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这段讲道探讨了哥罗西书第一章中关于耶稣基督君王身份的描述，并将其分为两个方面：基督作为宇宙的君王和基督作为个人生活的君王。讲道者指出，基督先于万有，并且万有都靠他而存在，这与东方宗教的观点不同。宇宙拥有物理和道德秩序，这归因于基督。休谟和罗素等哲学家都对宇宙的秩序感到困惑，这说明了基督的重要性。宇宙的道德秩序也源于基督，这与现代世俗观点相悖。耶稣基督的君王统治使宇宙保持秩序，同样，基督的君王统治也能使个人的生活保持秩序。生活的崩塌不是因为遭遇不幸，而是因为对不幸的反应，而反应取决于对基督君王的顺服程度。成为基督徒是一个过程，包括理解神的旨意、讨神喜悦、结出好果子等。基督徒是被神赋予资格进入光明国度的，这与我们自身的不足无关。基督徒是因着耶稣的救赎而被赋予资格进入神的国度，这并非靠自身的努力获得。耶稣的救赎是通过承担我们的不配来实现的，这并非指耶稣变得不配，而是他代替我们承受了惩罚。远离基督会导致灵性、社会和身体上的崩塌，如同深海生物离开高压环境一样。顺服上帝并非出于被迫，而是出于对上帝的爱和感激。理解耶稣的牺牲才能真正体会到顺服的喜乐，而不是将其视为负担。基督的君王统治是宇宙和个人生活秩序的来源，我们需要更多地进入基督的统治之下。

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In this chapter, we explore the profound implications of Jesus being the cosmic king. We delve into the concepts of physical and moral order in the universe, using examples from philosophy and science to illustrate how these orders point to a creator God. We also examine the nature of love and joy, contrasting a secular perspective with the Christian belief that these emotions are not merely chemical reactions but reflections of a deeper spiritual reality.

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No place gives us a loftier and more penetrating view of who Jesus is than Colossians 1, which tells us that Jesus is a king. 

This passage tells us Jesus is the king of all kings. One paragraph tells us about the kingship of Christ that is. The other paragraph tells us about the kingship of Christ that can be. He is king of the cosmos, but he needs to be, and he can be, king of your personal life. 

Let’s take a look at both these aspects: 1) that Christ is cosmic king, and 2) that Christ must be your personal king.

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on December 10, 1995. Series: Matthew 9. Scripture: Colossians 1:9-17.

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