9. 神從創立世界以前就愛我們
God loved us before the creation of the world
就如神從創立世界以前,在基督裡揀選了我們,使我們在他面前成為
聖潔,無有瑕疵;又因愛我們,就按著自己意旨所喜悅的,預定我們
藉著耶穌基督得兒子的名分,(弗 1:4-5 )
For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy
and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted
as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure
and will— ( Epn1:4-5 )
14. 耶和華專愛你們,揀選你們,並非因你們的人數多於別民,原來你們
的人數在萬民中是最少的。只因耶和華愛你們,又因要守他向你們列
祖所起的誓,就用大能的手領你們出來,從為奴之家救贖你們脫離埃
及王法老的手。
The LORD did not set his affection on you and choose you because
you were more numerous than other peoples, for you were the
fewest of all peoples. But it was because the LORD loved you and
kept the oath he swore to your forefathers that he brought you out
with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the land of slavery, from
the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt. (申 Dt7:7-8 )
18. 二、 最大的禮物
The Greatest Gift
叫一切信他的,不至滅亡,反得永生。
That whoever believes in him shall not
perish but have eternal life.
19. 因信得救
Being Saved by faith
但記這些事要叫你們信耶穌是基督,是神的兒子
,並且叫你們信了他,就可以因他的名得生命。
But these are written that you may believe
that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and
that by believing you may have life in his
name. (約 John20:31 )