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聖經 /Bible(FC002)
※ 本課程有經典五十認證並有二小時服務課程認證
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大纲 Outline1. 聖經是怎樣的一本書 ?
2. 為什么學習聖經新約 ?– 聖經和基督教– 影響 – 內容
3. 賭博者4. 課程介紹
– 課程大綱及預定進度– 成績考核及規定– 老師
1. What is the Bible?
2. Why study the Bible? – Bible & Christianity– Influence– Contents
3. The Gambler
4. Course Introduction– Contents– Evaluation– Facilitators
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聖經和基督教• The word “Bible” means book • A collection of 52 books written between 2000 BC and
130 AD (contains some of the world's oldest literature)• Collection can be divided into 4 sections:
– Torah or the Books of the Law
– Prophets
– Writings
– Injil or New Testament (新約 )
• The Bible defines Christian belief and practice. Thus to understand Christianity, we need to understand the Bible.
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Religion & Life
• Most people's live affected by religious beliefs
• Richer countries Christian
• More religious More poor
• Exception: USA : Christian & Rich
% say "Religion Important Part of My Daily Life
GDP
Ref: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/opinion/04blow.htmlGallop poll published August 31, 2010
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World Religions
基督教Christianity
回教 世俗Islam Secular
印度教Hinduism
佛教 其他 漢語
Ref: http://www.adherents.com/Religions_By_Adherents.html
為什么 ?…影響
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Influence on People's Thinking
基督教
回教 世俗 Islam Secular
為什么 ?…影響
Ref: http://www.adherents.com/Religions_By_Adherents.html
愛佛教
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Influence on Western Literature
• Allusions – "born again", – "prodigal son", – "saw the light", – "lost sheep"
• Criticisms
• Quotations: "give pearls to pigs"
為什么 ?…影響
“You can't understand a large portion of Western Literature without first understanding the Bible"
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Influence on Western Law• Basic Law (Moses: 4000 years ago)
• Marriage Law
• Work Week
• Human Rights
• Democracy
為什么 ?…影響
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Influence on Music• Johann Sebastian Bach
• Gregorian Chants
• Handel's Messiah
為什么 ?…影響
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Influence on Science• Developed under the umbrella of Christianity.
• Biblical ideas: the basis of the scientific method.– One God (not fighting between gods)– God loves order– Evil done by person Physical Disaster
為什么 ?…影響
Jesus: “Don't think this happened because they were more wicked then you."
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為什么學習基督教和聖經新約 ?• 影響 (Influence):
– 信徒 (Number of followers)– 西方的文化 (Western Culture)– 科學 (Science)
• 內容 (Contents): Life and Death Issues
• 帕斯卡 (Blaise Pascal): 賭博者 (The Gambler)
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內容 : 存在命題 (Existential Questions)
• Why is there 'good' and 'evil' in the world?• Why am I here?• Does my life have any meaning?• How should I live my life?• Is there a God? • If there is a God,
– Does he care about me?– How can I communicate with him?– What does he require from me?
• What happens after I die? Is death the end?
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Key Topics
God/Life/Light
Death
Twilight Zone
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Key Topics
God/Life/Light
Death
Nature of God
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Key Topics
God/Life/Light
Death
Nature of Man
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Key Topics
God/Life/Light
Death
Life's Origin/Meaning/Purpose
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Key Topics
God/Life/Light
Death
How to Live Life
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Key Topics
God/Life/Light
Death
How to know God: Jesus
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Key Topics
God/Life/Light
Death
Future of the Earth
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為什么學習基督教和聖經新約 ?• 影響 (Influence):
– 信徒 (Number of followers)– 西方的文化 (Western Culture)– 科學 (Science)
• 內容 (Contents): Life and Death Issues
• 帕斯卡 (Blaise Pascal): 賭博者 (The Gambler)
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賭博者 ( 帕斯卡 )
The Gambler (Blaise Pascal)
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Pascal ( 帕斯卡 ): 賭博者 (The Gambler)
• The Bet: 你的生命• The Choice:
– 有神– 没有神
• The Payoff
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死死死 Conclusion: 寻求上帝
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為什么學習基督教和聖經新約 ?• 影響 (Influence):
– 信徒 (Followers)– 西方的文化 (Western Culture)– 科學 (Science)
• 內容 : 存在命題 Life and Death Issues
• 帕斯卡 (Blaise Pascal): 賭博者 (The Gambler)
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為什么學習基督教和聖經新約 ?• 影響 (Influence):
– 信徒 (Followers)– 西方的文化 (Western Culture)– 科學 (Science)
• 內容 : 存在命題 Life and Death Issues
• 帕斯卡 (Blaise Pascal): 賭博者 (The Gambler)
My hope is that as we study together that you… 1. 思想 : 真的或假的 Think: Is this true or a lie? 2. 表达你的意见 Express your opinion and ideas.