Genuine Salvation Part 4: Sanctification 真實的救恩第四講: 成聖 1. Basic meaning of sanctification is “to be set apart” [for the special service of God] 成聖的基本意義是「被分別出來」 (特別為事奉上帝) “sanctified” refers to anything specially set apart for God; to be used for His holy purposes 「成聖化」指的是任何特別為上帝所分別出來的事物, 為了祂聖潔的目的所使用.

Genuine Salvation Part 4: Sanctification 真實的救恩第四講: 成聖 2. “to sanctify” means to make holy or to purify 「使其成聖」的意思是使其聖潔或潔淨. It is the gracious & continuous work of the Holy Spirit in making the believer more like Jesus (2 Cor. 3:18; Rom. 8:29) 它是聖靈施恩和持續的工作, 使信徒更像耶穌 (林後3:18; 羅8:29).

Sanctification: a supernatural work of God 成聖: 上帝超自然的工作 (1Thess 5:23) “the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; & I pray God your whole spirit & soul & body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 帖前 5:23 願賜平安的神親自使你們全然成聖！又願你們的靈與魂與身子得蒙保守，在我主耶穌基督降臨的時候，完全無可指摘！ (24) Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. 5:24 那召你們的本是信實的，他必成就這事。

3 Aspects of Sanctification 成聖的三個層面 Rom 6:22 But now being made free from sin, (the Past initial work of God in you: Born again) (I John 3:7-9) 羅6:22 - 但現今，你們既從罪裡得了釋放. (上帝過去在你裡面起初的工作: 重生. 約一3:7-9) and become servants to God, 成為神的奴僕, (a Present continuous work of God in you) (Phil. 2:13) (目前上帝在你裡面持續的工作. 腓2:13).

3 Aspects of Sanctification 成聖的三個層面 (Rom 6:22) “ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. 羅6:22 就有成聖的果子，那結局就是永生。 (our future Hope of God’s final perfecting work in us: Glorification) (Prov. 4:18) (將來的盼望- 上帝最終在我們裡面成聖的工作:得榮耀.)

I.) A PAST SUPERNATURAL WORK OF GOD IN YOU 上帝過去在你裡面超自然的工作 Sanctification begins with the New Birth. We must be born again (John 3:3-7) 成聖從新生開始, 我們必須重生 (約3:3-7). (I Cor. 1:2) - "Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus called to be saints… 林前1:2 -寫信給在哥林多神的教會，就是在基督耶穌裡成聖、蒙召作聖徒的…

I Corinthians 1:2 林前1:2 The Greek word "sanctified" is a "perfect passive" 「成聖」的希臘文是「完成被動式」. Perfect tense Indicates something happened in the past & has an abiding effect in the present. 完成式表明某件事在過去發生,且對目前持續發生效果. Passive voice means the sanctifying was done to us. It was not something we do ourselves! 被動式表示成聖是做在我們身上,不是我們自己做成的.

This initial aspect of sanctification causes a radical cleavage with sin in our life 起初的成聖造成我們生命中的罪被根本地切開 Being Born Again causes us to “die to sin” (Rom. 6:1 - 7:6) 重生導致我們「向罪死了」(羅6:1-7:6). Read especially Romans 6:1-11. "We who died to sin" (Rom. 6:2) 特別讀羅6:1-11, 「我們在罪上死了的人…」(羅6:2) Illustration: Breaking the 4 minute mile

Transforming Power of Repentance & Faith 悔改與信心的改變大能 Before God's Spirit entered our life we were “dead in sin” (Eph. 2:5) 上帝的靈進入我們生命之前, 我們「死在過犯中」(弗2:5). Now we are "dead to sin" (Rom. 6:2) 現在我們「在罪上死了」(羅6:2). If the death of Christ for sin, has not become our death to sin, we will die in our sin! (I Pet. 2:22-24) 倘若基督為罪而死,並沒有成為我們的向罪而死,那我們將死在自己的罪中! (彼前2:22-24)

羅6:3 - 豈不知我們這受洗歸入基督耶穌的人是受洗歸入他的死嗎？ Romans 6:3-6 羅馬書6:3-6 (3) Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 羅6:3 - 豈不知我們這受洗歸入基督耶穌的人是受洗歸入他的死嗎？

Romans 6:3-6 羅馬書6:3-6 (4) “we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. 羅6:4 -所以，我們藉著洗禮歸入死， 和他一同埋葬， 原是叫我們一舉一動 有新生的樣式，像基 督藉著父的榮耀從死 裡復活一樣。

Romans 6:3-6 羅馬書6:3-6 (5) For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: 羅6:5 -我們若在他死的形狀上與他聯合，也要在他復活的形狀上與他聯合； (6) Knowing that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin” 羅6:6 -因為知道我們的舊人和他同釘十字架，使罪身滅絕，叫我們不再作罪的奴僕；

神就照著自己的形像造人，乃是照著他的形像造男造女 (創1:27)。 ESSENTIAL BACKGROUND: THE NATURE OF MAN – Spiritual Anatomy 101 重要的背景: 人的本質 – 屬靈解剖學 101 “God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” (Gen. 1:27) 神就照著自己的形像造人，乃是照著他的形像造男造女 (創1:27)。

ESSENTIAL BACKGROUND: 重要的背景 The Hebrew word “create” is “bara” 「造」的希伯來文是“bara” The Hebrew word for “Soul” is “nephesh” 「魂」的希伯來文是“nephesh” Greek is “psyche” 希臘文是“psyche” Illustration: soul

Rich man & Lazarus (Lk. 16:19-31) 財主跟拉撒路 (路16:19-31) The rich man’s soul in Hell: 財主的(靈)魂在地獄裡: had eyes & could see 有眼可見 Mouth & could speak 有口可說 Conscious & remembers his life 有意識且記得他的一生

這裡「造」的希伯來文是 “yatsar”, 它的意思是「將某物塑造成型」, 好比陶匠塑泥. “the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground…” (Gen. 2:7). 「耶和華 神用地上的塵土造人…」(創2:7) Here the word “form” [Hebrew = yatsar] means to “mold something into form” like a potter molds clay 這裡「造」的希伯來文是 “yatsar”, 它的意思是「將某物塑造成型」, 好比陶匠塑泥.

上帝像陶匠「塑造」 人的身體 (賽64:8; 耶18:4, 6) “the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground…” (Gen. 2:7). 「耶和華 神用地上的塵土造人…」(創2:7) God “formed” the body of man like a potter (Isa. 64:8; Jer. 18:4, 6; etc.) 上帝像陶匠「塑造」 人的身體 (賽64:8; 耶18:4, 6) The body is the house for the soul (2 Cor. 5:1-5) 身體是靈魂的房屋 (林後5:1-5)

The relationship of the soul & body (靈)魂與身體的關係 The soul fits perfectly into the body just as a hand fits into a glove (靈)魂完美地住在身體內,好比手放進手套中. Illustration: body

The relationship of the soul & body (靈)魂與身體的關係 the LORD God took one of Adam’s ribs…; And made a woman… (Gen 2:21-22) 耶和華 神就用那人身上所取的肋骨造成一個女人…(創2:21-22).

The relationship of the Holy Spirit to our Human spirit 聖靈與人的靈的關係 God “breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul” (Gen. 2:7). 上帝「將生氣吹在他鼻孔裡，他就成了有靈的活人」(創2:7). God’s Spirit gives life 上帝的靈賜予生命. Hebrew = ruach

The breath of life in Hebrew is “neshamah” 生命的氣息的希伯來文是 “neshamah” Translated “spirit” in (Prov. 20:27) “the spirit of man is the candle of the LORD” 在箴20:27 翻譯成「靈」-人的靈是耶和華的燈. Illustration: candle Hebrew = ruach

1Thess. 5:23 & Heb. 4:12 帖前5:23 與來4:12 The God of peace sanctify you wholly; I pray God your whole spirit & soul & body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ 帖前5:23 - 願賜平安的神親自使你們全然成聖！又願你們的靈與魂與身子得蒙保守，在我主耶穌基督降臨的時候，完全無可指摘！

人體最初被創造為的是成為「上帝在靈裡居住的所在」(林前3:16; 6:19; 弗2:22; 約一3:24; 4:13). 1Thess. 5:23 & Heb. 4:12 帖前5:23 與來4:12 The human body was originally created to be a “dwelling place for God in the Spirit” (I Cor. 3:16; 6:19; Eph. 2:22; I John 3:24; 4:13). 人體最初被創造為的是成為「上帝在靈裡居住的所在」(林前3:16; 6:19; 弗2:22; 約一3:24; 4:13).

The Life Altering Tragedy of Adam’s Sin 亞當的罪導致更改生命的悲劇 Soul becomes glued to body They had a live physical body; a lost soul; and a dead spirit. 他們具有活的身體; 失喪的魂; 和死的靈. Important: our body itself is not bad; it’s a marvelous creation of God

Soul becomes glued to body The Holy Spirit of God left their soul & human spirit and they were now dead “in trespasses and sins” (Eph. 2:1). 上帝的聖靈離開他們的魂和靈,他們現在死在「過犯罪惡中」(弗2:1). The sin nature came into being like a cancer in our flesh (Rom. 7:18) 罪性好像毒瘤,存在我們肉體中(羅7:18). Soul becomes glued to body Important: our body itself is not bad; it’s a marvelous creation of God

DEATH ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE IS… 根據聖經,死亡是… Death is not an annihilation of being. Biblically Death is a “S e p a r a t i o n.” 死亡不是人的滅絕; 聖經的死亡意義是分開. Physical death is the “s e p a r a t i o n” of the inner man from the outer man, the soul & spirit from the body 肉身的死亡是裡面的人與外面的人分開, 人的魂與靈跟身體分開.

DEATH ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE… 根據聖經,死亡是… “the body without the spirit is dead” (James 2:26) 身體沒有靈(魂)是死的 (雅2:26). “as Rachel’s soul was in departing (for she died)” (Gen. 35:18). 創35:18 - 他(拉結) 將近於死，(靈)魂要走的時候…

Illustrations 舉例說明 illus.: Dying lady in Mexico city To revive a dead child Elijah prayed: “Let the child’s soul come into him again” (I King 17:21-2) 以利亞為小孩活過來禱告說 - 「…求你使這孩子的(靈)魂仍入他的身體！」 (王上17:21-22)

What is Spiritual Death? 什麼是靈性的死亡? Spiritual death results when the Holy Spirit of God s e p a r a t e s from the human spirit (Gen. 2:17; Acts 26:18; Eph. 2:1-2, 5; 4:18). 當上帝的聖靈與人的靈分開, 就導致靈性的死亡 (創2:17; 徒26:18; 弗2:1-2, 5; 4:18).

What is Spiritual Death? 什麼是靈性的死亡? A person “without Christ” living in them is spiritually dead “without God & without hope” (Eph. 2:12) 一個「沒有基督內住」的人,就是靈性死亡的人, 「沒有神,沒有盼望」(弗2:12). We are a lost soul, with a dead human spirit, living in the prison of a slowly dying body. 我們是失喪的魂, 人的靈已死, 活在漸漸死去的身體的牢獄中.

當基督用聖靈施浸了我們,祂使我們能夠向罪死,為祂活. When Christ Baptizes us with the Holy Spirit, He enables us to Die to sin yet live for Him 當基督用聖靈施浸了我們,祂使我們能夠向罪死,為祂活.

當基督進入我們心中,祂用聖靈施浸我們,將我們的魂與身體分開. When Christ comes into our hearts He baptizes us with the Holy Spirit separating our soul from the body 當基督進入我們心中,祂用聖靈施浸我們,將我們的魂與身體分開.

西2:11 -你們在他(基督)裡面也受了不是人手所行的割禮， The Holy Spirit “circumcises” our body of flesh from our soul 聖靈將我們的肉體情慾與魂切割開來 “In [Christ] ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, 西2:11 -你們在他(基督)裡面也受了不是人手所行的割禮， in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: (Col. 2:11) 西 2:11乃是基督使你們脫去肉體情慾的割禮。

This Baptism with the Holy Spirit accomplishes the circumcision of the Spirit “in” us. 聖靈的浸在我們「裡面」完成了靈的割禮.

西2:12 -你們既受洗與 他一同埋葬，也就在 此與他一同復活， 都因信那叫他從死裡 復活神的功用。 (12) Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. 西2:12 -你們既受洗與 他一同埋葬，也就在 此與他一同復活， 都因信那叫他從死裡 復活神的功用。

西2:13 -你們從前在過犯和未受割禮的肉體中死了，神赦免了你們（或作：我們）一切過犯，便叫你們與基督一同活過來； (13) And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses” (Col. 2:11-13) 西2:13 -你們從前在過犯和未受割禮的肉體中死了，神赦免了你們（或作：我們）一切過犯，便叫你們與基督一同活過來；

這是聖經對死亡的啟示: 「魂或靈與身體分開」. The believer who has been baptized in the Holy Spirit has literally died! 在聖靈裡受浸的信徒確實是死了! Their soul has separated from their flesh! 他們的魂與他們的肉體分開! That is the Biblical revelation of death: “separation of the soul or spirit from the body” 這是聖經對死亡的啟示: 「魂或靈與身體分開」.

羅6:6 - 因為知道我們的舊人和他同釘十字架，使罪身滅絕， “Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed [Greek = rendered idle], 羅6:6 - 因為知道我們的舊人和他同釘十字架，使罪身滅絕， that henceforth we should not serve sin” (Rom. 6:6). 叫我們不再作罪的奴僕；

加2:20 - 我已經與基督同釘十字架，現在活著的不再是我，乃是基督在我裡面活著 “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: 加2:20 - 我已經與基督同釘十字架，現在活著的不再是我，乃是基督在我裡面活著 and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me” (Gal. 2:20) 並且我如今在肉身活著，是因信神的兒子而活；他是愛我，為我捨己。

My soul is no longer a slave to my flesh. 我的(靈)魂不再是肉體情慾的奴隸 The power of sin [in my flesh] over my soul has literally been severed [put to death] by the circumcision of the Holy Spirit. 罪掌控我魂的權勢 (在肉體中) 確實被聖靈的割禮斷絕了 (處死了).

My soul is no longer a slave to my flesh. 我的(靈)魂不再是肉體情慾的奴隸 My soul has scripturally & literally died to my flesh. I am freed from bondage to the lusts of my flesh by the circumcision of Christ! FREE! FREE at Last!! 我的(靈)魂照聖經所說,確實向肉體的情慾死了. 我因基督的割禮,從情慾的綑綁中得釋放! 終於得自由了!

What is circumcision? 什麼是割禮? Cutting off needless flesh 割掉不需要的肉體. In the O.T. God’s people knew it had a deep spiritual meaning (Deut. 10:16; 30:6). 在舊約中,上帝的百姓知道它有更深層的屬靈意義 (申10:16; 30:6). Circumcision of HEART! 心的割禮!

O. T. Circumcision was A Prophetic Type 舊約的割禮是一個預表 Of our spiritual circumcision that separates us from the old sinful nature that dwells in our flesh (Rom. 7:18). 預表我們屬靈的割禮, 即將我們與住在我們肉體中的罪性分開. We are freed from our slavery to sin

O. T. Circumcision was A Prophetic Type 舊約的割禮是一個預表 “In Christ ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, 西2:11 -你們在他裡面也受了不是人手所行的割禮, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ” (Col. 2:11) 乃是基督使你們脫去肉體情慾的割禮。

這個圖表沒有畫出身體,因我們已向肉體的情慾死了! The Christian who has been Baptized with the Holy Spirit is no longer “in the flesh but in the Spirit” (Rom. 8:9). 被聖靈施浸的基督徒不再「在肉體中, 而是在靈中」(羅8:9). Notice the diagram doesn’t picture the physical body. We died to the flesh! 這個圖表沒有畫出身體,因我們已向肉體的情慾死了!

Huge Difference between Circumcision & Baptism This is how spiritual beings see us in the spiritual world that surrounds us. (see Acts 19:13-16) 這是圍繞在我們周圍靈界的生物如何看我們 (徒19:13-16). Huge Difference between Circumcision & Baptism 割禮與浸禮之間有巨大的差別.

We are Baptized & Filled with the Spirit 我們受浸, 被聖靈充滿 I am literally in the Holy Spirit & the Holy Spirit is literally in me 我確實在聖靈裡面, 聖靈也確實在我裡面. I Corinthians 6:17 林前6:17

We are Baptized & Filled with the Spirit 我們受浸, 被聖靈充滿 All this “spiritual reality” takes place “inside” my physical body: the house my soul & spirit lives in (2 Cor. 5:1-9). 所有這些「屬靈的實際」發生在我身體「裡面」: 我靈魂居住的所在.

Important Lessons 重要功課 Wrong question: “Have you been Baptized with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues?” 錯問: 「你受了聖靈的浸, 有說方言的證據嗎?」 Right question: “Have you been Circumcised with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of victory over sin?” 對問: 「你受了聖靈的割禮, 有得勝罪惡的證據嗎?」

Important Lessons 重要功課 We have been FREED from the power of sin by the supernatural work of Almighty God 我們藉著全能上帝超自然的工作,從罪的權勢中得自由. Study these truths; cry out to God for the grace to make them a reality in your daily life. 研讀這些真理, 向上帝呼求恩典,使這些真理成為你每日生活的實際. Never give up in your battle with sin; Victory is guaranteed by our LORD Jesus Christ! 不要放棄與罪爭戰;主耶穌基督已保證勝利 !