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聖經/Bible(FC 002) ※ 本課程有經典五十認證並有二小時服務課程認證 http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(1)

大纲 Outline 1. 聖經是怎樣的一本書? 1. What is the Bible? 2. 為什么學習聖經新約? 2. Why study the Bible? – 聖經和基督教 – 影響 – 內容 3. 賭博者 4. 課程介紹 3. The Gambler 4. Course Introduction – 課程大綱及預定進度 – 成績考核及規定 – 老師 http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps – Bible & Christianity – Influence – Contents – Evaluation – Facilitators Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(2)

1 聖經是怎樣的一本書? What is the Bible? http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(3)

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. http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(4)

2 為什么學習聖經新約? Why study the Bible? http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(5)

Religion & Life % say "Religion Important Part of My Daily Life GDP • Most people's live affected by religious beliefs • Richer countries Christian • More religious More poor • Exception: USA : Christian & Rich Ref: http: //www. nytimes. com/2010/09/04/opinion/04 blow. html Gallop poll published August 31, 2010 http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(6)

World Religions 為什么? …影響 佛教 其他 漢語 基督教 印度教 Christianity Hinduism 回教 世俗 Islam Secular Ref: http: //www. adherents. com/Religions_By_Adherents. html http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(7)

Influence on People's Thinking 基督教 愛 佛教 回教 世俗 Islam Secular Ref: http: //www. adherents. com/Religions_By_Adherents. html http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps 為什么? …影響 Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(8)

Influence on Western Literature 為什么? …影響 • Allusions – "born again", – "prodigal son", – "saw the light", – "lost sheep" • Criticisms • Quotations: "give pearls to pigs" “You can't understand a large portion of Western Literature without first understanding the Bible" http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(9)

Influence on Western Law • • • 為什么? …影響 Basic Law (Moses: 4000 years ago) Marriage Law Work Week Human Rights Democracy http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(10)

Influence on Music 為什么? …影響 • Johann Sebastian Bach • Gregorian Chants • Handel's Messiah http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(11)

Influence on Science 為什么? …影響 • 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 Jesus: “Don't think this happened because they were more wicked then you. " http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(12)

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) http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(13)

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? http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(14)

Key Topics God/Life/Light Twilight Zone http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com Death 1(15)

Key Topics God/Life/Light Nature of God http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Death Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(16)

Key Topics God/Life/Light Nature of Man http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Death Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(17)

Key Topics God/Life/Light Life's Origin/Meaning/Purpose http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com Death 1(18)

Key Topics God/Life/Light How to Live Life http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com Death 1(19)

Key Topics God/Life/Light How to know God: Jesus http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com Death 1(20)

Key Topics God/Life/Light Future of the Earth http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com Death 1(21)

Key Topics God/Life/Light Death http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(22)

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) http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(23)

3 (1 + x)n 1 2 1 3 3 4 1 1 2 3 6 1 1 4 賭博者 (帕斯卡) The Gambler (Blaise Pascal) http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(24) 1

Pascal (帕斯卡): 賭博者 (The Gambler) • The Bet: 你的生命 • The Choice: – 有神 – 没有神 • The Payoff Source: http: //www. backgammon. org/uploadimages/gambling. jpg Conclusion: 寻求上帝 http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(25)

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) http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(26)

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. http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(27)

4 課程介紹 Course Introduction http: //www. Xiao. Tu. com/gs 380/1. pps Email: gs 380@Xiao. Tu. com 1(28)