Life That Wins [Paperback]

Watchman Nee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1986

These messages from the great Chinese pastor and teacher, Watchman Nee, on the subject of the overcoming Christian life were delivered at a conference in Shanghai, China in 1935.

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Text: English, Chinese (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 157 pages
• Publisher: Christian Literature Crusade (April 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0935008667
• ISBN-13: 978-0935008661
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #199,874 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Victory is Christ., April 6, 2001

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Jake Jones (Silverton, OR USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Life That Wins (Paperback)

I would recommend this book to every Christian today. These words come from the life of a Chinese Christian leader who was dedicated to God by his mother and taught by the Lord. The Holy Spirit continues to work in significant ways underground in China today and this man was a vessel that the Lord was able to pour Himself from in the early and mid 20th century. The meaning of his words, I dare say, is nothing new at all. Jesus spoke of it when he said that "the man who loses his life for My sake will find it." Paul called it "living by faith" and spoke of it when he said that he had been crucified with Christ and no longer lived. John declared it when he spoke of "walking in the light" and "knowing Him." Every vessel of the Lord in the Bible pointed to our Redeemer. That He alone is victor, and what that means. That we can't, but He can, so Satan stands condemned (the witness of the Holy Spirit as Jesus said in John 16:8-11). This is what Watchman Nee does here. This is simply the Holy Spirit pointing to Himself. Nee lays out the lack in the experience of Christians in his time (very much the same today), then he speaks of what the Bible shows our experience really is in the Lord (just the Lord's life!). Finally, he speaks on the simple truth of Jesus as Lord of all and how to let Him be all victory through you. Because "it is finished". Is Jesus the victor in and through you? Or are you still doing and "reaching more victory" with time? Does Satan stand condemned in your life because He's fighting the Lord? We need not try to do anything. "For the LAW of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the LAW of sin and death." In speaking here, Watchman Nee reveals a deep problem within so much Christian view today. It is the same old problem of sin: living in unbelief as if we are the answer. Christ is Victor! And in these ripe times He will boldly live my life. His victory is in me!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mere words cannot suffice, December 28, 2002

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Tracey-ann Thomas (Jamaica, West Indies) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Life That Wins (Paperback)

If you really want to be delivered from strongholds in your life, grow closer to God, understand what Col 3:3 means (for as far as this world is concerned, you hve died and your new, real life is hidden with Christ in God - Amplified version), if you have never really understood (with the heart, not the head) how to live the life God has commanded us to live then this is the book to read.

Do not be deceived though - I think of this book as a mirror. You cannot read this book and not see the stark, glaring image of yourself in it - and it is not a pretty sight - which is good - because when we look in the mirror we should be seeing Christ, not ourselves. There is so much in this book - but the best thing of all is that it is very practical, very applicable and very detailed yet in a step by step approach. Trust me, people - if there is no other book that you read, read this one. I have read about 12 other Watchman Nee books - by far this is has been the most impacting. Enjoy and be changed!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW, April 24, 2000

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Stephen Reynolds (Chicago IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Life That Wins (Paperback)

Ok, I admit it. I'm a Watchman Nee fan. I've been a Christian for 15 years I have fairly decent library and nothing challenges me to think like Watchman Nee. This book challenges us to submit all to the Lordship of Jesus to have him rule over all our habits at moral failings at every level. It deals with the nuance's of Trusting God and leaning on Him, and yet working out our own Salvation with fear and trembling (Phillipians 2:12) We often think we are giving things to God but still we rely on ourselves. This book filled with the struggles and victory's of Christians just like you and me. Don't give up. Get this book.