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《天外異象》貝開文著
Visions Beyond the Veil - H. A. Baker



Vision of Heaven

尊敬的弟兄姊妹們,平安。
以下是 H.A. 貝開文《天外異象》一書的摘要,記述了二十世紀初在中國雲南阿杜蘭救助院(Adullam Rescue Mission, Yunnan Province, China)所發生的聖靈大澆灌與超自然異象經歷。
貝開文,英文全名為Harold Armstrong Baker (1881年—1971年),他以 H.A. Baker知名。他曾是一位美國作家,與基督教五旬節教派傳教士。他在1911至1919年間至西藏,1919至1950年間至中國傳教。他在1955年間被迫離開中國大陸,轉至台灣(苗栗縣)繼續傳教,直至1971年去世。 他與他的妻子兼同事約瑟芬(Josephine)曾在雲南創辦亞杜蘭差會(Adullam Rescue Mission),專門收容6至18歲,無家可歸在街頭流浪的兒童,大多數是男孩。貝開文在他之後撰寫的《天外異象》《Visions Beyond the Veil》一書中,記述了他在當地的見聞與經歷,他聲稱他在幫助這些孩子的過程中看見了天堂。 貝開文的兒子是貝克臨牧師,曾是台灣第一所神學院台光聖經書院的院長(成立於 1953 年,地點在新北市三重區。 該院於 1965 年停辦,但其精神與使命後來由「神召神學院」(Assemblies of God School of Theology)延續,並於 1974 年在台中復校。);他的孫子貝勞倫(Rolland Baker)與貝海蒂(Heidi Baker)博士也是傳教士,他們是慈善機構Iris Global的創辦人,於莫三比克服務。 引用 維基百科 - 貝開文

☘️ 也請參考貝開文的:《天堂與天使》書摘
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摘要

《天外異象》是H.A. 貝克(H. A. Baker)於二十世紀初在中國雲南省昆明市阿杜蘭救助院事奉期間所記錄的一部重要屬靈見證作品。該書詳細記述了聖靈在一群貧苦乞丐兒童身上的超自然工作,以及他們在聖靈澆灌下所見到的天堂、地獄、天使、魔鬼和末世事件的真實異象。這些異象不僅證實了聖經的真實性,更為今日教會提供了寶貴的屬靈啟示和警醒。

Total Summary

"Visions Beyond the Veil" is an important spiritual testimony work recorded by H. A. Baker during his ministry at the Adullam Rescue Mission in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China in the early twentieth century. The book details the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit among a group of poor beggar children and the authentic visions of heaven, hell, angels, demons, and end-time events they witnessed under the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. These visions not only confirmed the authenticity of the Bible but also provided valuable spiritual revelations and warnings for today's church.

第一章:聖靈的大澆灌

本章記述了聖靈如何突然且強烈地降臨在阿杜蘭孤兒院的兒童身上。一次平常的晨禱會延續了超過二十小時,聖靈的能力使得年齡從六歲到十八歲的孩子們深深地為罪憂傷,並經歷真正的悔改。最為顯著的是,連平素屬靈死沉的中國教師也被聖靈感動,第一次跪下禱告認罪。這次澆灌持續了數週,孩子們不願停止禱告,常常整夜尋求主。聖靈的工作完全是超自然的,不需要人為的努力或操控,純粹是從天上降下來的恩典。

Chapter 1: Mighty Outpouring of the Holy Spirit

This chapter records how the Holy Spirit suddenly and powerfully descended upon the children of the Adullam orphanage. An ordinary morning prayer meeting continued for more than twenty hours, with the power of the Holy Spirit causing children aged six to eighteen to deeply grieve for sin and experience true repentance. Most notably, even the usually spiritually dead Chinese teacher was moved by the Holy Spirit and knelt down to pray and confess his sins for the first time. This outpouring continued for weeks, with the children reluctant to stop praying, often seeking the Lord all night. The work of the Holy Spirit was completely supernatural, requiring no human effort or manipulation, being purely grace that came down from heaven.

聖靈火焰

第二章:聖靈的超自然彰顯

這章詳細描述了聖靈以各種形式向孩子們顯現的奇妙經歷。聖靈以「後雨/晚雨(Latter Rain - "春雨", 約珥書 Joel 2:23)」的形式降下,孩子們感受到水滴在頭上,逐漸成為大雨,最後成為洪水般的澆灌。聖靈也顯現為火舌,停在每個人的頭上;有時顯現為強烈的風吹在他們身上;有時顯現為火的七燈臺火從天降下;有時顯現為比正午太陽更亮的大光。這些都與聖經中聖靈彰顯的記載完全一致,證明了神話語的真實性,也讓這些孩子親身體驗到了初代教會使徒們所經歷的聖靈工作。

Chapter 2: Supernatural Manifestations of the Holy Spirit

This chapter details the wonderful experiences of the Holy Spirit appearing to the children in various forms. The Holy Spirit descended as "latter rain," with children feeling water drops on their heads, gradually becoming heavy rain, and finally becoming a flood-like outpouring. The Holy Spirit also appeared as tongues of fire resting on each person's head; sometimes as a strong wind blowing upon them; sometimes as seven lamps of fire descending from heaven; sometimes as a great light brighter than the noonday sun. These all completely matched the biblical records of the Holy Spirit's manifestations, proving the authenticity of God's Word and allowing these children to personally experience the work of the Holy Spirit that the apostles of the early church experienced.

第三章:澆灌的聖經果效

聖靈的工作帶來了與聖經完全一致的屬靈果效。首先,所有受聖靈感動的孩子都得到了救恩的清楚確據,真正重生得救。其次,超過二十個孩子開始說方言,如同五旬節那天一樣。第三,他們開始說預言,神直接透過他們說話,傳達祂的心意。第四,聖靈向他們顯明了看不見的世界,包括基督的事和將來的事。第五,這些經歷激發了他們對聖經的強烈興趣和對禱告讚美的熱忱。第六,他們開始在聖靈的能力中傳道,連小孩子都能帶著權柄宣講福音。最後,他們甚至經歷了趕鬼的神蹟,看見魔鬼被從人身上趕出去。

Chapter 3: Scriptural Results of the Outpouring

The work of the Holy Spirit brought spiritual results completely consistent with Scripture. First, all children touched by the Holy Spirit received clear assurance of salvation and were truly born again. Second, over twenty children began speaking in tongues, just as on the Day of Pentecost. Third, they began prophesying, with God speaking directly through them, conveying His heart. Fourth, the Holy Spirit showed them the unseen world, including the things of Christ and things to come. Fifth, these experiences sparked their intense interest in the Bible and fervor for prayer and praise. Sixth, they began preaching in the power of the Holy Spirit, with even small children able to proclaim the gospel with authority. Finally, they even experienced the miracle of casting out demons, seeing devils being driven out of people.

天堂金街

第四章:天堂的異象

這是本書最精彩的章節之一,詳細記述了孩子們在聖靈中被提到第三層天,進入新耶路撒冷城的奇妙經歷。他們看見這座四方的城市實際上是三個城市疊在一起,形成金字塔狀,最上面是神的寶座。城牆是碧玉的,根基是十二種寶石,發出奇妙的光輝。孩子們進入珍珠門,走在金街上,看見天使歡迎他們。他們參觀了街道兩旁的房屋,每個房間都有金桌子、金椅子、金床、金櫃,還有冠冕、豎琴和號角。最重要的是,他們見到了主耶穌,俯伏敬拜祂,經歷了天堂的無比喜樂。他們也遇見了先前去世的阿杜蘭男孩,在天堂一起讚美神。

Chapter 4: Visions of Heaven

This is one of the most wonderful chapters in the book, detailing the marvelous experiences of the children being caught up in the Spirit to the third heaven and entering the New Jerusalem. They saw this four-square city was actually three cities stacked on top of each other, forming a pyramid shape, with God's throne at the top. The walls were jasper, the foundations were twelve precious stones, emitting wonderful radiance. The children entered through pearl gates, walked on golden streets, and saw angels welcoming them. They visited houses on both sides of the streets, with each room having golden tables, chairs, beds, chests, along with crowns, harps, and trumpets. Most importantly, they met the Lord Jesus, bowed down to worship Him, and experienced the incomparable joy of heaven. They also met previously deceased Adullam boys, praising God together in heaven.

第五章:樂園

聖經教導自然創造的重生,而孩子們在天堂看到的樂園正是神為祂的兒女預備的伊甸園的更高層次。這個樂園是一個奇妙的「公園」,有無比美麗的樹木和花朵,散發著超越地上任何香氣的芳香。樂園中有各種顏色的美麗鳥類歌唱讚美,還有各種動物,包括溫順的獅子、小鹿、大象和可愛的小動物。孩子們可以騎在動物身上玩耍,一切都是完全和諧的愛。在樂園中,他們可以吃生命樹上的果子和嗎哪,喝生命水的河。他們也看見了聖經中的聖徒,包括亞伯拉罕、大衛、彼得、保羅等,所有人都穿著白衣,沒有一個是老的。

Chapter 5: Paradise

Scripture teaches the regeneration of natural creation, and the paradise the children saw in heaven is exactly the higher level of the Garden of Eden that God prepared for His children. This paradise is a wonderful "park" with incomparably beautiful trees and flowers, emitting fragrances that surpass any on earth. In paradise there are beautiful birds of various colors singing praise, and various animals, including gentle lions, deer, elephants, and lovely small animals. The children could ride on the animals and play, with everything being perfectly harmonious love. In paradise, they could eat fruit from the tree of life and manna, and drink from the river of the water of life. They also saw biblical saints, including Abraham, David, Peter, Paul, and others, all clothed in white, with none being old.

第六章:天使在我們中間

聖靈澆灌期間,孩子們常常看見天使在他們中間顯現。聖經教導天使參與聖靈的工作,而孩子們的經歷證實了這一點。他們看見天使從天上飛到地上,天使在房間中護衛他們,天使引導他們到天堂,天使教導他們天堂的音樂和語言。最特別的是,當聖靈的同在特別明顯時,孩子們看見一位大天使在房間上方,而房間四周圍繞著較小的天使,肩並肩站立,形成一個完整的圓圈,不讓任何魔鬼進入。這些護衛天使的存在確保了聚會的平安和聖靈工作的順暢進行。每個得救的人都有天使服事他們,每個小孩都有天使護衛他們,這些天使常常看見神的面。

Chapter 6: Angels in Our Midst

During the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the children often saw angels appearing among them. Scripture teaches that angels participate in the work of the Holy Spirit, and the children's experiences confirmed this. They saw angels flying from heaven to earth, angels guarding them in the room, angels guiding them to heaven, angels teaching them heavenly music and language. Most specially, when the presence of the Holy Spirit was particularly evident, the children saw a large angel above the room, with the room surrounded by smaller angels, standing shoulder to shoulder, forming a complete circle, not allowing any demons to enter. The presence of these guardian angels ensured the peace of the meetings and the smooth progress of the Holy Spirit's work. Each saved person has angels ministering to them, each child has angels guarding them, and these angels always behold the face of God.

第七章:魔鬼的國度

正如天堂和天使是真實的,地獄和魔鬼也同樣真實。孩子們清楚地看見了黑暗國度的真相。他們看見各種大小不同的魔鬼,有些像門那麼高,有尖下巴和瘤狀頭部,類似中國廟宇中魔鬼偶像的形象。魔鬼被分為不同等級,有地上的魔鬼和天空中邪惡的掌權者。孩子們看見空中掌權者的政府在中天,那裡有寶座,魔鬼的使者從那裡統治地上的黑暗勢力。他們互相嫉妒爭競,只憑著力量維持地位。孩子們也看見了未悔改者死時的可怕景象:魔鬼用鎖鏈綁住他們,拖拽到地獄去。他們也看見了地獄中的火湖,聽見其中失喪者的哀號聲。

Chapter 7: The Kingdom of the Devil

Just as heaven and angels are real, hell and demons are equally real. The children clearly saw the truth of the kingdom of darkness. They saw demons of various sizes, some as tall as doors, with pointed chins and warty heads, resembling the images of demon idols in Chinese temples. Demons are divided into different ranks, with earthly demons and evil rulers in heavenly places. The children saw the government of the rulers of the air in mid-heaven, where there are thrones from which Satan's angels rule the forces of darkness on earth. They are jealous and contentious with each other, maintaining their positions only through strength. The children also saw the terrible scenes when the unrepentant die: demons bind them with chains and drag them to hell. They also saw the lake of fire in hell and heard the wails of the lost within it.

基督再來

第八章:這個時代的終結與基督的再來

這章記述了關於末世和基督再來的重要異象。孩子們看見在最後的大災難中,將有饑荒、瘟疫、戰爭和荒涼。他們看見敵基督的出現,牠是魔鬼的化身,外貌英俊強壯,有大批魔鬼跟隨他。在大災難期間,真正的聖徒將被賦予超自然的能力來抵抗黑暗勢力,他們將能夠說方言,行神蹟,甚至被聖靈提走到安全的地方。孩子們看見了最後的世界大戰,用毒氣和先進武器互相殺戮,死屍堆積如山。然後基督突然再來,日頭變黑,月亮變血,星辰墜落,大地震動,不信的人都極其恐懼,想要逃避羔羊的忿怒。基督降臨後,將有神的大筵席,飛鳥來吃地上君王和勇士的肉。

Chapter 8: End of This Age and Return of Christ

This chapter records important visions about the end times and Christ's return. The children saw that in the final great tribulation, there will be famine, pestilence, war, and desolation. They saw the appearance of the Antichrist, who is the incarnation of the devil, handsome and strong in appearance, with large numbers of demons following him. During the great tribulation, true saints will be endowed with supernatural power to resist the forces of darkness; they will be able to speak in tongues, perform miracles, and even be caught away by the Holy Spirit to safe places. The children saw the final world war, with mutual slaughter using poison gas and advanced weapons, with corpses piled like mountains. Then Christ suddenly returns, the sun becomes dark, the moon turns to blood, the stars fall, the earth shakes greatly, and unbelievers are extremely fearful, wanting to flee from the wrath of the Lamb. After Christ's descent, there will be the great supper of God, with birds coming to eat the flesh of kings and mighty men on earth.

第九章:中國乞丐男孩的預言

在這章中,一個年僅十歲的前乞丐男孩被神使用,成為祂的代言人,帶來直接的啟示。這個孩子在異象中被帶到主耶穌腳前,主透過他說話,傳達了一個重要的信息。主說祂為每個人預備了天堂,在新耶路撒冷造了三個大城,一個在另一個上面,但相信的人太少了,祂因此心碎哀傷。主警告說,由於世界的邪惡,祂要用四大災禍審判地球。祂鼓勵信徒要得聖靈的洗,要傳道作見證。主也預言魔鬼將要來到地上,帶來大災難,但祂會保護屬祂的人。最後,主說祂要來審判地球,消滅三分之二的人,只有相信福音的人才會得救。這個預言完全是超自然的,証明神今日仍然透過純潔的器皿說話。

Chapter 9: Chinese Beggar Boy Prophesies

In this chapter, a former beggar boy only ten years old was used by God to become His spokesman, bringing direct revelation. This child was taken in vision to the feet of the Lord Jesus, and the Lord spoke through him, conveying an important message. The Lord said He had prepared heaven for everyone, building three great cities in the New Jerusalem, one above another, but there were too few believers, and He was heartbroken with sorrow. The Lord warned that due to the world's wickedness, He would judge the earth with four great calamities. He encouraged believers to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit and to preach and witness. The Lord also prophesied that the devil would come to earth, bringing great tribulation, but He would protect those who belong to Him. Finally, the Lord said He would come to judge the earth, destroying two-thirds of people, with only those who believe the gospel being saved. This prophecy was completely supernatural, proving that God still speaks through pure vessels today.

第十章:撰寫聖經的一些亮光

這次聖靈澆灌為聖經的寫作方式提供了重要的亮光。首先,預言的應驗證明聖經是神所寫的,因為只有神知道未來。其次,神揀選無知無學的人來傳達祂的啟示,正如祂揀選這些中國乞丐兒童一樣,證明神的啟示不依賴人的教育或天然能力。第三,有些孩子在聖靈中親眼目睹了聖經中的歷史事件,包括舊約和新約的神蹟,這說明神可以透過異象讓人看見過去、現在和未來的事。第四,當一些孩子在聖靈中描述他們所見的異象時,另一個同樣在聖靈中的孩子會坐下來做寫字的動作,逐項記錄其他人所看見和描述的事,這清楚說明了聖經是如何被記錄下來的。這些經歷證明聖經確實是神的話語。

Chapter 10: Some Light on Writing the Bible

This outpouring of the Holy Spirit provided important insights into how the Bible was written. First, the fulfillment of prophecies proves that the Bible was written by God, because only God knows the future. Second, God chooses the ignorant and unlearned to convey His revelations, just as He chose these Chinese beggar children, proving that God's revelation does not depend on human education or natural ability. Third, some children in the Spirit personally witnessed historical events from the Bible, including miracles from both Old and New Testaments, showing that God can show people past, present, and future events through visions. Fourth, when some children in the Spirit described the visions they saw, another child also in the Spirit would sit down and go through the motions of writing, recording item by item what others saw and described, clearly explaining how the Bible was recorded. These experiences prove that the Bible is indeed the Word of God.

第十一章:家鄉

這章充滿詩意地描述了天堂作為信徒真正家鄉的美好。在那裡,衰老和疲憊的身體將在青春之泉中得到更新,「眨眼之間我們就要改變」,「這必朽壞的總要變成不朽壞的」。天堂是一個永不黑暗的城市,不需要日月照耀。那裡沒有醫生的招牌,沒有疾病和殘疾,沒有憂愁和痛苦;那裡的金門上沒有喪布,金街上沒有送葬隊伍;那裡憂鬱和一切哀傷都被除去;那裡死亡完全被豐盛的生命吞滅;那裡是純潔無限喜樂的城市。地上最美好的音樂只是尋找失落的和弦,而這些和弦在天堂的金城中找到了完美的表達。在天堂,每個人都「相愛」,每個人都愛每個人,沒有瑕疵和不完美會減損這完全的愛。

Chapter 11: The Homeland

This chapter poetically describes the beauty of heaven as the true homeland of believers. There, aged and weary bodies will be renewed in the fountain of youth, "in the twinkling of an eye we shall be changed," "this corruptible must put on incorruption." Heaven is a city that never gets dark, needing no sun or moon to shine. There are no doctor's signs there, no sickness or disability, no sorrow or pain; there is no mourning crepe on the golden doors, no funeral processions on the golden streets; there melancholy and all mourning are done away; there death is completely swallowed up by abundant life; there is a city of pure unlimited joy. The finest music on earth is only seeking for the lost chords, and these chords find perfect expression in the golden city of heaven. In heaven, everyone is "in love," everyone loves everyone else, and no flaw or imperfection will detract from this perfect love.

第十二章:道路

最後一章指出了到達天堂家鄉的唯一道路。基督就是道路,「若不藉著我,沒有人能到父那裡去」。人本身不是道路,永遠無法開道路,也不知道通往金城的路。人天然是背離天堂而行的,走得越遠,離城越遠。要到達天堂,唯一的方法就是回轉,「你們若不回轉,變成小孩子的樣式,斷不得進天國」。但靠人的智慧永遠找不到神,靠人的品格和善行也永遠不能進入金街。救恩是神的恩典,「不是出於行為」。作者以個人見證說明得救的道路:承認自己是罪人,相信耶穌代替我們死在十字架上,接受祂作我們的代替者和代罪者,神就收納我們作祂的兒女,並將聖靈賜給我們的心,使我們從上頭重生。這是通往天堂唯一的道路。

Chapter 12: The Way

The final chapter points out the only way to reach the heavenly homeland. Christ is the way, "No one comes to the Father except through me." Man himself is not the way, can never make a way, nor knows the road to the golden city. Man naturally walks away from heaven, and the farther he walks, the farther he gets from the city. To reach heaven, the only way is to turn back, "Unless you turn and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." But man can never find God through human wisdom, nor can he ever enter the golden streets through human character and good works. Salvation is God's grace, "not by works." The author uses personal testimony to explain the way of salvation: acknowledge that you are a sinner, believe that Jesus died on the cross in our place, accept Him as our substitute and sin-bearer, and God will receive us as His children and give the Holy Spirit to our hearts, causing us to be born again from above. This is the only way to heaven.

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H.A. 貝克《天外異象》英文原版.
[1] 奧斯特胡斯出版社:《天堂與天使》.

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