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The way of recovery is to recover Christ as our life and everything, to recover the vitality and functioning of every member of the Body of Christ, and to recover the ground of the oneness of the church. For this, there are several important things that we must carry out in our service, including preaching the gospel, endeavoring to lead people to salvation and the knowledge of Christ, and leading the brothers and sisters to function in a living way, coordinate in service, and maintain the testimony of the Lord on the ground of oneness. All this service must be for the church. The ultimate goal of our service is to build up the church, because the church is what God wants to obtain in the universe.
On the day of Pentecost Peter preached the gospel, the Spirit was outpoured, and close to three thousand souls were saved. These newly saved believers spontaneously began to meet together in their homes: "And day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple and breaking bread from house to house, they partook of their food with exultation and simplicity of heart" (Acts 2:46). In these home gatherings, all believers were able to function, and the early church flourished and spread (v. 47).
Watchman Nee's writings have become well known for their deep spiritual insight among Christians in many nations for many years. Through these volumes a full understanding of his balanced and proper view concerning the Bible and the spiritual life can be accurately appreciated. This new compilation and retranslation of Watchman Nee's writings present the reader a fresh and unedited version of his ministry and promises to shed new light on the reader's understanding of Watchman Nee's ministry.
The Collected Works of Witness Lee, 1975-1976, volume 2, contains messages given by Brother Witness Lee from August 26 through December 30, 1975. Brother Lee remained in Taipei, Taiwan, until September 11, 1975, after which he traveled to Seoul, Korea, and Tokyo, Japan. There is no record of his speaking in the latter two cities. In mid-September he returned to Anaheim, California, and at the end of September he ministered in Berkeley, California. He then returned to Anaheim and ministered there until mid-November, whereupon he visited San Diego, California, and returned to Anaheim until the end of the third week in November. At the end of the month he gave a weekend conference in Dallas, Texas, and he returned to Anaheim in early December and remained there until the end of 1976. The contents of this volume are divided into twelve sections, as follows: 1. Seven messages given in Chinese in Taipei, Taiwan, on August 19 through 26, 1975. They were previously published in Chinese and English in a book entitled The Central Vision for Serving the Church. 2. Two messages given in Chinese in Taipei, Taiwan, on August 26 through 31, 1975. They were previously published in Chinese in a book entitled The Testimony of Jesus Christ--the Church in Revelation. 3. Five messages given in Chinese in Taipei, Taiwan, on August 27 through 30, 1975. They were previously published in Chinese and English in a book entitled Serving in the Flow of the Age. 4. One message given in Chinese in Taipei, Taiwan, on September 1, 1975. It is included in this volume under the title The Proper Exercise of the Young People in the Church. 5. Ten messages given in Chinese in Taipei, Taiwan, on September 1 through 5, 1975. They were previously published in Chinese and English in a book entitled The Revelation of the Mystery. 6. Two messages given in Berkeley, California, on September 27 and 28, 1975. The contents of these messages were taken from personal notes taken by one of the attendees. These messages are included in this volume under the title Miscellaneous Messages in Berkeley. 7. One message given in Anaheim, California, on October 10, 1975. This message was originally published in a separate booklet entitled The Revelation of the Triune God according to the Pure Word of the Bible and is included in this volume under the same title. It was later published together with What a Heresy--Two Divine Fathers, Two Life-giving Spirits, and Three Gods! (see The Collected Works of Witness Lee, 1975-1976, vol. 3) in a two-chapter book entitled Contending for the Faith: the Truth concerning the Trinity. 8. Four messages given in Anaheim, California, on October 12 through 28, 1975. These messages are included in this volume under the title The Mingling of God and Man and the Proper Way for the Church to Grow, Function, and Be Built Up. 9. One message given in San Diego, California, on November 15, 1975. It is published in this volume under the title Needing a Proper Heart and Spirit for the Church. 10. Eight messages given in Dallas, Texas, on November 27 through 30, 1975. They were previously published in six chapters in volume 15, numbers 1 and 2 of The Stream magazine in a series entitled "The Lord's Recovery." 11. Four messages given in Anaheim, California, on December 18 and 19, 1975. These messages are included in this volume under the title The Basic Item of the Lord's Recovery Being Life, and the Issue of the Lord's Recovery Being the Body. 12. Three messages given in Anaheim, California, on December 30, 1975. They were previously published in a book entitled The Church--the Reprint of the Spirit.
People are searching for a church shaped and sustained by Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship, Intentional Faith Development, Risk-Taking Mission and Service, and Extravagant Generosity. These fundamental practices are critical to the success of congregations. Their presence and strength demonstrate congregational health, vitality, and fruitfulness. By repeating and improving these practices, churches fulfill their mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Robert Schnase astutely weaves theological insight, practical advice, and exemplary stories into an inspiring book for pastors and laity alike. —L. Gregory Jones, Dean and Professor of Theology, Duke Divinity School Robert Schnase’s words are thoughtful, provocative, and challenging. Any congregation will find encouragement and insight to deepen faithfulness and multiply fruitfulness. —Lovett H. Weems, Jr., Distinguished Professor of Church Leadership, Wesley Theological Seminary Stimulating. Challenging. Uniquely helpful. Bishop Schnase gives us powerful language, rich examples, and practical suggestions for fulfilling the mission God gives us. —Janice Riggle Huie, Bishop of the Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church
The Collected Works of Witness Lee, 1993, volume 1, contains messages given by Brother Witness Lee from January 2 through December 18, 1993. In 1993 Brother Lee spoke seventy-seven messages that were published in the Life-study of Job, Life-study of the Psalms, Life-study of Joshua, Life-study of Judges, Life-study of Ruth, and Life-study of 1 and 2 Samuel. These messages are not included in The Collected Works of Witness Lee. During the first eight months of 1993 Brother Lee was in Anaheim, California. At the beginning of September he visited Seattle, Washington, for one week, after which he returned to Anaheim and remained there until the end of the year. The contents of this volume are divided into nine sections, as follows: 1. Two messages given in Anaheim, California, on January 2 and 3. These messages were previously published in a book entitled The Ministry of the New Testament and the Teaching and Fellowship of the Apostles and are included in this volume under the same title. 2. A message given in Anaheim, California, on January 4. This message is included in this volume under the title The Need for Proper Leading Ones in the Lord's Recovery. 3. Four messages given in Anaheim, California, on January 4 through December 18. These messages are included in this volume under the title Miscellaneous Fellowship. 4. Twenty-three messages given in Anaheim, California, on January 24 through November 21. These messages are included in this volume under the title Miscellaneous Fellowship with the Church in Anaheim. 5. Twenty-seven messages given in Anaheim, California, on February 1 through December 3. These messages are included in this volume under the title Southern California Elders' and Co-workers' Meetings. 6. Four messages given in Anaheim, California, on February 13 and 14. These messages were previously published in a book entitled God's Salvation in Life and are included in this volume under the same title. 7. Eleven messages given in Anaheim, California, on March 27 through June 12. These messages were previously published in a book entitled The Move of God in Man and are included in this volume under the same title. 8. Two messages given in Anaheim, California, on April 16 and 17. These messages are included in this volume under the title Caring for the Church by Practicing the Vital Groups. 9. A message given in Anaheim, California, on May 24. This message is included in this volume under the title Fellowship concerning the Testimony of Jesus.
The Collected Works of Witness Lee, 1989, volume 1, contains messages given by Brother Witness Lee from January 1 through November 21, 1989. In 1989 Brother Lee spoke fifty-two messages that were published in the Life-study of Numbers. These Life-study messages are not included in The Collected Works of Witness Lee. Brother Lee remained in Irving, Texas, during the first part of January 1989. He returned to Anaheim, California, in the second week of January and remained there until the end of the third week. At the end of the month he visited Hacienda Heights and San Diego, California, and returned to Anaheim in the beginning of February. From the second week in February through the end of the month he visited San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Pleasant Hill, Berkeley, and San Gabriel, California, before returning to Anaheim. At the end of the first week in March Brother Lee traveled to Taipei, Taiwan, and remained there until the end of the third week in March. He then visited Quezon City, Philippines, and Taichung and Kaohsiung, Taiwan, before returning to Taipei at the beginning of April. He remained in Taipei until the end of the third week in April and then visited Seoul, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan, before returning to Anaheim in the middle of May. At the end of the third week in May Brother Lee visited Cleveland, Ohio, and Newton and Cambridge, Massachusetts, until the end of the first week in June. At that time he returned to Anaheim and remained there until the end of 1989. The contents of this volume are divided into fifteen sections, as follows: 1. A message given in Irving, Texas, on January 1. This message is included in this volume under the title The Conclusion of the Book of Leviticus. 2. Two messages given in Anaheim, California, in Chinese by telephone to gospel teams gathered in Taipei, Taiwan, on January 10 and November 21. These messages are included in this volume under the title Fellowship and Blessings before the Gospel Teams' Departure for the Spread of the Gospel. 3. Six messages given in Anaheim, California, on January 21 through October 16. These messages are included in this volume under the title Establishing Churches to Build Up the Body of Christ, Practicing the New Way, and Being Trained in Truth, Life, and Service. 4. A message given in Hacienda Heights, California, on January 22. This message is included in this volume under the title The Practice of the New Way and Living in the Spirit. 5. Five messages given in San Diego, California, on January 26 through 29. These messages are included in this volume under the title The Lord's Present Recovery concerning the Building Up of the Body of Christ. 6. A message given in San Diego, California, to elders from northwest Mexico on January 27. This message is included in this volume under the title Exercising to Take the Biblical Way for the Increase of the Church. 7. Four messages given in Chinese in Anaheim, California, on February 3 through 5. These messages are included in this volume under the title The Organic Building Up of the Body of Christ. 8. A message given in Chinese in Anaheim, California, on February 6. This message is included in this volume under the title The Practice of Begetting, Nourishing, Perfecting, and Building in the Work among the Students. 9. Five messages given in San Francisco and San Jose, California, on February 7 through 12. These messages are included in this volume under the title The Organic Work and the Organic Meetings of the Organic Body of Christ. 10. Three messages given in San Francisco and Berkeley, California, on February 8 through 20. These messages are included in this volume under the title Fellowship concerning the New Way to Practice the Church Life. 11. Nine messages given in San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Pleasant Hill, and Berkeley, California, on February 9 through 19. These messages were previously published in a book entitled The Practical and Organic Building Up of the Church and are included in this volume under the same title. 12. Nine messages given in Chinese and English in San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Pleasant Hill, and Berkeley, California, on February 9 through 17. These messages are included in this volume under the title Questions, Answers, and Fellowship concerning the Organic Practice of the New Way. 13. A message given in San Gabriel, California, on February 27. This message is included in this volume under the title One Vision of Two Needs. 14. Five messages given in Taipei, Taiwan, on March 7 through 21. These messages were previously published in Chinese and English in a book entitled The Glorious Vision and the Way of the Cross and are included in this volume under the same title. 15. Six messages given in Taipei and Taichung, Taiwan, on March 8 through 30. These messages were previously published in Chinese and English in a book entitled The Organic Practice of the New Way and are included in this volume under the same title.