陶匠的自由
The Potter's Freedom
詹姆斯·怀特 / James White
简介 Summary
这是怀特对改革宗预定论教义的深度阐释和护教性辩护，特别针对阿米念主义和开放神论的挑战。书名取自保罗在罗马书九章的比喻，强调上帝作为'陶匠'对'泥土'的绝对主权。作者系统分析了圣经中关于神的主权、人的责任和救恩的经文，论证改革宗五要点的圣经根据。他特别回应了自由意志论者的反对意见，展示加尔文主义如何维护上帝的荣耀和福音的确据。
White provides profound exposition and apologetic defense of Reformed predestination doctrine, particularly addressing Arminian and Open Theist challenges. The title draws from Paul's metaphor in Romans 9, emphasizing God's absolute sovereignty as 'Potter' over the 'clay.' White systematically analyzes biblical passages concerning divine sovereignty, human responsibility, and salvation, demonstrating scriptural foundations for the Five Points of Calvinism. He particularly responds to free-will objections, showing how Calvinism maintains both God's glory and gospel assurance.
📑 章节 Chapters
Chapter 1: Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility
探讨神的绝对主权与人类道德责任之间的关系，分析这一神学张力的圣经根据和历史发展。
Explores the relationship between God's absolute sovereignty and human moral responsibility, analyzing the biblical basis and historical development of this theological tension.
“神的主权不是对人类自由的否定，而是对真正自由的保证。God's sovereignty is not a denial of human freedom, but a guarantee of true freedom.”
“在神的主权面前，人的责任不是减少了，而是更加清晰了。Before God's sovereignty, human responsibility is not diminished, but becomes clearer.”
Chapter 2: Biblical Teaching on Predestination
深入研究圣经中关于预定论的教导，包括旧约和新约的相关经文，以及其神学含义。
In-depth study of biblical teachings on predestination, including relevant Old and New Testament passages and their theological implications.
“预定论不是宿命论，而是神恩典的彰显。Predestination is not fatalism, but a manifestation of God's grace.”
“神的拣选是基于祂的恩典，而非人的行为。God's election is based on His grace, not human works.”
Chapter 3: The Nature of Free Will
分析人类意志的本质，探讨堕落对人类选择能力的影响，以及恩典如何恢复真正的自由。
Analyzes the nature of human will, explores the impact of the fall on human capacity for choice, and how grace restores true freedom.
“真正的自由不是选择罪的能力，而是选择善的能力。True freedom is not the ability to choose sin, but the ability to choose good.”
“堕落的意志需要神的恩典来获得真正的解放。The fallen will needs God's grace to achieve true liberation.”
Chapter 4: The Parable of the Potter and Clay
深入解释圣经中陶匠与泥土的比喻，说明神对受造物的绝对主权以及这一教导的牧养意义。
In-depth explanation of the biblical parable of the potter and clay, illustrating God's absolute sovereignty over creation and the pastoral significance of this teaching.
“陶匠有权决定泥土的用途，这是造物主的权利。The potter has the right to determine the use of clay; this is the Creator's right.”
“我们是泥土，不应质疑陶匠的智慧。We are clay and should not question the potter's wisdom.”