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【特稿】你往何處去?談彼得的救贖

 

我有一個認識十年的朋友叫彼得。在聖經中排名第一的使徒叫彼得。在紐約東五十四街和 Lexington Ave. ST. Peter's Chuch Ciri Ciri Corp's Building 有一座教堂叫彼得教堂,在羅馬梵蒂岡還有一座世界上最大的聖彼得大教堂。其圓頂的塔樓高達四十層,是由偉大的米開郎基羅所設計的。彼得這個英語世界裡常用的名字在基督世界裡卻有著非同尋常的意義。

 

無論是名字叫彼得, 還是以彼得命名的教堂,都是為了紀念這位遵耶穌吩咐建立教會者--基督耶穌的首徒西門彼得。在聖經中, 耶穌給西門取名彼得,即「石頭」之意。希望彼得如石頭般剛強壯膽。彼得原是加利利海邊的漁夫,在他的兄弟安德烈的引薦下, 成為了耶穌最初的門徒。

 

聖經裡,耶穌的門徒名字被提及最多的是彼得。主耶穌向他講的話也比其他任何一個使徒都多。除了彼得,沒有一個使徒竟然會責備耶穌。更沒有一個使徒像彼得那樣曾公開地, 極力否定耶穌,但也沒有任何一個使徒像彼得一樣被主稱讚,深得祝福。通過聖經, 我們清楚地看到,主耶穌將一個充滿矛盾情感衝動,不順服的普通人塑造成像岩石一般堅定的領袖。成為了主耶穌在人間最偉大的佈道者。

 

根據聖經的記載,耶穌被捕前曾預言,軟弱的彼得會在天亮前連續三次不承認認識主耶穌。結果,在耶穌被審訊時因為害怕,彼得果然三次不肯承認與主耶穌的關係,為此彼得痛悔不已。在主耶穌復活升天後,努力傳播福音,剛強為主作見證,特別在五旬節聖靈初降時,彼得成為樓房中那 120 人的領袖, 站出來向著滿腹疑團的群眾宣講復活主, 這篇信息成了教會史其中一篇滿有靈力的道(徒2:14-42), 感動了三千人歸向主。彼得牢記主耶穌的教誨: 「我還告訴你、你是彼得、我要把我的教會建造在這磐石上。陰間的權柄、不能勝過他。我要把天國的鑰匙給你。凡你在地上所捆綁的、在天上也要捆綁。凡你在地上所釋放的、在天上也要釋放。」 (太16:18)。他建立了第一所教會,吸引了更多的人聚集在主的名下。

 

彼得一生為復活主作見證, 直到晚年仍竭力廣傳福音,受他熱切傳道的影響,許多人離開偶像,歸向真神。那時的異教羅馬暴君尼祿王,決意毀滅屬天的教會,逼迫神的僕人,於是大火焚城, 還諉過嫁禍基督徒, 並大肆搜捕殺害基督徒。把手無寸鐵的的基督徒押往刑場,隨後放出饑餓的野獸來撕咬和吞噬他們。然而,劊子手和圍觀的人沒有想到的是,這些大難臨頭的基督徒並沒有驚慌失魄,反而是跪在地上,舉首向天,刑場上響起了低沉而堅定的讚美歌聲「願主降臨...」。惱羞成怒的尼祿把更多的基督徒釘在十字架上,放火焚燒,伴隨著滾滾的烈焰和濃煙,讚美的歌聲不住在刑場上響起。這場世紀初的大迫害中,使徒彼得和保羅也雙雙遇害。

 

在最初時刻,眾人力勸彼得離開羅馬,避開這殺害, 將福音保留並傳揚下去。彼得在眾力的勸說下,離開了羅馬城。離開了那些在羅馬城受難的信徒。然而在他到達羅馬城外的時候,抬頭忽然看見了主耶穌向著羅馬城迎面而來。彼得跪倒在地問:「主啊,你往何處去?」主回答道:「因為你離開了我的子民,我現在要到羅馬去重豎十字架。」彼得頓受感悟,轉身毅然地向羅馬城走去。在殉道前,他對行刑的羅馬士兵說:「請把我倒過來釘在十字架上,因我主曾為我們釘死在十字架上, 我不配像祂一樣受死。」

 

今天在羅馬梵蒂岡廣場上聳立著的聖彼得的大教堂,就是為了紀念這位偉大的教會創建者。而這座雄偉大教堂的位置在西元一世紀時, 曾是古羅馬的賽馬場。西元8年, 暴君尼祿王就是在這裡把它設成迫害基督徒的刑場, 彼得正是在這個刑場上殉道的。彼得的墳室恰好位於今日梵蒂岡聖彼得大教堂寶座祭壇的底下。

 

「一粒麥子不落在地裡死了、仍舊是一粒.若是死了、就結出許多子粒來。」約12:24主耶穌這句話是要我們籍著十字架得勝。一個信徒的殉道能使千萬沉淪失喪的人得著救恩,,彼得,這個曾經因為軟弱而三次不認主的漁夫為了的福音,坦然赴死,流露了基督徒極其高貴的品格,亦為無數基督徒樹立了美好的榜樣。

 

      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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