I John 4:11-19 1John 4:14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 1John 4:15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God.

I John 4:11-19 1John 4:16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.

I John 4:11-19 1John 4:17 In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him.

I John 4:11-19 1John 4:18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1John 4:19 We love because he first loved us.

1John 4:19 We love because he first loved us. I John 4:11-19 1John 4:19 We love because he first loved us.

John Milton: Paradise Lost [1668] Of Man’s First Disobedience, and the Fruit of that Forbidden Tree, 關于人類最初違反上天命令 偷嘗禁樹的果子

“First” in Paradise Lost I John 4:11-19 “First” in the Bible “First” in Paradise Lost “First” in Your Live

I John 4:11-19 A sermon on First

First Cities in the Bible Acts 16:12 From there we traveled to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city of that district of Macedonia.

God’s First Love But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. (I Cor 15:20)

God’s First Love He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. (Col. 1:15)

God’s First Love And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, "Let all God's angels worship him." (Hebrews 1:6)

Nicean Creed Nicean Creed 公元325

Nicene Creed (A.D. 325) substance with the Father. “We believe in one God the Father All-sovereign, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God. Begotten of the Father before all the ages, Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten not made, of one substance with the Father.

Nicene Creed (A.D. 325) And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God. Begotten of the Father before all the ages, Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten not made, of one substance with the Father.

尼西亞信經‧Nicean Creed Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten not made, of one substance [HOMO-OUSIA] with the Father.

Nicean Creed Of one substance [homo-ousia] with the Father. Arianism denies Christ’s divinity. Heresy: Similar but not Same. Homo-i-ousia (Arian view).

God’s First Love The mistake of Mormons. The mistake of John Milton?

Milton is an honest writer. “Milton’s private thinking.” C.S. Lewis Milton is an honest writer. “Milton’s private thinking.”

C.S. Lewis’ Defense “Must Noah always figure in our minds drunk and naked, never building the Ark?” C.S. Lewis. A Preface to Paradise Lost.

I John 4:11-19 God’s First Love Milton’s First Story

The Best Quote from St. Augustine John Milton, 1608-1674 Paradise Lost

John Milton: Paradise Lost [1668] Of Man’s First Disobedience, and the Fruit of that Forbidden Tree, 關于人類最初違反上天命令 偷嘗禁樹的果子

John Milton: Paradise Lost [1668] Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal taste 偷嘗禁樹的果子 把死亡和其他

John Milton: Paradise Lost [1668] Brought Death into the World, and all our woe, 把死亡和其他 各種各色的災禍帶來人間

John Milton: Paradise Lost [1668] With loss of Eden, till one greater Man 並失去伊甸樂園 直等到一個更偉大的人來

John Milton: Paradise Lost [1668] Restore us, and regain the blissful Seat, 才為我們恢復樂土的事

John Milton: Paradise Lost [1668] Sing Heav'nly Muse. 天詩的繆斯 請歌詠吧！

John Milton: Paradise Lost [1668] Of Man’s First Disobedience, and the Fruit of that Forbidden Tree, 關于人類最初違反上天命令 偷嘗禁樹的果子

John Milton: Paradise Lost [1668] That shepherd [Moses], who FIRST taught the chosen seed, In the beginning how the heavens and earth

John Milton: Paradise Lost [1668] And chiefly thou Oh spirit, that dost prefer Before all temples the upright heart and pure, Instruct me, for thou knowest; thou from the FIRST Wast present, and with mighty wings outspread

Bible’s First Disobedience God’s First Love Bible’s First Disobedience Milton’s First Story?

But Milton knew he was late. God’s First Love But Milton knew he was late.

God’s First Love Thee, Sion, and the flowery brooks beneath, That wash thy hallowed feet, and warbling flow, NIGHTLY I visit: nor sometimes forget So were I equaled with them in renown, Thy sovereign command, that man should find grace;

God’s First Love If answerable style I can obtain Of my celestial patroness, who deigns Her NIGHTLY visitation unimplored…. Since first this subject for heroic song Pleased me long choosing, and beginning LATE;

Augustine was also late. God’s First Love Not only Milton, Augustine was also late.

Late have I loved you, [我爱你已经太晚了] O Beauty so ancient and so new, [你是万古常新的美善] Late have I loved you! [[我爱你已经太晚了] You were within me, but I was outside, and it was there that I searched for you. In my unloveliness I plunged into the lovely things which you created. You were with me, but I was not with you.

Augustine knew he was late. God’s First Love Milton knew he was late. Augustine knew he was late.

We love because he first loved us. I John 4:11-19 We love because he first loved us. God’s love is primary.

God’s First Love Conclusion First as Sequence (time): Conventional view of most Christians. First as Significance: Both the Bible and Milton.

First as Creative Break-through: Milton’s “poetic license.” God’s First Love First as Creative Break-through: Milton’s “poetic license.”

God’s First Love What is the “First” in your life? (Time-sequence, which should not be all that important.) What is the “First” of your life? You creativity, passion and break-through. Punch line: Don’t be late like Augustine and Milton.  

Doxology Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye Heavenly Host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

John Milton: Paradise Lost [1668] Of Man’s First Disobedience, and the Fruit of that Forbidden Tree, 關于人類最初違反上天命令 偷嘗禁樹的果子

The Best Quote from St. Augustine. King James Version Oh, About this… The Best Quote from St. Augustine.

The Best Quote from St. Augustine  St. Augustine: “The wicked deed, then, that is to say, the transgression of eating the forbidden fruit, was committed by persons who were already wicked.” 奧古斯丁︰食禁果之惡行是由已經為惡之人而行出來。已經墮落之人行出食禁果之惡行而至終墮落。

Paradise Lost Of Mans First Disobedience, and the Fruit Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal tast Brought Death into the World, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful Seat, Sing Heav'nly Muse.

Of Mans First Disobedience, and the Fruit Paradise Lost《失樂園》 Of Mans First Disobedience, and the Fruit 關于人類最初違反天神命令

Of Mans First Disobedience, and the Fruit Paradise Lost《失樂園》 Of Mans First Disobedience, and the Fruit Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal tast 偷嘗禁樹的果子﹐把死亡和其他

Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal tast Paradise Lost《失樂園》 Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal tast Brought Death into the World, and all our woe, 各種各色的災禍帶來人間﹐ 並失去

With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Paradise Lost《失樂園》 With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful Seat, Sing Heav'nly Muse.

[並失去] 伊甸樂園﹐直等到一個更偉大的人來﹐ 才為我們恢復樂土的事﹐請歌詠吧。 Paradise Lost《失樂園》 With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful Seat, Sing Heav'nly Muse. [並失去] 伊甸樂園﹐直等到一個更偉大的人來﹐ 才為我們恢復樂土的事﹐請歌詠吧。

Of Mans First Disobedience, and the Fruit Paradise Lost《失樂園》 Of Mans First Disobedience, and the Fruit 關于人類最初違反天神命令

Of Mans First Disobedience, and the Fruit Paradise Lost《失樂園》 Of Mans First Disobedience, and the Fruit Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal tast 偷嘗禁樹的果子﹐把死亡和其他

Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal tast Paradise Lost《失樂園》 Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal tast Brought Death into the World, and all our woe, 各種各色的災禍帶來人間﹐ 並失去

With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Paradise Lost《失樂園》 With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful Seat, Sing Heav'nly Muse.

[並失去] 伊甸樂園﹐直等到一個更偉大的人來﹐ 才為我們恢復樂土的事﹐請歌詠吧。 Paradise Lost《失樂園》 With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful Seat, Sing Heav'nly Muse. [並失去] 伊甸樂園﹐直等到一個更偉大的人來﹐ 才為我們恢復樂土的事﹐請歌詠吧。

[並失去] 伊甸樂園﹐直等到一個更偉大的人來﹐ 才為我們恢復樂土的事﹐ [謬斯] 請歌詠吧。 With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful Seat, Sing Heav'nly Muse. [並失去] 伊甸樂園﹐直等到一個更偉大的人來﹐ 才為我們恢復樂土的事﹐ [謬斯] 請歌詠吧。

Of Mans First Disobedience, and the Fruit Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal tast Brought Death into the World, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful Seat, Sing Heav'nly Muse.

Paradise Lost Two lessons to learn.

Restore us, and regain the blissful Seat, Of Mans First Disobedience, and the Fruit Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal tast Brought Death into the World, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful Seat, Sing Heav'nly Muse.

The Central Idea of Paradise Lost It’s Disobedience and not Fall.

Restore us, and regain the blissful Seat, Of Mans First Disobedience, and the Fruit With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful Seat, Sing Heav'nly Muse.

First, it’s Disobedience and not Fall. Paradise Lost First, it’s Disobedience and not Fall. Second, happy ending.

Paradise Lost Back to St. Augustine And I John.

The Best Quote from St. Augustine  The wicked deed was committed by persons who were already wicked. 奧古斯丁︰食禁果之惡行是由已經為惡之人而行出來。已經墮落之人行出食禁果之惡行而至終墮落。

The Best Quote from St. Augustine  The FALL was committed by persons who were already fallen. 奧古斯丁︰食禁果之惡行是由已經為惡之人而行出來。已經墮落之人行出食禁果之惡行而至終墮落。

The Best Quote from St. Augustine  The Rebellion was committed by persons who were already Rebellious.

The Gospel is Good-spell. Paradise Lost The Gospel is Good-spell.

The Gospel is Good-spell. Paradise Lost The Gospel is Good-spell. Amazing Grace.

Paradise Lost Creation Fall Redemption

The Three-steps of our life story. Paradise Lost The Three-steps of our life story.

The Three-steps of Bible. Paradise Lost The Three-steps of Bible.

The Three-steps of Gospel. Paradise Lost The Three-steps of Gospel.

The Three-steps of our life story. Paradise Lost The Three-steps of our life story.

Paradise Lost 《失樂園》 The World was all before them, where to choose, Thir place of rest, and Providence thir guide; They hand in hand with wandering steps and slow, Through Eden took thir solitaire way.

Paradise Lost 《失樂園》 他們滴下自然的眼淚，但很快 就拭掉了；世界整個放在他們 面前，讓他們選擇安身的地方， 有神的意圖作他們的指導。 二人手攜手，慢移流浪的腳步， 告別伊甸，踏上他們孤寂的路途。 [卷12:624，朱維之譯, P.430]

１．《失樂園》(Paradise Lost)︰開首 關于人類最初違反天神命令﹐ 偷嘗禁樹的果子﹐把死亡和其他 各種各色的災禍帶來人間﹐並失去 伊甸樂園﹐直等到一個更偉大的人來﹐ 才為我們恢復樂土的事﹐請歌詠吧。 [失樂園1:1, 朱維之譯, p.3]

Doxology Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye Heavenly Host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

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