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改革宗神学探讨(旧文整理 17) / Reformed Theology Studies (Archive 17)

2026-02-26

Our homeland is in heaven, and we are waiting for our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, to come from heaven.

经文解释
Explanation

中文:

基督徒可以关心国家,

但不能把国家当成最终盼望。

可以努力改善社会,

但不能相信任何政府能够建立神的国。

真正完全的公义、

和平、

圣洁,

只有当基督再来时才会完全实现。

English (ESL):

Christians

may care

about their country,

but it must not

be their final hope.

We may work

to improve society,

but no government

can establish

God's Kingdom.

Perfect justice,

peace,

and holiness

will only come

when Christ returns.

第三部分小结(一)
Summary

中文

改革宗认为,基督徒不应逃避政治和公共生活,因为政府也是神所设立的制度,圣经也命令我们寻求城市的平安、作盐作光、爱邻舍。因此,依法参与投票、关心社区、促进公义,都可以是基督徒忠心生活的一部分。

但是,改革宗同样强调:福音绝不能等同于政治,任何政党、任何国家、任何领袖都不能取代基督。我们的终极忠诚属于神,我们最终的盼望在基督再来,而不是地上的政治制度。

English (ESL)

Reformed theology teaches that Christians should not withdraw from public life. Government is ordained by God, and the Bible tells us to seek the peace of the city, be salt and light, and love our neighbors. Therefore, voting lawfully, caring for the community, and promoting justice can all be faithful Christian responsibilities.

At the same time, Reformed theology strongly teaches that the gospel is not politics. No political party, nation, or leader can take the place of Christ. Our highest loyalty belongs to God, and our final hope is in the return of Jesus Christ, not in any earthly government.

下一节,我们将进入这组问题中最容易产生争议、也是改革宗历史上讨论最多的一部分:

> 如果两个候选人都不是基督徒,甚至都有明显缺点,基督徒是否还应该投票?改革宗如何理解“选择相对更公义的政策”和“避免把政治偶像化”之间的平衡?

这也是《威斯敏斯特信条》第23章(论民事官员)在现实社会中的具体应用。