在主裏要堅強Be Strong in the Lord


[W.O.T.S.]
5/23/2019


Unit 2: Ephesians，Session 13, May 26, 2019

Title: "在主裏要堅強Be Strong in the Lord"

經文Scriptures：以弗所書Ephesians 6:10-20

Worldwide Outreach Teaching School 賴美滿 校長

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前言PREFACE:  我們需要上帝所賜的全副軍裝，因我們被脫俗靈魂之爭鬥或約束，保羅用軍隊的比喻來解釋基督徒之屬靈軍裝，既是本週之課程專注點。We need the whole armor of God because we are engaged in a spiritual battle. Paul used of the military images to describe the Christian’s spiritual armor is the focus of this week’s lesson.  

上週Last Week：我們已看到恭敬於聖靈之態度、這方式在信徒的生活裏，是必須的。We looked at the way an attitude of submission is necessary in the life of the believer.

這週This Week：我們將看到相信者是必需要穿著神賜的全副軍裝。We will see the need for the believer to put on the full armor of God.

 

1.      尋找上帝的極大力量Seek God’s Mighty Power: 經文 Scriptures reading: 以弗所書Ephesians 6:10-13,

  1. 我還有末了的話、你們要靠著主、倚賴他的大能大力、作剛強的人。
  1. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

 

 

 

11. 要穿戴　神所賜的全副軍裝、就能抵擋魔鬼的詭計。

12. 因我們並不是與屬血氣的爭戰、乃是與那些執政的、掌權的、管轄這幽暗世界的、以及天空屬靈氣的惡魔爭戰。〔兩爭戰原文都作摔跤〕

13. 所以要拿起　神所賜的全副軍裝、好在磨難的日子、抵擋仇敵、並且成就了一切、還能站立得住。

 

 

解經: 以弗所書Ephesians 6:10-13,  保羅  已經很清楚的說過，基督已經勝過每一個靈力。在十字架上，基督已征服罪惡和魔鬼，  保羅 強調和警告他的讀者，當我們遇到敵人或惡魔要軍裝警衛 。上帝給了我們所有我們所需要去對付敵人 。祂共給 “全副軍裝” -  攻擊武器是用來給很重任務之軍人。 十與十三節 都解釋過軍裝之目的: 您將有力量去抵抗敵人。堅忍乃是最基要 達成救。這非私人之作戰，古代的軍隊並不獨人打，他們           站著一齊排隊預防對手越過其線。保羅相信實在被訓練出來之門徒非弱者，但是 “敵人之計畫”。要避免擊敗，對 “這黑暗世界的力量”是必審慎的。     所以要拿起　神所賜的全副軍裝、好在磨難的日子、抵擋仇敵、並且成就了一切、還能站立得住。(以弗所書6:13)

11. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.

12. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

13. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything to stand.

Commentary of Ephesians 6:10-13, Paul has already made it clear that Christ has gained victory over every spiritual power. On the cross, Christ conquered sin and evil. However, Paul urges his readers to be on their guard and well-armed when they encounter the enemy and the forces of evil. God gives us all we need to engage our enemies. He supplies “the full armor”-   the offensive weapons used by heavily armed soldiers. Both 6:10 and 13 explain the purpose of armor: so, you may have the power you need to resist the enemy. Perseverance is essential for final salvation. This is not a private battle. Ancient soldiers did not fight alone; they stood in formation together to prevent opponents from breaking through their lines. Paul believed the real threat believers faced was not weak human beings, but“the devils scheme”. The threat of evil, however we conceive it is a clear and present danger. To avoid defeat, we must take the powers of “this dark world” seriously. 13. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, we may be able to stand our ground, and after we have done everything, to stand.  (Eph. 6:13).

 

 

  

2.      站穩以抵擋惡魔Stand Firm Against Evil:經文 Scriptures reading: Ephesians以弗所書6:14-17,


  1. 所以要站穩了、用真理當作帶子束腰、用公義當作護心鏡遮胸．
  2. 又用平安的福音、當作豫備走路的鞋穿在腳上．
  3. 此外又拿著信德當作籐牌、可以滅盡那惡者一切的火箭．
  4. 並戴上救恩的頭盔、拿著聖靈的寶劍、就是　神的道．

 

 


解經: 靈修版 531頁 以弗所書6:10-17,在基督徒的生命中我們跟 “執政的” “掌權的”征戰，就是最兇惡的 撒但所領導的邪惡勢力爭戰 (彼得前書5:8)。要抵擋他們的攻擊 我們必須仰賴神的能力， 穿戴每一件軍裝 。保羅不單勸告作為基督身體的教會， 也勸勉在教會內個別的信徒，教會整體需要武裝起來，當您 “ 管轄這幽暗世界的” 作戰時，應以聖靈所賜教會的力量來迎戰。

 

 

 

3.      禱告從不止息:以弗所書6:18-20,

18靠著聖靈、隨時多方禱告祈求、並要在此儆醒不倦、為眾聖徒祈求、

19也為我祈求、使我得著口才、能以放膽、開口講明福音的奧秘、

20（我為這福音的奧秘、作了帶鎖鍊的使者）並使我照著當盡的本分、放膽講論。


解經: 以弗所書6:18-20,

  1. 我們每天把所遇到的任何情況以快速精簡的禱告作為慣常的回應。
  2. 按著神的 旨意和教導，整理自己的生活，這樣教導我們的生命就變成一個禱告。
  3. 我們能讓禱告變成生命，生命變成禱告，在這個需要神大能掌管的世界上生活。為您所認識之基督徒乞求和世界各地的教會祈禱。
  4. 保羅在牢中寫很有鼓勵的信件。他並沒有請求以弗所教會之信徒們為他禱告取走鍊子，上帝能用我們的任何情況以完成祂的計劃或旨意。求神改變我們之情況也必須求在祂的計劃和旨意下完成祂對我們的永久計劃，這就幫助我們越過困境了。

 


  1. 解經:自 “the Faith Connection” p.83: 整個生命都必圍繞於禱告中 “各種之禱告” 包括感恩和讚美之表達，信心或失敗之告解，需要代禱。我們之禱告要恆久、熱烈、廣博、和綜合的，因聖靈之引導和警告都續在圍繞我們。

 

4.      結論:

1)      尋找上帝的極大力量: 6:10-13, 我們需上帝之大能和保護。保羅說我們隨時都必須穿上神的全福軍裝。

2)    站穩以抵擋惡魔.:  6:14-17，用真理做皮帶束腰，用公義做護心鏡遮胸，用平安之福音當作鞋子穿，用信德當作藤牌，用火箭滅惡者，戴上救恩的帽子，拿著聖靈的寶劍，就是上帝的道。

3)   禱告從不止息: 6:18-20, 靠著聖靈隨時多方禱告乞求 (18節)，在所有情況或所有事件。也為所有上帝的百姓禱告。

14. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,

15. and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.

16. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

17. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Commentary of Ephesians from p.2541 of N.I.V.:  6:10-17, In the Christian life we battle against rulers and authorities (the powerful evil forces of fallen angels headed by Satan, who is a vicious fighter, see 1 Petr 5:8).  To withstand their attacks, we must depend on God’s strength and use every piece of his armor. Paul is not only giving this counsel to the church, the body of Christ, but to all individuals within the church. The whole body needs to be armed. As you do battle against “the powers of this dark world,” fight in the strength of the church, whose power comes from the Holy Spirit.

3.  Never Stop Praying: Eph.:6:18-20    18.  And pray in the Spirit on all   occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.                                                     19. Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,        20. for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

Commentary of Ephesians 6:18-20, from N.I.V.p.2542,                                               1. We response to every situation we   throughout the day to take a brief prayers.                                                         2. Ordering our life around God’s desires and teachings so that our very life becomes a prayer.                                                       3. We can make prayer for our life and our life a prayer while living in a world that needs God powerful influence. Praying for the Christians we know and for the church around the world.                                         4.  Paul wrote powerful letters of encouragement from prison. He did not ask the Ephesians to pray that his chains would be removed. God can use us in any circumstance to do his will. Even as we pray for a change in our circumstances, we should also pray that God will accomplish his plan through us right where we are; knowing God’s eternal purpose for us will help us through the difficult times.                               

5. Commentary from “the Faith Connection”: p.83, All of life must be bathed in prayer. “All kinds of prayers” include expressions of thanksgiving and praise, confessions of faith or failure, requests and intercession. Our prayers should be unceasing, fervent, comprehensive, guided by the Holy Spirit, alert to needs around us, and persistent.

4. CONCLUSION:                                         1) Seek God’s Mighty Power: 6:10-13,      We need the power of God and His protection.  Paul says for us to put on the “full” armor of God at all time.                                                2) Stand Firm Against Evil:  6:14-17,   Truth,   which holds everything in its place, righteousness, that guards the vital organs, readiness, for the feet to share the good news of peace to the world, faith, which believes in things not yet seen and through which the arrows of doubt cannot penetrate,  salvation, which keeps us from losing our head, and the Word of the Lord, which is only offensive weapon of the bunch.                                        3)  Never Stop Praying: Eph.6:18-20, Pray on  “all occasions” with “all kinds” of prayers, praying for “all” of God’s people. Prayer is a lifestyle, facilitated by the Spirit in v.18.