1) Q. There are many books which I can read. Why should I read the Bible?
A. The Bible is the unique book in the world. Countless of people throughout history have turned to the Bible for comfort, hope, and guidance during times of trouble and uncertainty.
问:有很多书我可以读,为什么我应该读圣经?
答:圣经是世界上独一的书。在整个历史中,每遇患难、彷徨,无数的人纷纷转向圣经,寻求安慰、盼望和指引。
2) Q. How do I know the Bible is accurate and not a product of man’s imaginations?
A. Many canons of other religions are filled with myths and legend. But within the Bible there are countless references to actual events, people, and places.
问:我怎么能知道圣经是精确的,而不是人想象的产物?
答:许多宗教的经典,充满了神话传奇。但在圣经中,人能看到无数真实之人、事、地的引述。
3) Q. What makes the Bible different from other books?
A. The Bible contains God’s element and flavor. It did not come out of man’s thought, but rather it was God’s breathing His thought and His word into and out of the writers.
问:什么使圣经与其他书不同?
答:圣经包含神的元素,带着祂的香气。圣经不是出于人的思想,乃是神将祂的意思,将祂的话语,呼到写圣经的人里面,再从他们里面呼出来。
4) Q. Was the Bible written by man or by God?
A. The Bible is God’s breathing His word out from men through His Spirit; no word of the Bible can be of man’s will. The writers of the Bible were borne by the Spirit and spoke from God.
问:圣经是人写的还是神写的?
答:圣经既是神借着祂的灵,将祂的话从人里面呼出来的,就圣经的话绝没有出于人意的,乃是圣经的作者被圣灵推动从神说出来的。
5) Q. Can I find the truth and the meaning of human life outside the Bible?
A. If you are a person who is seeking after the truth and would like to know the meaning of life, you need to read the Bible, and call on the Christ presented to you in the Bible.
问:我能在圣经之外寻得真理和生命的意义吗?
答:你若寻求真理,愿意知道你生命的意义,你就需要读圣经,并且呼求基督,祂在圣经里已向你呈现。
6) Q. I have heard many things about God and the Bible. What does the Bible reveal about God?
A. The Bible reveals one unique God who is infinite and personal, who cares for human beings as Father and a Husband, who is love, respect, justice, and mercy.
问:关于神和圣经我听过很多。那圣经启示的神是怎样的?
答:圣经揭示一位独一的神,祂是无限的,却是有位格的;祂如父亲和丈夫一般照顾人,且是爱、尊敬、正义和怜悯。
7) Q. What else does the Bible reveal about God?
A. The Bible reveals that God is wise and purposeful, and He has an eternal plan which has much to do with man and the world.
问:关于神,圣经还启示了什么?
答:圣经所启示的神,是一位有智慧、有目的的神。祂永远的计划,与人与世界,都发生极大的关系。
8) Q. What benefit can I receive from reading the Bible on a daily basis?
A. A Christian’s greatest joy and blessing is to be able to contact God and taste Him daily through the word of His breath.
问:日常生活中,我能从读经得到什么益处?
答:基督徒最大的喜乐和祝福,就是能够每天接触神,借着祂呼出的话品尝祂。
9) Q. How can I get the most out of the Bible when reading it?
A. Whenever we come to the written word, we should have the deep conviction within that we are contacting the Lord Himself as the living Word.
问:读圣经时我怎样才能有最大的收获?
答:每当我们来到写出来的话面前,我们里面深处该确信,我们是接触主自己这活的话。
10) Q. Should my approach in reading the Bible be different from other books?
A. The Bible is not only a book of black and white letters. Its nature is Spirit. Everyone who reads this book must approach it in spirit; it must be read with our spirit.
问:我读圣经的方法应该和读其他书不同吗?
答:圣经不只是一本白纸黑字的书;它的性质乃是灵。所以一切要读这本书的人,非用灵来摸它不可,非用灵来读它不可。