Bold as a Lamb

by Ken Anderson

You cannot understand China without meeting heroes like Samuel Lamb! In an age when secularism and materialism numb the human spirit, China's amazing Christians demonstrate the power of living faith. In 1950 China's Christians numbered about a million. Today, estimates range between 30 and 70 million! How did this body of believers grow so rapidly under atheism and materialism? Bold as a Lamb is the true story of Pastor Samuel Lamb. Imprisoned for more than twenty years for preaching the Gospel, he became the beloved secret pastor to hundreds of fellow inmates. After his release in 1978, he built a phenomenal "house church" congregation of more than a thousand. Soon, however, he became the special target of those determined to destroy the mushrooming house church movement in China. His church was closed and his ministry tools were confiscated. Yet this man remains undaunted, standing boldly -- and with spiritual grace, against fierce opposition. This is the fascinating, eye-opening account of one of China's best-known pastors, his dauntless congregation, and how they found joy and optimism in the face of relentless persecution.

Genres: Biography, Christian, Christianity, China

176 pages, Paperback

First published March 15, 1991

About the author

Licensed by the Evangelical Free Church, Ken first pastored in Isle, Minnesota and later in Newman Grove, Nebraska. Then he became involved in the newly formed ministry, Youth For Christ, and served as their first full-time Magazine Editor. Ken became connected to a fledgling organization called Baptista Films, where he wrote and then directed his first film drama. Later he launched Gospel Films. Over 200 Christian films have been produced since then, including original dramas for many foreign countries. As a pioneer in Christian films, Ken will be best remembered for the drama story, PILGRIM’S PROGRESS, produced in 1977. Featured in the story is Liam Neeson in his first screen role, as Evangelist. Ken began a writing career that spanned 7 decades. 77 books were published, at least 1 per decade, with 19 books alone published in the 40's. As an author, Ken will be best remembered for his work, WHERE TO FIND IT IN THE BIBLE, published in 1996 by Thomas Nelson. Over 4 million copies are in print, and it remains a busy seller on the Nelson backlist.

Reviews

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The victorious life of a man totally yielded to Jesus

To be honest, I am slow to read books about persecuted Christians, partly because I fear my own faith is not strong enough, and I feel helpless to pray effectively in face of such opposition. This book has been around for quite awhile (2009) and Samuel Lamb has been in the Glorious Presence of Jesus since 2013. Although his imprisonment was severe, his losses were great, he saw that as ground from which the church in China grew in mighty ways. He leaned heavily on Jesus and I am so glad to read that He experienced the Presence of Jesus in the midst of his suffering.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

True story of Pastor Samuel Lamb, his persecution & imprisonment because of his part in the Chinese underground home-church movement. He is an amazingly strong, faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Inspiring reading!

[Lianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Door dit boek besef ik hoe belangrijk het is om Bijbelverzen te memoriseren. Er zullen momenten zijn dat je geen toegang hebt tot de Bijbel en dan moet je het doen met wat je hebt onthouden. Het verhaal van Samuel heeft mij geraakt. Hoe standvastig hij blijft om de Heer bekend te maken en te geloven ondanks alle verdrukkingen en ellende die hij heeft meegemaakt. Hij zocht toch elke keer een manier om het Evangelie te verkondigen op verschillende creatieve manieren ook als hij in de gevangenis zat.

Verder zet dit boek je scherp om te kijken naar je eigen geloof. Is die rotsvast? Is die standvastig? Durf jij ondanks de verdrukking te laten zien dat jij de Heer dient? Vragen om over na te denken.

‘Het christelijke geloof is heel kostbaar in tijden van beproeving. God gaf ons het gebed niet als middel om materiële overvloed en veilige aarde omstandigheden te kunnen verkrijgen. Geloof en gebed zijn er om ons tot ware volgelingen te maken van onze Heer. Zijn lijden was het grootste voorbeeld van het echte doel van het leven. Ik heb vele donkere dagen gekend, maar ik heb ook ervaren hoe helder Gods licht kan zijn in tijden van onzekerheid en angst. Ik ben er zeker van dat de Heer veel kostbaarder voor mij is, door alles wat ik heb meegemaakt. Wat zou een mens nog meer willen?’

[Julie McDougal · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was hard to rate this book. 3 stars for the quality of the writing, which was adequate; 5 stars for the subject matter, which was incredibly inspiring.

[Hannah Vink · Rating 5 out of 5]

Prachtig verhaal over een godvrezende man die in alles afhankelijk blijft van God. God krijgt hier alle eer en er wordt laten zien dat iedereen in Zijn koninkrijk kan werken!

[Laura A · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book touched me on so many levels! A boldness and faith which few have ever experienced. Enjoyed learning more about the cost of following Christ in China. Well written.