The Normal Christian Life

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Summary: Thoroughly Effective
Review: I have strengthened my spiritual relationship as a result of reading this book. First of all, Ni To-sheng, aka Watchman Nee, (1903-1972) was a man of inspiring determination and courage. During his thirty years of ministry, beginning in 1919, Nee travelled throughout China planting churches among the rural communities and pastoring in Shanghai. In January of 1956, Nee was brought up on charges by the local authorities in Shanghai. He was imprisoned until 1972 when he was released days before his death in his home province. I am thankful that I live where religious tolerance is practiced. I am also impressed with Mr Nee's example. His book is equally impressive. The book of Romans deals with some difficult theology. At times, I have been unable to explain many of its concepts, particularly, to non-Christians. Watchman Nee is simple and thorough, but never thoroughly simple. He eschews theological discussion in favour of explanations and examples intended to provide new Christians with tools to build a spiritual relationship. This direct approach was in response to his audience, as he explains, "We have learned in China that, when leading a soul to Christ, we must be very thorough, for there is no certainty when he will again have the help of other Christians. We always seek to make it clear to a new believer that, when he has asked the Lord to forgive his sins and to come into his life, his heart has become the residence of a living Person. The Holy Spirit of God is now within him, to open to him the Scriptures that he may find Christ there, to direct his prayer, to govern his life, and to reproduce in him the character of his Lord." In this manner, Mr Nee explains that a spiritual life begins with an objective revelation followed by a subjective experience which is composed of typically, a crisis and an on-going process. From this book, I understood more that the LORD, my GOD, plays a personal role in my life, building a spiritual relationship. If you are interested in Christian Missionary work in China, or in building a stronger spiritual relationship, this book will be interesting to you.

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Summary: CD Audio version is wonderful!
Review: I just wanted to say how wonderful this Audio CD version is.
Although it is in the higher price range it is well worth it.
As a person who listens to a lot of Audio Books, I have found that some of the readers are terrible. The reader for "The Normal Christian Life" is really good and not irritating at all.
As well, the hard box and the individual book-like storage cases that are included really protect the CDs. This is wonderful compared to the Zondervan books on Audio CD where you get a cheap cardboard holder with cut slits in it so that everytime you take out or put in the CD it gets scratched.
I hope Living Streams brings out more of Nee's writings on CD done in this format.



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Summary: Outstanding
Review: If you truly want to lead a spritual life you must read this book !!!!!!!

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Summary: A Classic!
Review: One of the best books I have ever read. Contains many truths that Christians, both new and mature should grasp.

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Summary: Excellent book on Christian Growth
Review: The normal Christian Life by Nee is an excellent book based on the Christian life from the Book of Romans. Nee provides some striking illustrations to help to bring understanding to difficult concepts. I highly recommend this book and his Sit, Walk, Stand (on Ephesians). Some of his other works I would not give 5 stars to, but these two are well worth the five. Read and enjoy!

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Summary: The Best
Review: This is the best Christian book I've ever read aside from the Bible. If you only ever buy one book, buy the Bible. But if you only buy two books in your lifetime make the second one "The Normal Christian Life" it will change your life. Take it slowly and pray as you read it; it will revolutionize the way you see yourself, the cross, the blood of Jesus, and your status before God. I've read a lot of Christian books, I don't think any of them come close to this. You will be changed. Pray about it.

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Summary: The Best
Review: This is the best Christian book I've ever read aside from the Bible. If you only ever buy one book, buy the Bible. But if you only buy two books in your lifetime make the second one "The Normal Christian Life" it will change your life. Take it slowly and pray as you read it; it will revolutionize the way you see yourself, the cross, the blood of Jesus, and your status before God. I've read a lot of Christian books, I don't think any of them come close to this. You will be changed. Pray about it.

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Summary: A classic book that lays out the path to victorious living
Review: Watchman Nee takes the reader through principles taught in the book of Romans. The focus of the book is Jesus Christ and the believer's life in Him. At times Nee seems redundant and repetitive with his message and with his illustrations. But by the end, you thoroughly understand the concepts he presents. This book was an important key to my growth as a Christian. In my opinion, it should be a must read for every person serious about living a God honoring life.

Rating:
Summary: A classic book that lays out the path to victorious living
Review: Watchman Nee takes the reader through principles taught in the book of Romans. The focus of the book is Jesus Christ and the believer's life in Him. At times Nee seems redundant and repetitive with his message and with his illustrations. But by the end, you thoroughly understand the concepts he presents. This book was an important key to my growth as a Christian. In my opinion, it should be a must read for every person serious about living a God honoring life.

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Summary: recommending this book to the seeking Christians
Review: When I read the first chapter, my eyes was really opened up. It is a great enlightenment for the seeking Christians on earth. When we come forward to God what we do notdepend on our behavior(regardless good or bad), it depends on the precious blood of Christ. Watchman Nee really helps us to see and experience the genuine spirituality.