The Mystery of Christ

by Watchman Nee

This is a Burmese translation of The Mystery of Christ by Watchman Nee, published by the Myanmar Gospel Bookroom with permission from the Living Stream Ministry, and available here for limited distribution in church outreach work in the United States.

70 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1997

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

[Todd Coburn]

This is a tiny little book with more compelling truth from Watchman Nee. Yet this one does not come from his pen, it is a compilation of his messages as recorded be another individual, K.H. Weigh.

However, it reads like Watchman Nee in that the concepts are constructed simply, one upon another, starting with Scripture and fitting them together towards clear ideas.

The content is on the Church, and how Christians are fitted together into a single church that is the body of Christ. As Watchman builds his case, he presents such clear truths as, "We cannot understand the Body of Christ with our mind", "...the Body is in opposition to the individual", "The whole body is dependent on the eyes for sight, and no amount of prayer will give sight to the other members", "If a man acts merely according to the letter of the Bible, he is a disciple of Moses and not a Christian", and much, much more. Yet this is not a book of quips and quotes. It is organized clearly and cohesively to lead the reader thru each concept in typical Nee fashion.

As with most of his other works, I find Watchman's insight fresh, true, and in perfect accord with Scripture.

Enjoy.

[Stephen]

Always great to learn about Jesus!