艾略特

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「願主使我的道路繁榮，不是讓我獲得崇高的地位，而是讓我的生命可以展示認識上帝的價值。」

吉姆·艾略特出生於美國俄勒岡州波特蘭，父母是弗雷德和克拉拉，兩人皆是虔誠的基督徒，經常帶孩子們參加教會活動和閱讀聖經，並鼓勵孩子們「為基督而活」。艾略特在高中時表現出色，擅長公共演講，但拒絕參加學校的舞會和政治活動，因為他認為基督徒不應該參與其中。

1945年，艾略特進入惠頓學院，他更加確立了自己對傳教的熱情。他主修希臘語，認為這將有助於翻譯聖經，並且與同學伊莉莎白·霍華德建立了浪漫關係。艾略特決心不依靠募捐，而是通過信仰來支持傳教工作。

1952年，艾略特和皮特·弗萊明抵達厄瓜多，並開始向當地的瓦歐達尼印第安人傳福音。1953年，艾略特與伊莉莎白結婚，並於1955年生下女兒。艾略特和其他四位傳教士後來與瓦歐達尼人接觸，儘管初期的接觸看似友好，但最終他們在1956年1月8日被瓦歐達尼勇士殺害。艾略特的犧牲促使基督教信仰在當地和全球的傳播。

Jim Elliot was a missionary who exemplified extraordinary sacrifice in his pursuit to bring the gospel to unreached people. Alongside four other missionaries, he ventured into the Ecuadorian jungle to reach the Huaorani tribe, a group known for their isolation and hostility toward outsiders. Despite the dangers, Jim and his team were driven by a deep conviction to share the message of salvation. His famous words, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose,” summed up his unwavering commitment to spiritual service, even at the cost of his own life. In January 1956, Jim and his companions were martyred by the very people they sought to reach, laying down their lives in the hope of winning souls for Christ.

Elliot’s sacrifice became a powerful symbol of faith, courage, and dedication to the mission of spreading the gospel. His death, though tragic, had a profound ripple effect, inspiring countless others to take up the call to missionary work. Jim’s widow, Elisabeth Elliot, and other surviving family members later returned to the Huaorani people, ultimately leading to the conversion of many within the tribe. Jim's legacy continues to remind Christians of the ultimate price one can pay in the service of God's kingdom, echoing Christ's call to "take up your cross and follow me." His life and sacrifice remain a testament to the power of love, forgiveness, and unwavering faith in God's plan for the salvation of all people.

賈艾梅

「一個我沒有活過的生命，一個我沒有死過的死；是另一個人的生命，是另一個人的死── 我把我的永恆全獻給祂。」賈艾梅出生於北愛爾蘭米利數的小村莊，來自一個小康的基督徒家庭。她的父親和叔父經營麵粉廠，除了促進當地經濟外，也奉獻部分收入為村莊建設學校和提供福音聚會。她在這樣虔誠的環境中成長，塑造了她日後熱衷於奉獻和宣教的生命。賈艾梅年輕時性格活潑叛逆，但在十三歲時聽到詩歌〈耶穌愛我〉後，深受神的愛吸引，生命從此轉變。她開始積極投入信仰生活，並肩負起家庭的責任。十八歲時，父親過世，家中經濟陷入困境，她帶著家人搬到貝爾法斯特，並在當地向工廠女工傳福音，建立了名為「歡迎廳」的聚會場所。賈艾梅的宣教旅程從凱錫克培靈大會啟發，雖然未能加入中國內地會，但她最終來到印度杜那瓦，開展她拯救當地女孩的事工。她成立了杜那瓦團契，救助被迫賣到廟宇的女孩，並透過提供教育和福音，幫助她們脫離不人道的對待。在賈艾梅的努力下，印度於1947年立法禁止這類買賣行為，然而，這樣的買賣行為依然持續發生，故杜那瓦團契至今仍舊持續努力拯救孩童的工作。 Amy Carmichael's life was a powerful example of selfless devotion and sacrificial love. Born in Ireland in 1867, she dedicated over 55 years of her life to missionary work in India, rescuing children from temple prostitution and providing them a safe haven through the Dohnavur Fellowship. Her work was driven by her deep Christian faith and her desire to show Christ’s love through action. Despite health challenges and hardships, she remained in India without furlough, giving her life entirely to the service of others. In 1931, Amy suffered a serious fall that left her bedridden for the remaining 20 years of her life. Even in her physical weakness, she continued to serve by writing prolifically, producing over 35 books, including devotionals, letters, and poems that continue to inspire Christians around the world. One of her most profound quotes reflects the heart of her mission: "If I love to be loved more than to love, to be served more than to serve, then I know nothing of Calvary love." Her life and writings emphasize humility, service, and a deep faith rooted in loving others, leaving a lasting legacy that inspires selfless devotion to this day.

馬禮遜

“我認為，做那些應該做但如果不是我去做就不會被做的事，是我的責任。” 馬禮遜（Robert Morrison，1782年1月5日－1834年8月1日）是英格蘭出生的蘇格蘭傳教士，也是第一位來華的基督新教傳教士。1807年，他受倫敦傳道會派遣抵達廣州，並在英國東印度公司任職25年。馬禮遜在文化交流方面做了大量貢獻，包括翻譯並出版了《聖經》的中文全文，獨自編纂了中國第一部《華英字典》，以及創作了《中國一覽》和《廣東省土語字彙》等重要作品。他也為中國第一位基督教徒蔡高施洗，並按立了第一名華人牧師梁發。此外，馬禮遜還與其他傳教士創辦了英華書院及出版了多部中文報刊，對中西文化交流具有重要影響。馬禮遜於1782年出生在英國諾森伯蘭郡。他在22歲時加入倫敦傳道會，並於1807年啟程前往中國，最初因東印度公司拒載而經紐約轉船。在到達廣州後，他因無法進入中國內地而在當地隱居，苦學中文。最初面對艱難的環境，但隨著時間的推移，他的中文進步顯著，並開始在1812年編寫《中文文法》。他於1814年成功為蔡科施洗，成為中國第一位基督教徒。馬禮遜於1818年創辦英華書院，並在1823年按立梁發為第一位華人基督教牧師，進一步推動基督教在中國的發展。馬禮遜的翻譯工作也非常重要，他於1810年開始翻譯《新約》，並在1813年完成。最終，他在1823年出版了合併的新舊約聖經，這是中國本土出版的第一本中文聖經。除了翻譯工作外，他還於1815年出版了面向華人的中文報紙《察世俗每月統記傳》，介紹西方科學與基督教教義。此外，他也兼任廣州商館的中文翻譯，為19世紀的英國中文教學奠定了基礎。馬禮遜在1834年去世，並被葬於澳門的基督教墳場。 Robert Morrison was a pioneering Christian missionary and linguist who became the first Protestant missionary to China. Born in 1782 in Scotland, Morrison felt a strong call to serve as a missionary in a country where the gospel was largely unknown. Sent by the London Missionary Society to China in 1807, he dedicated his life to the mission despite the dangers and cultural isolation he faced as a foreigner in a country hostile to Christianity. One of his greatest accomplishments was translating the Bible into Chinese, a task that took over 12 years to complete. This monumental work, along with his creation of a Chinese-English dictionary, significantly advanced cross-cultural communication and laid the foundation for future missionaries. Morrison’s journey was marked by immense personal sacrifice. He was often separated from his family due to the hostile political climate, suffered from illnesses, and lived in isolation. After seven years of labor, he baptized his first convert, a testament to his perseverance. One of his most famous moments occurred when a shipowner sarcastically asked, "And so, Mr. Morrison, you really expect to make an impression on the idolatry of the great Chinese Empire?" Morrison replied, "No, sir, but I expect God will." Despite these hardships, Morrison’s faith never wavered. He died in 1834 from tuberculosis after 27 years of service, having opened the door for future generations of missionaries through his lifelong commitment to spreading the gospel.

郭實獵

“When an opponent supports his argument with physical force the Chinese can be crouching, gentle, and even kind." 郭實獵（1803年7月8日—1851年8月9日），是普魯士新教傳教士、醫生、探險家和翻譯家。他於1826年被派往南洋爪哇傳教，精通多種漢語方言，包括閩語、粵語、潮州語和客家語。在中國沿海城市進行佈道時，郭實獵融入當地文化，穿著華服並蓄假辮。作為羅存德的同工，他在廣州創辦了近代第一份漢字期刊，並逐漸取代馬禮遜成為英國駐華商務監督的翻譯。郭實獵在第一次鴉片戰爭期間擔任英軍的翻譯和參謀，並參與《南京條約》的談判，因其角色後來受到非議。郭實獵出生於波美拉尼亞的裁縫家庭，少年時期便學習多種語言。1823年他進入荷蘭教會學習，1826年被按立為牧師，隨後前往荷屬東印度。在1831年，他首次來到中國並開始傳教和行醫。郭實獵還於1833年創辦了中國第一份中文近代報刊——《東西洋每月統記傳》。在1840年鴉片戰爭中，他協助英軍進行翻譯和治理工作，並在任內留下了深刻印象。1843年，他成為香港首任總督的中文秘書，並成立了多個傳教組織，推動基督教在中國的發展。郭實獵於1851年在香港去世，其名下有多處紀念地點，如香港中環的吉士笠街和上海外灘信號台。他參與了聖經翻譯的修訂工作，對傳播近代科技文化作出了重要貢獻。他創辦的《東西洋考每月統記傳》被認為是近代中國最早出版的中文期刊，對中國的文化和知識傳播起到了開創性的作用。 Karl Friedrich August Gützlaff was a 19th-century German missionary and one of the earliest Protestant missionaries to China. Known for his linguistic skills, Gützlaff translated parts of the Bible into various Chinese dialects, aiming to make the gospel accessible to the local population. Despite facing resistance from Chinese authorities, local distrust, and harsh conditions during his coastal missionary expeditions, he remained committed to spreading Christianity. Gützlaff also faced personal tragedies, including the loss of two wives and several children, and criticism for his methods. Undeterred by these challenges, Gützlaff's passion for evangelism inspired future missionaries like Hudson Taylor, who would later establish the China Inland Mission. Reflecting on his dedication, Gützlaff once said, “A Christian should never despair, for the ways of God are wonderful, and He brings His plans to pass by means of the most unlikely instruments.” He died in 1851, leaving behind a legacy of linguistic contributions and pioneering missionary work in China.