一、宣教的根據：基督的差遣
I. The Basis of Mission: The Commission of Christ
宣教使命不是教會自行發明的計劃，而是復活主親自交付的使命。
The missionary mandate is not a plan the church invents for itself, but a commission personally given by the risen Lord.
耶穌在升天前吩咐門徒，聖靈降臨後，他們要在耶路撒冷、猶太全地、撒馬利亞，直到地極作主的見證（徒 1:8）。
Before His ascension, Jesus commanded His disciples that after the Holy Spirit came upon them, they would be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).
因此，教會首先要回答的不是「我們有多少活動」，而是：
Thus, the first questions for the church are not “How many activities do we have?” but:
· 我們是否仍以耶穌基督為中心？
· Are we still centered on Jesus Christ?
· 我們是否清楚自己要見證什麼？
· Do we clearly know what we are witnessing to?
· 我們是否願意被差派到熟悉與不熟悉的人群中？
· Are we willing to be sent—to both familiar and unfamiliar people?
宣教的核心不是推廣一個宗教品牌，而是宣講神在耶穌基督裡所成就的救恩，並邀請人進入跟隨基督的新生命。
The heart of mission is not promoting a religious brand, but proclaiming the salvation God has accomplished in Jesus Christ and inviting people into a new life of following Him.
二、宣教的能力：依靠聖靈
II. The Power of Mission: Reliance on the Holy Spirit
《使徒行傳》不是人的英雄史，也不是教會管理成功案例，而是聖靈引導教會完成使命的記錄。
The Book of Acts is not a chronicle of human heroes or a case study in church management; it is a record of the Holy Spirit guiding the church to fulfill its mission.
安提阿教會在敬拜、禁食和禱告中領受聖靈的差派，於是差派巴拿巴和掃羅出去作主所召他們所作的工。
The church in Antioch, while worshiping, fasting, and praying, received the Spirit’s direction and set apart Barnabas and Saul for the work to which the Lord had called them.
這對現代教會有重要提醒：宣教不能只依靠：
This carries an important warning for the modern church: mission cannot rely solely on:
· 領袖的魅力；
· Charismatic leaders;
· 完整的事工計畫；
· Well-structured plans;
· 媒體和科技；
· Media and technology;
· 人數、預算或活動數據；
· Numbers, budgets, or activity metrics;
· 教會的社會地位。
· The church’s social standing.
這些資源可以使用，卻不能取代禱告、聖靈的引導和對神的信靠。
These resources may be used, but they cannot replace prayer, the Spirit’s guidance, and trust in God.
宣教是神的工作，也是教會順服參與神工作的行動。
Mission is God’s work, and the church’s role is obedient participation in that work.
三、宣教的範圍：從「自己人」走向萬民
III. The Scope of Mission: From “Our Own” to All Peoples
福音的擴展在《使徒行傳》中不只是地域增加，也是接納對象的擴張。
In Acts, the expansion of the gospel is not merely geographic—it also involves widening the circle of those welcomed.
福音從猶太人中開始，越過撒馬利亞人的隔閡，最後臨到哥尼流等外邦人；第 15 章耶路撒冷會議則確認，外邦人可以因恩典進入神的子民，不必先成為猶太人。
The gospel begins among Jews, crosses the barrier of the Samaritans, and finally reaches Gentiles like Cornelius. The Jerusalem Council in chapter 15 affirms that Gentiles enter God’s people by grace, without first becoming Jews.
現代教會也必須反省自己的「福音邊界」：
The modern church must also examine its own “gospel boundaries”:
· 我們是否只接觸背景相近的人？
· Do we only reach those with similar backgrounds?
· 我們是否忽略不同階層、年齡、族群和文化的人？
· Do we overlook people of different classes, ages, ethnicities, and cultures?
· 我們是否要求別人先適應教會文化，才容許他們靠近福音？
· Do we require others to adapt to church culture before allowing them near the gospel?
· 我們是否願意聆聽社區中被忽略者的需要？
· Are we willing to listen to the needs of the overlooked in our community?
真正的宣教不是把所有人塑造成同一種教會人，而是在基督裡建立一個能容納差異、持守真理、彼此相愛的新群體。
True mission does not mold everyone into the same type of churchgoer, but builds a new community in Christ that embraces difference, holds to truth, and loves one another.
四、宣教的起點：由耶路撒冷開始
IV. The Starting Point of Mission: Beginning in Jerusalem
1:8 的次序並非要教會只重視海外宣教，而是提醒教會從身邊開始，再向外延伸：
The order in Acts 1:8 does not mean the church should focus only on overseas missions; rather, it reminds us to start nearby and then extend outward:
宣教範圍／今日的對應
Missionary Sphere / Modern Equivalent
耶路撒冷／家庭、教會、鄰舍、工作場所
Jerusalem / Home, church, neighbors, workplace
猶太全地／所在城市、地區、社區
Judea / City, region, local community
撒馬利亞／被忽略或與我們有隔閡的人群
Samaria / Overlooked or estranged groups
地極／跨文化宣教、海外宣教、全球網絡
Ends of the earth / Cross-cultural, overseas, global networks
因此，教會不能一方面談論「普世宣教」，另一方面卻忽略所在社區。
Therefore, a church cannot speak of “world missions” while neglecting its own community.
教會應該認真觀察自己被放置的地方：附近有哪些家庭、長者、青年、基層人士、新移民、少數族裔或孤單的人？宣教可以從這些具體的人開始。
It should carefully observe the place where God has set it: What families, seniors, youth, working-class individuals, immigrants, minorities, or lonely people are nearby? Mission can begin with these specific persons.
五、宣教的內容：言語與生命並重
V. The Content of Mission: Word and Life Together
《使徒行傳》的見證包括公開講道、個人對話、醫治、彼此分享、受苦和在法庭中的申辯。
In Acts, witness includes public preaching, personal conversations, healing, mutual sharing, suffering, and defense in court.
這說明宣教既需要清楚傳講福音，也需要以生活證明福音的真實。
This shows that mission requires both clear proclamation of the gospel and a life that demonstrates its truth.
教會若只有活動而沒有福音內容，容易變成一般社會服務；若只有口號而沒有愛與公義，福音見證也會失去可信性。
If the church has activities but no gospel content, it becomes mere social service. If it has slogans but no love and justice, its witness loses credibility.
因此，現代教會需要同時重視：
Thus, the modern church must equally emphasize:
- 宣講：清楚說明耶穌是主，呼召人悔改和相信。
- Proclamation – Clearly declaring Jesus as Lord, calling for repentance and faith.
- 門徒訓練：幫助初信者明白聖經、建立禱告生活並跟隨基督。
- Discipleship – Helping new believers understand Scripture, develop prayer, and follow Christ.
- 群體生活：以團契、分享和彼此承擔活出福音。
- Community Life – Living out the gospel through fellowship, sharing, and mutual care.
- 憐憫與公義：關心實際需要，服事受傷和被忽略的人。
- Compassion and Justice – Attending to practical needs and serving the wounded and neglected.
- 生命見證：在家庭、職場和社會中活出誠實、聖潔與盼望。
- Lived Witness – Demonstrating honesty, holiness, and hope in family, workplace, and society.
宣教不是只帶人參加聚會，而是使人作基督的門徒，並進入一個以基督為中心的群體。
Mission is not just bringing people to meetings; it is making disciples of Christ and incorporating them into a Christ-centered community.
六、宣教的方式：教會全體被差派
VI. The Method of Mission: The Whole Church Sent
《使徒行傳》中的宣教不只由少數使徒完成。
In Acts, mission is not accomplished by a few apostles alone.
被逼迫而分散的門徒也到各處傳道；腓利向撒馬利亞人和埃提阿伯太監作見證；安提阿教會則共同分辨、差派和支持宣教士。
Scattered believers, driven by persecution, preached everywhere; Philip witnessed to Samaritans and the Ethiopian eunuch; the Antioch church collectively discerned, sent, and supported missionaries.
現代教會需要由「牧者做宣教」轉向「全教會成為宣教群體」：
The modern church needs to shift from “pastors doing mission” to “the whole church as a missional community”:
· 牧者負責教導、裝備和牧養；
· Pastors teach, equip, and shepherd.
· 成熟信徒陪伴初信者；
· Mature believers mentor new disciples.
· 職場信徒在工作環境中作見證；
· Workplace believers witness in their professional settings.
· 家庭在日常生活中接待和關懷人；
· Families practice hospitality and care in daily life.
· 青年、長者與不同專業人士按恩賜參與；
· Youth, seniors, and professionals serve according to their gifts.
· 教會以禱告、奉獻、訓練和差派支持宣教者。
· The church supports missionaries through prayer, giving, training, and sending.
宣教不是少數專職人士的工作，而是整個基督身體共同承擔的使命。
Mission is not the job of a few specialists, but the shared responsibility of the entire Body of Christ.
七、宣教的動力：危機中仍然見證
VII. The Driving Force of Mission: Witnessing Even in Crisis
《使徒行傳》呈現一個重要規律：逼迫沒有使福音停止，反而常常促使門徒分散，把福音帶到新的地方。
Acts reveals a significant pattern: persecution does not stop the gospel; it often scatters the disciples and brings the gospel to new places.
保羅被捕、受審、遇海難，表面看似失去自由，實際卻得到向官長、士兵、船員和羅馬居民作見證的機會。
Paul is arrested, tried, and shipwrecked—outwardly losing freedom, yet gaining opportunities to witness to officials, soldiers, sailors, and Roman residents.
這並不表示教會應該主動尋求苦難，而是說，教會不能把「環境順利」當作宣教的必要條件。
This does not mean the church should seek suffering, but it cannot make “favorable circumstances” a prerequisite for mission.
當教會面對社會變遷、人口流動、疫情、移民或資源減少時，可以問：
When the church faces social change, population shifts, pandemics, migration, or dwindling resources, it can ask:
在新的限制中，神仍然為我們保留了哪些見證機會？
Within new limitations, what witnessing opportunities has God still preserved for us?
宣教的信心不是相信一切都會順利，而是相信即使環境改變，神的道仍然不被捆綁。
Missionary faith is not the belief that everything will go smoothly, but the confidence that even when circumstances change, God’s word is not bound.
八、宣教的衡量：不只看人數
VIII. Measuring Mission: Beyond Numbers
《使徒行傳》確實記載人數增加，但路加同時記載教會的禱告、真道、團契、分享、受苦、衝突處理和門徒成長。
Acts does record numerical growth, but Luke also documents prayer, teaching, fellowship, sharing, suffering, conflict resolution, and discipleship growth.
因此，教會不能只以聚會人數、決志人數或活動參與率衡量宣教成果。
Therefore, the church cannot measure mission success solely by attendance, decisions, or program participation.
可以從以下幾方面作較完整的評估：
A fuller evaluation might consider the following aspects:
面向／可問的問題
Dimension / Questions to Ask
忠心／我們是否忠實傳講完整福音？
Faithfulness / Do we faithfully proclaim the full gospel?
關係／是否真正聆聽並陪伴未信者？
Relationships / Do we truly listen to and accompany unbelievers?
門徒／初信者是否逐漸成長並服事他人？
Discipleship / Are new believers growing and serving others?
群體／教會是否成為不同人可以歸屬的群體？
Community / Is the church a place where different people can belong?
差派／是否培養、差派和支持新的工人？
Sending / Are we nurturing, sending, and supporting new workers?
影響／社區是否因教會而看見盼望、憐憫與公義？
Impact / Does the community see hope, compassion, and justice through the church?
依靠／決策是否出於禱告與共同分辨？
Dependence / Are decisions made through prayer and shared discernment?
數據可以幫助教會了解情況，但不能取代信心、忠心和對人的愛。
Data can help the church understand its situation, but it cannot replace faith, faithfulness, and love for people.
九、給現代教會的實踐框架
IX. A Practical Framework for the Modern Church
教會可以按以下次序重新建立宣教文化：
Churches may re-establish a missional culture by following this sequence:
- 重申使命：全教會研讀徒 1:8，清楚說明教會為何存在。
- Reaffirm the mission – Study Acts 1:8 together; clarify why the church exists.
- 建立禱告：為社區、人群、宣教士和福音機會持續禱告。
- Establish prayer – Pray persistently for the community, people groups, missionaries, and gospel opportunities.
- 繪畫社區地圖：了解附近人口、需要、文化和可接觸群體。
- Map the community – Understand local demographics, needs, culture, and accessible groups.
- 培訓信徒：教導如何作個人見證、聆聽、對話和陪伴慕道者。
- Train believers – Teach personal testimony, listening, dialogue, and how to accompany seekers.
- 建立小型團隊：由不同年齡和恩賜的信徒共同承擔。
- Build small teams – Involve believers of various ages and gifts.
- 連結實際需要：透過家庭、職場、教育、關懷和社區服務建立關係。
- Connect to practical needs – Build relationships through family, workplace, education, care, and community service.
- 差派與支持：支持本地及跨文化宣教，不把宣教外包給少數人。
- Send and support – Support local and cross-cultural mission; do not outsource it to a few.
- 定期分辨與調整：檢視哪些人被接觸、哪些人被忽略，以及聖靈正在開什麼門。
- Regularly discern and adjust – Review who is being reached, who is overlooked, and where the Spirit is opening doors.
總結
Conclusion
從《使徒行傳》看，現代教會的宣教使命可以濃縮為五句話：
From the Book of Acts, the modern church’s missionary mandate can be summarized in five points:
· 以復活的基督為中心。
· Centered on the risen Christ.
· 靠聖靈得著能力與方向。
· Empowered and directed by the Holy Spirit.
· 從身邊社區開始，跨越族群與文化界線。
· Starting in the local community, crossing ethnic and cultural lines.
· 以言語宣講福音，以生命活出福音。
· Proclaiming the gospel in word and living it out in life.
· 讓全教會成為被差派、能培育門徒的宣教群體。
· Making the whole church a sent, disciple-making community.
所以，教會真正需要問的，不只是「我們如何維持現有聚會」，而是：
Therefore, the real question the church needs to ask is not merely “How do we maintain our current gatherings?” but:
神把我們放在這個城市、社區和時代中，要我們為誰作見證？
For whom has God placed us in this city, this community, and this time to bear witness?
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