Watchman Nee's Pneumatology

Watchman Nee's Pneumatology

King-tak IP

Watchman Nee is probably the best known Chinese Christian in the western world. This paper is an attempt to elucidate Nee's theology of the Holy Spirit. What Nee stresses in his theology is the function of the Holy Spirit in nurturing believers into spiritual Christians. In order for believers to become mature, they need to go through four stages. This paper will examine how the Holy Spirit helps the believers become mature. Nee believes that it is the work of the Holy Spirit that makes rebirth possible. The Holy Spirit works both inside and outside the believers so as to help them grow spiritually. His understanding of the fullness of the Spirit, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the baptism in the Spirit, the control and discipline of the Spirit, the pouring and anointment of the Spirit will be scrutinized. Finally, a critical reflection will be given in the concluding remarks.