我相信——坚实的基础 

我相信,这些话语蕴含着某种稳固的力量。它们并不华丽,也不新颖,却承载着历代信徒的厚重,在我们脚下的土地摇摇欲坠时,它们如同锚一般,稳固着我们的根基。我们信仰的根基并非基督教教义的细枝末节,而是承重墙。若它们被剥离,整座房子便会崩塌;若它们屹立不倒,你便能抵御几乎一切的挑战。因此,请允许我邀请你踏上一段简短的旅程,探寻信仰的根基,而非追逐最新的属灵潮流,而是那些在风尚更迭之后依然屹立不倒的基石。

信仰并非始于我们,而是始于祂。在我们寻求神之前,祂早已存在,祂与我们同在,祂关注着我们,祂向我们说话。圣经开篇便奠定了整个基调:“起初,神创造天地”(创世记 1:1)。一切都由此而来。既然神存在,那么你的生命便意义非凡。你的每一个决定都至关重要。你的命运并非偶然。——A.W.陶恕曾说过,我们想到上帝时脑海中浮现的念头,是我们身上最重要的东西。他是对的。我们如何看待上帝,塑造了我们的生活方式、领导方式和爱的方式。

说“我相信”,也意味着上帝已经说话,并且祂所说的话是可信的。圣经不是自助手册,也不是宗教书籍,而是永生上帝的活道。圣经都是上帝所默示的,于教训、督责、使人归正、教导人学义都是有益的(提摩太后书 3:16)。当喧嚣嘈杂,前路迷茫时,诗人提醒我们:“你的话是我脚前的灯,是我路上的光”(诗篇 119:105)。没有这盏灯,信心就会迷失方向;有了它,信心就能一次又一次地找到立足之地。

现代世界对福音有一个抵触情绪,那就是:我们无法自救。世人都犯了罪,亏缺了神的荣耀(罗马书 3:23)。这节经文并非要击垮你,而是为了释放你。只要我们还在伪装,就无法领受。正如C.S.路易斯所说,骄傲的人总是低头,低头时,你无法看到高处的风景。信心始于骄傲的终结。

基督教并非一种带有宗教色彩的哲学,而是一位活生生的人。耶稣亲口说过:“我就是道路、真理、生命;若不藉着我,没有人能到父那里去。”(约翰福音 14:6)保罗也说:“只有一位神,在神和人之间也只有一位中保,就是降世为人的基督耶稣。”(提摩太前书 2:5)这才是信仰的核心。它不是一个体系,也不是一套信条。它是一位救主,一位主,一位与我们同行,走向未来的朋友。

十字架使信仰不再是理论,而是深刻而切身的个人体验。神向我们显明祂的爱,就在于此:当我们还是罪人的时候,基督就为我们死了(罗马书 5:8)。约翰·斯托得精辟地指出,在我们能够看到十字架是为我们成就的之前,我们必须首先看到它是我们自己成就的。这就是神圣的交换——我们的罪换祂的义,我们的死换祂的生命,我们的羞辱换祂的接纳。

如果十字架付清了代价,那么复活就印证了胜利。如果基督没有复活,你们的信就是徒然的(哥林多前书 15:17),但祂已经复活了。一切都因这一个事实而改变。明天不再是威胁。死亡不再是终点。因为祂活着,我们可以满怀信心地面对未来的一切,而不是恐惧。

信仰并非靠我们单凭努力就能维系。我们原本就不是为了靠努力而存在的。圣灵亲自与我们的灵一同见证我们是神的儿女(罗马书 8:16)。圣灵不是可以束之高阁的教义;祂是我们每日的神同在,装备我们,安慰我们,激励我们,释放我们未曾发现的潜能。

信仰不仅仅是记忆,更是一种期待。这位耶稣必将以同样的方式再来,正如你们亲眼看见祂升天一样(使徒行传 1:11)。这应许重塑我们当下的生活。它呼召我们持守、忠信、顺服。朋霍费尔说得好:唯有顺服才能成就真正的信仰,没有顺服,信仰便毫无意义;唯有在顺服的行动中,信仰才能真正成为信仰。

说“我相信”并非一句空话,而是一种承诺,它定义了你是谁,也塑造了你的人生方向。这些根基并非可有可无,而是你脚下的磐石。无论文化变迁,无论季节更迭,无论生活多么动荡不安,它们都始终如一,坚实可靠,邀请你再次信靠,再次前行,在神的信实中活出丰盛的生命。所以,勇敢地迈出第一步,在永恒的根基上建造,继续前行。

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Whether this is your first time visiting a church or you’ve attended another church for years, we understand that visiting a new church can be a bit overwhelming. To help make it a bit easier, we’ve done our best to answer some questions you may have, so your first experience is a little less overwhelming.

Runnymede Christian Fellowship is a church based in Egham but serving a much larger geographical area. Those who call us home come from EghamVirginia Water, Staines, Englefield Green, Egham Hythe, Pooley Green, Maidenhead, Ascot, Sunbury, Heathrow, Slough, Ashford, Thorpe, Windsor, Woking and beyond.

Our church is a community of believers who gather regularly to share life and demonstrate God's love. We do this by encouraging and serving each other and the community. We believe in the power of prayer and are always happy to pray for you.
 

Church - What to expect

Our Sunday service is available to stream online at 11 am. You can join us on Livestream or via Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or X.

The Sunday Venue is Coopers Hall, Strodes College, Strodes College Lane in Egham, open to all, so if you would like to join us, please feel free to do so. If you have any questions, please call us on 01784 637010.

We run a physical Sunday School most weeks. If you would like your children to receive a weekly Sunday School teaching pack that you can do from home, please email us at admin@e-runnymede.co.uk so that we can send you the materials.
 

Sunday Venue at Coopers Hall, Strodes College, Strodes College Lane, Egham


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Our Sunday service starts at 11.00 and typically lasts about 90 minutes.

We begin each service with lively worship, featuring songs from around the world, followed by inspiring, Bible-based teaching. All our sermons are recorded and are available as a podcast after the service.

We have a monthly cycle of Sunday services, with our Communion Service on the first Sunday of each month and an All-Age All-Nation Service on the second. Our other Sunday services include Spirit-focused and teaching services.

We have consciously adopted being a blended church, that is, both online and face-to-face. You are welcome to join us on Livestream or via Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, or X, or catch up with the recordings later.
 

Joining us in person

Visiting a new and unfamiliar church for the first time can be intimidating, but we want to ensure you feel welcome and enjoy your time with us. A friendly face will be waiting to meet you at the entrance and welcome you. 

Doors open at 10:30 for coffee and prayer.
Our Sunday Service starts at 11:00 and typically runs for about 90 minutes, normally followed by tea and coffee.
 

Driving and Car Parking

Our Sunday Venue is Coopers Hall, Strodes College, Strodes College Lane, Egham, TW20 9DR, which has ample parking. 
Click on the link for directions to RCF.

We have plenty of parking spaces right outside the building. Spaces are reserved near the entrance for anyone with mobility issues (those with a blue badge). Please let us know if you need to use one of these spaces, have any special needs, or require any assistance.

The car parking area is a public area, so please ensure that your children are under your control and that, for their safety, they do not run around in the car park.
 

Visiting with children?

Everyone is welcome at RCF. We encourage everyone, regardless of age, to join the service. We offer Sunday School, which begins after worship and runs concurrently with the sermon for 30 to 40 minutes, serving children aged 4 to 12. On the second Sunday of each month, we have a shorter All-Aged All Nations Service, where the children stay for the worship and the sermon.
 

After Church

We chat over coffee and biscuits after church on the first, third, fourth and fifth Sundays. If you want to get to know us better, why not join us for Sunday lunch with some of our members? The first meal is on us (Voucher provided).  Please contact us and let us know. We would love to share a meal and get to know you better!

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Want to connect?

If you're interested in connecting with us, whether to join our online community or attend our Sunday gatherings, please use our connect card.
 

Any Questions?

If you have any questions, please review our FAQ page. Here, you’ll find answers to many common questions. If you still have questions or concerns, please contact us; we’d love to hear from you.
 

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO RCF!!

 
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Our address is Virginia Lodge, Heritage Court, Egham
Virginia Lodge Ariel
13/02/2023
 
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