Ministry of God's Word

The Collected Works of Watchman Nee #53

by Watchman Nee

This volume consists of a series of messages delivered by the noted Chinese pastor-teacher Watchman Nee during a training period for workers held in Kuling, Foochow, China in 1948.

Genres: Theology

282 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1971

About the author

Watchman Nee (Chinese: 倪柝聲; pinyin: Ní Tuòshēng; Foochow Romanized: Ngà̤ Táuk-sĭng; 1903–1972) was a Chinese Christian author and church leader during the early 20th century. He spent the last 20 years of his life in prison and was severely persecuted by the Communists in China. Together with Wangzai, Zhou-An Lee, Shang-Jie Song, and others, Nee founded The Church Assembly Hall, later which would be also known as the "Local churches" (Chinese: 地方教會). or more commonly as (聚會所) meaning "assembly hall"

Born into a Methodist family, Watchman Nee experienced a religious revival, and joined the Church of Heavenly Peace, Fuzhou in 1920 at age 17 and began writing in the same year. In 1921, he met the British missionary M. E. Barber, who was a great influence on him. Through Miss Barber, Nee was introduced to many of the Christian writings which were to have a profound influence on him and his teachings. Nee attended no theological schools or Bible institutes. His knowledge was acquired through studying the Bible and reading various Christian spiritual books. During his 30 years of ministry, beginning in 1922, Nee traveled throughout China planting churches among the rural communities and holding Christian conferences and trainings in Shanghai. In 1952 he was imprisoned for his faith; he remained in prison until his death in 1972.

Reviews

[Keith Lannon]

The Mighty Watchman Nee lived on Revelation. He rarely quotes books or other teachers. The man was wonderful. As I understand it, the only book Nee ever wrote was the three volumed "The Spiritual Man" and the chapter of the Spiritual Man that he thought was too much for his people and left it years before publishing. It was a marvellous, ground breaking meditation entitled "The Latent Power of the Soul."

The genius of this book is his breakdown and analysis of how we receive revelation, trap it, catch it, and then prepare it for presentation as "The Ministry of the Word." I have to P.S. and say that there are still a few things that I still don't quite understand, and an even smaller amount of stuff that I do not quite accept. Having said that, this book is a mind stretcher and a spiritual humbler.

A great opener of the subject of defining what ministry is. Wonderful volume.

[Barney Wiget · Rating 3 out of 5]

Every teacher/preacher should read this book. Nee makes a great case for fresh revelation into the Word.

[Marlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has an interestingly and spiritually satisfying effect on me, as I read. (How much it is personally related to a Christian woman, I don't know; but, one can pray when touched on a matter.) This edition was published in 1971. Though I have had the book for a long time (since the mid-70s, perhaps), I am only recently reading it. Easy to read, it had been translated from messages released in the late 1940s.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Want to understand how your preaching ministry can have a deep and lasting impact under the guidance and empowering of the Holy Spirit? Read this book thirty years ago. Have received many testimonies from people in many different cultures whose lives were transformed as by the grace of God I was enabled to minister God's Word for His glory

[Dr. Paul T. Blake · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whoa ... this book was powerful enough that I didn't "teach" for a couple years. It will put the fear of the Lord in you regarding being a teacher of the Word. All who teach His Word should read this one.

[Royce Ratterman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Most books are rated related to their usefulness and contributions to my research.
Overall, a good book for the researcher and enthusiast.
Read for personal research
- found this book's contents helpful and inspiring - number rating relates to the book's contribution to my needs.

[Pastor · Rating 5 out of 5]

we must have passion as well as knowing the ministry of God's word.A life that lines up with the word of God.

[Jerry Bousard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just love Watchman Nee and this book is really good about ministry and God's Word.