This work helps us develop our spiritual knowledge. The well-known Chinese author emphasizes the difference between mental knowledge and spiritual knowledge. He exposes the real understanding of God and ourselves as well as the relationship of such knowledge to the renewing of our mind.
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.
The first time I've read Nee, won't be the last. He has that Lewis-esque quality of being able to go one level deeper than we typically go in our discussions of Christianity, down to the fundamental beliefs, assumptions, and actions that define our walk with God.
This book goes right to the heart of the matter. It takes our eyes off of us and puts them onto Jesus. We should not be becoming better about knowing who we are. We should ask God to reveal to us what is needed in our lives to change. That starts with God’s light, and it starts with the renewing of our mind. Realizing that our heartcan be corrupted, and that can fuel our minds as well. This is a very deep book and I recommend taking your time to read through it slowly with a highlighter.
I really enjoyed the way. This book was put together and the majority of what I read I really resonated with. There were a few thoughts that I felt like could have been summed up without so much extra added to it. Too much explanation almost killed the understanding.
This book has been a feast for my soul as l have read it. I highly recommend the meal contained in this book to others. It is very healthy and nourishing!
Un libro pequeño pero con bastante doctrina teológica, donde el autor destaca la diferencia entre "El Conocimiento Mental" sobre La Biblia y sobre Su Autor, y "El Conocimiento Espiritual" que hace énfasis el poner en práctica ese conocimiento mental...