The Secret of Christian Living

by Watchman Nee

The consuming desire of all true Christians is to be like Christ Jesus. Without doubt, such holy ambition is inspired by the Holy Spirit. For it is God’s eternal will that all who are called by Him are to be conformed to the image of His beloved Son. Yet how ironical it is that most Christians seem to undergo great frustration in failing to reach that goal. Does God plan it that way or do we fail to know and appropriate the provision of God? Thank God, He never calls without providing. Therefore, it behooves us to enter into the secret of Christian living. Truth is always simple in nature. This entire secret of Christian living is given in two simple phrases, which “in Christ” and “Christ in us.” In this present volume, brother Watchman Nee presents the secret of Christian living in three parts; namely, in Christ, Christ in us, and some applications. These are messages given mainly from 1934 to 1938 in various cities of China. They are more direct, more illustrative and easier to understand. It can be viewed as a companion volume to the classic, The Normal Christian Life.

Genres: Christian

186 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2008

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

[Billy Einkamerer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book explained some fundamental concepts that I've never heard explained this way before at any church meeting or in any sermon! I highly recommend it, it has clear analogies as well as simple explanations for complicated concepts!

[David Roark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, so many good points. I could listen to it again and benefit all the more I'm sure. He brings out the point that it is not you doing this or that, but asking Christ to do it and Christ doing it for you, if you have Christ in you and are surrendering to Him. Very challenging book and well worth the listen/read.

[Cheryl L · Rating 5 out of 5]

MAGNIFICENT STUDY OF THE SECRET OF CHRISTIAN LIVING

May each of us humble ourselves and receive with meekness the ENGRAFTED word, Which is able to save our souls! GET THE BOOK AND BE TRANSFORMED.