On Ascension Day, the Christian Church in Yaodu District, Linfen, Shanxi held a worship service with a sermon on a special topic.
Minister Wang Shuai delivered the sermon with the title “The Ascension and Second Coming of the Lord Jesus” based on Luke 24:44-53 and Acts 1:1-11 on May 26.
Before expanding on the scriptures, Wang first explained the premise of the Lord Jesus’ ascension: He shed his blood on the cross to complete the work of redemption, rose from the dead according to God’s will, and spoke about the kingdom of God.
Afterward, Wang used his personal experience in the memorial service as an introduction to show the congregation that death in Christ is not the end, but a new beginning. Although the flesh will perish, after a short wait, we will be taken up to enjoy eternal bliss and rest with the Lord.
In the first part of the sermon, based on Acts 1:6-9, Wang led out the theme “you should believe in the ascension of the Lord Jesus” from three perspectives: human evidence, physical evidence, and divine evidence.
Jesus was taken up before their very eyes (see Acts 1:9). Also, "......a cloud hid him......" The scripture shows that Jesus' ascension was also a miracle that happened with nature evidence. These clouds are all signs of the actual presence of God, showing the glory of God.
In the second part, the pastor explained that the purpose of Jesus' ascension is to prepare a place for us where we can live in eternity; at the same time, Christ sent the Holy Spirit to come among us, enlighten us to understand the Bible and free us from the bondage of sin.
After his ascension, Jesus gave the gift of tongues to his disciples, so that people from all countries can overcome the barriers of tongue and heart and have unity. In the time of the Tower of Babel, people sinned and God confused people's language and scattered the hearts of the people of all nations.
In the third part, based on Acts 1:8, Wang exhorted the congregation not to be too big-headed when preaching the gospel, but to start with small things they can do. In terms of content, witnessing the good name of Jesus is not just praising and boasting about God mechanically, but speaking correct and pertinent words and doing good deeds. The good character that individuals live out can also be the channel through which the gospel is preached.
In the last part, Wang explained to the congregation three characteristics necessary for a Christian who is waiting for the return of the Lord Jesus: loyalty, firmness, and patience.
- Translated by Katherine Guo
5月26日是耶稣升天日，山西临汾尧都区基督教会举行了专题证道崇拜。该堂王帅传道以“主耶稣的升天与再来”为题，以路加福音24章44-53节以及使徒行传1章1-11节的内容进行了证道。
在阐述经文之前，王传道首先向大家解释了主耶稣升天的前提：即祂在十字架上流血舍命，完成救赎工作，并按着神的旨意从死里复活，讲述神国的事情。
随后，王传道以个人在追思礼拜上的心得感悟为引子，向大家表明，在基督里的死亡并非意味着结束，反而正是新的开始。虽然肉体会消亡，但在短暂的等候之后，我们将会被接上天，与主同享永恒的福乐与安息。
证道的第一部分中，王传道首先以使徒行传1章6-9节经文为据，从“人证”“物证”“神证”三个角度，引出了“应当相信主耶稣的升天”的主题。
耶稣的升天，是在大家的共同注视下（参 徒1：9）被缓缓接上高天。 在使徒行传1章9节中，“……有一朵云彩把他接去……”此处经文则体现出，耶稣的升天同样是在自然现象的见证下发生的神迹。 这些云彩都是神实际同在的记号，记录着神的荣光。
第二部分，王传道讲到：耶稣升天的目的，则是为我们预备地方，使我们在永恒之中有归属；同时差遣圣灵来到我们中间，让我们得以开启智慧，明白圣经，从而使自己的生命脱离罪的捆绑缠累。
而耶稣藉着升天，将语言的恩赐赐给门徒，从而让万国万邦的人跨越语言、心灵障碍来到合一。本来巴别塔时期人犯了罪，神打乱人的语言，使万国的人内心分散。
在第三部分中，王传道围绕使徒行传1章8节，劝勉大家，传福音不要好大喜功，可以从身边、从小事做起；而在内容方面，见证耶稣的美名也不仅仅是机械性的赞美夸耀神，可以更多地借着正确、中肯的话语以及实际的行为去彰显耶稣的美名。个人活出的美好品格同样能够成为福音传播的通道。
在最后部分中，王传道向大家阐述了身为等候主耶稣再来的基督徒所必要的三种品格：忠诚、坚定以及忍耐。
山西临汾尧都区基督教会举行耶稣升天日专题线上证道
On Ascension Day, the Christian Church in Yaodu District, Linfen, Shanxi held a worship service with a sermon on a special topic.
Minister Wang Shuai delivered the sermon with the title “The Ascension and Second Coming of the Lord Jesus” based on Luke 24:44-53 and Acts 1:1-11 on May 26.
Before expanding on the scriptures, Wang first explained the premise of the Lord Jesus’ ascension: He shed his blood on the cross to complete the work of redemption, rose from the dead according to God’s will, and spoke about the kingdom of God.
Afterward, Wang used his personal experience in the memorial service as an introduction to show the congregation that death in Christ is not the end, but a new beginning. Although the flesh will perish, after a short wait, we will be taken up to enjoy eternal bliss and rest with the Lord.
In the first part of the sermon, based on Acts 1:6-9, Wang led out the theme “you should believe in the ascension of the Lord Jesus” from three perspectives: human evidence, physical evidence, and divine evidence.
Jesus was taken up before their very eyes (see Acts 1:9). Also, "......a cloud hid him......" The scripture shows that Jesus' ascension was also a miracle that happened with nature evidence. These clouds are all signs of the actual presence of God, showing the glory of God.
In the second part, the pastor explained that the purpose of Jesus' ascension is to prepare a place for us where we can live in eternity; at the same time, Christ sent the Holy Spirit to come among us, enlighten us to understand the Bible and free us from the bondage of sin.
After his ascension, Jesus gave the gift of tongues to his disciples, so that people from all countries can overcome the barriers of tongue and heart and have unity. In the time of the Tower of Babel, people sinned and God confused people's language and scattered the hearts of the people of all nations.
In the third part, based on Acts 1:8, Wang exhorted the congregation not to be too big-headed when preaching the gospel, but to start with small things they can do. In terms of content, witnessing the good name of Jesus is not just praising and boasting about God mechanically, but speaking correct and pertinent words and doing good deeds. The good character that individuals live out can also be the channel through which the gospel is preached.
In the last part, Wang explained to the congregation three characteristics necessary for a Christian who is waiting for the return of the Lord Jesus: loyalty, firmness, and patience.
- Translated by Katherine Guo
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