三一创造者
The Triune Creator
科林·冈顿 / Colin Gunton
简介 Summary
英国神学家冈顿对三位一体创造教义的深入研究。冈顿论证创造不是上帝的随意行为，而是三位一体上帝本质的外在表达——圣父构想、圣子执行、圣灵维持。这种三位一体的创造观不仅为自然科学与基督教信仰的对话提供了神学基础，也为理解人类作为上帝形象在创造中的独特地位提供了重要洞察。
British theologian Gunton's in-depth study of Trinitarian creation doctrine. Gunton argues that creation is not God's arbitrary act but the external expression of the Triune God's essence—the Father conceives, the Son executes, the Spirit sustains. This Trinitarian view of creation not only provides theological foundations for dialogue between natural science and Christian faith but also offers important insights into humanity's unique position as God's image in creation.
📑 章节 Chapters
Ch.1: The Revival of Creation Theology
冈顿分析20世纪创造神学复兴的背景和意义。面对科学主义的挑战和环境危机的威胁，神学界重新关注创造教义。三位一体的创造观不仅回应了现代科学的发现，也为基督徒的环境责任提供了神学基础。
Gunton analyzes the background and significance of creation theology's revival in the 20th century. Facing challenges from scientism and threats of environmental crisis, theology renewed focus on creation doctrine. Trinitarian view of creation not only responds to modern scientific discoveries but also provides theological foundations for Christian environmental responsibility.
“Creation is not merely the stage on which salvation is performed, but is itself the subject of God's redemptive purpose. 创造不仅仅是救恩表演的舞台，而且本身就是神救赎目的的主体。”
“A Trinitarian understanding of creation transforms how we view both God's relationship to the world and our responsibility within it. 三位一体的创造理解改变了我们如何看待神与世界的关系以及我们在其中的责任。”
Ch.2: The Father as Source of Creation
分析圣父在创造中的独特作用。圣父作为三位一体的第一位格，是一切存在的终极源头。他的创造决定出于纯粹的恩典和爱，不是出于需要或强迫。创造反映了圣父的品格——慷慨、美好、有序。
Analyzes the Father's unique role in creation. As the first person of the Trinity, the Father is the ultimate source of all existence. His creative decision stems from pure grace and love, not from need or compulsion. Creation reflects the Father's character—generosity, beauty, and order.
“The Father creates not out of necessity but out of the overflow of divine love. 圣父创造不是出于必要，而是出于神圣之爱的满溢。”
“Creation bears the mark of the Father's character: it is gift, not commodity. 创造带有圣父品格的印记：它是恩赐，不是商品。”
Ch.3: The Son as Mediator of Creation
探讨圣子在创造中的中保角色。万有都是借着圣子造的，他是神创造计划的执行者。约翰福音的道成肉身神学和歌罗西书的宇宙基督论都证明了圣子在创造和救赎中的中心地位。
Explores the Son's mediatorial role in creation. All things were made through the Son; he is the executor of God's creative plan. John's incarnational theology and Colossians' cosmic Christology both demonstrate the Son's central position in creation and redemption.
“All things were made through the Son, and without him nothing was made that has been made. 万物是借着圣子造的；没有他，就没有一样被造的。”
“Christ is not only the Redeemer of creation but its original architect. 基督不仅是创造的救赎主，也是其原始设计师。”
Ch.4: The Spirit as Sustainer of Creation
阐释圣灵在创造中的维持和更新作用。圣灵不仅参与了起初的创造工作，更持续地维持着受造界的存在和运作。他是生命的赐予者，也是创造新天新地的推动力。
Explicates the Spirit's role in sustaining and renewing creation. The Spirit not only participated in original creative work but continuously maintains creation's existence and operation. He is the giver of life and the driving force for creating new heavens and new earth.
“The Spirit breathes life into creation and sustains it moment by moment. 圣灵将生命吹入创造并时刻维持它。”
“Without the Spirit's continued activity, creation would return to chaos. 没有圣灵的持续活动，创造将回到混沌。”
Ch.5: Humanity as the Image of God
从三位一体的角度重新理解人类的神形象身份。人类被造是为了反映三一神的品格——关系性、创造性、道德性。神形象不是人类拥有的某种属性，而是人类存在的关系性本质。
Reunderstands humanity's identity as God's image from Trinitarian perspective. Humans were created to reflect the Triune God's character—relationality, creativity, morality. God's image is not some attribute humans possess but the relational essence of human existence.
“To be made in God's image means to be created for relationship—with God, with others, and with creation. 按神形象被造意味着被创造为了关系——与神、与他人、与创造的关系。”
“The image of God is not what we have but who we are in relationship. 神的形象不是我们拥有的东西，而是我们在关系中的身份。”
Ch.6: The Purpose and Meaning of Creation
探讨创造的终极目的。创造不是神的游戏或实验，而是为了彰显神的荣耀和分享神的生命。三位一体的神创造是为了扩展神圣关系的范围，让受造物也能参与神的生命和喜悦。
Explores creation's ultimate purpose. Creation is not God's game or experiment but for manifesting God's glory and sharing divine life. The Triune God creates to extend the range of divine relationship, enabling creatures to participate in God's life and joy.
“Creation exists for the glory of God—not as applause but as participation in divine life. 创造为神的荣耀而存在——不是作为掌声，而是作为对神圣生命的参与。”
“The purpose of creation is doxological: all things exist to praise their Creator. 创造的目的是赞美性的：万物存在是为了赞美它们的创造主。”
Ch.7: Science and Trinitarian Creation
讨论三位一体创造观与现代科学的对话。三一神的创造不与科学发现冲突，而是为科学研究提供了意义框架。进化论等科学理论可以理解为神创造方法的描述，而非对神创造的否定。
Discusses dialogue between Trinitarian creation and modern science. Trinitarian creation doesn't conflict with scientific discoveries but provides a meaning framework for scientific research. Scientific theories like evolution can be understood as descriptions of God's creative methods, not denials of divine creation.
“Science tells us how God creates; theology tells us why and by whom. 科学告诉我们神如何创造；神学告诉我们为什么以及由谁创造。”
“The God who creates through secondary causes is no less Creator than the God who creates by direct fiat. 通过第二因创造的神并不比通过直接命令创造的神逊色为创造主。”
Ch.8: The Eschatological Dimension of Creation
分析创造与末世论的关系。创造不是完成的过程，而是朝着神预定目标进展的历程。新天新地不是对现有创造的替代，而是其完全和更新。三位一体神的创造工作将在末世得到完美成就。
Analyzes the relationship between creation and eschatology. Creation is not a finished process but a journey toward God's predetermined goal. New heavens and new earth are not replacements for present creation but its perfection and renewal. The Triune God's creative work will achieve perfect fulfillment in the eschaton.
“Creation is not complete but is moving toward its intended consummation. 创造没有完成，而是正朝着其预定的成全前进。”
“The new creation will not be a different creation but this creation made new. 新创造不会是不同的创造，而是这个创造被更新。”