Spiritual Knowledge

by Watchman Nee, Stephen Kaung (Translator)

"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" (Hosea 4.6). So mourned the prophet Hosea. The glory of the gospel of Jesus Christ is that "all shall know [God], from the least to the greatest of them" (Heb. 8.11). Spiritual knowledge is open to all God's children today. It is therefore not only our duty but also our privilege to seek this knowledge. In the present volume, brother Watchman Nee attempts to help us to develop this spiritual knowledge. He points out the difference between mental knowledge and spiritual knowledge, shows the ways to the true knowledge of God as well as of ourselves, and explains the relationship between spiritual knowledge and the renewed mind.

Genres: Theology, Nonfiction

124 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1973

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

[Jack Wilkie · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Josiah Huffman · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[MaKenzie Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[geoffrey ellerby · Rating 5 out of 5]

A feast for the soul!

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!

[Vico Ceballos · Rating 5 out of 5]

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...

[Moraima Monasterio · Rating 5 out of 5]

este es un libro que todo Cristiano debe leer y sobre todo el que quiere dedicar su vida a Cristo

[deshanna]

Opening of your mind

I really like this book. It had me look at something's different . this will be ebook that I will pass on for someone else to read.