This Collection of Watchman Nee Sermons Includes:
* Sermons With a Powerful Gospel Message
* Annotated Content about the Life and Message of Watchman Nee
* New Front Matter Content Never Before Published
* Specially Selected Sermons with a China Connection and Relevance
The writings of Watchman Nee have been a great comfort and blessing to Christians all over the globe. Watchman Nee was born in China and became a Christian at the age of 17 through the preaching of Dora Yu. He became a zealous believer and Christian leader and during his ministry he never stopped teaching the Bible and led many to Christ as well as edifying the Body of Christ.
Most of Watchman Nee's books are based on sermons, Bible studies, and teaching sessions. Many have been taken from sermon notes, or the translation of such notes or literature that he published in China during the 1920s, 30s and 1940s. It was extensive, with over 63 books available in English translation of his teachings.
Watchman Nee refused to soften or water down his Gospel message and teaching. He was finally imprisoned for his faith by Communist authorities in China in 1952. Four years later, he was brought to trial in Shanghai in 1956 where he was accused of various charges, including sabotage and spying (which he denied). He was sentenced to prison for 15 years, where he remained until his death in 1972.
This eBook: 'Ten Sermons that Shook China' is a group of Nee's sermons that have special relevance and a powerful Gospel message. The sermons were taken from a sampling of literature, teaching manuals,and sermons that have special significance for China. Almost all of the messages are from sermons or teachings that Nee delivered in China during times of revival or outpourings of the Spirit, conferences, and/or teaching seminars. They also represent sermons about the Gospel message as it pertains to true freedom, atheism, land ownership and wealth, and salvation only through Christ.
These out of copyright sermons have never before been grouped together in this manner, and the editorial notes, and introductory front matter consisting of 'Introduction' and 'Some Thoughts About Watchman Nee' have never before been published in any manner and should be considered annotated content.
Compiled in China, and presented by the New Gospel Book Room in Shanghai.
Watchman Nee (1903 - 1972)
Was a church leader and Christian teacher who worked in China during the first half of the 20th century. In 1922, he initiated church meetings in Fuzhou that may be considered the beginning of the local churches. During his 30 years of ministry, Nee published many books expounding the Bible, including The Normal Christian Life and The Normal Christian Church Life. He established churches throughout China and held many conferences to train Bible students and church workers.Following the Communist Revolution, Nee was persecuted for his faith. He spent the last 20 years of his life in prison. Nee was honored by Christianity Today magazine as one of The 100 Most Influential Christians of the Twentieth Century.
Watchman Nee 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 The Church Assembly Hall, later which would be also known as the "Local churches."
Watchman Nee became a Christian 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.
Watchman Nee became a Christian in mainland China in 1920 at the age of seventeen and began writing in the same year.
Throughout the nearly thirty years of his ministry, Watchman Nee was clearly manifested as a unique gift from the Lord to His Body for His move in this age.
In 1952 he was imprisoned for his faith; he remained in prison until his death in 1972. His words remain an abundant source of spiritual revelation and supply to Christians throughout the world.
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