目录
独一的真神
一位独一的真神
父为子
子为父
子为圣灵
圣灵就是父与子
子就是父
父子圣灵的形像
附录问答
Contents
THE ONLY TRUE GOD
The One And Only True God
The Father is the Son
The Son is the Father
The Son is the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the Father and the Son
The Son is the Father
The image of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Appendix of Questions and Answers
独一的真神
一位独一的真神
我们打开圣经一看,在新旧约书中,便可找出许许多多记载着:「神是独一无二的」或「独一主」。例如:申6:4,亚14:9,可12:29,约17:3,罗16:27,林前8:4,提前1:17,犹4;24。既是独一无二的神,独一的主。何以后来又来了一位救主耶稣基督,接着又降下一位保惠师圣灵?这岂不是将无二两字推翻了,而成为有三?
若认定神是独一的,那么耶稣基督和圣灵不算得是神?为着这个原故,所以历来各基督教的信徒,就模糊不清,发生了许多疑问和辩论。最终所辩论的结果,就是所谓「三位一体」了。他们对于三位一体的见解,就是说:父、子、圣灵,这三位是同荣同权的,各有各的位份,好像是鼎足而立的,其中有的说,还是父的威权比较大些。但是,他们又反对三神的说法,认三神说为谬论。仍说神是独一的,殊不知既认有三位同荣同权的,那么非认三神而何,这是他们的矛盾。
虽然来了耶稣基督,降了圣灵,而独一自独一,是不受任何影响而增加的。
父子圣灵虽然在外表上有不同的名称和作为,但实际上究竟是一位独一的神。不过,因时期和工作的关系,而运用了不同得名称。可比:冰、水、气,虽然三个不同的名称,和不同的功用,但原质却是一样。
在创造和法律的时期中,就称为父-耶和华,在救赎恩典的时期中,就称为子-耶稣,在末世重生人和赐生命与人的时期中,就叫做保惠师-圣灵,因工作和时期的不同,所以名称亦因之而异。
究其实父子圣灵原是一个灵,归纳起来说,是一位独一的神。无所分三位一体,更无所谓三神。
THE ONLY TRUE GOD
The One And Only True God
There are many records in the Old and the New Testament, to show that God is only or one Lord. Examples are in Deuteronomy 6:4, Zechariah 14:9, Mark 12:29, John 17:3, Romans 16:27, 1 Corinthians 8:4, 1 Timothy 1:17, Jude 4, 24. All are recorded as such, meaning that there is only one true God, the only Lord. Why then is there the Saviour Lord Jesus and later the Comforter who is the Holy Spirit? Does this contradict the meaning of “only” but imply three instead?
If we acknowledge that God is one, does this mean that Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit is not God? It is because of this that believers of many Christian churches are confused, causing many doubtful questions and debates. The conclusion of the debates was the concept of “Trinity”. Their understanding of “Trinity” is, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit have the same glory and power, each having His authority and status, as if each stands separately. Some even say that the Father’s power is still slightly greater. Nevertheless, they still disagree with the concept of tri-theism, considering it groundless. Although they say that God is only one, yet they do not realize that, by acknowledging that three hold the same glory and power, they are actually professing tri-theism.
Although Jesus Christ came and the Holy Spirit was poured down, nevertheless one remains one and is not affected to become many.
Although the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are called differently and have different workings, yet ultimately and truly, He is only one God. Nevertheless, due to different periods and workings, He is called differently. Take for instance, the underlying substance of ice, water and steam are the same, despite their different names and functions.
During the time of creation and law, God is called the Father, Jehovah; during the period of grace, He is called the Son, Jesus Christ; during the last days, the period during which man is reborn and receives life, He is called the Comforter, the Holy Spirit. Because of the different workings and periods, He is called differently.
The Father, Son and Holy Spirit is one Spirit. In conclusion, He is the one and only true God. There is no such thing as “Trinity”, much less tri-theism.