A dramatic autobiography of one of China's dedicated, courageous, and intensely persecuted house church leaders.
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Amazing story and highly recommended for church libraries. (Church Libraries 20040603)
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Brother Yun travels widely from his current base in Germany.
Paul Hattaway is the international director of Asia Harvest, an organization committed to serving the church throughout Asia. He is an expert on the Chinese church and author of the bestselling titles The Heavenly Man, which has sold more than 500,000 in English alone, and Back to Jerusalem.
Paul Hattaway is the international director of Asia Harvest, an organization committed to serving the church throughout Asia. He is an expert on the Chinese church and author of the bestselling titles The Heavenly Man, which has sold more than 500,000 in English alone, and Back to Jerusalem.
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266 of 271 people found the following review helpful
By Upward Call
Many Christians in America are causally aware that outside the West, Jesus' followers experince difficulty because of their faith. We observe November's Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, and afterward go on with our lives. You cannot read this piercing biography of Liu Zhenying, better known as Brother Yun, and remain unchanged.
These recorded experiences show in a concrete way what it is for Chinese Christians to live hard lives of extreme danger because of their faith: police raids in the night, long imprisonment without trial, beatings (no citizen of the West is equipped to imagine what a beating is), forced abortions and sterilizations, starvation, dehydration, isolation, nakedness. But from this, God produces lives of committment to Christ, lives of joy, and and intense motivation to carry the message of the Gospel around the world, at any cost.
It was as if I was reading something from the Book of Acts. Unimagined miracles side by side with heartbreaking hardship - happening daily half a world away.
After reading this book, you'll appreciate the impact Jesus has on civilization as we know it. You'll see how dark and brutal civilization becomes without Christ. You'll understand why the freedoms and protections we take for granted are a treasure.
But you will also see how dangerous peace, safety and material prosperity can be to your spiritual health and to your committment to serving the cause of Christ.
What will it cost you to NOT read this book?
167 of 169 people found the following review helpful
I wish I could give this book six or seven stars. There
are a few truly rare books out there that can genuinely
change your life for the better: this is definitely one
of those books.
You will be amazed to read the fascinating and heartrending
testimony of bro.Yun, a leader in the Chinese underground
church, and how his "faith of abandonment to GOD" leads
him into astounding testings and overcoming power to
testify of the faithfulness and supernatural power of
Christ in daily life: a life that seeks nothing but the
glory of God and the salvation of others as a true servant
in the Kingdom of Christ and His Church.
Just to read the triumphs and tragedies of chapters 11 and
12 alone is more than worth the price of this book. It's a
modern-day classic that will, perhaps, challenge your faith
and your life as no other book you may ever read.
I know now beyond any shadow of doubt that most Christians
in the Western and developed world are virtually spiritual
pygmies compared to our brethren suffering under persecution
and rising to the task of giving testimony to The Gospel with
their very lives and their all for Christ, and Christ alone.
~ This is what genuine, - from the heart CHRISTianity is
all about. The book is a rare treasure. don't miss it, OR
the Message.
are a few truly rare books out there that can genuinely
change your life for the better: this is definitely one
of those books.
You will be amazed to read the fascinating and heartrending
testimony of bro.Yun, a leader in the Chinese underground
church, and how his "faith of abandonment to GOD" leads
him into astounding testings and overcoming power to
testify of the faithfulness and supernatural power of
Christ in daily life: a life that seeks nothing but the
glory of God and the salvation of others as a true servant
in the Kingdom of Christ and His Church.
Just to read the triumphs and tragedies of chapters 11 and
12 alone is more than worth the price of this book. It's a
modern-day classic that will, perhaps, challenge your faith
and your life as no other book you may ever read.
I know now beyond any shadow of doubt that most Christians
in the Western and developed world are virtually spiritual
pygmies compared to our brethren suffering under persecution
and rising to the task of giving testimony to The Gospel with
their very lives and their all for Christ, and Christ alone.
~ This is what genuine, - from the heart CHRISTianity is
all about. The book is a rare treasure. don't miss it, OR
the Message.
65 of 67 people found the following review helpful
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We lightly speak of our own 'cross' or of 'persecution', but those of us in America have no idea what other believers are going through.
Brother Yun has experienced unbelievable persecution, including torture and imprisonment. He has also experienced unbelievable grace and miracles. And in a paradox that continues to confound, he describes how the true church actually flourishes amidst persecution.
Be warned -- it is hard to read. Not in the sense of literary difficulty (the language is easy), but it will cause you to search your own soul. You cannot read this without questioning your own commitment level. Yet at the same time, one is tempted to read quickly, at breakneck pace, just to follow the adventure, and see how it all turns out. It's an adventure story -- truly a 'page-turner'.
Be inspired by one who made the choice to follow Christ even if it cost everything.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Great Testimony
This book brings perspective to all the ones who have freedom to the presence of God, in churches, in groups, in revival meetings, even in the confort of your home reading a bible... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Maria Belen Vallejo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful! Every Christian should read.
Here in North America we have EVERYTHING we could want plus. But what we NEED is a love for THE LORD JESUS like Brother Yun and his family. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Louise
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would give it more stars if i could
Highly recommend this book. My son and i both read it and loved it. It is eye opening and inspiring.
Published 8 days ago by God's Girl
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Loved this book!
I read this book over three years ago but I still recommend it to friends all the time. This book is a wonderful and inspiring true story and I was really glad I stumbled upon it.
Published 10 days ago by Cdanz
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Modern day Saint
Excellent book. Real life story. Show the truth and remarkable feats of Jesus with Brother Yun and a sign of things to come..
Published 10 days ago by Peter Duke
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On My List of Required Reading
Aside from the Bible, no book is perfect. But this book is refreshingly unlike any book I have ever read! Read more
Published 12 days ago by Stefnef
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
Every Christian in the west should read this book. It will challenge and encourage you in your faith and love for the Lord very deeply.
Published 12 days ago by Murray
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truly a Modern Apostle Paul
This book is incredible - what faith, what courage, what commitment! I could hardly put it down once I started reading it. Read more
Published 12 days ago by S. Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars
Blessing From God
I've struggled in my relationship with God. This book however is the most encouraging book I've ever read. Detail on miracles God has performed, and how God saved many people. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Alexander
5.0 out of 5 stars
Powerful!
Reading about brother Yun's service and sacrifices has certainly opened my eyes. His perception of the Western church being asleep is so true that it hurts and has put shame to... Read more
Published 26 days ago by K. Wong
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- Back to Jerusalem by Paul Hattaway in Back Matter
- Start Here: Kingdom Essentials for Christians by Don Williams B.Div. Ph.D on page 164, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Angels (Thinking Clearly Series, the) (Spanish Edition) by John Woolmer on page 103, page 116, and Back Matter
- Exiles of Hope by Anthony Bollback on page 130, and page 179
- Authentic Power: How to Unleash It in Your Life by John Avant on page 65, and Back Matter
- The Wild Gospel: Bringing Truth to Life by Alison Morgan on page 294, and Back Matter
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