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【特稿】新約聖經中為何有四本福音

 

閱讀新約聖經的人,都會碰到一個問題,為什麼要有四本福音書呢,用一本來概括不是很好嗎?

第一,從四福音逐步加深加寬的記載的內容分析

神既然是我們的創造者,祂樂意用人類頭腦對事物認識的規律來啟示自己。比如說當我們認識一個名人時,總是先聽到他做了什麼特別的事情,因為這些事情使我們感興趣以至於想進一步瞭解他說了什麼。基於對他所做和所說的,如果我們更加好奇,那麼最後就必然想瞭解他是什麼樣的人。這種從一個人的做(事件)開始,到他的說(言論),最後到此人的內涵(人格品質)的三個漸進式的認識過程,是上帝設定的人類的大腦認識事物的規律。這個規律極好地展示在上帝通過四本福音書向人類啟示耶穌基督的過程中。

首先,《馬可福音》最早完成,側重在主耶穌做了什麼,是一部行動的福音書,其中"立刻"一詞多達42次之多,突出表現耶穌的作為而不是祂的言語,書中記載了十八件神跡,僅有四個比喻。

其次,《路加福音》和《馬太福音》則依據《馬可福音》,分別針對外邦人(非猶太人)和猶太人寫成了各自的福音書,間雜在耶穌的行為記錄中,重點強調了耶穌說了什麼(教導言論)。

最後,《約翰福音》作為最後完成的福音書,完全擺脫了符類福音(指馬可、馬太、路加,因結構內容類似而得名)的寫作特點,獨樹一幟,全書極力強調耶穌的神性-此人的內涵(人格品質),反復指證祂是神的兒子,開篇即莊嚴宣告"我們也見過他的榮光,正是父獨生子的榮光。"(1:14)末尾多馬又承認"我的主,我的神!"(20:28)

通過對四福音寫作內容的分析,可以清晰地看到聖靈啟示四福音的作者按照人類大腦的認知順序和規律來啟示耶穌這位人類的救主-上帝對人類啟示的最高峰!所以應當感謝上帝對我們的偏愛,在認識主耶穌的過程中,首先從《馬可福音》開始,瞭解耶穌曾做了些什麼,然後進入,《馬太福音》和《路加福音》,進一步從猶太人和非猶太人的角度瞭解學習耶穌的各種教訓,最後進入《約翰福音》,基於前兩個階段的學習,進入對耶穌到底是什麼樣的人的瞭解,因而得知耶穌是完全的人,同時又是完全的神,因而對"道成肉身"這一上帝的終極啟示得以全面的瞭解!可見,這四本福音書缺一不可!

第二,從對主耶穌的四種不同的描述角度來分析

在《啟示錄》第四章,使徒約翰受天使的指示,將親眼看到的天上的敬拜情形描寫下來:「寶座前好像一個玻璃海,如同水晶。寶座中和寶座周圍有四個活物,前後遍體都滿了眼睛。第一個活物像獅子,第二個像牛犢,第三個臉面像人,第四個像飛鷹。」(啟4:6-7)

這裡所描寫的四活物,因為是存在於神寶座週圍,因此是聖潔的且反映神的形象的,而四福音書對主耶穌的四種不同的描述恰好於此四活物吻合,而且此節經文中的四活物的出現順序又恰好吻合聖經新約中四福音編排的順序。

《馬太福音》強調主耶穌是猶太人盼望的王-救世主即彌賽亞基(西伯來文)或基督(希臘文)。因此對應的形象是獅子;因為是猶太人的王,所以其家譜始至亞伯拉罕。

《馬可福音》強調耶穌是為人類最終脫離罪惡而獻身的僕人,形象仿佛是一頭牛,先是耕種,後在壇上作祭,象徵著耶穌是道成肉身為我們的最死在十字架上僕人。自古以來,窮苦的僕人都是沒有家譜的,所以在《馬可福音》中沒有耶穌的家譜。

《路加福音》強調耶穌是道成肉身的人,說到耶穌為人子(完全的人)對應的形象是臉面像人的活物,又因路加福音是一部寫給非猶太人的福音書,所以,所記載的耶穌的家譜追溯至人類的祖先亞當。

《約翰福音》強調耶穌是神子,這裡對應的是鷹,鷹在舊約聖經中被用來代表神。例如"我向埃及人所行的事,你們都看見了,且看見我如鷹將你們背在翅膀上,帶來歸我。"(出19:4);又如"耶和華遇見他在曠野荒涼野獸吼叫之地,就環繞他,看顧他,保護他,如同保護眼中的瞳人。"(申32:10-11)同時,因為約翰福音強調耶穌是神的兒子(完全的神),因此其家譜的記載開始於時間的盡頭,「太初有道,道與神同在,道就是神。」(約1:1)

綜上所述,不難看到聖靈才是四福音書的真正作者,研讀這四本福音書,才有可能從不同角度全面地理解道成肉身的人類救主耶穌基督。

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴神。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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