Watchman Nee and Witness Lee

[DaughterofKing]

Ok, so there is this church that really adheres and studies the teachings of watchman nee and witness lee. They are always handing out little booklets that were written by these two guys.

They otherwise just follow the typical Christian teachings and all but---

Is this a church I should avoid? Or does it sound Ok?

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Also, there seem to be churches that are quite pure or fundamental. I walk in and see many conservatively dressed ladies and gentlemen, praying and singing gospel songs sung to a guitar playing brother or sister.

Then there are those churches that you walk into and everyone looks modern and cool and there is a band playing Amy Grant's latest hit and the drums go crazy and there is dancing and laughing, etc.

Is one better than the other?

[InternalFlame]

Also, there seem to be churches that are quite pure or fundamental. I walk in and see many conservatively dressed ladies and gentlemen, praying and singing gospel songs sung to a guitar playing brother or sister.

Then there are those churches that you walk into and everyone looks modern and cool and there is a band playing Amy Grant's latest hit and the drums go crazy and there is dancing and laughing, etc.

Is one better than the other?

According to those definitions, no. True worship of God can happen in EITHER of these enviroments, so whichever one you are most comfortable praising God in is the one you should go to. What really matters about a Church is if they are truely following God's word and staying true to his commandments.

Edited January 20, 2006 by InternalFlame

[DaughterofKing]

Really? Well, dont all Christians believe that jesus became the holy spirit that dwells in each of us today?

Also, um, what exactly is a cult and why must they be avoided?

[Leonard]

Watchman Nee seemed to be a very orthodox (albeit it, VERY BORING) preacher, Witness Lee, on the other hand, always seemed questionable and unscrupulous to me......

As far as 'what is a cult'? Please pick up Dave Breese's little book "KNOW THE MARKS OF THE CULTS."

Edited January 21, 2006 by Leonard

[angels4u]

Really? Well, dont all Christians believe that jesus became the holy spirit that dwells in each of us today?

Do you know what you are talking about?

Why don't you just go to the church where they preach Gods word and you feel comfortable going , some people like cool music, some people like piano...thats not important , what is important is that they preach from the Bible.

[DaughterofKing]

well, i mean i am just confused because, i have seen a couple of cult like churches, but the fact of the matter is, these churches did show me God and help me to try to get closer to God, so I figure, they can't be that bad can they be?

[angels4u]

well, i mean i am just confused because, i have seen a couple of cult like churches, but the fact of the matter is, these churches did show me God and help me to try to get closer to God, so I figure, they can't be that bad can they be?

Which cult was the cult like church?

Really? Well, dont all Christians believe that jesus became the holy spirit that dwells in each of us today?

Who told you that ?

[ayin jade]

Really? Well, dont all Christians believe that jesus became the holy spirit that dwells in each of us today?

Jesus did not become the Holy Spirit. In His baptism, you will recall the Holy Spirit came down to Him. It is quite clear that the Holy Spirit is distinct from Jesus. The Trinity is God the Father, Jesus the SOn, and the Holy SPirit. All 3 exist as distinct persons, one Godhead.

[felix]

Christ became the life-giving Spirit upon resurrection.

1 Corinthians 15:45

And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.

Who was this last Adam? Jesus.

John 14

17the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and WILL be in you. 18I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

Jesus said I will come to you. Would this not be the Holy Spirit?

I do not see how the doctrine of the trinity would conflict with this as Jesus, God the Father, and the Holy Spirit are ONE.

[angels4u]

Really? Well, dont all Christians believe that jesus became the holy spirit that dwells in each of us today?

Jesus did not become the Holy Spirit. In His baptism, you will recall the Holy Spirit came down to Him. It is quite clear that the Holy Spirit is distinct from Jesus. The Trinity is God the Father, Jesus the SOn, and the Holy SPirit. All 3 exist as distinct persons, one Godhead.

I was hoping DOK was going to answer this question