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早前有讀者留言問及約翰一書五章16-17節，什麼是「至於死的罪」？什麼是「不至於死的罪」？
約翰一書 5:16-17（和合本）
16 人若看見弟兄犯了不至於死的罪，就當為他祈求， 神必將生命賜給他；有至於死的罪，我不說當為這罪祈求。
17 凡不義的事都是罪，也有不至於死的罪。
這段經文，是新約書信中公認最難解的段落之一。約翰把弟兄所犯的罪，分成「至於死」與「不至於死」兩類，卻沒有明言兩者具體指的是什麼——這使得歷代解經家提出過各種不同的理解。本文嘗試先簡述學界幾種主要的解讀路線，然後提出筆者認為更能貫通全書脈絡的看法。讀經最要緊留意上下文與對象，這正是本文的切入點。
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本文是〈污鬼從哪裡來？聖經和早期教會的理解〉的概覽版。有讀者反映詳盡版涉及較多聖經文本分析，門檻稍高，因此整理了這篇較易消化的版本，介紹整體的思路。有興趣深入研究的讀者，歡迎參閱詳盡版。
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「污鬼是墮落天使」——這句話在基督徒圈子裡幾乎是常識，很少人會質疑。但你有沒有想過：新約裡的污鬼，行為上有一個很奇怪的特徵——牠們極度渴望住在人的身體裡。
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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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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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？
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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