Today Is the Day to Be Saved!
今天，是被拯救的日子！
Mar 8, 2017
“I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43 NLT, second edition).
“耶穌對(duì)他說(shuō)：‘我實(shí)在告訴你：今日你要同我在樂(lè)園里了。’”（路23:43，和修）
When the criminal hanging next to Jesus on the cross asked Jesus to remember him, Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43 NLT, second edition). With his response, Jesus was also giving us four characteristics of salvation that we can trust and believe in.
當(dāng)那個(gè)挨著耶穌被在十字架上的罪犯，懇求耶穌紀(jì)念他的時(shí)候，耶穌回應(yīng)說(shuō)，“我實(shí)在告訴你，今日你要同我在樂(lè)園里了。”（路23:43，和修）在他的回復(fù)中，耶穌告訴了我們救恩的四個(gè)特點(diǎn)，是我們可以相信并且信靠的。
First, he said “today.” That means salvation is immediate. The moment you ask Jesus Christ to save you, it is done. When you die, you either go straight into the presence of God or you go straight into separation from God.
首先，他說(shuō)了“今天”，這就意味著得救是立刻成就的。當(dāng)你求耶穌拯救你的瞬間，這就成就了。當(dāng)你離世，要么你就進(jìn)入到上帝的同在中，要么你就與上帝隔絕了。
Second, salvation is certain. He said, “Today you will.”
第二，救恩是確定的。他說(shuō)，“今日，你要”。
Not “You might,” not “I hope.” Not “Let me think about it.” When God says, “You will,” you will. When you accept Christ, you can be certain of your salvation.
不是“你或許會(huì)”，也不是“我希望”，不是“讓我考慮考慮”。當(dāng)上帝說(shuō)，“你要”的時(shí)候，你就一定會(huì)。當(dāng)你接受基督，你就可以確認(rèn)你的得救。
Third, salvation is a relationship. He said, “You will be with me.”
第三，救恩是一種關(guān)系。他說(shuō)，“你要同我在一起”。
Salvation is not a religion. It’s not rules or regulations or rituals. Salvation is a relationship. That relationship doesn’t begin when you get to Heaven. It begins here on Earth. Jesus Christ wants to be your best friend, and he wants to talk to you all the time. God made you for a relationship with him!
救恩并不是一個(gè)宗教信仰。這不是一個(gè)規(guī)則、條例或者儀式。救恩是一個(gè)關(guān)系。這個(gè)關(guān)系不是從你進(jìn)入天堂開(kāi)始的。而是從這里，地球上開(kāi)始的。耶穌基督希望成為你的摯友，他想每時(shí)每刻與你交流。上帝創(chuàng)造了你，為了是你與他建立一個(gè)關(guān)系！
Fourth, Jesus said, “Today you will be with me in paradise.” Heaven is a real place, and it is forever.
第四，耶穌說(shuō)，“今日你要同我在樂(lè)園里”。天堂是一個(gè)真實(shí)、永恒地方。
There were two criminals crucified with Jesus, one on either side. Jesus gave them the choice of salvation, and he gives you the same choice. He’s not going to force you to love him. He’s not going to force you to trust him, and he’s not going to force you to accept Heaven. There are two responses. One of those criminals rejected Jesus, and the other turned to him in faith. You can make the same choice.
那里有兩個(gè)與耶穌一同被釘十字架的罪犯，一邊一個(gè)。耶穌給了他們選擇的就的機(jī)會(huì)，并且他也給了你同樣的選擇。他不會(huì)強(qiáng)制讓你去愛(ài)他，他不會(huì)強(qiáng)制你去信他，他也不會(huì)強(qiáng)制你進(jìn)天堂。這里有兩種回應(yīng)。一個(gè)罪犯拒絕了耶穌，另一個(gè)回轉(zhuǎn)并信靠他。你可以做出同樣的選擇。
Romans 10:13 says, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” If you’re ready to call on the name of the Lord and you acknowledge these truths about salvation, then settle this issue of your eternal destiny once and for all.
羅馬書(shū)10:13說(shuō)，因?yàn)椤胺睬蟾嬷髅模捅氐镁取薄Ｈ绻銣?zhǔn)備呼求主名，并承認(rèn)這些關(guān)于救恩的真理，那么就一次并永遠(yuǎn)解決你永恒生命的問(wèn)題吧！
“This is the hour to receive God’s favor; today is the day to be saved!” (2 Corinthians 6:2b TEV)
“看哪，現(xiàn)在正是悅納的時(shí)候，現(xiàn)在正是拯救的日子。”（林后 6:2b，和修）
Talk It Over
討論問(wèn)題
What is the proof in your life that you are assured of your salvation?
在你生命中，有什么得就的確據(jù)？
How should the reality of Heaven and Hell change the way we share the Gospel with others?
天堂與地獄的真實(shí)如何能影響我們與別人分享福音呢？
Ask God to lead you to someone who is calling on the name of the Lord that you can help lead to salvation or disciple. Who is God bringing to your mind?
求神帶領(lǐng)給你一位在尋求主名的人，使你可以幫助引領(lǐng)他被拯救成為信徒。上帝讓你想到了誰(shuí)呢？
