
Against the Tide
The Story of Watchman Nee
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Narrated by:
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Raymond Todd
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By:
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Angus Kinnear
About this listen
The engrossing, moving biography of one of China's better-known Christians, the dedicated evangelist and gifted Bible teacher Watchman Nee.
©1992 Angus Kinnear (P)2011 eChristian, Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...
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Great writing, awful reading.
- By Rachel on 02-29-16
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The Song of Solomon is one of the finest love poems ever written. Over the centuries its beautiful language and sublime imagery have enchanted readers. But why is this tender love poem included in the Scripture? How should we interpret it? This is a real mystery to many of us, but Watchman Nee believes it is possible to discover within the poem all the principles needed to develop the spiritual life. In this devotional commentary, he explores the love relationship between the individual believer and the Lord.
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The rewrite bad
- By virginia martin on 04-10-25
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In this volume, Watchman Nee, the noted Chinese pastor/writer, presents to us a biblical interpretation of creation, not arguing for the scientific accuracy of the Genesis account, but stipulating that God is greater than science.
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Watchman Nee's thesis in this book is that Christ came to mankind by way of the cross, and only by this same way can we know him. At the source of all spiritual things, he says, stands the cross.
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Great book
- By Gloire de Dieu on 10-07-23
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Spiritual Exercise
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Here is a book that will help you to exercise your spirit on the basic lessons of practical Christian living. By faithfully and prayerfully going through these subjects, you will discover the secret to spiritual maturity. To get the best benefit, it is suggested that you take only one lesson a week. Listen to it, meditate on it, and pray over it till the Holy Spirit brings you into the truth. Thus, you will exercise your spirit over these 52 lessons in one year.
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Spiritual Exercises
- By A. Simmons on 01-05-24
By: Watchman Nee
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- Length: 25 hrs and 38 mins
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Overall
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Great writing, awful reading.
- By Rachel on 02-29-16
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This classic work unfolds the path of Christian faith and presents the eternal purpose of God in simple terms. Nee's discussion and writings on the book of Romans is truly challenging. His classic work takes on many difficult subjects and radically challenges current Christian culture.
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Enlightening
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Song of Songs
- Unveiling the Mystery of Passionate Intimacy with Christ
- By: Watchman Nee
- Narrated by: James R. Cheatham
- Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
The Song of Solomon is one of the finest love poems ever written. Over the centuries its beautiful language and sublime imagery have enchanted readers. But why is this tender love poem included in the Scripture? How should we interpret it? This is a real mystery to many of us, but Watchman Nee believes it is possible to discover within the poem all the principles needed to develop the spiritual life. In this devotional commentary, he explores the love relationship between the individual believer and the Lord.
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The rewrite bad
- By virginia martin on 04-10-25
By: Watchman Nee
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Mystery of Creation
- By: Watchman Nee
- Narrated by: Geoffrey Pittman
- Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
In this volume, Watchman Nee, the noted Chinese pastor/writer, presents to us a biblical interpretation of creation, not arguing for the scientific accuracy of the Genesis account, but stipulating that God is greater than science.
By: Watchman Nee
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Messenger of the Cross
- By: Watchman Nee
- Narrated by: Josh Miller
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Watchman Nee's thesis in this book is that Christ came to mankind by way of the cross, and only by this same way can we know him. At the source of all spiritual things, he says, stands the cross.
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Great book
- By Gloire de Dieu on 10-07-23
By: Watchman Nee
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Spiritual Exercise
- By: Watchman Nee
- Narrated by: Geoffrey Pittman
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Here is a book that will help you to exercise your spirit on the basic lessons of practical Christian living. By faithfully and prayerfully going through these subjects, you will discover the secret to spiritual maturity. To get the best benefit, it is suggested that you take only one lesson a week. Listen to it, meditate on it, and pray over it till the Holy Spirit brings you into the truth. Thus, you will exercise your spirit over these 52 lessons in one year.
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Spiritual Exercises
- By A. Simmons on 01-05-24
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The Church in the Eternal Purpose of God
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"My Father worketh even until now, and I work," declared the Lord Jesus while on the Earth (John 5:17). Having thus laid the foundation of the work, Christ commands his Church to fulfill it in the power of the Holy Spirit. We Christians who are the many-membered body of Christ have a pressing need to know how to serve according to God.
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Third time listening and I am still gleaming.
- By Diane K Sanders on 03-09-23
By: Watchman Nee
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Bonhoeffer
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As Adolf Hitler and the Nazis seduced a nation, bullied a continent, and attempted to exterminate the Jews of Europe, a small number of dissidents and saboteurs worked to dismantle the Third Reich from the inside. One of these was Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor and author. In this New York Times bestselling biography, Eric Metaxas takes both strands of Bonhoeffer's life—the theologian and the spy—and draws them together to tell a searing story of incredible moral courage in the face of monstrous evil.
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The Release of the Spirit
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Anyone who serves God will discover sooner or later that the great hindrances he has in the Lord's work is not others but himself. He will discover that his outward man (soul) is not in harmony with his inward man (spirit). Both tend to go toward two opposite directions from each other. He will also sense the inability of his outward man to submit to the inner control of his regenerated spirit. His greatest difficulty lies in his outward man, which hinders him from using his spirit.
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Audiobook was a let down
- By mmills2010 on 09-27-17
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The Body of Christ: A Reality
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In this little volume of collected messages selected for the unity of their subject matter and given by the author through years of faithful ministry, Watchman Nee attempts to show us the reality of the body of Christ. He proves to us that the body of Christ is founded on life and life consciousness.
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Enlightiing.
- By Kindle Customer on 03-15-21
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The Communion of the Holy Spirit
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This volume is a compilation of messages given by noted Chinese pastor/author Watchman Nee at various times and places during his illustrious ministry. All relate to the communion of the Holy Spirit.
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pretty in debth
- By mia on 06-15-16
By: Watchman Nee
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Spirit of Wisdom & Revelation
- By: Watchman Nee
- Narrated by: Josh Miller
- Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins
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In this volume, Watchman Nee opens up the subject of the spirit of wisdom and revelation by explaining Paul's famous prayer (Eph. 1:17) . It is necessary, he says, to have the spirit of wisdom and revelation if we are to know God at all.
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Awesome
- By Amazon Customer on 01-05-15
By: Watchman Nee
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Spiritual Authority
- By: Watchman Nee
- Narrated by: Josh Miller
- Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Authority is a tremendous thing in the universe, nothing overshadows it. God's throne is established on His authority. God's authority represents God Himself. God alone is authority in all things; all the authorities of the earth are instituted by God. It is therefore important for us who desire to serve God to know the authority of God.
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Ouch and Amen
- By BEEJAXX on 07-29-15
By: Watchman Nee
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Rees Howells, Intercessor
- The Story of a Life Lived for God
- By: Norman Grubb
- Narrated by: Matt Jamie
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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How did the faith and prayers of a humble coal miner affect the course of World War II? Rees Howells’ updated biography by Norman Grubb tells the story of one man who progressed in faith until his prayers even altered world events. Written with humanity and humor, this book uncovers the rich truths of the Holy Spirit.
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To God be the glory! Thine is the victory!
- By BCNettie on 11-14-22
By: Norman Grubb
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The Character of God's Workman
- By: Watchman Nee
- Narrated by: Josh Miller
- Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
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This book contains a series of messages given by Watchman Nee to a group of fellow workers in Kuling, China in 1948 on the subject of character qualities to be exemplified in the lives of those who live and work for God.
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This is much needed
- By Alvin on 07-19-16
By: Watchman Nee
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Christ the Sum of All Spiritual Things
- By: Watchman Nee
- Narrated by: Josh Miller
- Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins
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This book in the centrality of Jesus Christ in life and history is a compilation of messages given at mid-week meetings in Shanghai, China during the period of 1939-40 by the great Chinese pastor-teacher, Watchman Nee.
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A vital message
- By Lewis Prentice on 08-29-15
By: Watchman Nee
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God's Work
- By: Watchman Nee
- Narrated by: Geoffrey Pittman
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
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God has his work. And this work is not your work or mine, nor the work of this mission or that group. It is God's own work. The church is called to be a co-worker with God. But can we labor with God if we are still ignorant of what His work is? Many today work for God, but who are working with God?
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God's Economy
- By Liberty on 11-29-19
By: Watchman Nee
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Ministry of Gods Word
- By: Watchman Nee
- Narrated by: Geoffrey Pittman
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
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This volume consists of a series of messages delivered by the noted Chinese pastor-teacher Watchman Nee during a training period for workers held in Kuling, Foochow, China, in 1948.
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excellent
- By David Jarrell on 02-12-25
By: Watchman Nee
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- Janell Schroeder
- 01-29-20
Excellent biography of a faithful Christian
I have read many of Watchman Nee's works. Hearing his life story gave me greater insight as to how the Spirit was working in and through him.
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- sigrid G.
- 05-22-24
Inspiring
Loved learning about this great man of faith and his courageous submission to God and His work in China.
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- John
- 10-28-12
So Good. Narrator is outstanding, as well!
I can understand why some may not be able to hang in there in the beginning. The beginning contains many names and places that are foreign to some of us, so it takes a bit more focus than most books, but that's just the start.
If you can make it past the first 30 minutes of the book, you'll be so happy you did!
This man is truly a pattern for all those who seek to live a life for Christ and the church. I suggest starting with this book, then checking out The Normal Christian Life by Watchman Nee. I don't care how long you've been a believer, if you haven't touched this yet, YOU WILL BE BLOWN AWAY. These two books will change the way you see your Christian living.
I'm pretty tough when it comes to sad stories, but I'll admit right now that I cried at the end of this book.
May the Lord richly bless all who hear this.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-29-21
This book greatly impacted my life!
I first read Watchman Nee’s book The Normal Christian Life forty years ago as a new disciple of Christ and it greatly impacted my life. However, listening to Against the Tide deeply touched me as I fully understood Nee’s total commitment to Christ! It challenged and inspired me!
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- Margaret A Monahan
- 04-04-18
Wonderful uplifting biography
The story of Watchman Née and his heroic testimony are an important warning for today's church.
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- Lisa
- 10-09-12
WASN'T AS ENJOYABLE AS EXPECTED
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
I didn't enjoy this book as much as I expected to, knowing how much I enjoy listening to Watchman Nee's books. I haven't even finished listening to it. Maybe if I complete the book, by the end of it I may have changed my mind. But so far, it's boring.
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