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Watchman Nee
622 books635 followersWatchman 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.
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.
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January 12, 2026
The emphasis on faith leading to life, and life being lived out loud to the glory of God, cannot be understated. This is a ‘walk this way’ book rather than a devotional or doctrinal thesis.
Watchman Nee saw the difficulties of the Christian call and life - holding the plow while wiping away tears - but the answer is in Christ. The character forged in the believer is from Christ through the Spirit, the giver of life. The outworking of faith gets great attention, and its origin story hardly a glance. (This is fitting, because the section on God’s hands-off approach to man’s free will is the least valuable bit.)
The unity of the Body is stressed as a reality (not a spiritualized sanctimonious placeholder theory), as it should be. He is ever drawing us closer together in Him, despite our waywardness.
Definitely keeping this one!
Watchman Nee saw the difficulties of the Christian call and life - holding the plow while wiping away tears - but the answer is in Christ. The character forged in the believer is from Christ through the Spirit, the giver of life. The outworking of faith gets great attention, and its origin story hardly a glance. (This is fitting, because the section on God’s hands-off approach to man’s free will is the least valuable bit.)
The unity of the Body is stressed as a reality (not a spiritualized sanctimonious placeholder theory), as it should be. He is ever drawing us closer together in Him, despite our waywardness.
Definitely keeping this one!
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