Sit, Walk, Stand [Mass Market Paperback]

Watchman Nee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 4, 1977

An inspiring look at Ephesians and the believer's association with Christ, the world, and Satan.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 77 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.; 4th edition (November 4, 1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842358935
• ISBN-13: 978-0842358934
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Watchman Nee (1903-1972) is remembered for his leadership of an indigenous church movement in China, as well as for his books, which continue to enrich Christians throughout the world. Beginning in the 1930s, Nee helped establish local churches in China that were independent of foreign missionary organizations and were used to bring many into the Kingdom of God. From these roots sprang many of the house churches that continued to meet after Western missionaries were forced to leave the country during the Cultural Revolution. Arrested in 1952 and found guilty of a large number of false charges, Watchman Nee was imprisoned until his death in 1972.

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83 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple but Profound, Memorable and Practical, October 23, 1999

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Todd Hudnall (Colorado Springs, CO) - See all my reviews
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Sit, Walk, Stand is based on the three key words which divide the book of Ephesians into its basic sections. Our position in Christ is one of sitting, our life in the world is one of walking and our attitude toward Satan is one of standing. The Christian's entire life is to be founded and lived out from the finished work of Jesus. In it's 78 pages the book concisely sums up a massive amount of Biblical theology and applies it to the believer's every day life. Watchman Nee takes the grand theological treatise of Ephesians and breaks it down into simple, memorable and practical statements. "Christianity begins not with the big DO, but with a big DONE" (pg. 14). "The all important rule is not to "try" but to "trust," not to depend upon our own strength but upon His" (pg. 38). "Our task is one of holding, not of attacking. We do not fight for victory, we fight from victory" (pg. 55). This is only a sampling of many profound statements, which have launched hundreds of sermons. The spiritual truths outlined in Sit, Walk, Stand are simple but profound, critical but often forgotten. The book is a great source for reminding us of these truths. Most of the works of Watchman Nee are wonderful. I recommend the novice to his writings start with this one. It is easy and quick to read yet covers the key understandings further explained in his larger volumes.

44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Find Your Place In Christ, August 14, 2000

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Johannes Platonicus (South Bend, Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This book is great! The more you read the more information you attain. Watchmen Nee does and excellent job defining the threefold division of Ephesians. He emphasizes that first we must sit and find out just where we are with Christ. Next he explains that we must then walk with the integrity of our Lord. Finally Mr. Nee discusses the importance of standing your ground against the wiles of Satan. This book is a must have; It's easy to read, pocket-sized and it abounds with spiritual treasures essential to your relationship with Christ.

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So simple, so profound, March 15, 2004

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Daniel L Edelen (Mt. Orab, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sit, Walk, Stand (Mass Market Paperback)

Watchman Nee has been inspiring Christians all over the world for many decades. His Asian worldview informs his Christianity in such a way that he brings a completely different understanding that is refreshing to Western readers able to follow what he writes.

In "Sit, Walk, Stand," Nee tackles the book of Ephesians discussing the Christian's placement in Christ. First, he notes how a Christian must start his journey with Christ by sitting--resting alongside the Savior who has done all the work. And because Christ has done all the work, the Christian is given the peace of knowing there is nothing he or she can add. Walking comes from being seated as the Christian merely lives out the Christian life by claiming his place seated alongside Christ. Our ministry comes via the finished work. And lastly, in standing, the Christian holds the territory Christ has taken from Satan by calling on the name of Jesus and living out Christ's triumph.

As with all Nee works, the outright simplicity and wisdom of his writing cuts to the soul and spirit. For those who struggle in their Christian journey, the author's words come as a joyful balm since he shows how we can stop trying to do it all by ourselves and let Christ rule.

With so much packed into such a short book, this is a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to find peace in Christ while living out a more vital existence. A must read and truly worthy of five stars.