與肉體相爭
第四部分：聖靈所結的果子（第十一至十四天）
• 第十一天（2月25日 星期三）：聖靈帶領的彼此關係
• 第十二天（2月26日 星期四）：聖靈幫助我們為基督作見證
• 第十三天（2月27日 星期五）：聖靈幫助我個服侍
• 第十四天（2月28日 星期六）：聖靈幫助我們禱告
總結：不要消滅聖靈的感動
九十年代華語歌手葉倩文的《女人的弱點》曾經膾炙人口，當中歌詞道出了女人在苦戀中的掙扎和糾纏，欲斷難斷，明知是跌進火圈也難以放手的心情。除了在愛情上，女人在靈性上、關係上、生活上也有不同的軟弱和限制；在教會牧養多年，筆者也想分享一下有關方面的探索，讓我們更加認識自己，更好裝備自己。
本篇是這系列的最終篇，筆者會集中分享有關孤獨感、內疚/自責、沉悶（或過度耗損）等內在的戰役。
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「因此，你們要以上帝所賜的武器裝備自己，好在險惡的日子裏能夠抵抗敵人的攻擊，戰鬥到底，始終守住陣地。」 （現中）
Many of us in our fellowship community have been reading the Bible daily in a two-year plan. In this blog post, I will take the time to investigate an intriguing character encountered in John, Nicodemus, a Pharisee and “member of the Jewish ruling council” (New International Version Bible, 2011, John 3:1). Jesus himself called Nicodemus “Israel’s teacher” (John 3:10). A question about Nicodemus that Bible scholars have explored and that interests me is, did Nicodemus ever truly commit to following Jesus? What does the text say? Let’s go back to the Gospel of John, take a look at the three times that Nicodemus is mentioned there, and see what answers may be found there.