山道期刊

Religious Commitment in a Pluralistic Society: An Old Testament Perspective

WONG Fook Kong

This essay begins with Brueggemann's observation about the “amazing pluralism” both within and without the Church. I agree with this statement with the qualification that this has been the experience of Asian churches all along. Pluralism both within and without its ranks is not new to Asian churches. When we look at the Old Testament against the background of the ancient Near East, it is evident that ancient Israel also lived in a pluralistic society. Different gods competed for loyalty among the nations. Within Israel too there were different views about YHWH . It is against these competing ideologies that the authors of the Bible affirmed their commitment to worship YHWH as the one and only God. Thus pluralism should not be a reason for abandoning one's commitment to worship YHWH as the one and only God. Rather, it is exactly in face of alternatives and competing claims that one needs to make a firm commitment to worship YHWH.

The Challenge of Religious Pluralism: The Book of Acts as a Test Case

Poling J. Sun

Since the 80s of the last century the issue of religious pluralism has become a challenge to Christian communities. Granted the highly developed connections among nations in this electronic age resulting in conversations and mutual influences, a plurality of cultural and religious phenomena seems inevitable. This is similar to the situation in which the early Christian communities found themselves, addressing and being addressed by a world characterized by cultural inter-penetration. With this in view, this article offers a study of several passages in the Book of Acts, attempting to explore how the early Christian communities encountered their surrounding culture in the course of finding their identity and appropriating their mission.

The Church and Pluralism in the Patristic Period: A Reconsideration of the Progress of Christianization of the Roman Empire during the Time of Constantine

Nathan K. Ng

The reason for the conversion of Constantine has long been a matter of scholarly debate. Traditionally, the emperor is believed to have been converted religiously by the power of Christ. Modern scholarship, however, tends to attribute the conversion to political reason. This article intends to reevaluate the controversial conversion through a reexamination of the progress of christianization of the Roman Empire.

The first section tries to show that the political stature of paganism was actually at that time much higher than the church. It would be very difficult to explain why Constantine chose to become a Christian if, as many modern scholars suggest, political stability was his sole concern. On this foundation, the second section argues that the emperor's bias towards Christianity was at least partially religious. Putting all evidences into consideration, a proposal of the spiritual journey of Constantine is tentatively reconstructed at the end of the discussion.

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中国人有句话说：「国有国法，家有家规。」每个国家都有自己的体制和法律，使国家能够运作畅顺，并保障社会公平安定。国民有义务尊重这些体制并遵守法律。同样，每个家庭都有自己的习惯和规范，通常称为「家规」，用来约束成员之间的行为，并培养良好的个人品格。家庭成员有责任尊重这些习惯并遵守这些规范。无论今日的社会，或第一世纪的希罗社会，家庭都是组成社会的最基本单位。家庭成员融洽相处，能够促进社会的和谐、稳定和繁荣。

新约圣经中的家规，主要是关于夫妻、父母子女，以及主仆之间相互责任（mutual responsibility）和彼此尊重的教导。其实，新约圣经没有用上「家规」这个术语。 「家规」（德文Haustafeln；英文household codes）这个术语源自马丁路德（Martin Luther）的《小问答》（Small Catechism）。路德巡视教会，惊讶地发现许多平民连基本的教义都缺乏认识，于是制定一本简单易明的问答集，帮助儿童、初信者和慕道友正确理解基督教的核心教导，内容涵盖十诫、信经、主祷文、家规等等，而家规是说明社会和家庭各成员的角色和责任。

新约家规主要见于歌罗西书三章18节至四章1节、以弗所书五章21节至六章9节，以及彼得前书二章13节至三章7节。歌罗西书和以弗所书同样论述家庭中夫妻、父母子女，以及主仆之间的关系，而彼得前书则论述执政者与人民、主仆，以及夫妻的关系，没有论及父母子女的关系。歌罗西书是新约最早写成的家规，而以弗所书则对歌罗西书的家规详加阐述。本文主要讨论歌罗西书和以弗所书中家规的异同。

新约家规的背景

第一世纪，希罗世界早已有家规的设立。亚里士多德（Aristotle）制定了一些家规，称之为家庭管理（希腊文oikonomia；英文household management），涵盖夫妻、父子和主仆的关系，旨在维护有权势者的权利，并维持家庭及社会的秩序和安定。当时的家庭管理完全偏向男性主人，只注重妻子对丈夫的责任、子女对父亲的责任，以及仆人对主人的责任。在第一世纪的希罗世界，男性的一家之主（拉丁文paterfamilias；英文father of the family）在家庭拥有绝对且不容置疑的权力，甚至掌控对妻子、儿女和仆人的生杀大权。
新约的家规具有护教、牧养和转化社会的作用。第一世纪的基督徒与非信徒及罗马政府有颇大的张力，原因包括：（1）当时的希罗世界，不同地区和不同行业都有各自的神祇和宗教仪式。但一个人成为基督徒后，就不再敬拜这些神祇，也不参加基督教以外的宗教仪式，因而被认为对所住地区或所属行业缺乏忠诚，与众人格格不入；（2）当时有些罗马皇帝推行帝王崇拜（imperial cult），但基督徒只敬拜独一的真神，拒绝参与。加上基督徒称耶稣基督为王，所以被认为对皇帝不忠，甚至有推翻罗马政权的嫌疑。

新约的家规要向当时的社会和政府表明，罗马帝国有家规，基督徒也有家规；基督徒跟其他人一样重视家庭和社会的秩序、和谐、安定。新约的家规并没有试图颠覆当时的社会秩序，没有尝试争取完全的社会平等，却重塑了传统家庭中男性主导的权力结构，引入家庭成员之间相互责任和彼此尊重的教导，因为基督徒相信各人都同有一位主，都须向神负责。新约家规渐渐转化当时的家庭和社会关系。

实践新约家规的前提

可想而知，对于一个习惯在家中拥有绝对权力的男性家主来说，要求他约束或放弃自己部分既有的权力，并不容易。事实上，不论家庭或社会，担任不同角色的人需要各有不同的权力；正当的权力运用是必须的。但权力往往使人腐化，绝对的权力使人绝对腐化。以弗所书提出家规之前提醒基督徒，他们已经有新的身分。他们在基督里是新造的人，所以要脱去从前行为上的旧人，将心志改换一新，并且穿上新人，这新人是照神的形象造的，有真理的仁义和圣洁（弗四22-23）。而且，基督徒是被圣灵充满的群体（弗五18）；靠着圣灵的帮助，有能力过敬虔的生活，实践新约家规的教导。

讲论家规的教导之前，保罗先提出一个基本原则，就是「当存敬畏基督的心，彼此顺服」（弗五21；经文的粗体为笔者所加，下同）。一般罗马家庭，只有妻子顺服丈夫，儿女顺服父亲，仆人顺服主人。但在基督徒家庭，各个成员也需要彼此尊重，乐意服侍对方。基督徒彼此顺服，并非因社会压力或想得著称赞，而是基于敬畏基督的心（in the fear of Christ）和对基督的尊崇（out of reverence for Christ），因基督是所有基督徒共同的主，而且基督已为信徒立了牺牲的榜样。

新约家规的内容

虽然新约的家规有别于当时希罗世界的家规，提出妻子和丈夫、儿女和父母、仆人和主人的相互责任，但仍是按照传统，先谈论从属者的责任，即妻子对丈夫的责任、儿女对父母的责任，以及仆人对主人的责任，然后才谈论家主的责任。

妻子和丈夫的相互责任

关于妻子和丈夫的相互责任，歌罗西书的教导只有两节：「你们作妻子的，当顺服自己的丈夫，这在主里面是相宜的。你们作丈夫的，要爱你们的妻子，不可苦待她们。」（西三18-19）以弗所书还以教会与基督的关系，比喻妻子和丈夫的关系。作妻子的要顺服自己的丈夫，如同顺服主基督。教会怎样顺服基督，妻子也当怎样顺服自己的丈夫。除了说明妻子对丈夫的责任，以弗所书也说明丈夫对妻子的责任：作丈夫的要爱自己的妻子，正如基督爱教会，为教会舍己。

　　希罗社会的家规只讲妻子要顺服自己的丈夫，但新约家规还要求丈夫要爱自己的妻子。以弗所书更以两个比喻说明丈夫当如何爱自己的妻子：第一，丈夫要以牺牲的爱去爱妻子，正如基督爱教会，为教会舍己（五25）；第二，丈夫要爱妻子，如同爱自己的身体（五28）。正常的人不会伤害自己的身体，总是保养爱惜。丈夫要以爱惜自己身体的心态去爱惜自己的妻子。一对男女结婚之后，夫妻已经成为一体，不分你我，所以爱妻子就如同爱自己了。

以弗所书总结妻子和丈夫的关系时，先提到丈夫要如何对待妻子：「你们各人都当爱妻子，如同爱自己一样。妻子也当敬重她的丈夫。」（五33）作者可能想悄悄地转化当时社会的价值观。我们不时听到一句话说：「男人需要尊重，女人需要爱」；男人渴望得到肯定和尊重，女人需要感受到被爱和接纳。如果丈夫得到妻子的肯定和尊重，就会更爱妻子；同样，若妻子感受到丈夫的爱和接纳，就会更敬重丈夫，形成良性的互动和循环。在今日这个男女平等的社会，丈夫和妻子同样需要爱和尊重，只是男女对爱和尊重的需求程度可能略有不同。

儿女和父母的相互责任

关于儿女对父母的责任，歌罗西书的教导是：「你们作儿女的，要凡事听从父母，因为这是主所喜悦的。 」（三20）儿女，尤其是未成年的儿女，要时常听从父母的教导，这是神的旨意。对于听从父母，以弗所书加上一个限制条件：「你们作儿女的，要在主里听从父母，这是理所当然的。 」（六1）儿女理应听从父母，但毕竟基督才是我们最终的主。如果父母的教导违背神的旨意、圣经真理、道德规范、法律规定等，儿女便不能听从。因为顺从神，不顺从人，是应当的（徒五29）。

而且，以弗所书又指出，孝敬父母的人能够得福，在世享长寿；这是第一条带应许的诫命（六2-3）。十诫的首四诫是关于人和神的关系，其余六诫是有关人与人的关系，而后者当中的第一条，即第五诫，就是「当孝敬父母」。这条诫命应许遵守的以色列人，得以在迦南美地长久安定地居住（出二十12）。同样，今日信徒靠着圣灵的帮助，就能遵守孝敬父母的诫命，并且得以在地上长久生活。

关于父母对儿女的责任，歌罗西书的教导是：「你们作父亲的，不要惹儿女的气，恐怕他们失了志气。」（三21）以前的父母，往往认为只有严厉的管教，才能培养出好孩子。孩子有良好的表现，父母只是甜在心里，不会予以肯定或称赞，恐怕「赞坏」孩子。但孩子有不良或不合乎父母期望的表现，就会加以批评或斥责，往往令孩子灰心丧志。今日有些父母却走向另一极端，处处维护儿女，甚少要求他们尽上自己的责任，结果儿女变得自我中心，并且难以承受挫折。所以，以弗所书加上一句：「但要照着主的教导和劝戒养育他们」（六4下，和合本修订版）。父母既要让儿女感受到他们的爱，又要按着圣经的教导，帮助儿女学习敬神爱人。

仆人和主人的相互责任

关于仆人对主人的责任，以弗所书（六5-9）和歌罗西书（三22～四1）的教导大致相同：仆人要凡事顺服主人，而且要诚实地服侍。即使没有主人看管，也要忠心地完成工作。保罗呼吁仆人要以服侍基督的心态去服侍他们的主人，而且要知道他们这样服侍主人，可以从神得着基业作为赏赐。仆人要明白，他们最终服侍的是主基督。关于主人对仆人的责任，以弗所书和歌罗西书同样只有一节：主人要公正地对待仆人。以弗所书加上一句：「不要威吓他们」（六9）。主人要知道，无论是他的仆人或他自己，都同有一位主在天上，大家都要向这位主负责。以弗所书又加上一句：这位主「并不偏待人」（六9）。今日我们可能是主人（例如老板、雇主、上司），也可能是仆人（例如雇员、下属），更可能是同时拥有双重身分，既是上司，也是下属；既是雇员，也是雇主。所以圣经关于仆人和主人相互责任的教导，同样适用于今日的我们。

总结

新约家规具有护教、牧养和转化社会的作用。新约家规的制定，让第一世纪的希罗世界知道，基督徒同样期盼社会保持和谐安定。希罗世界的家规，将权力集中在男性家主身上；新约的家规，则强调家中各成员要彼此顺服，各有相互责任。基督徒家庭成员能够彼此顺服，是因为圣灵内住在他们中间，而且知道大家同有一位主，祂并不偏待人。虽然新约家规有其历史背景，但仍然适用于今日的世界。今日基督徒遵循主的吩咐而有良好的夫妻、亲子及主仆关系，就能够为主作美好的见证，并且转化这个世界。

Experiencing God's Love

Growing up in a Christian primary school, I regularly listened to teachers explain the Bible. From that time on, I had a simple faith in God and obeyed Him. Later, someone invited me to attend church worship services, which marked the beginning of my church life. However, at that time, I only participated in worship services, and since I subsequently studied abroad for many years, my connection with the church remained distant.

In October 2016, I returned to Hong Kong after graduating from a university, and shortly after, my grandfather passed away. I felt deeply saddened, but when the pastor expressed the church's condolences and care to me, I suddenly felt God's love, which stirred in me a desire to respond and seek Him further. Thereafter, I joined the church fellowship and genuinely experienced the love of brothers and sisters in Christ, joining them in the pursuit of spiritual growth.

Awakening My Heart for Missions

At the end of 2018, two brothers invited me to serve with them in Myanmar. This experience opened my eyes, deepening my understanding of faith and enriching my spiritual life. It also planted a blossoming desire in my heart for the Great Commission of spreading the gospel.

Praise be to the Lord for, after several years, my passion remained unfading, and I constantly kept the ministry of the Abundant Life Church in Myanmar in my thoughts and prayers. In the summer of 2023, I visited the area for the third time. In addition to meeting with co-workers, children, and other brothers and sisters, I took the opportunity to check the condition of the library which had been previously established. I also participated in the expansion project of that church.

Whether then or now, the situation in Myanmar remains heartbreaking. Since the military reclaimed power, the nation has been engulfed in endless warfare, leaving its people displaced and suffering. Hospitals lack doctors, schools lack teachers, and hope has vanished from the eyes of the people—alas! When I returned to the Abundant Life Church, my heart was often stirred, and I was moved to tears. I saw so many people in dire need, longing for blessings. The church's electronic organ had never worked properly; the girls' dormitory did not have a single fan, making summer nights unbearably hot and sleepless. Upon learning this, I immediately went to purchase fans, hoping that these young people could live a little better. Though such help may seem very limited in scope, I felt that it was important to do whatever I could to help.

Later, the children's pure hearts touched me yet again. They were filled with eagerness to understand Chinese literature, so I helped guide them through Su Dongpo's “Water Melody” and Li Houzhu's “Lady Yu.” Seeing their faces light up with satisfaction made the discomfort from the heat at night feel worthwhile. Their excitement reminded me to keep a pure and simple heart every day and led me to reflect that God values our innermost beings most. It also prompted me to ask myself: Do I truly possess a pure and humble heart to follow the Lord?

While there, I also visited several impoverished families. Though destitute and living in conditions unfit for habitation by Hong Kong standards, they sang hymns and worshiped God from the depths of their hearts that evening. This sight moved me to tears. Additionally, I visited a newly established primary school in the rural outskirts. Despite being church-run, it even had young monks attending classes. I pray the Lord to bestow His grace upon that land and lead more teachers to come and teach them.

The multitude of ministries there is beyond counting, making me keenly aware that the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. After returning to Hong Kong that time, I visited various churches to share my experiences and insights, hoping that more brothers and sisters in Christ would learn about the Abundant Life Church, so they may give offerings generously, pray persistently, and work together to bless the churches in Myanmar.

Embracing the Missionary Vision

Through the ministry in Myanmar, God has given me a vision for mission. May God grant me His heart for the needy and persecuted. Let me not only worship Him sincerely but also lead all nations and peoples to know Him. Even if a lifetime of mission yields only a small harvest, how wonderful it would be if it could bring us, His creation, into fellowship with the Triune Creator, singing praises to Him with joyful voices!

On August 9, 2024, I turned thirty. I am grateful that I was in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, at that time, participating in a mission trip. Under the guidance of the Rev. Eric Wing-mun Tong and the Rev. Chi-kwong Chung, I was inspired to reflect on the idea of “establishing oneself at thirty”: First, I asked myself, “Why does the Lord give me all these gifts?” Then, I asked myself, “Why have I not girded my loins and set out, now that my youth is past? Why wait until old age overtakes me?” Thus, I resolved to answer God's call, enter the seminary for training, and aspire to be used by Him.

Lord, though I am weak and inadequate, I ask for Your grace and love. Send me forth and use me. I desire to follow You all my life! Amen!

洪美安

基督教研究硕士

洪美安

基督教研究硕士

一、神学不是教我掌握神，而是叫我谦卑地认识祂

入读神学院以前，我心里对信仰有很多疑问，对教会也带着一些期望。我以为修读神学，能让我更好地掌握信仰和回应教会的需要。回望这段旅程，我看见神学不是教我完全掌握神，而是叫我谦卑地更深认识祂。

二、神的教会属于祂

入学前几年，我常因基督徒之间的分裂而感到挫败。我相信公义十分重要，却也困惑：为什么我们有时以追求公义之名，用具伤害性的话回应意见不同的弟兄姊妹？我们努力持守真理时，会否忘记了爱？这些问题使我不安，也加深了我对冲突以至战争的恐惧。我什至想：在我有生之年，会不会发生第三次世界大战呢？

透过认识教会历史和不同的神学传统，我渐渐明白，信徒之间的分歧并不是今天才出现。即使教会并不完美，神仍然掌权，并在人的限制和纷争中保守祂的教会。从前，我在头脑上知道神掌权；如今，我开始因明白这真理而心里得着平安，对战争的恐惧也不知不觉减轻了。

三、神有时借着人回应我的挣扎

我原本希望亲身接触与我想法不同的人，从而理解他们的经历和立场。我曾预期自己将会进入一个充满张力的环境，神却为我预备了一群友善、真诚和充满爱的同学。他们是我在神学院最珍惜的恩典之一。神给我的答案不是一套理论，而是一个彼此关怀的群体。祂不只在课堂里教导我，也借着同行者的接纳、爱和榜样，安慰并照顾我。

四、疑问能深化信仰，而不是摧毁信仰

我很珍惜神学院给予我们提问及思考的空间和平台。疑问不是需要隐藏的软弱，反而可以成为寻求神的入口。很多人都带着自己的观点进来，我也不例外。神学院的观点、教会的教导与个人经历之间产生的冲击，对每个人来说都不一样。当我知道自己为何相信，也学习在未有完整答案时仍然信靠神，我的信仰反而站得更稳。神学院不能传授我所有知识，却教晓我如何继续寻求。

五、知道关于神的事，不等于真正认识神

神学知识非常宝贵，能帮助我们更准确地阅读，更谦卑地思考，并且让我们聆听历代信徒的智慧。然而，它不能取代我们与神的关系。若没有借着圣灵祷告、聆听和回应，我们就可能只是知道许多关于神的资料，却没有更深地认识祂。我认识到，传福音不是靠获取更多知识，使我有能力说服和改变别人；真正改变人心的是神自己。我们要靠着圣灵更深地认识祂，别人也是借着圣灵信靠祂，而不是靠我们的作为。

毕业之际，我渴望为福音、教导和教会合一而努力。行政工作有其必要，教会不可能完全没有行政和组织；但行政本身不是教会最终的使命，而是为了支援福音工作。耶稣吩咐门徒：「所以，你们要去，使万民作我的门徒……。」（太二十八18-20）这使命不是只交给少数的传道人或受过神学训练的人，而是交给整个教会。因此，神学装备对我的意义，不只是让我多承担一种事奉，而是帮助我更好地回应这个呼召，希望帮助更多信徒，把时间和恩赐投入传福音、教导真理和建立生命的事工之中。

Experiencing God's Love

Growing up in a Christian primary school, I regularly listened to teachers explain the Bible. From that time on, I had a simple faith in God and obeyed Him. Later, someone invited me to attend church worship services, which marked the beginning of my church life. However, at that time, I only participated in worship services, and since I subsequently studied abroad for many years, my connection with the church remained distant.

In October 2016, I returned to Hong Kong after graduating from a university, and shortly after, my grandfather passed away. I felt deeply saddened, but when the pastor expressed the church's condolences and care to me, I suddenly felt God's love, which stirred in me a desire to respond and seek Him further. Thereafter, I joined the church fellowship and genuinely experienced the love of brothers and sisters in Christ, joining them in the pursuit of spiritual growth.

Awakening My Heart for Missions

At the end of 2018, two brothers invited me to serve with them in Myanmar. This experience opened my eyes, deepening my understanding of faith and enriching my spiritual life. It also planted a blossoming desire in my heart for the Great Commission of spreading the gospel.

Praise be to the Lord for, after several years, my passion remained unfading, and I constantly kept the ministry of the Abundant Life Church in Myanmar in my thoughts and prayers. In the summer of 2023, I visited the area for the third time. In addition to meeting with co-workers, children, and other brothers and sisters, I took the opportunity to check the condition of the library which had been previously established. I also participated in the expansion project of that church.

Whether then or now, the situation in Myanmar remains heartbreaking. Since the military reclaimed power, the nation has been engulfed in endless warfare, leaving its people displaced and suffering. Hospitals lack doctors, schools lack teachers, and hope has vanished from the eyes of the people—alas! When I returned to the Abundant Life Church, my heart was often stirred, and I was moved to tears. I saw so many people in dire need, longing for blessings. The church's electronic organ had never worked properly; the girls' dormitory did not have a single fan, making summer nights unbearably hot and sleepless. Upon learning this, I immediately went to purchase fans, hoping that these young people could live a little better. Though such help may seem very limited in scope, I felt that it was important to do whatever I could to help.

Later, the children's pure hearts touched me yet again. They were filled with eagerness to understand Chinese literature, so I helped guide them through Su Dongpo's “Water Melody” and Li Houzhu's “Lady Yu.” Seeing their faces light up with satisfaction made the discomfort from the heat at night feel worthwhile. Their excitement reminded me to keep a pure and simple heart every day and led me to reflect that God values our innermost beings most. It also prompted me to ask myself: Do I truly possess a pure and humble heart to follow the Lord?

While there, I also visited several impoverished families. Though destitute and living in conditions unfit for habitation by Hong Kong standards, they sang hymns and worshiped God from the depths of their hearts that evening. This sight moved me to tears. Additionally, I visited a newly established primary school in the rural outskirts. Despite being church-run, it even had young monks attending classes. I pray the Lord to bestow His grace upon that land and lead more teachers to come and teach them.

The multitude of ministries there is beyond counting, making me keenly aware that the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. After returning to Hong Kong that time, I visited various churches to share my experiences and insights, hoping that more brothers and sisters in Christ would learn about the Abundant Life Church, so they may give offerings generously, pray persistently, and work together to bless the churches in Myanmar.

Embracing the Missionary Vision

Through the ministry in Myanmar, God has given me a vision for mission. May God grant me His heart for the needy and persecuted. Let me not only worship Him sincerely but also lead all nations and peoples to know Him. Even if a lifetime of mission yields only a small harvest, how wonderful it would be if it could bring us, His creation, into fellowship with the Triune Creator, singing praises to Him with joyful voices!

On August 9, 2024, I turned thirty. I am grateful that I was in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, at that time, participating in a mission trip. Under the guidance of the Rev. Eric Wing-mun Tong and the Rev. Chi-kwong Chung, I was inspired to reflect on the idea of “establishing oneself at thirty”: First, I asked myself, “Why does the Lord give me all these gifts?” Then, I asked myself, “Why have I not girded my loins and set out, now that my youth is past? Why wait until old age overtakes me?” Thus, I resolved to answer God's call, enter the seminary for training, and aspire to be used by Him.

Lord, though I am weak and inadequate, I ask for Your grace and love. Send me forth and use me. I desire to follow You all my life! Amen!

刘芷茵

道学硕士

刘芷茵

道学硕士

上主眼中重要的事？重要的是……

还记得刚入学的时候，有前辈提过「很多东西（包括人和事）比成绩更重要」。我本来不太明白，后来，我发现这句话正呼应刚入学时老师在属灵操练营的提醒：「在上主眼中，什么才是最重要的？怎样做才是祂所喜悦的？」三年过去，我开始明白，重要的不是向祂或他者证明自己，而是聚焦于主，回应主爱，活出基督的生命。

从回应主爱到学习与事奉

神是无所不知的；祂呼召我以先，已知道我的各种限制和软弱。在三年的神学旅程中，我明白到自己只能天天靠主的恩典，让神更新改变自己的生命。得主喜悦，就是聚焦于上主，好好运用祂所赐的一切去爱主爱人。学习与事奉不是非此即彼，而是彼此丰富。学习知识，是为了回应主的呼召和爱，更认识主，学习主爱，好好服侍主；在人群中事奉，是为了回应人的需要，实践去爱，回应上主，从而学习并更认识何谓爱。

从软弱中信靠，经历神的丰盛

上主让我学习从软弱中仰赖主的恩典，这对我来说是莫大的挑战。一年级暑假期间，亲人接连患病、离世；自己亦因意外导致右肩韧带撕裂，右手活动受限，加上复康的过程漫长，使我怀疑自己能否继续学业。在挣扎中，上主让我学习在软弱时更要全然信靠祂，一边接受复健治疗，一边完成学业，甚至同时在学生会与同学同心事奉。或者事奉的初衷只是一颗愿意的心，并非聚焦于自己没有什么而不能事奉神。我从没想像过在限制中仍能平安和喜乐地事奉主，感谢神让我经历祂的丰盛。

从头脑认识到从心认识

另一位前辈提醒我：「读神学很多时是用这里（指着头脑）认识神，但不要忘记从这里（指着心）认识神。」从心认识神包括常常亲近主，辨明祂的心意，以及切身地体会耶稣基督深深的爱。耶稣基督在地上与人一同生活，包括替人治病、赶鬼和教导他们。基督的道成肉身，体现祂牺牲的爱和舍己，也教导门徒舍己跟从祂。耶稣既为神的儿子，亦是天上的君王，却因着爱，甘愿作仆人去服侍人，作我们的榜样。

从群体中学习，明白主爱

感谢上主，让我亲眼看见师长、同工、同学如何在生活细节中活出主爱：在我伤口未愈合时，亲自替我洗伤口；在我行动不便、孤单之时，主动关顾我，与我分享，为我祷告；在知悉我提不起右手时，主动借外置键盘给我，照顾我日用的饮食，替我到饭堂领饭等。他们不单顾自己的事，也顾别人的事，并以基督耶稣的心为心，活现出何谓彼此相顾，激发爱心，勉励行善。他们的榜样提醒我，能够事奉和去爱的时候，不论多微小，都要好好把握机会。

学习与事奉不是对立的，认识神亦然。在神学院学习，除了头脑上更认识神，也包括重新从心出发，向主学习，明白主爱。我们每天每刻在主面前学习，也在整个群体中彼此学习，在基督里体现祂的爱。上主知道我们的需要，也知道我们的心，求主帮助和更新我们，贴近祂的心。

「你们若有彼此相爱的心，众人因此就认出你们是我的门徒了。」（约十三35）

常常祷告，不可灰心

刚入学时，我问众师姐：「读神学要花上很多时间，尚且未必读得明白，如何兼顾事奉，关心他人，又不忽略身边的家人和朋友，还要安静下来祈祷读经呢？」她们只是说：「这也得去做的。」她们看似未有解释，笑而不语，我现在开始明白箇中意思。不是我们能够，只是我们仍要努力尝试并顺服，信靠并交托那呼召我们的上主。然而，最不能缺少的就是祷告。祈祷房里的跪椅写着「常常祷告」、「不可灰心」（路十八1）。不论是独处安静祷告，还是在群体中一同聆听圣言后彼此代求，皆是我们成为门徒的生命中不可缺少的。

愿上主继续带领我们前行，愿圣灵时刻帮助，让我们在路上彼此祷告守望，成为又忠心又蒙祂喜悦的仆人，活出基督因着爱而舍己的生命。

Experiencing God's Love

Growing up in a Christian primary school, I regularly listened to teachers explain the Bible. From that time on, I had a simple faith in God and obeyed Him. Later, someone invited me to attend church worship services, which marked the beginning of my church life. However, at that time, I only participated in worship services, and since I subsequently studied abroad for many years, my connection with the church remained distant.

In October 2016, I returned to Hong Kong after graduating from a university, and shortly after, my grandfather passed away. I felt deeply saddened, but when the pastor expressed the church's condolences and care to me, I suddenly felt God's love, which stirred in me a desire to respond and seek Him further. Thereafter, I joined the church fellowship and genuinely experienced the love of brothers and sisters in Christ, joining them in the pursuit of spiritual growth.

Awakening My Heart for Missions

At the end of 2018, two brothers invited me to serve with them in Myanmar. This experience opened my eyes, deepening my understanding of faith and enriching my spiritual life. It also planted a blossoming desire in my heart for the Great Commission of spreading the gospel.

Praise be to the Lord for, after several years, my passion remained unfading, and I constantly kept the ministry of the Abundant Life Church in Myanmar in my thoughts and prayers. In the summer of 2023, I visited the area for the third time. In addition to meeting with co-workers, children, and other brothers and sisters, I took the opportunity to check the condition of the library which had been previously established. I also participated in the expansion project of that church.

Whether then or now, the situation in Myanmar remains heartbreaking. Since the military reclaimed power, the nation has been engulfed in endless warfare, leaving its people displaced and suffering. Hospitals lack doctors, schools lack teachers, and hope has vanished from the eyes of the people—alas! When I returned to the Abundant Life Church, my heart was often stirred, and I was moved to tears. I saw so many people in dire need, longing for blessings. The church's electronic organ had never worked properly; the girls' dormitory did not have a single fan, making summer nights unbearably hot and sleepless. Upon learning this, I immediately went to purchase fans, hoping that these young people could live a little better. Though such help may seem very limited in scope, I felt that it was important to do whatever I could to help.

Later, the children's pure hearts touched me yet again. They were filled with eagerness to understand Chinese literature, so I helped guide them through Su Dongpo's “Water Melody” and Li Houzhu's “Lady Yu.” Seeing their faces light up with satisfaction made the discomfort from the heat at night feel worthwhile. Their excitement reminded me to keep a pure and simple heart every day and led me to reflect that God values our innermost beings most. It also prompted me to ask myself: Do I truly possess a pure and humble heart to follow the Lord?

While there, I also visited several impoverished families. Though destitute and living in conditions unfit for habitation by Hong Kong standards, they sang hymns and worshiped God from the depths of their hearts that evening. This sight moved me to tears. Additionally, I visited a newly established primary school in the rural outskirts. Despite being church-run, it even had young monks attending classes. I pray the Lord to bestow His grace upon that land and lead more teachers to come and teach them.

The multitude of ministries there is beyond counting, making me keenly aware that the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. After returning to Hong Kong that time, I visited various churches to share my experiences and insights, hoping that more brothers and sisters in Christ would learn about the Abundant Life Church, so they may give offerings generously, pray persistently, and work together to bless the churches in Myanmar.

Embracing the Missionary Vision

Through the ministry in Myanmar, God has given me a vision for mission. May God grant me His heart for the needy and persecuted. Let me not only worship Him sincerely but also lead all nations and peoples to know Him. Even if a lifetime of mission yields only a small harvest, how wonderful it would be if it could bring us, His creation, into fellowship with the Triune Creator, singing praises to Him with joyful voices!

On August 9, 2024, I turned thirty. I am grateful that I was in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, at that time, participating in a mission trip. Under the guidance of the Rev. Eric Wing-mun Tong and the Rev. Chi-kwong Chung, I was inspired to reflect on the idea of “establishing oneself at thirty”: First, I asked myself, “Why does the Lord give me all these gifts?” Then, I asked myself, “Why have I not girded my loins and set out, now that my youth is past? Why wait until old age overtakes me?” Thus, I resolved to answer God's call, enter the seminary for training, and aspire to be used by Him.

Lord, though I am weak and inadequate, I ask for Your grace and love. Send me forth and use me. I desire to follow You all my life! Amen!

李秋雨

道学硕士

李秋雨

道学硕士

6月某天，一位同学突然发信息给我：「秋雨早晨！忽然想起，我从未听你说为何要进修。你牺牲这么多，特别是家庭生活，背后的动力和原因是什么？」我含糊地讲了几个理由，也承认有时并非完全理解自己所做的选择。这条神学路，来时也许没有清晰的答案，但仍可以与上帝的恩典不期而遇。除了增长知识和见识，这更是一场内在自我成长之旅。我遇见了真实的自己，遇见上帝，也遇到一个真信仰群体。

遇见自己：在破碎中接纳本相

从小到大，我可算是个比较「乖」的人。学生时代是「乖乖女」、「好学生」。结婚后，我是个全能主妇。在教会里，我立志做个谦卑的基督仆人。我总在暗暗要求自己，别让他人失望，努力做到最好……。但读到巴默尔（Parker J. Palmer）的著作《与自己对话》（Let Your Life Speak）时，被问及「你现在过得幸福吗？」，我几乎情绪失控。 「我真的可能正过着一个不属于自己的生活。」这样的声音让我感到害怕。我只是找到一种「圣洁」的方式生活，但其实那并不是我真正的自己。安静下来，我什至不知道自己喜欢吃什么，真正想做什么。我察觉自己内外有许多不一致，这样的割裂令我迷失。我不过是用各样身分和事务，掩盖内在的匮乏和破碎。

我尝试正视那个真实的自己：混乱、疲惫、迷茫、无助。我承认自己有许多事做不到，承认自己的软弱和需要。这并不是失败，而是信心的开始。

遇见上帝：在静默中回应祂的呼唤

祷告对我来说，有时很困难，因我从小的信仰经验告诉我，敬虔的人都是花大量时间跪在主面前祷告的。我过往的祷告，更多是我在说，让神听，或我把需要告诉神，等着祂来成就。仿佛我是主动者，上帝是回应者。灵阅（Lectio Divina）和归心祈祷对我很有帮助。两者的共通点是人要在神面前安静，聆听上帝的声音，顺从圣灵的感动。

原来在我与神的关系中，我从来不是也不应该是主动者，而是回应者。上帝来寻找我，是祂先渴望我（如奥古斯丁所言）。无论是信靠、事奉，还是祈祷，这些都不只是我的行动，更是祂的行动。我需要的就是安静去聆听祂，聆听这位一直向我发出邀请和呼唤的父神，并且相信祂的慈爱永远稳固。

遇见群体：在差异中彼此建立

之前有同学说，神学院里「I人」（introvert，即性格内向者）居多，说我很E（extrovert，即性格外向者）。也有人说教会里「I人」居多，所以带活动不容易。这两年的信仰群体经历，让我体会真群体凝聚在一起，最重要的并不是性格，而是我们是否都愿意在基督里调整自己。因为团契的根基从来不是各人投缘与否，性格是否合拍，而是借着耶稣基督、在耶稣基督里相交（如潘霍华所言）。

没有基督，情投意合的爱人都可能闹掰，何况一群本来互不相干的陌生人。群体中各人的年龄、认知、性格各不相同，有人理性，有人感性……差异性正是上帝给群体的礼物，因我们每个人都只能看见上帝的一面，但当我们彼此聆听，互相学习，上帝的形象就在我们中间变得更加完整。

感恩在这次神学之旅中，我遇到与自己不同的同路人，他们似兄长、牧者、老师、朋友，给予我接纳、尊重、支持、提醒、帮助、陪伴，使我对「教会是基督的身体」有了更切身的体会。我们如此不同，却可以互相建立。

愿上帝继续施恩带领，让我在每一个当下，都能遇见祂，并且遇见祂放在我生命中的每一个人。

Experiencing God's Love

Growing up in a Christian primary school, I regularly listened to teachers explain the Bible. From that time on, I had a simple faith in God and obeyed Him. Later, someone invited me to attend church worship services, which marked the beginning of my church life. However, at that time, I only participated in worship services, and since I subsequently studied abroad for many years, my connection with the church remained distant.

In October 2016, I returned to Hong Kong after graduating from a university, and shortly after, my grandfather passed away. I felt deeply saddened, but when the pastor expressed the church's condolences and care to me, I suddenly felt God's love, which stirred in me a desire to respond and seek Him further. Thereafter, I joined the church fellowship and genuinely experienced the love of brothers and sisters in Christ, joining them in the pursuit of spiritual growth.

Awakening My Heart for Missions

At the end of 2018, two brothers invited me to serve with them in Myanmar. This experience opened my eyes, deepening my understanding of faith and enriching my spiritual life. It also planted a blossoming desire in my heart for the Great Commission of spreading the gospel.

Praise be to the Lord for, after several years, my passion remained unfading, and I constantly kept the ministry of the Abundant Life Church in Myanmar in my thoughts and prayers. In the summer of 2023, I visited the area for the third time. In addition to meeting with co-workers, children, and other brothers and sisters, I took the opportunity to check the condition of the library which had been previously established. I also participated in the expansion project of that church.

Whether then or now, the situation in Myanmar remains heartbreaking. Since the military reclaimed power, the nation has been engulfed in endless warfare, leaving its people displaced and suffering. Hospitals lack doctors, schools lack teachers, and hope has vanished from the eyes of the people—alas! When I returned to the Abundant Life Church, my heart was often stirred, and I was moved to tears. I saw so many people in dire need, longing for blessings. The church's electronic organ had never worked properly; the girls' dormitory did not have a single fan, making summer nights unbearably hot and sleepless. Upon learning this, I immediately went to purchase fans, hoping that these young people could live a little better. Though such help may seem very limited in scope, I felt that it was important to do whatever I could to help.

Later, the children's pure hearts touched me yet again. They were filled with eagerness to understand Chinese literature, so I helped guide them through Su Dongpo's “Water Melody” and Li Houzhu's “Lady Yu.” Seeing their faces light up with satisfaction made the discomfort from the heat at night feel worthwhile. Their excitement reminded me to keep a pure and simple heart every day and led me to reflect that God values our innermost beings most. It also prompted me to ask myself: Do I truly possess a pure and humble heart to follow the Lord?

While there, I also visited several impoverished families. Though destitute and living in conditions unfit for habitation by Hong Kong standards, they sang hymns and worshiped God from the depths of their hearts that evening. This sight moved me to tears. Additionally, I visited a newly established primary school in the rural outskirts. Despite being church-run, it even had young monks attending classes. I pray the Lord to bestow His grace upon that land and lead more teachers to come and teach them.

The multitude of ministries there is beyond counting, making me keenly aware that the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. After returning to Hong Kong that time, I visited various churches to share my experiences and insights, hoping that more brothers and sisters in Christ would learn about the Abundant Life Church, so they may give offerings generously, pray persistently, and work together to bless the churches in Myanmar.

Embracing the Missionary Vision

Through the ministry in Myanmar, God has given me a vision for mission. May God grant me His heart for the needy and persecuted. Let me not only worship Him sincerely but also lead all nations and peoples to know Him. Even if a lifetime of mission yields only a small harvest, how wonderful it would be if it could bring us, His creation, into fellowship with the Triune Creator, singing praises to Him with joyful voices!

On August 9, 2024, I turned thirty. I am grateful that I was in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, at that time, participating in a mission trip. Under the guidance of the Rev. Eric Wing-mun Tong and the Rev. Chi-kwong Chung, I was inspired to reflect on the idea of “establishing oneself at thirty”: First, I asked myself, “Why does the Lord give me all these gifts?” Then, I asked myself, “Why have I not girded my loins and set out, now that my youth is past? Why wait until old age overtakes me?” Thus, I resolved to answer God's call, enter the seminary for training, and aspire to be used by Him.

Lord, though I am weak and inadequate, I ask for Your grace and love. Send me forth and use me. I desire to follow You all my life! Amen!

陈柏锐

道学硕士

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陈牧师与太太彩玲及儿子若天

重踏神学之路

2014年神学学士毕业到现在，刚好十二个年头。毕业之初，有感这个大众学历普遍偏高的时代，只带着神学学士学位来牧会，在不久的将来或会略显不足，于是毕业后第一年，我就毅然决定回到母校报读道学硕士。眼见身边不少前辈、好友，因种种原因未能完成第二个学位；在修读之初我就暗自立志，非完成不可，绝不让自己半途而废。只是，教会、家庭、社会及个人发生种种变动，一度打击我继续进修的决心。后来，太太蒙召读神学，这成为我重新开始及完成学业的契机。感谢天父的恩典，今年我将会与她一同站在毕业典礼的台上。

渴求成长进深

休学后重启学业，我发觉自己上课及学习时的心态出现了微妙的变化。由原初出于单纯为了学历上的需要，逐渐变成对学习圣经、神学和实践技巧的热切渴求。我越来越希望自己能够将牧会多年的经验，与所学的圣经和神学知识互相对话和整合，并在众多神学、伦理取态中寻觅属于自己的取向。而且我渴望在不同老师身上学习不同的事奉技巧，成为我牧养上的助益，以应对这个瞬息万变时代的需要。相比进修初期，我越来越清楚自己的「短板」和需要，并且更深切地渴求成长和进深，以回报天父的恩情和弟兄姊妹生命的需要。

突破迷惘困境

这十二年里，我看到、听到不同师长的到来和离开；从他们身上，我学习到圣经、神学、历史、实践等方面不同的研究进路及其背后的方法论。这些不同学说，一度使我十分迷惘和混乱，尤其是回应教会需要和社会议题时，赖特（NT Wright）的保罗新观和侯活士（Stanley Hauerwas）的教会伦理学，是否唯一的声音和出路？假如我们将福音信息完全拆解成为零碎，是否真的有能力将它们重新整合起来？宗教改革先贤花一生心血努力所得的成果，对于今天的我们来说，其价值和意义何在？我们是否真的可以凭一两代人的努力，就取代宗教改革至今芸芸众多先贤的努力？我们是否真的认识他们的看法和想法？这些思想上的挣扎，多年来一直困扰着我。

及至后来张楷弦老师讲授「天启保罗」，让我发现圣经研究并非只有单一方向，一成不变。不同学者的声音虽有其价值，也有其限制。在教会的处境中，我们需要学会聆听不同的声音（包括弟兄姊妹和学者），辨识上帝此刻对教会的心意，以及上帝要我们如何（在方法层面）牧养群羊，带领他们回应这个时代的需要。此外，黄福光教授教导的圣经神学，帮助我在众多不同圣经研究进路中，找到属于自己的定位，让我不再像鹦鹉学舌一样，只停留于某某老师、某某学者的想法和意见，而是开始尝试建立一个属于自己的圣经神学立场和神学方法论。诚如《基督徒的神学思考》一书所言，每个基督徒都是神学家，有属于他们的信仰思考。又如邓绍光教授在课堂上经常提醒我们：「正信、正行」，信仰不只是寻求理解，真实的信仰更直接影响我们的所是、所为。最后吴国杰教授曾在多个不同场合提醒我们，要了解一个人的思想和生平，最好的方法是研究第一手资料，而不是通过别人覆述。这让我对人和事物多了一份警觉，不再只停留在单一的叙述和覆述，而是寻求原典或更多的叙述角度，对所认识的事物进行反覆的比对、思考和学习。

最后，感谢每一位在神学学习路上帮助过我的师长、同工、同学、家人、朋友、教会的肢体，更感谢那位拯救我、呼召我的三一上帝。愿荣耀颂赞归给祂，直到永远。

Experiencing God's Love

Growing up in a Christian primary school, I regularly listened to teachers explain the Bible. From that time on, I had a simple faith in God and obeyed Him. Later, someone invited me to attend church worship services, which marked the beginning of my church life. However, at that time, I only participated in worship services, and since I subsequently studied abroad for many years, my connection with the church remained distant.

In October 2016, I returned to Hong Kong after graduating from a university, and shortly after, my grandfather passed away. I felt deeply saddened, but when the pastor expressed the church's condolences and care to me, I suddenly felt God's love, which stirred in me a desire to respond and seek Him further. Thereafter, I joined the church fellowship and genuinely experienced the love of brothers and sisters in Christ, joining them in the pursuit of spiritual growth.

Awakening My Heart for Missions

At the end of 2018, two brothers invited me to serve with them in Myanmar. This experience opened my eyes, deepening my understanding of faith and enriching my spiritual life. It also planted a blossoming desire in my heart for the Great Commission of spreading the gospel.

Praise be to the Lord for, after several years, my passion remained unfading, and I constantly kept the ministry of the Abundant Life Church in Myanmar in my thoughts and prayers. In the summer of 2023, I visited the area for the third time. In addition to meeting with co-workers, children, and other brothers and sisters, I took the opportunity to check the condition of the library which had been previously established. I also participated in the expansion project of that church.

Whether then or now, the situation in Myanmar remains heartbreaking. Since the military reclaimed power, the nation has been engulfed in endless warfare, leaving its people displaced and suffering. Hospitals lack doctors, schools lack teachers, and hope has vanished from the eyes of the people—alas! When I returned to the Abundant Life Church, my heart was often stirred, and I was moved to tears. I saw so many people in dire need, longing for blessings. The church's electronic organ had never worked properly; the girls' dormitory did not have a single fan, making summer nights unbearably hot and sleepless. Upon learning this, I immediately went to purchase fans, hoping that these young people could live a little better. Though such help may seem very limited in scope, I felt that it was important to do whatever I could to help.

Later, the children's pure hearts touched me yet again. They were filled with eagerness to understand Chinese literature, so I helped guide them through Su Dongpo's “Water Melody” and Li Houzhu's “Lady Yu.” Seeing their faces light up with satisfaction made the discomfort from the heat at night feel worthwhile. Their excitement reminded me to keep a pure and simple heart every day and led me to reflect that God values our innermost beings most. It also prompted me to ask myself: Do I truly possess a pure and humble heart to follow the Lord?

While there, I also visited several impoverished families. Though destitute and living in conditions unfit for habitation by Hong Kong standards, they sang hymns and worshiped God from the depths of their hearts that evening. This sight moved me to tears. Additionally, I visited a newly established primary school in the rural outskirts. Despite being church-run, it even had young monks attending classes. I pray the Lord to bestow His grace upon that land and lead more teachers to come and teach them.

The multitude of ministries there is beyond counting, making me keenly aware that the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. After returning to Hong Kong that time, I visited various churches to share my experiences and insights, hoping that more brothers and sisters in Christ would learn about the Abundant Life Church, so they may give offerings generously, pray persistently, and work together to bless the churches in Myanmar.

Embracing the Missionary Vision

Through the ministry in Myanmar, God has given me a vision for mission. May God grant me His heart for the needy and persecuted. Let me not only worship Him sincerely but also lead all nations and peoples to know Him. Even if a lifetime of mission yields only a small harvest, how wonderful it would be if it could bring us, His creation, into fellowship with the Triune Creator, singing praises to Him with joyful voices!

On August 9, 2024, I turned thirty. I am grateful that I was in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, at that time, participating in a mission trip. Under the guidance of the Rev. Eric Wing-mun Tong and the Rev. Chi-kwong Chung, I was inspired to reflect on the idea of “establishing oneself at thirty”: First, I asked myself, “Why does the Lord give me all these gifts?” Then, I asked myself, “Why have I not girded my loins and set out, now that my youth is past? Why wait until old age overtakes me?” Thus, I resolved to answer God's call, enter the seminary for training, and aspire to be used by Him.

Lord, though I am weak and inadequate, I ask for Your grace and love. Send me forth and use me. I desire to follow You all my life! Amen!

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1951年，浸信会的先贤领受召命，在艰苦的时代建立了「香港浸信会神学院」。蒙主保守，七十五年来「浸神」在转变中不断成长，竭力在本港履行神学教育和研究的使命，悉心培育兼具神学智慧、属灵品格及事奉实践能力的仆人领袖，栽培了一代又一代的传道牧者、宣教士、信徒领袖，与弟兄姊妹同心协力，建立教会，扩展神国，并且在社会发挥影响力，作盐作光，见证基督和平的福音。

为记念上主的深恩厚爱，本院举行了一连串院庆活动，主题为「立于基督‧迎向未来」。世界纷乱，局势万变，我们惟有站稳在耶稣基督这块坚固的房角石上，才能在俗世洪流中迎向变幻不定的未来，把基督的真道落实于这个时代。其中最重要的院庆活动，就是「七十五周年院庆感恩崇拜暨音乐颂赞会」和「七十五周年院庆感恩晚宴」，今期《院讯》选辑了这两个聚会的图片，与读者重温其中的片段。

感恩崇拜暨音乐颂赞会

今年4月19日下午，本院假九龙城浸信会举行了「七十五周年院庆感恩崇拜暨音乐颂赞会」。当日本院诗班、校友诗班，联同来自十九家浸信会堂会的诗班员组成二百五十多人的大型联合诗班，与主内众弟兄姊妹一起向主献呈感恩颂赞的祭，成为「浸神」这历史时刻主内合一事奉神的美好印记。

In 1951, our Baptist forebears, responding to a divine calling, established the Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary (HKBTS) during a troubled time. By God's grace, over the past seventy-five years, HKBTS has grown steadily amidst changing times, while striving to fulfill its mission of theological education and research in Hong Kong. Diligently nurturing servant-leaders who possess theological wisdom, spiritual character, and practical ministry skills, HKBTS has trained generation after generation of pastors, missionaries, and lay leaders. In unity with brothers and sisters in Christ, they have built up churches, expanded the Kingdom of God, and exerted a positive influence in society, serving as salt and light and bearing witness to Christ's Gospel of peace.

To commemorate the Lord's abundant grace and love, HKBTS has organized a series of anniversary events under the theme “Stand Firm in Christ, Advance Toward the Future.” In a world of turmoil and ever-changing circumstances, only by standing firm on the solid cornerstone of Jesus Christ can we face an uncertain future amidst the world's currents and put His truth into practice in this age. The highlights of the celebrations were the “75th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service and Concert of Praise” and the “75th Anniversary Thanksgiving Banquet.” This issue of the Newsletter features a selection of photos from these two events, inviting readers to relive the moments captured therein.

The Thanksgiving Service and Concert of Praise

On the afternoon of April 19 this year, HKBTS held a “75th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service and Concert of Praise” at the Kowloon City Baptist Church. On that day, the Seminary Choir and the Alumni Choir joined forces with choir members from 19 Baptist churches to form a single choir of over 250 singers. This choir, together with the congregation, offered a sacrifice of thanksgiving and praise to the Lord, creating a beautiful evening of unity and serving God during this historic moment for HKBTS.

「求祢……使我们在音乐和真理当中遇见祢！」

本院董事唐荣敏牧师带领会众，为神学院的教育事工、为当日的聚会同心祷告。

“We pray … that we may encounter You through music and truth!”

The Rev. Wing-mun Tong, a member of our Board of Directors, led the congregation in prayer for HKBTS's educational ministry and the events of the day.

「……一同见证神这份深恩厚爱，以及『浸神』这个历史时刻」

董事会主席钟志广牧师代表本院欢迎莅临与我们一同敬拜的各方友好，并简介学院的近况及展望。

“… to witness together God's profound grace and love, as well as this historic moment of HKBTS.”

The Rev. Chi-kwong Chung, Chairman of our Board of Directors, welcomed our friends from all quarters who joined us in worship and provided an overview of HKBTS's recent developments and plans for the future.

「主基督，房角石！……」

二百五十多人的大型联合诗班献唱〈主基督，房角石！ 〉，歌声抑扬顿挫，铿锵有力，在整个会场回荡，震撼心灵。

“Lord Jesus, the Cornerstone! …”

The joint choir of over 250 singers presented “Lord Jesus, the Cornerstone!” Their voices, melodious yet powerful, echoed throughout the venue, deeply moving the hearts of all present.

「这是我们的感恩故事」

学院诗班以默剧形式演绎同学在信仰路上的三个故事：「在教养孩童的路上看见主的恩典」、「在信主的路上成为家人的祝福」、「在神学学习的路上被上帝所爱」。

“These are our stories of gratitude.”

The Seminary Choir presented three stories about students' journeys of faith through a pantomime: ’Witnessing God's Grace in Parenting,“ ”Becoming a Blessing to Our Families on Their Faith Journeys,“ and ”Loved by God on the Seminary Journey.“

「我要以感谢为祭献给祢。」

本院董事杨宝华传道引领会众诵读启应文。

“I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving.”

Ms. Po-wah Yeung, Honorary Secretary of our Board of Directors, led the congregation in reciting the responsorial prayer.

「耶稣亲自走近他们，和他们同行……」

董事会副主席陈志强牧师恭读圣言路加福音二十四章13至35节，有关以马忤斯路上的故事。

“Jesus himself drew near and went with them …”

The Rev. Che-keung Chan, Vice Chairman of our Board of Directors, read from Luke 24:13-35, the account of the journey to Emmaus.

「深愿你们……心存盼望……立于基督，一同面对当下，迎向未来。」

「深愿你们……心存盼望……立于基督，一同面对当下，迎向未来。」
曹伟彤院长以「立于基督．迎向未来：以马忤斯路上的盼望」为题，勉励我们要常存盼望：要坚忍地等待，相信耶稣基督是我们在忧患中的拯救；相信圣经是盼望的泉源；相信以圣经为盼望泉源的实践神学，能够恰当地回应当下的挑战。

“I earnestly hope that you … will keep hope in your hearts … stand firm in Christ, face today's challenges together, and look forward to the future.”

President Joshua Cho, speaking on the theme “Stand Firm in Christ, Advance Toward the Future: Hope on the Road to Emmaus,” encouraged us to persist in hope: to wait patiently, trusting that Jesus Christ is our salvation in times of trouble; to believe that Scripture is the source of hope; and to affirm that practical theology, grounded in Scripture as the source of hope, can appropriately respond to the challenges of our time.

感恩晚宴

当天晚上本院假伦敦大酒楼举办了「七十五周年院庆感恩晚宴」，本院董事、师生、同工，与各方好友，一同数算主恩，彼此交流，互相激励，共度欢乐的团契时光。来宾包括来自浸信会及其他宗派的教牧同工、神学界的好友、基督教机构的领袖、院长参议团成员、香港浸信会联会的会长、总干事、常务委员等等，还有历届的校友、远道而来的客人，以及关心「浸神」的众弟兄姊妹。我们衷心感谢众肢体的祝福及支持！

Thanksgiving Banquet

That evening, HKBTS hosted a “75th Anniversary Thanksgiving Banquet” at the London Restaurant. Our Board members, faculty, students, staff, and friends from all quarters gathered to count God's blessings, commune with one another, share encouragement, and enjoy a joyful time of fellowship. Guests included pastors and ministers from the Baptist churches and other denominations, friends from the theological community, leaders of Christian organizations, members of our President's Council, the President, General Secretary, and Standing Committee members of the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong, as well as alumni from different years, guests coming from afar, and brothers and sisters who care deeply about HKBTS. We sincerely thank all these members of the body of Christ for their blessings and support!

「欢欣，心里感谢神……」

晚宴开始时，师生、校友、各方宾客欢聚一堂，同唱〈欢欣〉感谢神。

“Give thanks with a grateful heart …”

As the banquet began, our faculty, students, alumni, and all guests gathered together to sing “Give Thanks” as an expression of gratitude to God.

「今晚高朋满座……主内一家人互相交流，分享主的恩典。」

董事会主席钟志广牧师代表本院欢迎莅临祝贺并与我们一同感恩的各方友好，更盼望大家继续与「浸神」同行，一起为神国培育更多仆人领袖。

“Tonight, we are honored to have such a distinguished gathering … as members of the Lord's family come together to fellowship and share in His grace.”

On behalf of HKBTS, Chairman of our Board of Directors, the Rev. Chi-kwong Chong, extended a warm welcome to all who joined us to celebrate and give thanks. He also expressed his hope that they would continue to walk alongside HKBTS, working together to raise up more servant-leaders for the Kingdom of God.

「［祈愿］精兵不缺乏，真理不退缩，教会不沉睡。」

香港浸信会联会会长唐荣敏牧师代表其联会祝贺本院，并呼吁大家并各教会与「浸神」同作伙伴，为神国一起奋斗。

“May faithful soldiers never be lacking, the truth never waver, and the church never slumber.”

The Rev. Wing-mun Tong, President of the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong, extended congratulations to HKBTS on behalf of the Convention and called upon all individuals and churches to partner with HKBTS in striving together for the Kingdom of God.

「七五沧桑主恩尝，栽桃育李满城芳。

立根基督瞻前路，明日灵宫今学堂。 」

香港华人基督教联会主席钟健楷牧师（左）代表其联会，为本院送上七言绝句及纪念座，祝愿神继续使用「浸神」立于基督磐石，培育更多无愧工人，为香港、内地及普世教会燃点真理之光，荣耀天父。

“Seventy-five years of trials and grace,
Peach and plum trees cultivated,
whose scent fills the city's space.
We look ahead with Christ as our base:
Tomorrow's spiritual temple,
today's discipleship place.”

The Rev. Kin-kai Chung (left), Chairman of the Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union, presented HKBTS with a poem and a keepsake on behalf of the Union, conveying their wishes that God would continue to use HKBTS so that it keeps on standing firm in Christ, the Rock, and training more faithful workers who will shine the light of truth for churches in Hong Kong, mainland China, and around the world, bringing glory to the Heavenly Father.

「牧者是盼望的传递者。」

曹伟彤院长从三位校友的分享短片说起，指出「浸神」神学教育的特色之一，是致力于培育同学「信望爱」的属灵气质，而近年则注重深化「盼望」的元素，期盼同学成为传递盼望的牧者。

“Pastors are bearers of hope.”

President Joshua Cho began his remarks by referring to a short video in which three alumni shared their stories, noting that one of the distinctive features of HKBTS's theological education is its commitment to nurturing students' spiritual character marked by ’faith, hope, and love.“ In recent years, HKBTS has placed particular emphasis on deepening the element of ”hope“ so that students may become pastors who convey hope.

「求祢继续带领神学院走前面的道路，荣耀祢的名。」

香港浸信会联会总干事李国雄牧师带领大家谢饭祷告，并为「浸神」七十五年来培育无数天国工人而献上感恩，祈求上主坚立学院继续忠于其神学教育使命。

“We pray that You continue to lead the seminary on the path ahead, to the glory of Your name.”

The Rev. Vincent Kwok-hung Lee, General Secretary of the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong, led the congregation in the table prayer, giving thanks for the countless workers for the Kingdom of Heaven that HKBTS has nurtured over the past 75 years, and praying that the Lord would strengthen HKBTS to remain faithful to its mission of theological education.

迎向7.5秒挑战！

众宾客热情投入席间游戏，紧张地按下计时器，其中三位最接近7.5秒者，更获赠礼物，现场喜气洋洋。

The 7.5-Second Challenge

Guests enthusiastically joined the party game, stopping the timer with bated breath. The three participants whose times came closest to 7.5 seconds were awarded gifts, bringing joy throughout the dining hall.

「实在很感谢神……我没有忘记香港浸信会神学院给我的栽培，叫我作无愧的工人，按着正意分解真理的道。」

当晚最年长的校友、八十一岁的梁德舜牧师，多年来在世界各地忠心事主。一年前得知母校举办院庆盛会，便计划好要特意从美国回来参加，表达对神的感谢。

“I am truly grateful to God … I have not forgotten the training I received at the Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary, which has enabled me to be a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”

The oldest alumnus in attendance that evening, the 81-year-old Rev. Peter Tuk-soon Leong, has faithfully served the Lord around the world for many years. Upon learning a year ago that his alma mater was organizing this anniversary celebration, he made plans to return from the United States specifically to attend and express his gratitude to God.

「浸神，加油！」

与学院建校同年（1951）出生的宾客有校友、前同工、教会肢体，他们为「浸神」送上一个个挚诚的祝福。

“Go, HKBTS!”

Among the guests born in the same year HKBTS was founded (1951) were alumni, former staff members, and church members, who offered heartfelt blessings to HKBTS.

「希望『浸神』继续坚定地实践神给我们的使命……」

校友陈克平牧师（右）多年来鼎力支持「浸神」的神学教育事工，他祝愿学院继续坚定地实践神给予我们的使命，继续为神栽培更多属神的工人。

“I hope that HKBTS will continue to steadfastly carry out the mission God has entrusted to us …”

Alumnus the Rev. Hak-ping Chan (right) has been a staunch supporter of the theological education ministry at HKBTS for many years. He expressed his hope that HKBTS will continue to carry out faithfully the mission God has entrusted to us and raise up more workers for the Lord.

我对浸神有话儿……

一张张心意卡，色彩斑斓，深情寄语，承载着嘉宾对学院的祝福和感恩，现场洋溢着温馨与欢笑，共同庆贺学院七十五周年。

Blessings for HKBTS

Colorful greeting cards, each bearing heartfelt messages, conveyed the guests' blessings and gratitude to HKBTS. The atmosphere was filled with warmth and laughter as everyone came together to celebrate HKBTS's 75th anniversary.

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中国人有句话说：「国有国法，家有家规。」每个国家都有自己的体制和法律，使国家能够运作畅顺，并保障社会公平安定。国民有义务尊重这些体制并遵守法律。同样，每个家庭都有自己的习惯和规范，通常称为「家规」，用来约束成员之间的行为，并培养良好的个人品格。家庭成员有责任尊重这些习惯并遵守这些规范。无论今日的社会，或第一世纪的希罗社会，家庭都是组成社会的最基本单位。家庭成员融洽相处，能够促进社会的和谐、稳定和繁荣。

新约圣经中的家规，主要是关于夫妻、父母子女，以及主仆之间相互责任（mutual responsibility）和彼此尊重的教导。其实，新约圣经没有用上「家规」这个术语。 「家规」（德文Haustafeln；英文household codes）这个术语源自马丁路德（Martin Luther）的《小问答》（Small Catechism）。路德巡视教会，惊讶地发现许多平民连基本的教义都缺乏认识，于是制定一本简单易明的问答集，帮助儿童、初信者和慕道友正确理解基督教的核心教导，内容涵盖十诫、信经、主祷文、家规等等，而家规是说明社会和家庭各成员的角色和责任。

新约家规主要见于歌罗西书三章18节至四章1节、以弗所书五章21节至六章9节，以及彼得前书二章13节至三章7节。歌罗西书和以弗所书同样论述家庭中夫妻、父母子女，以及主仆之间的关系，而彼得前书则论述执政者与人民、主仆，以及夫妻的关系，没有论及父母子女的关系。歌罗西书是新约最早写成的家规，而以弗所书则对歌罗西书的家规详加阐述。本文主要讨论歌罗西书和以弗所书中家规的异同。

新约家规的背景

第一世纪，希罗世界早已有家规的设立。亚里士多德（Aristotle）制定了一些家规，称之为家庭管理（希腊文oikonomia；英文household management），涵盖夫妻、父子和主仆的关系，旨在维护有权势者的权利，并维持家庭及社会的秩序和安定。当时的家庭管理完全偏向男性主人，只注重妻子对丈夫的责任、子女对父亲的责任，以及仆人对主人的责任。在第一世纪的希罗世界，男性的一家之主（拉丁文paterfamilias；英文father of the family）在家庭拥有绝对且不容置疑的权力，甚至掌控对妻子、儿女和仆人的生杀大权。
新约的家规具有护教、牧养和转化社会的作用。第一世纪的基督徒与非信徒及罗马政府有颇大的张力，原因包括：（1）当时的希罗世界，不同地区和不同行业都有各自的神祇和宗教仪式。但一个人成为基督徒后，就不再敬拜这些神祇，也不参加基督教以外的宗教仪式，因而被认为对所住地区或所属行业缺乏忠诚，与众人格格不入；（2）当时有些罗马皇帝推行帝王崇拜（imperial cult），但基督徒只敬拜独一的真神，拒绝参与。加上基督徒称耶稣基督为王，所以被认为对皇帝不忠，甚至有推翻罗马政权的嫌疑。

新约的家规要向当时的社会和政府表明，罗马帝国有家规，基督徒也有家规；基督徒跟其他人一样重视家庭和社会的秩序、和谐、安定。新约的家规并没有试图颠覆当时的社会秩序，没有尝试争取完全的社会平等，却重塑了传统家庭中男性主导的权力结构，引入家庭成员之间相互责任和彼此尊重的教导，因为基督徒相信各人都同有一位主，都须向神负责。新约家规渐渐转化当时的家庭和社会关系。

实践新约家规的前提

可想而知，对于一个习惯在家中拥有绝对权力的男性家主来说，要求他约束或放弃自己部分既有的权力，并不容易。事实上，不论家庭或社会，担任不同角色的人需要各有不同的权力；正当的权力运用是必须的。但权力往往使人腐化，绝对的权力使人绝对腐化。以弗所书提出家规之前提醒基督徒，他们已经有新的身分。他们在基督里是新造的人，所以要脱去从前行为上的旧人，将心志改换一新，并且穿上新人，这新人是照神的形象造的，有真理的仁义和圣洁（弗四22-23）。而且，基督徒是被圣灵充满的群体（弗五18）；靠着圣灵的帮助，有能力过敬虔的生活，实践新约家规的教导。

讲论家规的教导之前，保罗先提出一个基本原则，就是「当存敬畏基督的心，彼此顺服」（弗五21；经文的粗体为笔者所加，下同）。一般罗马家庭，只有妻子顺服丈夫，儿女顺服父亲，仆人顺服主人。但在基督徒家庭，各个成员也需要彼此尊重，乐意服侍对方。基督徒彼此顺服，并非因社会压力或想得著称赞，而是基于敬畏基督的心（in the fear of Christ）和对基督的尊崇（out of reverence for Christ），因基督是所有基督徒共同的主，而且基督已为信徒立了牺牲的榜样。

新约家规的内容

虽然新约的家规有别于当时希罗世界的家规，提出妻子和丈夫、儿女和父母、仆人和主人的相互责任，但仍是按照传统，先谈论从属者的责任，即妻子对丈夫的责任、儿女对父母的责任，以及仆人对主人的责任，然后才谈论家主的责任。

妻子和丈夫的相互责任

关于妻子和丈夫的相互责任，歌罗西书的教导只有两节：「你们作妻子的，当顺服自己的丈夫，这在主里面是相宜的。你们作丈夫的，要爱你们的妻子，不可苦待她们。」（西三18-19）以弗所书还以教会与基督的关系，比喻妻子和丈夫的关系。作妻子的要顺服自己的丈夫，如同顺服主基督。教会怎样顺服基督，妻子也当怎样顺服自己的丈夫。除了说明妻子对丈夫的责任，以弗所书也说明丈夫对妻子的责任：作丈夫的要爱自己的妻子，正如基督爱教会，为教会舍己。

　　希罗社会的家规只讲妻子要顺服自己的丈夫，但新约家规还要求丈夫要爱自己的妻子。以弗所书更以两个比喻说明丈夫当如何爱自己的妻子：第一，丈夫要以牺牲的爱去爱妻子，正如基督爱教会，为教会舍己（五25）；第二，丈夫要爱妻子，如同爱自己的身体（五28）。正常的人不会伤害自己的身体，总是保养爱惜。丈夫要以爱惜自己身体的心态去爱惜自己的妻子。一对男女结婚之后，夫妻已经成为一体，不分你我，所以爱妻子就如同爱自己了。

以弗所书总结妻子和丈夫的关系时，先提到丈夫要如何对待妻子：「你们各人都当爱妻子，如同爱自己一样。妻子也当敬重她的丈夫。」（五33）作者可能想悄悄地转化当时社会的价值观。我们不时听到一句话说：「男人需要尊重，女人需要爱」；男人渴望得到肯定和尊重，女人需要感受到被爱和接纳。如果丈夫得到妻子的肯定和尊重，就会更爱妻子；同样，若妻子感受到丈夫的爱和接纳，就会更敬重丈夫，形成良性的互动和循环。在今日这个男女平等的社会，丈夫和妻子同样需要爱和尊重，只是男女对爱和尊重的需求程度可能略有不同。

儿女和父母的相互责任

关于儿女对父母的责任，歌罗西书的教导是：「你们作儿女的，要凡事听从父母，因为这是主所喜悦的。 」（三20）儿女，尤其是未成年的儿女，要时常听从父母的教导，这是神的旨意。对于听从父母，以弗所书加上一个限制条件：「你们作儿女的，要在主里听从父母，这是理所当然的。 」（六1）儿女理应听从父母，但毕竟基督才是我们最终的主。如果父母的教导违背神的旨意、圣经真理、道德规范、法律规定等，儿女便不能听从。因为顺从神，不顺从人，是应当的（徒五29）。

而且，以弗所书又指出，孝敬父母的人能够得福，在世享长寿；这是第一条带应许的诫命（六2-3）。十诫的首四诫是关于人和神的关系，其余六诫是有关人与人的关系，而后者当中的第一条，即第五诫，就是「当孝敬父母」。这条诫命应许遵守的以色列人，得以在迦南美地长久安定地居住（出二十12）。同样，今日信徒靠着圣灵的帮助，就能遵守孝敬父母的诫命，并且得以在地上长久生活。

关于父母对儿女的责任，歌罗西书的教导是：「你们作父亲的，不要惹儿女的气，恐怕他们失了志气。」（三21）以前的父母，往往认为只有严厉的管教，才能培养出好孩子。孩子有良好的表现，父母只是甜在心里，不会予以肯定或称赞，恐怕「赞坏」孩子。但孩子有不良或不合乎父母期望的表现，就会加以批评或斥责，往往令孩子灰心丧志。今日有些父母却走向另一极端，处处维护儿女，甚少要求他们尽上自己的责任，结果儿女变得自我中心，并且难以承受挫折。所以，以弗所书加上一句：「但要照着主的教导和劝戒养育他们」（六4下，和合本修订版）。父母既要让儿女感受到他们的爱，又要按着圣经的教导，帮助儿女学习敬神爱人。

仆人和主人的相互责任

关于仆人对主人的责任，以弗所书（六5-9）和歌罗西书（三22～四1）的教导大致相同：仆人要凡事顺服主人，而且要诚实地服侍。即使没有主人看管，也要忠心地完成工作。保罗呼吁仆人要以服侍基督的心态去服侍他们的主人，而且要知道他们这样服侍主人，可以从神得着基业作为赏赐。仆人要明白，他们最终服侍的是主基督。关于主人对仆人的责任，以弗所书和歌罗西书同样只有一节：主人要公正地对待仆人。以弗所书加上一句：「不要威吓他们」（六9）。主人要知道，无论是他的仆人或他自己，都同有一位主在天上，大家都要向这位主负责。以弗所书又加上一句：这位主「并不偏待人」（六9）。今日我们可能是主人（例如老板、雇主、上司），也可能是仆人（例如雇员、下属），更可能是同时拥有双重身分，既是上司，也是下属；既是雇员，也是雇主。所以圣经关于仆人和主人相互责任的教导，同样适用于今日的我们。

总结

新约家规具有护教、牧养和转化社会的作用。新约家规的制定，让第一世纪的希罗世界知道，基督徒同样期盼社会保持和谐安定。希罗世界的家规，将权力集中在男性家主身上；新约的家规，则强调家中各成员要彼此顺服，各有相互责任。基督徒家庭成员能够彼此顺服，是因为圣灵内住在他们中间，而且知道大家同有一位主，祂并不偏待人。虽然新约家规有其历史背景，但仍然适用于今日的世界。今日基督徒遵循主的吩咐而有良好的夫妻、亲子及主仆关系，就能够为主作美好的见证，并且转化这个世界。

Experiencing God's Love

Growing up in a Christian primary school, I regularly listened to teachers explain the Bible. From that time on, I had a simple faith in God and obeyed Him. Later, someone invited me to attend church worship services, which marked the beginning of my church life. However, at that time, I only participated in worship services, and since I subsequently studied abroad for many years, my connection with the church remained distant.

In October 2016, I returned to Hong Kong after graduating from a university, and shortly after, my grandfather passed away. I felt deeply saddened, but when the pastor expressed the church's condolences and care to me, I suddenly felt God's love, which stirred in me a desire to respond and seek Him further. Thereafter, I joined the church fellowship and genuinely experienced the love of brothers and sisters in Christ, joining them in the pursuit of spiritual growth.

Awakening My Heart for Missions

At the end of 2018, two brothers invited me to serve with them in Myanmar. This experience opened my eyes, deepening my understanding of faith and enriching my spiritual life. It also planted a blossoming desire in my heart for the Great Commission of spreading the gospel.

Praise be to the Lord for, after several years, my passion remained unfading, and I constantly kept the ministry of the Abundant Life Church in Myanmar in my thoughts and prayers. In the summer of 2023, I visited the area for the third time. In addition to meeting with co-workers, children, and other brothers and sisters, I took the opportunity to check the condition of the library which had been previously established. I also participated in the expansion project of that church.

Whether then or now, the situation in Myanmar remains heartbreaking. Since the military reclaimed power, the nation has been engulfed in endless warfare, leaving its people displaced and suffering. Hospitals lack doctors, schools lack teachers, and hope has vanished from the eyes of the people—alas! When I returned to the Abundant Life Church, my heart was often stirred, and I was moved to tears. I saw so many people in dire need, longing for blessings. The church's electronic organ had never worked properly; the girls' dormitory did not have a single fan, making summer nights unbearably hot and sleepless. Upon learning this, I immediately went to purchase fans, hoping that these young people could live a little better. Though such help may seem very limited in scope, I felt that it was important to do whatever I could to help.

Later, the children's pure hearts touched me yet again. They were filled with eagerness to understand Chinese literature, so I helped guide them through Su Dongpo's “Water Melody” and Li Houzhu's “Lady Yu.” Seeing their faces light up with satisfaction made the discomfort from the heat at night feel worthwhile. Their excitement reminded me to keep a pure and simple heart every day and led me to reflect that God values our innermost beings most. It also prompted me to ask myself: Do I truly possess a pure and humble heart to follow the Lord?

While there, I also visited several impoverished families. Though destitute and living in conditions unfit for habitation by Hong Kong standards, they sang hymns and worshiped God from the depths of their hearts that evening. This sight moved me to tears. Additionally, I visited a newly established primary school in the rural outskirts. Despite being church-run, it even had young monks attending classes. I pray the Lord to bestow His grace upon that land and lead more teachers to come and teach them.

The multitude of ministries there is beyond counting, making me keenly aware that the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. After returning to Hong Kong that time, I visited various churches to share my experiences and insights, hoping that more brothers and sisters in Christ would learn about the Abundant Life Church, so they may give offerings generously, pray persistently, and work together to bless the churches in Myanmar.

Embracing the Missionary Vision

Through the ministry in Myanmar, God has given me a vision for mission. May God grant me His heart for the needy and persecuted. Let me not only worship Him sincerely but also lead all nations and peoples to know Him. Even if a lifetime of mission yields only a small harvest, how wonderful it would be if it could bring us, His creation, into fellowship with the Triune Creator, singing praises to Him with joyful voices!

On August 9, 2024, I turned thirty. I am grateful that I was in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, at that time, participating in a mission trip. Under the guidance of the Rev. Eric Wing-mun Tong and the Rev. Chi-kwong Chung, I was inspired to reflect on the idea of “establishing oneself at thirty”: First, I asked myself, “Why does the Lord give me all these gifts?” Then, I asked myself, “Why have I not girded my loins and set out, now that my youth is past? Why wait until old age overtakes me?” Thus, I resolved to answer God's call, enter the seminary for training, and aspire to be used by Him.

Lord, though I am weak and inadequate, I ask for Your grace and love. Send me forth and use me. I desire to follow You all my life! Amen!

洪美安

基督教研究硕士

洪美安

基督教研究硕士

一、神学不是教我掌握神，而是叫我谦卑地认识祂

入读神学院以前，我心里对信仰有很多疑问，对教会也带着一些期望。我以为修读神学，能让我更好地掌握信仰和回应教会的需要。回望这段旅程，我看见神学不是教我完全掌握神，而是叫我谦卑地更深认识祂。

二、神的教会属于祂

入学前几年，我常因基督徒之间的分裂而感到挫败。我相信公义十分重要，却也困惑：为什么我们有时以追求公义之名，用具伤害性的话回应意见不同的弟兄姊妹？我们努力持守真理时，会否忘记了爱？这些问题使我不安，也加深了我对冲突以至战争的恐惧。我什至想：在我有生之年，会不会发生第三次世界大战呢？

透过认识教会历史和不同的神学传统，我渐渐明白，信徒之间的分歧并不是今天才出现。即使教会并不完美，神仍然掌权，并在人的限制和纷争中保守祂的教会。从前，我在头脑上知道神掌权；如今，我开始因明白这真理而心里得着平安，对战争的恐惧也不知不觉减轻了。

三、神有时借着人回应我的挣扎

我原本希望亲身接触与我想法不同的人，从而理解他们的经历和立场。我曾预期自己将会进入一个充满张力的环境，神却为我预备了一群友善、真诚和充满爱的同学。他们是我在神学院最珍惜的恩典之一。神给我的答案不是一套理论，而是一个彼此关怀的群体。祂不只在课堂里教导我，也借着同行者的接纳、爱和榜样，安慰并照顾我。

四、疑问能深化信仰，而不是摧毁信仰

我很珍惜神学院给予我们提问及思考的空间和平台。疑问不是需要隐藏的软弱，反而可以成为寻求神的入口。很多人都带着自己的观点进来，我也不例外。神学院的观点、教会的教导与个人经历之间产生的冲击，对每个人来说都不一样。当我知道自己为何相信，也学习在未有完整答案时仍然信靠神，我的信仰反而站得更稳。神学院不能传授我所有知识，却教晓我如何继续寻求。

五、知道关于神的事，不等于真正认识神

神学知识非常宝贵，能帮助我们更准确地阅读，更谦卑地思考，并且让我们聆听历代信徒的智慧。然而，它不能取代我们与神的关系。若没有借着圣灵祷告、聆听和回应，我们就可能只是知道许多关于神的资料，却没有更深地认识祂。我认识到，传福音不是靠获取更多知识，使我有能力说服和改变别人；真正改变人心的是神自己。我们要靠着圣灵更深地认识祂，别人也是借着圣灵信靠祂，而不是靠我们的作为。

毕业之际，我渴望为福音、教导和教会合一而努力。行政工作有其必要，教会不可能完全没有行政和组织；但行政本身不是教会最终的使命，而是为了支援福音工作。耶稣吩咐门徒：「所以，你们要去，使万民作我的门徒……。」（太二十八18-20）这使命不是只交给少数的传道人或受过神学训练的人，而是交给整个教会。因此，神学装备对我的意义，不只是让我多承担一种事奉，而是帮助我更好地回应这个呼召，希望帮助更多信徒，把时间和恩赐投入传福音、教导真理和建立生命的事工之中。

Experiencing God's Love

Growing up in a Christian primary school, I regularly listened to teachers explain the Bible. From that time on, I had a simple faith in God and obeyed Him. Later, someone invited me to attend church worship services, which marked the beginning of my church life. However, at that time, I only participated in worship services, and since I subsequently studied abroad for many years, my connection with the church remained distant.

In October 2016, I returned to Hong Kong after graduating from a university, and shortly after, my grandfather passed away. I felt deeply saddened, but when the pastor expressed the church's condolences and care to me, I suddenly felt God's love, which stirred in me a desire to respond and seek Him further. Thereafter, I joined the church fellowship and genuinely experienced the love of brothers and sisters in Christ, joining them in the pursuit of spiritual growth.

Awakening My Heart for Missions

At the end of 2018, two brothers invited me to serve with them in Myanmar. This experience opened my eyes, deepening my understanding of faith and enriching my spiritual life. It also planted a blossoming desire in my heart for the Great Commission of spreading the gospel.

Praise be to the Lord for, after several years, my passion remained unfading, and I constantly kept the ministry of the Abundant Life Church in Myanmar in my thoughts and prayers. In the summer of 2023, I visited the area for the third time. In addition to meeting with co-workers, children, and other brothers and sisters, I took the opportunity to check the condition of the library which had been previously established. I also participated in the expansion project of that church.

Whether then or now, the situation in Myanmar remains heartbreaking. Since the military reclaimed power, the nation has been engulfed in endless warfare, leaving its people displaced and suffering. Hospitals lack doctors, schools lack teachers, and hope has vanished from the eyes of the people—alas! When I returned to the Abundant Life Church, my heart was often stirred, and I was moved to tears. I saw so many people in dire need, longing for blessings. The church's electronic organ had never worked properly; the girls' dormitory did not have a single fan, making summer nights unbearably hot and sleepless. Upon learning this, I immediately went to purchase fans, hoping that these young people could live a little better. Though such help may seem very limited in scope, I felt that it was important to do whatever I could to help.

Later, the children's pure hearts touched me yet again. They were filled with eagerness to understand Chinese literature, so I helped guide them through Su Dongpo's “Water Melody” and Li Houzhu's “Lady Yu.” Seeing their faces light up with satisfaction made the discomfort from the heat at night feel worthwhile. Their excitement reminded me to keep a pure and simple heart every day and led me to reflect that God values our innermost beings most. It also prompted me to ask myself: Do I truly possess a pure and humble heart to follow the Lord?

While there, I also visited several impoverished families. Though destitute and living in conditions unfit for habitation by Hong Kong standards, they sang hymns and worshiped God from the depths of their hearts that evening. This sight moved me to tears. Additionally, I visited a newly established primary school in the rural outskirts. Despite being church-run, it even had young monks attending classes. I pray the Lord to bestow His grace upon that land and lead more teachers to come and teach them.

The multitude of ministries there is beyond counting, making me keenly aware that the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. After returning to Hong Kong that time, I visited various churches to share my experiences and insights, hoping that more brothers and sisters in Christ would learn about the Abundant Life Church, so they may give offerings generously, pray persistently, and work together to bless the churches in Myanmar.

Embracing the Missionary Vision

Through the ministry in Myanmar, God has given me a vision for mission. May God grant me His heart for the needy and persecuted. Let me not only worship Him sincerely but also lead all nations and peoples to know Him. Even if a lifetime of mission yields only a small harvest, how wonderful it would be if it could bring us, His creation, into fellowship with the Triune Creator, singing praises to Him with joyful voices!

On August 9, 2024, I turned thirty. I am grateful that I was in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, at that time, participating in a mission trip. Under the guidance of the Rev. Eric Wing-mun Tong and the Rev. Chi-kwong Chung, I was inspired to reflect on the idea of “establishing oneself at thirty”: First, I asked myself, “Why does the Lord give me all these gifts?” Then, I asked myself, “Why have I not girded my loins and set out, now that my youth is past? Why wait until old age overtakes me?” Thus, I resolved to answer God's call, enter the seminary for training, and aspire to be used by Him.

Lord, though I am weak and inadequate, I ask for Your grace and love. Send me forth and use me. I desire to follow You all my life! Amen!

刘芷茵

道学硕士

刘芷茵

道学硕士

上主眼中重要的事？重要的是……

还记得刚入学的时候，有前辈提过「很多东西（包括人和事）比成绩更重要」。我本来不太明白，后来，我发现这句话正呼应刚入学时老师在属灵操练营的提醒：「在上主眼中，什么才是最重要的？怎样做才是祂所喜悦的？」三年过去，我开始明白，重要的不是向祂或他者证明自己，而是聚焦于主，回应主爱，活出基督的生命。

从回应主爱到学习与事奉

神是无所不知的；祂呼召我以先，已知道我的各种限制和软弱。在三年的神学旅程中，我明白到自己只能天天靠主的恩典，让神更新改变自己的生命。得主喜悦，就是聚焦于上主，好好运用祂所赐的一切去爱主爱人。学习与事奉不是非此即彼，而是彼此丰富。学习知识，是为了回应主的呼召和爱，更认识主，学习主爱，好好服侍主；在人群中事奉，是为了回应人的需要，实践去爱，回应上主，从而学习并更认识何谓爱。

从软弱中信靠，经历神的丰盛

上主让我学习从软弱中仰赖主的恩典，这对我来说是莫大的挑战。一年级暑假期间，亲人接连患病、离世；自己亦因意外导致右肩韧带撕裂，右手活动受限，加上复康的过程漫长，使我怀疑自己能否继续学业。在挣扎中，上主让我学习在软弱时更要全然信靠祂，一边接受复健治疗，一边完成学业，甚至同时在学生会与同学同心事奉。或者事奉的初衷只是一颗愿意的心，并非聚焦于自己没有什么而不能事奉神。我从没想像过在限制中仍能平安和喜乐地事奉主，感谢神让我经历祂的丰盛。

从头脑认识到从心认识

另一位前辈提醒我：「读神学很多时是用这里（指着头脑）认识神，但不要忘记从这里（指着心）认识神。」从心认识神包括常常亲近主，辨明祂的心意，以及切身地体会耶稣基督深深的爱。耶稣基督在地上与人一同生活，包括替人治病、赶鬼和教导他们。基督的道成肉身，体现祂牺牲的爱和舍己，也教导门徒舍己跟从祂。耶稣既为神的儿子，亦是天上的君王，却因着爱，甘愿作仆人去服侍人，作我们的榜样。

从群体中学习，明白主爱

感谢上主，让我亲眼看见师长、同工、同学如何在生活细节中活出主爱：在我伤口未愈合时，亲自替我洗伤口；在我行动不便、孤单之时，主动关顾我，与我分享，为我祷告；在知悉我提不起右手时，主动借外置键盘给我，照顾我日用的饮食，替我到饭堂领饭等。他们不单顾自己的事，也顾别人的事，并以基督耶稣的心为心，活现出何谓彼此相顾，激发爱心，勉励行善。他们的榜样提醒我，能够事奉和去爱的时候，不论多微小，都要好好把握机会。

学习与事奉不是对立的，认识神亦然。在神学院学习，除了头脑上更认识神，也包括重新从心出发，向主学习，明白主爱。我们每天每刻在主面前学习，也在整个群体中彼此学习，在基督里体现祂的爱。上主知道我们的需要，也知道我们的心，求主帮助和更新我们，贴近祂的心。

「你们若有彼此相爱的心，众人因此就认出你们是我的门徒了。」（约十三35）

常常祷告，不可灰心

刚入学时，我问众师姐：「读神学要花上很多时间，尚且未必读得明白，如何兼顾事奉，关心他人，又不忽略身边的家人和朋友，还要安静下来祈祷读经呢？」她们只是说：「这也得去做的。」她们看似未有解释，笑而不语，我现在开始明白箇中意思。不是我们能够，只是我们仍要努力尝试并顺服，信靠并交托那呼召我们的上主。然而，最不能缺少的就是祷告。祈祷房里的跪椅写着「常常祷告」、「不可灰心」（路十八1）。不论是独处安静祷告，还是在群体中一同聆听圣言后彼此代求，皆是我们成为门徒的生命中不可缺少的。

愿上主继续带领我们前行，愿圣灵时刻帮助，让我们在路上彼此祷告守望，成为又忠心又蒙祂喜悦的仆人，活出基督因着爱而舍己的生命。

Experiencing God's Love

Growing up in a Christian primary school, I regularly listened to teachers explain the Bible. From that time on, I had a simple faith in God and obeyed Him. Later, someone invited me to attend church worship services, which marked the beginning of my church life. However, at that time, I only participated in worship services, and since I subsequently studied abroad for many years, my connection with the church remained distant.

In October 2016, I returned to Hong Kong after graduating from a university, and shortly after, my grandfather passed away. I felt deeply saddened, but when the pastor expressed the church's condolences and care to me, I suddenly felt God's love, which stirred in me a desire to respond and seek Him further. Thereafter, I joined the church fellowship and genuinely experienced the love of brothers and sisters in Christ, joining them in the pursuit of spiritual growth.

Awakening My Heart for Missions

At the end of 2018, two brothers invited me to serve with them in Myanmar. This experience opened my eyes, deepening my understanding of faith and enriching my spiritual life. It also planted a blossoming desire in my heart for the Great Commission of spreading the gospel.

Praise be to the Lord for, after several years, my passion remained unfading, and I constantly kept the ministry of the Abundant Life Church in Myanmar in my thoughts and prayers. In the summer of 2023, I visited the area for the third time. In addition to meeting with co-workers, children, and other brothers and sisters, I took the opportunity to check the condition of the library which had been previously established. I also participated in the expansion project of that church.

Whether then or now, the situation in Myanmar remains heartbreaking. Since the military reclaimed power, the nation has been engulfed in endless warfare, leaving its people displaced and suffering. Hospitals lack doctors, schools lack teachers, and hope has vanished from the eyes of the people—alas! When I returned to the Abundant Life Church, my heart was often stirred, and I was moved to tears. I saw so many people in dire need, longing for blessings. The church's electronic organ had never worked properly; the girls' dormitory did not have a single fan, making summer nights unbearably hot and sleepless. Upon learning this, I immediately went to purchase fans, hoping that these young people could live a little better. Though such help may seem very limited in scope, I felt that it was important to do whatever I could to help.

Later, the children's pure hearts touched me yet again. They were filled with eagerness to understand Chinese literature, so I helped guide them through Su Dongpo's “Water Melody” and Li Houzhu's “Lady Yu.” Seeing their faces light up with satisfaction made the discomfort from the heat at night feel worthwhile. Their excitement reminded me to keep a pure and simple heart every day and led me to reflect that God values our innermost beings most. It also prompted me to ask myself: Do I truly possess a pure and humble heart to follow the Lord?

While there, I also visited several impoverished families. Though destitute and living in conditions unfit for habitation by Hong Kong standards, they sang hymns and worshiped God from the depths of their hearts that evening. This sight moved me to tears. Additionally, I visited a newly established primary school in the rural outskirts. Despite being church-run, it even had young monks attending classes. I pray the Lord to bestow His grace upon that land and lead more teachers to come and teach them.

The multitude of ministries there is beyond counting, making me keenly aware that the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. After returning to Hong Kong that time, I visited various churches to share my experiences and insights, hoping that more brothers and sisters in Christ would learn about the Abundant Life Church, so they may give offerings generously, pray persistently, and work together to bless the churches in Myanmar.

Embracing the Missionary Vision

Through the ministry in Myanmar, God has given me a vision for mission. May God grant me His heart for the needy and persecuted. Let me not only worship Him sincerely but also lead all nations and peoples to know Him. Even if a lifetime of mission yields only a small harvest, how wonderful it would be if it could bring us, His creation, into fellowship with the Triune Creator, singing praises to Him with joyful voices!

On August 9, 2024, I turned thirty. I am grateful that I was in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, at that time, participating in a mission trip. Under the guidance of the Rev. Eric Wing-mun Tong and the Rev. Chi-kwong Chung, I was inspired to reflect on the idea of “establishing oneself at thirty”: First, I asked myself, “Why does the Lord give me all these gifts?” Then, I asked myself, “Why have I not girded my loins and set out, now that my youth is past? Why wait until old age overtakes me?” Thus, I resolved to answer God's call, enter the seminary for training, and aspire to be used by Him.

Lord, though I am weak and inadequate, I ask for Your grace and love. Send me forth and use me. I desire to follow You all my life! Amen!

李秋雨

道学硕士

李秋雨

道学硕士

6月某天，一位同学突然发信息给我：「秋雨早晨！忽然想起，我从未听你说为何要进修。你牺牲这么多，特别是家庭生活，背后的动力和原因是什么？」我含糊地讲了几个理由，也承认有时并非完全理解自己所做的选择。这条神学路，来时也许没有清晰的答案，但仍可以与上帝的恩典不期而遇。除了增长知识和见识，这更是一场内在自我成长之旅。我遇见了真实的自己，遇见上帝，也遇到一个真信仰群体。

遇见自己：在破碎中接纳本相

从小到大，我可算是个比较「乖」的人。学生时代是「乖乖女」、「好学生」。结婚后，我是个全能主妇。在教会里，我立志做个谦卑的基督仆人。我总在暗暗要求自己，别让他人失望，努力做到最好……。但读到巴默尔（Parker J. Palmer）的著作《与自己对话》（Let Your Life Speak）时，被问及「你现在过得幸福吗？」，我几乎情绪失控。 「我真的可能正过着一个不属于自己的生活。」这样的声音让我感到害怕。我只是找到一种「圣洁」的方式生活，但其实那并不是我真正的自己。安静下来，我什至不知道自己喜欢吃什么，真正想做什么。我察觉自己内外有许多不一致，这样的割裂令我迷失。我不过是用各样身分和事务，掩盖内在的匮乏和破碎。

我尝试正视那个真实的自己：混乱、疲惫、迷茫、无助。我承认自己有许多事做不到，承认自己的软弱和需要。这并不是失败，而是信心的开始。

遇见上帝：在静默中回应祂的呼唤

祷告对我来说，有时很困难，因我从小的信仰经验告诉我，敬虔的人都是花大量时间跪在主面前祷告的。我过往的祷告，更多是我在说，让神听，或我把需要告诉神，等着祂来成就。仿佛我是主动者，上帝是回应者。灵阅（Lectio Divina）和归心祈祷对我很有帮助。两者的共通点是人要在神面前安静，聆听上帝的声音，顺从圣灵的感动。

原来在我与神的关系中，我从来不是也不应该是主动者，而是回应者。上帝来寻找我，是祂先渴望我（如奥古斯丁所言）。无论是信靠、事奉，还是祈祷，这些都不只是我的行动，更是祂的行动。我需要的就是安静去聆听祂，聆听这位一直向我发出邀请和呼唤的父神，并且相信祂的慈爱永远稳固。

遇见群体：在差异中彼此建立

之前有同学说，神学院里「I人」（introvert，即性格内向者）居多，说我很E（extrovert，即性格外向者）。也有人说教会里「I人」居多，所以带活动不容易。这两年的信仰群体经历，让我体会真群体凝聚在一起，最重要的并不是性格，而是我们是否都愿意在基督里调整自己。因为团契的根基从来不是各人投缘与否，性格是否合拍，而是借着耶稣基督、在耶稣基督里相交（如潘霍华所言）。

没有基督，情投意合的爱人都可能闹掰，何况一群本来互不相干的陌生人。群体中各人的年龄、认知、性格各不相同，有人理性，有人感性……差异性正是上帝给群体的礼物，因我们每个人都只能看见上帝的一面，但当我们彼此聆听，互相学习，上帝的形象就在我们中间变得更加完整。

感恩在这次神学之旅中，我遇到与自己不同的同路人，他们似兄长、牧者、老师、朋友，给予我接纳、尊重、支持、提醒、帮助、陪伴，使我对「教会是基督的身体」有了更切身的体会。我们如此不同，却可以互相建立。

愿上帝继续施恩带领，让我在每一个当下，都能遇见祂，并且遇见祂放在我生命中的每一个人。

Experiencing God's Love

Growing up in a Christian primary school, I regularly listened to teachers explain the Bible. From that time on, I had a simple faith in God and obeyed Him. Later, someone invited me to attend church worship services, which marked the beginning of my church life. However, at that time, I only participated in worship services, and since I subsequently studied abroad for many years, my connection with the church remained distant.

In October 2016, I returned to Hong Kong after graduating from a university, and shortly after, my grandfather passed away. I felt deeply saddened, but when the pastor expressed the church's condolences and care to me, I suddenly felt God's love, which stirred in me a desire to respond and seek Him further. Thereafter, I joined the church fellowship and genuinely experienced the love of brothers and sisters in Christ, joining them in the pursuit of spiritual growth.

Awakening My Heart for Missions

At the end of 2018, two brothers invited me to serve with them in Myanmar. This experience opened my eyes, deepening my understanding of faith and enriching my spiritual life. It also planted a blossoming desire in my heart for the Great Commission of spreading the gospel.

Praise be to the Lord for, after several years, my passion remained unfading, and I constantly kept the ministry of the Abundant Life Church in Myanmar in my thoughts and prayers. In the summer of 2023, I visited the area for the third time. In addition to meeting with co-workers, children, and other brothers and sisters, I took the opportunity to check the condition of the library which had been previously established. I also participated in the expansion project of that church.

Whether then or now, the situation in Myanmar remains heartbreaking. Since the military reclaimed power, the nation has been engulfed in endless warfare, leaving its people displaced and suffering. Hospitals lack doctors, schools lack teachers, and hope has vanished from the eyes of the people—alas! When I returned to the Abundant Life Church, my heart was often stirred, and I was moved to tears. I saw so many people in dire need, longing for blessings. The church's electronic organ had never worked properly; the girls' dormitory did not have a single fan, making summer nights unbearably hot and sleepless. Upon learning this, I immediately went to purchase fans, hoping that these young people could live a little better. Though such help may seem very limited in scope, I felt that it was important to do whatever I could to help.

Later, the children's pure hearts touched me yet again. They were filled with eagerness to understand Chinese literature, so I helped guide them through Su Dongpo's “Water Melody” and Li Houzhu's “Lady Yu.” Seeing their faces light up with satisfaction made the discomfort from the heat at night feel worthwhile. Their excitement reminded me to keep a pure and simple heart every day and led me to reflect that God values our innermost beings most. It also prompted me to ask myself: Do I truly possess a pure and humble heart to follow the Lord?

While there, I also visited several impoverished families. Though destitute and living in conditions unfit for habitation by Hong Kong standards, they sang hymns and worshiped God from the depths of their hearts that evening. This sight moved me to tears. Additionally, I visited a newly established primary school in the rural outskirts. Despite being church-run, it even had young monks attending classes. I pray the Lord to bestow His grace upon that land and lead more teachers to come and teach them.

The multitude of ministries there is beyond counting, making me keenly aware that the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. After returning to Hong Kong that time, I visited various churches to share my experiences and insights, hoping that more brothers and sisters in Christ would learn about the Abundant Life Church, so they may give offerings generously, pray persistently, and work together to bless the churches in Myanmar.

Embracing the Missionary Vision

Through the ministry in Myanmar, God has given me a vision for mission. May God grant me His heart for the needy and persecuted. Let me not only worship Him sincerely but also lead all nations and peoples to know Him. Even if a lifetime of mission yields only a small harvest, how wonderful it would be if it could bring us, His creation, into fellowship with the Triune Creator, singing praises to Him with joyful voices!

On August 9, 2024, I turned thirty. I am grateful that I was in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, at that time, participating in a mission trip. Under the guidance of the Rev. Eric Wing-mun Tong and the Rev. Chi-kwong Chung, I was inspired to reflect on the idea of “establishing oneself at thirty”: First, I asked myself, “Why does the Lord give me all these gifts?” Then, I asked myself, “Why have I not girded my loins and set out, now that my youth is past? Why wait until old age overtakes me?” Thus, I resolved to answer God's call, enter the seminary for training, and aspire to be used by Him.

Lord, though I am weak and inadequate, I ask for Your grace and love. Send me forth and use me. I desire to follow You all my life! Amen!

陈柏锐

道学硕士

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陈牧师与太太彩玲及儿子若天

重踏神学之路

2014年神学学士毕业到现在，刚好十二个年头。毕业之初，有感这个大众学历普遍偏高的时代，只带着神学学士学位来牧会，在不久的将来或会略显不足，于是毕业后第一年，我就毅然决定回到母校报读道学硕士。眼见身边不少前辈、好友，因种种原因未能完成第二个学位；在修读之初我就暗自立志，非完成不可，绝不让自己半途而废。只是，教会、家庭、社会及个人发生种种变动，一度打击我继续进修的决心。后来，太太蒙召读神学，这成为我重新开始及完成学业的契机。感谢天父的恩典，今年我将会与她一同站在毕业典礼的台上。

渴求成长进深

休学后重启学业，我发觉自己上课及学习时的心态出现了微妙的变化。由原初出于单纯为了学历上的需要，逐渐变成对学习圣经、神学和实践技巧的热切渴求。我越来越希望自己能够将牧会多年的经验，与所学的圣经和神学知识互相对话和整合，并在众多神学、伦理取态中寻觅属于自己的取向。而且我渴望在不同老师身上学习不同的事奉技巧，成为我牧养上的助益，以应对这个瞬息万变时代的需要。相比进修初期，我越来越清楚自己的「短板」和需要，并且更深切地渴求成长和进深，以回报天父的恩情和弟兄姊妹生命的需要。

突破迷惘困境

这十二年里，我看到、听到不同师长的到来和离开；从他们身上，我学习到圣经、神学、历史、实践等方面不同的研究进路及其背后的方法论。这些不同学说，一度使我十分迷惘和混乱，尤其是回应教会需要和社会议题时，赖特（NT Wright）的保罗新观和侯活士（Stanley Hauerwas）的教会伦理学，是否唯一的声音和出路？假如我们将福音信息完全拆解成为零碎，是否真的有能力将它们重新整合起来？宗教改革先贤花一生心血努力所得的成果，对于今天的我们来说，其价值和意义何在？我们是否真的可以凭一两代人的努力，就取代宗教改革至今芸芸众多先贤的努力？我们是否真的认识他们的看法和想法？这些思想上的挣扎，多年来一直困扰着我。

及至后来张楷弦老师讲授「天启保罗」，让我发现圣经研究并非只有单一方向，一成不变。不同学者的声音虽有其价值，也有其限制。在教会的处境中，我们需要学会聆听不同的声音（包括弟兄姊妹和学者），辨识上帝此刻对教会的心意，以及上帝要我们如何（在方法层面）牧养群羊，带领他们回应这个时代的需要。此外，黄福光教授教导的圣经神学，帮助我在众多不同圣经研究进路中，找到属于自己的定位，让我不再像鹦鹉学舌一样，只停留于某某老师、某某学者的想法和意见，而是开始尝试建立一个属于自己的圣经神学立场和神学方法论。诚如《基督徒的神学思考》一书所言，每个基督徒都是神学家，有属于他们的信仰思考。又如邓绍光教授在课堂上经常提醒我们：「正信、正行」，信仰不只是寻求理解，真实的信仰更直接影响我们的所是、所为。最后吴国杰教授曾在多个不同场合提醒我们，要了解一个人的思想和生平，最好的方法是研究第一手资料，而不是通过别人覆述。这让我对人和事物多了一份警觉，不再只停留在单一的叙述和覆述，而是寻求原典或更多的叙述角度，对所认识的事物进行反覆的比对、思考和学习。

最后，感谢每一位在神学学习路上帮助过我的师长、同工、同学、家人、朋友、教会的肢体，更感谢那位拯救我、呼召我的三一上帝。愿荣耀颂赞归给祂，直到永远。

Experiencing God's Love

Growing up in a Christian primary school, I regularly listened to teachers explain the Bible. From that time on, I had a simple faith in God and obeyed Him. Later, someone invited me to attend church worship services, which marked the beginning of my church life. However, at that time, I only participated in worship services, and since I subsequently studied abroad for many years, my connection with the church remained distant.

In October 2016, I returned to Hong Kong after graduating from a university, and shortly after, my grandfather passed away. I felt deeply saddened, but when the pastor expressed the church's condolences and care to me, I suddenly felt God's love, which stirred in me a desire to respond and seek Him further. Thereafter, I joined the church fellowship and genuinely experienced the love of brothers and sisters in Christ, joining them in the pursuit of spiritual growth.

Awakening My Heart for Missions

At the end of 2018, two brothers invited me to serve with them in Myanmar. This experience opened my eyes, deepening my understanding of faith and enriching my spiritual life. It also planted a blossoming desire in my heart for the Great Commission of spreading the gospel.

Praise be to the Lord for, after several years, my passion remained unfading, and I constantly kept the ministry of the Abundant Life Church in Myanmar in my thoughts and prayers. In the summer of 2023, I visited the area for the third time. In addition to meeting with co-workers, children, and other brothers and sisters, I took the opportunity to check the condition of the library which had been previously established. I also participated in the expansion project of that church.

Whether then or now, the situation in Myanmar remains heartbreaking. Since the military reclaimed power, the nation has been engulfed in endless warfare, leaving its people displaced and suffering. Hospitals lack doctors, schools lack teachers, and hope has vanished from the eyes of the people—alas! When I returned to the Abundant Life Church, my heart was often stirred, and I was moved to tears. I saw so many people in dire need, longing for blessings. The church's electronic organ had never worked properly; the girls' dormitory did not have a single fan, making summer nights unbearably hot and sleepless. Upon learning this, I immediately went to purchase fans, hoping that these young people could live a little better. Though such help may seem very limited in scope, I felt that it was important to do whatever I could to help.

Later, the children's pure hearts touched me yet again. They were filled with eagerness to understand Chinese literature, so I helped guide them through Su Dongpo's “Water Melody” and Li Houzhu's “Lady Yu.” Seeing their faces light up with satisfaction made the discomfort from the heat at night feel worthwhile. Their excitement reminded me to keep a pure and simple heart every day and led me to reflect that God values our innermost beings most. It also prompted me to ask myself: Do I truly possess a pure and humble heart to follow the Lord?

While there, I also visited several impoverished families. Though destitute and living in conditions unfit for habitation by Hong Kong standards, they sang hymns and worshiped God from the depths of their hearts that evening. This sight moved me to tears. Additionally, I visited a newly established primary school in the rural outskirts. Despite being church-run, it even had young monks attending classes. I pray the Lord to bestow His grace upon that land and lead more teachers to come and teach them.

The multitude of ministries there is beyond counting, making me keenly aware that the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. After returning to Hong Kong that time, I visited various churches to share my experiences and insights, hoping that more brothers and sisters in Christ would learn about the Abundant Life Church, so they may give offerings generously, pray persistently, and work together to bless the churches in Myanmar.

Embracing the Missionary Vision

Through the ministry in Myanmar, God has given me a vision for mission. May God grant me His heart for the needy and persecuted. Let me not only worship Him sincerely but also lead all nations and peoples to know Him. Even if a lifetime of mission yields only a small harvest, how wonderful it would be if it could bring us, His creation, into fellowship with the Triune Creator, singing praises to Him with joyful voices!

On August 9, 2024, I turned thirty. I am grateful that I was in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, at that time, participating in a mission trip. Under the guidance of the Rev. Eric Wing-mun Tong and the Rev. Chi-kwong Chung, I was inspired to reflect on the idea of “establishing oneself at thirty”: First, I asked myself, “Why does the Lord give me all these gifts?” Then, I asked myself, “Why have I not girded my loins and set out, now that my youth is past? Why wait until old age overtakes me?” Thus, I resolved to answer God's call, enter the seminary for training, and aspire to be used by Him.

Lord, though I am weak and inadequate, I ask for Your grace and love. Send me forth and use me. I desire to follow You all my life! Amen!

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1951年，浸信会的先贤领受召命，在艰苦的时代建立了「香港浸信会神学院」。蒙主保守，七十五年来「浸神」在转变中不断成长，竭力在本港履行神学教育和研究的使命，悉心培育兼具神学智慧、属灵品格及事奉实践能力的仆人领袖，栽培了一代又一代的传道牧者、宣教士、信徒领袖，与弟兄姊妹同心协力，建立教会，扩展神国，并且在社会发挥影响力，作盐作光，见证基督和平的福音。

为记念上主的深恩厚爱，本院举行了一连串院庆活动，主题为「立于基督‧迎向未来」。世界纷乱，局势万变，我们惟有站稳在耶稣基督这块坚固的房角石上，才能在俗世洪流中迎向变幻不定的未来，把基督的真道落实于这个时代。其中最重要的院庆活动，就是「七十五周年院庆感恩崇拜暨音乐颂赞会」和「七十五周年院庆感恩晚宴」，今期《院讯》选辑了这两个聚会的图片，与读者重温其中的片段。

感恩崇拜暨音乐颂赞会

今年4月19日下午，本院假九龙城浸信会举行了「七十五周年院庆感恩崇拜暨音乐颂赞会」。当日本院诗班、校友诗班，联同来自十九家浸信会堂会的诗班员组成二百五十多人的大型联合诗班，与主内众弟兄姊妹一起向主献呈感恩颂赞的祭，成为「浸神」这历史时刻主内合一事奉神的美好印记。

In 1951, our Baptist forebears, responding to a divine calling, established the Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary (HKBTS) during a troubled time. By God's grace, over the past seventy-five years, HKBTS has grown steadily amidst changing times, while striving to fulfill its mission of theological education and research in Hong Kong. Diligently nurturing servant-leaders who possess theological wisdom, spiritual character, and practical ministry skills, HKBTS has trained generation after generation of pastors, missionaries, and lay leaders. In unity with brothers and sisters in Christ, they have built up churches, expanded the Kingdom of God, and exerted a positive influence in society, serving as salt and light and bearing witness to Christ's Gospel of peace.

To commemorate the Lord's abundant grace and love, HKBTS has organized a series of anniversary events under the theme “Stand Firm in Christ, Advance Toward the Future.” In a world of turmoil and ever-changing circumstances, only by standing firm on the solid cornerstone of Jesus Christ can we face an uncertain future amidst the world's currents and put His truth into practice in this age. The highlights of the celebrations were the “75th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service and Concert of Praise” and the “75th Anniversary Thanksgiving Banquet.” This issue of the Newsletter features a selection of photos from these two events, inviting readers to relive the moments captured therein.

The Thanksgiving Service and Concert of Praise

On the afternoon of April 19 this year, HKBTS held a “75th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service and Concert of Praise” at the Kowloon City Baptist Church. On that day, the Seminary Choir and the Alumni Choir joined forces with choir members from 19 Baptist churches to form a single choir of over 250 singers. This choir, together with the congregation, offered a sacrifice of thanksgiving and praise to the Lord, creating a beautiful evening of unity and serving God during this historic moment for HKBTS.

「求祢……使我们在音乐和真理当中遇见祢！」

本院董事唐荣敏牧师带领会众，为神学院的教育事工、为当日的聚会同心祷告。

“We pray … that we may encounter You through music and truth!”

The Rev. Wing-mun Tong, a member of our Board of Directors, led the congregation in prayer for HKBTS's educational ministry and the events of the day.

「……一同见证神这份深恩厚爱，以及『浸神』这个历史时刻」

董事会主席钟志广牧师代表本院欢迎莅临与我们一同敬拜的各方友好，并简介学院的近况及展望。

“… to witness together God's profound grace and love, as well as this historic moment of HKBTS.”

The Rev. Chi-kwong Chung, Chairman of our Board of Directors, welcomed our friends from all quarters who joined us in worship and provided an overview of HKBTS's recent developments and plans for the future.

「主基督，房角石！……」

二百五十多人的大型联合诗班献唱〈主基督，房角石！ 〉，歌声抑扬顿挫，铿锵有力，在整个会场回荡，震撼心灵。

“Lord Jesus, the Cornerstone! …”

The joint choir of over 250 singers presented “Lord Jesus, the Cornerstone!” Their voices, melodious yet powerful, echoed throughout the venue, deeply moving the hearts of all present.

「这是我们的感恩故事」

学院诗班以默剧形式演绎同学在信仰路上的三个故事：「在教养孩童的路上看见主的恩典」、「在信主的路上成为家人的祝福」、「在神学学习的路上被上帝所爱」。

“These are our stories of gratitude.”

The Seminary Choir presented three stories about students' journeys of faith through a pantomime: ’Witnessing God's Grace in Parenting,“ ”Becoming a Blessing to Our Families on Their Faith Journeys,“ and ”Loved by God on the Seminary Journey.“

「我要以感谢为祭献给祢。」

本院董事杨宝华传道引领会众诵读启应文。

“I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving.”

Ms. Po-wah Yeung, Honorary Secretary of our Board of Directors, led the congregation in reciting the responsorial prayer.

「耶稣亲自走近他们，和他们同行……」

董事会副主席陈志强牧师恭读圣言路加福音二十四章13至35节，有关以马忤斯路上的故事。

“Jesus himself drew near and went with them …”

The Rev. Che-keung Chan, Vice Chairman of our Board of Directors, read from Luke 24:13-35, the account of the journey to Emmaus.

「深愿你们……心存盼望……立于基督，一同面对当下，迎向未来。」

「深愿你们……心存盼望……立于基督，一同面对当下，迎向未来。」
曹伟彤院长以「立于基督．迎向未来：以马忤斯路上的盼望」为题，勉励我们要常存盼望：要坚忍地等待，相信耶稣基督是我们在忧患中的拯救；相信圣经是盼望的泉源；相信以圣经为盼望泉源的实践神学，能够恰当地回应当下的挑战。

“I earnestly hope that you … will keep hope in your hearts … stand firm in Christ, face today's challenges together, and look forward to the future.”

President Joshua Cho, speaking on the theme “Stand Firm in Christ, Advance Toward the Future: Hope on the Road to Emmaus,” encouraged us to persist in hope: to wait patiently, trusting that Jesus Christ is our salvation in times of trouble; to believe that Scripture is the source of hope; and to affirm that practical theology, grounded in Scripture as the source of hope, can appropriately respond to the challenges of our time.

感恩晚宴

当天晚上本院假伦敦大酒楼举办了「七十五周年院庆感恩晚宴」，本院董事、师生、同工，与各方好友，一同数算主恩，彼此交流，互相激励，共度欢乐的团契时光。来宾包括来自浸信会及其他宗派的教牧同工、神学界的好友、基督教机构的领袖、院长参议团成员、香港浸信会联会的会长、总干事、常务委员等等，还有历届的校友、远道而来的客人，以及关心「浸神」的众弟兄姊妹。我们衷心感谢众肢体的祝福及支持！

Thanksgiving Banquet

That evening, HKBTS hosted a “75th Anniversary Thanksgiving Banquet” at the London Restaurant. Our Board members, faculty, students, staff, and friends from all quarters gathered to count God's blessings, commune with one another, share encouragement, and enjoy a joyful time of fellowship. Guests included pastors and ministers from the Baptist churches and other denominations, friends from the theological community, leaders of Christian organizations, members of our President's Council, the President, General Secretary, and Standing Committee members of the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong, as well as alumni from different years, guests coming from afar, and brothers and sisters who care deeply about HKBTS. We sincerely thank all these members of the body of Christ for their blessings and support!

「欢欣，心里感谢神……」

晚宴开始时，师生、校友、各方宾客欢聚一堂，同唱〈欢欣〉感谢神。

“Give thanks with a grateful heart …”

As the banquet began, our faculty, students, alumni, and all guests gathered together to sing “Give Thanks” as an expression of gratitude to God.

「今晚高朋满座……主内一家人互相交流，分享主的恩典。」

董事会主席钟志广牧师代表本院欢迎莅临祝贺并与我们一同感恩的各方友好，更盼望大家继续与「浸神」同行，一起为神国培育更多仆人领袖。

“Tonight, we are honored to have such a distinguished gathering … as members of the Lord's family come together to fellowship and share in His grace.”

On behalf of HKBTS, Chairman of our Board of Directors, the Rev. Chi-kwong Chong, extended a warm welcome to all who joined us to celebrate and give thanks. He also expressed his hope that they would continue to walk alongside HKBTS, working together to raise up more servant-leaders for the Kingdom of God.

「［祈愿］精兵不缺乏，真理不退缩，教会不沉睡。」

香港浸信会联会会长唐荣敏牧师代表其联会祝贺本院，并呼吁大家并各教会与「浸神」同作伙伴，为神国一起奋斗。

“May faithful soldiers never be lacking, the truth never waver, and the church never slumber.”

The Rev. Wing-mun Tong, President of the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong, extended congratulations to HKBTS on behalf of the Convention and called upon all individuals and churches to partner with HKBTS in striving together for the Kingdom of God.

「七五沧桑主恩尝，栽桃育李满城芳。

立根基督瞻前路，明日灵宫今学堂。 」

香港华人基督教联会主席钟健楷牧师（左）代表其联会，为本院送上七言绝句及纪念座，祝愿神继续使用「浸神」立于基督磐石，培育更多无愧工人，为香港、内地及普世教会燃点真理之光，荣耀天父。

“Seventy-five years of trials and grace,
Peach and plum trees cultivated,
whose scent fills the city's space.
We look ahead with Christ as our base:
Tomorrow's spiritual temple,
today's discipleship place.”

The Rev. Kin-kai Chung (left), Chairman of the Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union, presented HKBTS with a poem and a keepsake on behalf of the Union, conveying their wishes that God would continue to use HKBTS so that it keeps on standing firm in Christ, the Rock, and training more faithful workers who will shine the light of truth for churches in Hong Kong, mainland China, and around the world, bringing glory to the Heavenly Father.

「牧者是盼望的传递者。」

曹伟彤院长从三位校友的分享短片说起，指出「浸神」神学教育的特色之一，是致力于培育同学「信望爱」的属灵气质，而近年则注重深化「盼望」的元素，期盼同学成为传递盼望的牧者。

“Pastors are bearers of hope.”

President Joshua Cho began his remarks by referring to a short video in which three alumni shared their stories, noting that one of the distinctive features of HKBTS's theological education is its commitment to nurturing students' spiritual character marked by ’faith, hope, and love.“ In recent years, HKBTS has placed particular emphasis on deepening the element of ”hope“ so that students may become pastors who convey hope.

「求祢继续带领神学院走前面的道路，荣耀祢的名。」

香港浸信会联会总干事李国雄牧师带领大家谢饭祷告，并为「浸神」七十五年来培育无数天国工人而献上感恩，祈求上主坚立学院继续忠于其神学教育使命。

“We pray that You continue to lead the seminary on the path ahead, to the glory of Your name.”

The Rev. Vincent Kwok-hung Lee, General Secretary of the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong, led the congregation in the table prayer, giving thanks for the countless workers for the Kingdom of Heaven that HKBTS has nurtured over the past 75 years, and praying that the Lord would strengthen HKBTS to remain faithful to its mission of theological education.

迎向7.5秒挑战！

众宾客热情投入席间游戏，紧张地按下计时器，其中三位最接近7.5秒者，更获赠礼物，现场喜气洋洋。

The 7.5-Second Challenge

Guests enthusiastically joined the party game, stopping the timer with bated breath. The three participants whose times came closest to 7.5 seconds were awarded gifts, bringing joy throughout the dining hall.

「实在很感谢神……我没有忘记香港浸信会神学院给我的栽培，叫我作无愧的工人，按着正意分解真理的道。」

当晚最年长的校友、八十一岁的梁德舜牧师，多年来在世界各地忠心事主。一年前得知母校举办院庆盛会，便计划好要特意从美国回来参加，表达对神的感谢。

“I am truly grateful to God … I have not forgotten the training I received at the Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary, which has enabled me to be a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”

The oldest alumnus in attendance that evening, the 81-year-old Rev. Peter Tuk-soon Leong, has faithfully served the Lord around the world for many years. Upon learning a year ago that his alma mater was organizing this anniversary celebration, he made plans to return from the United States specifically to attend and express his gratitude to God.

「浸神，加油！」

与学院建校同年（1951）出生的宾客有校友、前同工、教会肢体，他们为「浸神」送上一个个挚诚的祝福。

“Go, HKBTS!”

Among the guests born in the same year HKBTS was founded (1951) were alumni, former staff members, and church members, who offered heartfelt blessings to HKBTS.

「希望『浸神』继续坚定地实践神给我们的使命……」

校友陈克平牧师（右）多年来鼎力支持「浸神」的神学教育事工，他祝愿学院继续坚定地实践神给予我们的使命，继续为神栽培更多属神的工人。

“I hope that HKBTS will continue to steadfastly carry out the mission God has entrusted to us …”

Alumnus the Rev. Hak-ping Chan (right) has been a staunch supporter of the theological education ministry at HKBTS for many years. He expressed his hope that HKBTS will continue to carry out faithfully the mission God has entrusted to us and raise up more workers for the Lord.

我对浸神有话儿……

一张张心意卡，色彩斑斓，深情寄语，承载着嘉宾对学院的祝福和感恩，现场洋溢着温馨与欢笑，共同庆贺学院七十五周年。

Blessings for HKBTS

Colorful greeting cards, each bearing heartfelt messages, conveyed the guests' blessings and gratitude to HKBTS. The atmosphere was filled with warmth and laughter as everyone came together to celebrate HKBTS's 75th anniversary.

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