Is the ground of locality – the ground of one church in one city – a divisive teaching?
The church is one, but the practice of oneness in the church requires that the churches be established on the ground of oneness, which necessarily includes the ground of locality. To impose any conditions for fellowship, such as adherence to particular doctrinal positions, insistence on a particular form of baptismal practice or on certain Charismatic […]
What basis do we have for saying that the jurisdiction of a local church should be no greater or smaller than the boundary of the city?
The church of God is one and cannot be divided (1 Cor. 1:13a), but the members of the Body of Christ are spread across the earth and cannot physically gather in one place. The problem of geography is the reason that there are many churches in time and space. For the believers to practically gather […]
What is our understanding concerning the truths of the Triune God, God’s salvation in life, and the ground of the church, and why do they matter?
The Triune God, God’s salvation in life, and the ground of the church are three vital categories of truth that have been opposed for decades. These three categories of truth share one characteristic—they are all vital to the accomplishment of God’s eternal economy. Without Christ being the Spirit, there would be no way for us […]
Does Living Stream Ministry control the local churches in the Lord’s recovery?
Living Stream Ministry (LSM) was established as a Levitical service to publish the ministry of Watchman Nee and Witness Lee. It provided practical support to the ministry in the Lord’s recovery by facilitating the release of the word through the ministry, by capturing that word for the present need as well as posterity, and by […]
When should leading coworkers intervene in the administration of a local church?
Under normal conditions, a local church is entirely under the administration of local elders; the workers should not interfere. Of course, the church, especially the leading ones, should always maintain a harmonious fellowship with other churches and with the Lord’s servants. However, if a church is in serious disorder or if an accusation is made […]
Does the “oneness” sought by ecumenism match the biblical oneness?
The Bible clearly reveals that the Body of Christ is one and that the believers should not and must not divide the Body. It also shows that this divine and organic oneness is realized and expressed in fellowship among members, not in the cooperation among separate organizations. Today, however, the ecumenical movement advocates and pushes […]
The Living to Him Podcast
We are happy to announce The Living to Him Podcast! It is available for listening on all major podcasting services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Anchor. You may also listen to them on our dedicated page here. Every week we will be posting nourishing and encouraging fellowship given to our generation by the co-workers, […]
Is Living Stream Ministry the headquarters of the local churches? Do the local churches have a leader?
For decades, these kinds of questions have been asked by believers assuming that there must be some kind of hierarchical structure to the local churches. Such questions, while they may be sincere, stem from the assumption that the local churches, like other Christian groups, are upheld by human organization. In actuality, the local churches function […]
Why shouldn’t I speak or listen to negative words?
The Bible has much to say about a believer’s speech and the effects that it can have on others. For example, Proverbs 18:21a says “Death and life are in the power of the tongue,” and in Matthew 15:11 the Lord Jesus says, “It is not that which enters into the mouth that defiles the man; […]
As a believer, should I get involved in politics?
We are often confronted with situations where the actions of our government either suit our preferences and ideals or directly oppose them. What then should a Christian’s attitude be toward his or her government and politics in general? This is a critical question to consider especially in today’s age of political vitriol and the upcoming […]