axa insurance ireland is an irish insurance company headquartered in dublin .

the axa group of companies are engaged in car , home , small business , commercial vehicle , and taxi insurance products .

axa is the third biggest general insurer in the republic of ireland .

axa ireland

axa ireland specialises in motor , home & business insurance and is part of the worldwide axa group .
axa insurance dac is a private company limited by shares . axa insurance dac is regulated by the central bank of ireland .
phil bradley has been named as axa ireland’s new chief executive in succession to john o’neill .
is regulated by the central bank of ireland . for business in northern ireland , axa insurance dac is authorised by the central bank of ireland and authorised and subject to limited regulation by the financial conduct authority .
it also offloaded new ireland to bank of ireland for £270m , although it has 13pc of the life assurance market .
axa northern ireland is perfect for managing the needs of ni residents , and we have more than 140 support staff in our 15 branch branches across northern ireland .
mr o’neill , who has served as ceo for axa insurance in the republic of ireland and northern ireland since 2000 , will retire at the end of the year .
axa insurance ireland is one of irelands largest and oldest insurance companies but our approach is right up to date .
quinn healthcare provides cover for around 400 , 000 in ireland , while quinn direct has 1m policy - holders in ireland and the uk .
axa group this morning published its full year 2017 results , which are available at urltoken . axa uk and ireland announces a strong performance across its commercial and healthcare businesses .
have you tried @ axa _ ireland they are really good and the drive safe app scheme that they have is really great .
axe insurance ireland operates across the republic of ireland and northern ireland with 57 branches , the bulk of them in the republic . it is the largest motor insurance company in the market with in excess of 900 , 000 customers .
however , in the run - up to the forced policy shift , ireland’s leading motor insurer axa has introduced a voluntary drive save device .
we believe that you deserve more than just quality service and insurance products from axa so we have developed axa plus .
the high court in dublin appointed administrators on application by ireland ' s financial regulator .
claudio is chief strategy development officer european markets , axa group and a member of axa partner group and european management committee .
unlike rsa , which has a large irish operation , axa has a very small business in ireland and the guardian merger would create few competition difficulties .
antimo is chief executive officer europe , axa group and a member of the axa group management committee , with oversight of the axa uk p & c business . he serves as the chairman of axa entities in belgium , germany , italy , spain and switzerland .
mr bradley was appointed director of claims and underwriting , axa ireland in 2001 where he was responsible for significantly reducing claims inflation and implementing a new underwriting structure .
the deal will be met with relief by hundreds of workers in the insurance industry in ireland .
sun life will ultimately retain only guardian ' s uk and ireland operations for stg£1 . 8bn .
he is also a past president of both the insurance institute of ireland and the irish insurance federation .
specialising in competitively priced straightforward home , van and motor insurance , axa is one of the world’s top three insurance groups and ireland ' s largest and longest standing insurance company .
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ireland ' s largest general insurance company , guardian pmpa , is to be taken over by french giant axa as part of a £3 . 9bn ( stg£3 . 45bn ) global merger .
the takeover of guardian / pmpa in ireland by axa is another twist in the history of the company which started as the private motorists protection association ( pmpa ) , writes david murphy .
you can renew your car or home insurance policy through your my axa account .
well done to the axa staff who took part in the dublin pride 5k run on friday . axa are proud to be sponsoring dublin lgbtq pride which is taking place this week . why not take a moment to read the axa blog here
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axa ireland limited was set up on friday the 19th of may 1989 . their current address is dublin 1 , and the company status is normal . the company has 6 directors who have also been the director of 17 other irish companies between them ; 3 of which are now closed . axa ireland limited has 2 shareholders . this irish company shares its eircode with at least 9 other companies .
the second major blow to the irish taxpayer came in 1985 , when insurance corporation of ireland ( ici ) collapsed .
state ' s bank stakes should be sold sooner rather than later - head of ireland ' s debt . . .
the axa roadsafe roadshow has been running since 2007 with 11 , 500 students participating each year . the roadshow teaches young people across ireland about safe driving and the consequences of taking risks on the road .
axa leisure breaks offer great value for money in a great hotel . axa enables me to avail of these hotel breaks ; it would be too expensive otherwise .
born 1958 , keith was appointed to the board in february 2004 . since november 2001 he has been chief executive of axa ppp healthcare . in march 2016 , keith became non - executive chairman of the axa global protect board , responsible for oversight of axa’s combined international pmi strategy . keith is also a director of axa strategic ventures sa .
axa ' s made it easy for you to manage your insurance online . by logging in to your axa account you can make most changes yourself in a few moments .
this website is a value added service for existing axa customers . if you are looking for axa insurance services such as home or motor insurance or a quote , please visit urltoken
a “pronounced switch” by customers away from face - to - face engagement in favour of phone and online has been blamed for the pending closure of more than 40 % of axa’s branches in the republic of ireland .
gorgeous night at @ makeawish _ ie crystal ball . such an incredible cause and so heartwarming to see the overwhelming generosity in the room tonight . thanks to our @ axa _ ireland volunteers for their support ! urltoken
the axa uk board brings a wealth of experience in financial services and wider business disciplines .
a decision on the ban on quinn insurance doing business in britain and northern ireland is expected to be reached later this week .
it was speculated the reason for this disposal was that new ireland felt it could not grow any larger in the irish market .
the combined annualised cost base of sun and guardian in the uk and ireland will be reduced by stg£50m by the end of 2001 .
as an axa customer , you automatically save money online and in - store with woodies , did , kilkenny shop , maxizoo and many more motor and home partners – exclusive to axa customers .
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he has also served as interim head of operations for both commercial and personal lines in axa uk .
axa is making the acquisition of guardian through its 71pc owned uk subsidiary sun life and provincial holdings .
chill insurance work with all the well - known insurers and search more than anyone else to get you a great deal based on your individual needs . the insurance companies we work with have been in business for many years in ireland and are regulated by the central bank of ireland .
the axa plus card is a loyalty card which is issued around 16 weeks after taking out a policy with axa . it is exclusively for axa customers giving card holders discounts in high street shops , on holidays and much much more . simply show your axa plus card in store at time of purchase and enjoy your savings . we will keep you up to date on our latest offers through our monthly e - newsletter .
bertrand has been with axa uk since september 2012 as deputy cfo ( with responsibility for financial controls ; planning , budgeting , reporting and tax ; business intelligence ; and finance projects ) . he previously held the role of chief investment officer and treasurer axa equitable inc . in new york and prior to that , executive vice president and cfo of axa canada . he has also held various roles in axa france in paris since 1997 .
we find this an excellent incentive to keep our insurance with axa . others are cheaper but with all we save using the axa breaks , axa are the best . thank you . we like the whole idea very much and would like to see it continue . it certainly keeps me from moving to another insurer .
our version of motor rescue aims to get you where you need to go within ireland and the uk . get 24 hour roadside and home start assistance anywhere in ireland or the uk , with the assurance that we help you complete your journey . your keys are also covered in case they are lost or stolen .
mr bradley is currently executive director for axa’s business in northern ireland . he started his career in 1978 with guardian royal exchange . he re - joined guardian in 1992 as head of the irish broker business in dublin , following a 14 year career in the uk insurance industry .
i was buying a second hand car lately and used the axa plus discount code with motorcheck . it was a godsend to check the history of the car . i avoided two lemons by using my axa plus discount code with motorcheck . great partner to have . its little things like plus that make me reluctant to leave axa . thanks .
all the directors can be contacted through axa ' s head office at 5 old broad street , london ec2n 1ad .
just 2 days to go ! look out for the axa staff members who’ll join over 30k supporters on the day .
on march 19 , 2016 , following a comprehensive succession planning process of the executive management led by axa’s compensation & governance committee , axa’s board of directors unanimously decided to separate the functions of chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer .
axa leisure breaks give me a great chance to get away at an affordable price . will definitely go again .
on the global stage , the deal means that guardian / axa will be the fourth largest insurance company in the world .
founded in 1918 , new ireland is an irish market leader in the investment and protection sector , providing its customers with a range of life assurance , pensions and investment products .
a spokesman for axa said the changes “are about providing the best possible service to our customers in the way that best suits them” .
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however , an axa spokesman told the irish independent that there was ` ` no suggestion ' ' it would sell off businesses here .
based in dublin , arb underwriting is a wholesale underwriter in ireland , with expertise in private and commercial motor insurance . their car cover comes with a range of added bonuses for policy holders .
regarded as one of the largest pension & life insurance companies in the world , aviva insurance limited specialises in home , car and travel insurance in ireland . policies offer a range of discounts .
if you got an axa quote in the last 30 days , you can retrieve a new one without having to provide your details again .
allianz insurance ireland forms part of allianz se group - one of the world’s most prominent financial service organisations . their product offering includes car , home & van insurance , to name but a few .
in operation since 1721 & with over 400 , 000 customers , rsa is one of ireland’s leading non - life insurers , providing a host of bespoke insurance solutions for both personal & commercial customers .
but it also signals axa ' s re - entry into the irish market after it sold off its irish businesses in the past few years .
one source said that axa could move to sell off guardian / pmpa if it had taken a strategic decision not to enter the irish market .
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please be aware that the financial services ombudsman will only be able to consider your complaint after axa have had the opportunity to consider and resolve this .
it will sell guardian overseas the business operating in countries such as france , portugal , argentina , brazil , hong kong and south africa to axa for £972m .
at the time , pmpa was ireland ' s biggest motor insurance company , having a 70 % share of the car insurance market , but weak regulation meant its premiums were too low to build up a cushion of cash .
every week axa insurance ireland distributes 15 , 000 policy documents which by law have to be delivered at least 15 days before renewal date . the company’s existing print operations meant this was a challenge with staff often working overnight to complete the job . but a ricoh production print solution has transformed the process maintaining quality as well as making it quick and efficient , and reducing waste to almost zero .
axa also intends to make “significant investment in technology and jobs in the company’s contact - centre facilities” . the investment is understood to be in the order of €150m .
previously , antimo was head of corporate clients at swiss life and a member of the executive board . in 2007 , he joined axa switzerland as head of group life and later head of distribution . antimo was appointed chief executive officer of axa switzerland in 2014 until 2017 . he was previously vice president of the swiss insurance association .
in a statement yesterday , sun life said : ` ` guardian royal exchange ireland provides good profit margins and will be further enhanced through back office and integration into the uk systems of the enlarged sun life and provincial holdings group . ' '
axa said it had completed a strategic review of its “multichannel offering” to set out the “optimum structure for the future” in the wake of the research indicating where customer preferences lay .
minister for agriculture & food , michael creed td at the official launch of our direct axa smart farm product . talk to an agri - specialist on 1890 247 365 or visit
it is also likely that a number of axa’s 10 dublin branches will face closure and possibly at least one of its three tipperary branches , in nenagh , clonmel , and thurles .
the axa drive save device is a tamper - protected , hand - sized unit which can be voluntarily fitted into the electrical system of a car’s dashboard with the permission of the owner .
the best way for you to keep up to date with all the axa plus benefits and to see our entire range of partners is for you to go on - line and register your email address with www . axaplus . ie . you will be kept right up to date with our regular e - newsletter . alternatively you can pick up an axa plus brochure in your local branch .
you can get in touch with axa online , over the phone or in a branch . please select one of the topics below to find contact details for the option that works best for you .
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we also accept payments by cheque , postal orders or bank drafts made payable to axa insurance . please write your policy number on the back of your cheque , order or draft and sent it to :
success for axa investigators as they uncover undisclosed claims . these investigations are part of our ongoing efforts to protect our honest policyholders . taxi - driver made eight personal injury claims in eight years , court hears
axa are one of the top three insurance groups in the world . headquartered in paris , we employ 175 , 000 staff all around the world and we offer financial protection to more than 67 million people .
please note : this number is only for axa travel insurance claims where policies are purchased directly from axa . if you need to speak to us about a home insurance claim call : 0330 024 8086 , or for a car insurance claim call : 0330 024 1305 . if your travel insurance was arranged through your bank account you’ll need to contact your bank for information on your specific insurer and how to contact them .
if you have taken a product out online with axa and are unhappy with the product or service you have received , you can also use the european commission ' s online dispute resolution platform to make a complaint .
it also has guardian insurance , which sells other forms of non - life products through brokers . the company has 18pc of the irish general insurance market and owns a small life operation . guardian employs 850 people in ireland and is considered a strong brand ; it had a premium income of £238m in 1997 .
individual staff in branches that operate a contact centre service will also be impacted as axa moves to centralise all call - centre operations in derry , where it has had a call - centre presence for a number of years .
“while it is not appropriate to discuss these matters in the media until staff have been informed directly , axa acknowledges that the review will impact on a number of branches which have low customer engagement , ” said a spokesperson .
being with a global insurance provider has its perks . you’re insured to drive for up to 31 days in the uk and eu - approved countries . plus , as an axa customer you can get a discount on stenaline ferries .
staff at axa will learn of their futures today , with full briefings scheduled . the company said last night it had “begun engaging with unions” ahead of these briefings and would “work closely with staff and their unions to manage these changes with care and sensitivity” .
please email us at axaplus @ urltoken with your name and address , policy number or car registration number and we will issue you with a replacement card in the post . alternatively please contact your local axa branch who will pass your details on to us .
if the axa takeover proceeds , it rules out the possibility of an enforced sell - off of assets due to monopoly restrictions . this was on the cards when it emerged that uk operation royal and sun alliance ( rsa ) was also bidding for guardian .
“while it may be viewed by some as a big brother - type product , this is a genuine attempt to apply risk management to motor insurance , ” an axa spokes - person said , noting that “speed is a factor in up to 50 % of serious accidents involving young drivers” .
all our travel insurance policies sold in ireland cover you if your holiday gets cancelled or cut short you’ll also get financial help if your luggage gets lost , if your flight is delayed , or if you have a medical issue while travelling . our insurance policies offer comprehensive cover for great value , but read through our terms and conditions carefully to make sure our coverage is right for you and that you understand exactly what you’re covered for .
the irish examiner understands axa’s mallow branch at bank place is among those facing closure , as is the company’s branch in ennis , co clare . it is thought at least one other cork branch may be affected — either midleton or bantry . the company also has a branch at 52 south mall in cork city .
minister for agriculture & food , michael creed td , pictured below at the official launch of our direct axa smart farm product . talk to an agri - specialist on 1890 247 365 or visit urltoken . we’re at this year’s ploughing championships again in september , so remember to drop by our stand where we’ll be there to discuss all things farm !
we provide reliable service no matter where you are in the world . with comprehensive cover to protect you if your trip gets cancelled , your luggage goes missing , or you get sick while you’re away , axa travel insurance not only covers you , but the important things you take with you on your trip , too . contact us for a quote today .
axa plus is a great concept . it covers such a wide number of offers , so there ' s sure to be something to interest all members . the website is also very informative and easy to use . i have availed of the leisure break option in the past and was very pleased with what i got . had a great holiday in co cork .
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from the uk : 0330 024 1305 from abroad : ( + 44 ) 1892 502799 * lines open : 24 hours a day , every day to log a new claim . to discuss an existing claim , the axa claims team can be contacted monday to friday 8am to 5pm ( saturdays , sundays and public holidays closed ) . emergency support is available at all other times .
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the business , which is part of sean quinn ' s conglomerate , was placed into administration last week .
regulation chief matthew elderfield told the high court in dublin that quinn insurance had
significantly breached
its solvency ratios .
the insurance arm of the quinn group , which offers motor , home and business and healthcare policies has a deficit of 200m euros .
last week mr elderfield said one scenario could see administrators apply for a levy to be imposed on all insurance premiums , not just quinn premiums , to help cover the company ' s losses .
it may sound like drastic action , but in fact , it is a story all to familiar in the irish republic .
in 1983 irish motor insurance company , private motorists protection association , ( pmpa ) collapsed amidst insolvency issues .
this led to the first state insurance bailout and ultimately cost irish insurance policy - holders over 10m euros over a 10 - year - period .
in the late 1970s , following a rise in the number of claims , the firm ' s finances were seriously damaged .
pmpa raised its premiums but it was too late , by 1983 the company was insolvent .
a previously unused element of the insurance act was rushed through that imposed a levy on other insurers to keep pmpa afloat .
the levy ceased to apply from 1 january 1993 as it was felt that sufficient funds had been collected to enable the successful completion of the administration of the business .
ici was owned by a major irish bank , aib , and had to again be bailed out by irish the government .
the company ' s london office took on risks without matching these with an appropriate premium .
in effect ici uk was growing too fast , taking on a lot of reinsurance and not having enough money to cover its claims .
aib claimed it was unable to cover the losses of ici and was on the brink of collapse , so another over - extended financial giant was bailed out by the state .
this involved two loans , which have now been repaid , totalling over 100m punts ( irish pounds ) advanced in 1985 and 1993 respectively .
if quinn insurance was to suffer a similar fate the irish finance minister , brian lenihan , said a second levy tax will not affect all consumers .
there is no call on the need for a levy at this stage ,
he said .
when the administrator has conducted a review of the company he will be in a better position to know how to proceed .
mr lenihan acknowledged an insurance levy of 2 % was imposed on all non - life insurance premiums to cover the collapse of pmpa , but said it was not necessary when ici collapsed .
the finance minister said he wanted to make it clear that travel , health , aviation and marine insurance would be exempt from any future levy .
during members ' questions in the irish parliament last week , the minister said the quinn insurance potentially owed 200m euros more than it had in assets , but stressed that this did not mean it was unable to pay its bills .
the two elements of the quinn group affected by the court order are quinn healthcare and quinn direct , which offers motor , home and business policies .
the administration hearing is due to return to the high court in dublin on 12 april .
although policy holders with health insurance and travel cover may escape a new levy , the cost of quinn insurance ' s deficit to irish economy remains to be seen .
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terms & conditions apply . minimum premium €327 . new customers only . up to 75 % no claims discount ( for 5 + years claims free driving in your own name ) .
we insure all drivers from the beginners to the experienced . choose from 3 levels of cover - comprehensive , third party fire & theft or third party only . compare car insurance now to find out more .
insuring a car is just one of many expenses in life , and we understand it’s not always cheap . so we offer discounts to help keep your costs down .
claim without blame - we don’t think you should be penalised over something that’s not your fault . so if an uninsured driver hits your car , you won’t lose your no claims discount .
we offer a stepback , so you won’t lose your full no claims discount if you have an accident , or if someone makes a claim against you . because accidents happen .
from time to time you may need to borrow a friend or family members’ car . you’re covered to drive other cars you don’t own with the owner’s permission .
we understand that our customers have different needs . for an additional cost , you can choose convenient extras to suit your lifestyle .
you worked hard to build up your no claims discount , so don’t let one accident push you back . by protecting your discount , you can make one claim without impacting your no claims discount .
provides cover for legal proceedings both for you and against you . cover includes solicitors fees up to €100 , 000 for claims by you involving injury , loss of excess or other out - of - pocket expenses . it also covers solicitors fees for up to €25 , 000 to defend you against legal proceedings relating to your car .
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we pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service , and always strive to provide a great experience for our valued customers .
manage your home and car policy when you log into your safe and secure myaxa account .
need to update your policy , add a driver or report a claim ? it’s never been easier .
calculate your new monthly payment in a few easy steps : log in , enter the registration number of the new car , and you’ll get the estimated premium difference right away .
there’s no need to ring us or wait on the phone to add a driver . simply log in , add the new driver’s name and they’re covered .
if you have a car insurance policy with us , you may be eligible to get a home insurance estimate on your myaxa account in seconds .
everything you need , right at your fingertips . you can easily access your policy schedule , receipt for payment , and direct debit confirmation letters plus view and download your certificate , disc , and proof of no claims discount when your policy is up for renewal .
with our 24 / 7 emergency home assistance and claims helpline , we’re always here to help .
we work harder to make life better . if there’s damage to your home , we know there’s a lot to think about . with our 24 - hour helpline , available on 1890 247 365 , you won’t have to think about who to call .
covers both your property and the items belonging to you . this is the most comprehensive cover for your home and everything you own .
cover your house , sheds and outhouses . includes cover for permanent fixtures , such as kitchen units and bathroom fittings .
covers your most - loved items , such as your furniture , expensive valuables , clothing , and instruments . if you ' re renting , this cover is perfect for you .
with a range of discounts available , you can get cover that won ' t break the bank .
no claims discount ( 10 % for year 1 , 20 % for year 2 and 30 % for year 3 ) .
our standard home insurance comes with cover against fire , storm or flood , water or oil escaping , theft and attempted theft , malicious acts and subsidence .
for accidents and emergencies at home , like a burst pipe at 5am . we ' ll send someone to patch up the problem until you can get it fixed . this 24 - hour emergency home assistance won’t affect your no claims discount , and you can get up to four call - outs a year .
get peace of mind with our high liability cover . you ' re covered for amounts that you legally have to pay to others because of accidental injury to a person or damage to a property .
if your keys are stolen from your home , we ' ll provide up to €750 to replace your locks and keys .
this includes windows , doors , skylights , conservatories , porches and ceramic bathroom fittings .
check out the full list of home insurance benefits . terms and conditions apply . to learn more , please refer to our policy document for more information .
we understand that our customers have different needs . for an additional cost , you can customise your cover to suit your lifestyle .
you can add cover for loss or damage to personal belongings that you usually bring outside of your home , like your watch , camera or laptop .
this covers accidents such as spilling paint on the carpet , or putting a foot through the attic floor – whoops .
this is additional cover for you , your spouse / partner and children under 18 . this covers injuries arising from an accident , up to a maximum of €6 , 500 .
check out the full list of optional extras for home insurance . terms and conditions apply . to learn more , please refer to our policy document for more information .
when it comes to travel insurance , it’s easy to think “it won’t happen to me” , but taking out a travel insurance policy is all about planning for the unexpected . you never know what might happen when you head off on holiday . besides an accident , getting sick or losing your luggage can also put a real downer on your trip .
travel insurance is a way to prepare just in case something goes wrong , so you can enjoy every minute of your break without worry .
we don’t take a one - size - fits - all approach with our travel insurance policies . we understand that holidaymakers have different needs when they go away , and our travel insurance policies reflect this . from independent travellers to families and even those taking business trips , we have it covered .
our policies not only cover the person , they also cover activities you might enjoy on your break .
we offer winter sports options to make sure your expensive ski or snowboard equipment is looked after while you’re carving up the slopes , and provide compensation if the slopes are closed during your stay . if you’re hitting the green , you can protect your golf gear , too .
in our policies , pre - existing medical conditions are not covered . by pre - existing medical conditions we mean :
any cardiovascular or circulatory condition ( e . g . heart condition , hypertension , blood clots , raised cholesterol , stroke , aneurysm ) that has occurred at any time prior to commencement of cover under this benefit schedule and / or prior to any trip .
to ensure that our policy is suitable for your needs please review the policy booklet and schedule for more information relating to policy exclusions and general conditions .
according to the motor insurer , 54 % of its customers favour phone - based purchases and 34 % favour online , with just 9 % keen on face - to - face interaction in their local branch .
that is according to research undertaken by the company among its customers and used to justify its decision to close 18 of its 42 branches , starting next year .
the commercial decision means at least 100 staff will lose their positions , although the company says those impacted will be invited to participate in a redundancy scheme or consider redeployment options . what those options are were not outlined in a statement issued by the company last night .
the company has two branches in galway — one in woodquay in the city and one in loughrea .
axe will continue to have the largest branch network in the industry even after the closures .
axe group employs more than 1 , 200 people in the republic and over 400 people in the north . the company said its overall employee number “will not be impacted significantly as a result of these changes” .
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terms and conditions apply . based on online independent research by consumer intelligence during oct 2017 . this average saving was achieved by 40 % of consumers .
whether you’re a homeowner or a renter , our home insurance policies protect your home , contents , or both . plus , with our 24 / 7 emergency and claims helpline , you won’t have to think about who to call if your property gets damaged .
if you’re new behind the wheel , you the best cover . young drivers insurance doesn’t have to cost a lot . we reward you for driving safely with drivesave , saving you up to 35 % just by using the app .
it doesn’t matter if you use your van for business or pleasure , you want to make sure it’s covered . choose from our standard or premier van insurance to best suit your needs .
with a myaxa account , you have an overview of all your policy details , in one place .
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living stream ministry ( lsm ) , originally named stream publishers when founded in 1965 by witness lee , is a non-profit corporation currently based in anaheim , california .

lsm publishes the works of watchman nee and witness lee , including the recovery version of the bible .

lsm has been a member of the evangelical christian publishers association since 2002 and of the christian booksellers association since 1981 .

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background information on living stream ministry , the publishing house established to publish the ministry of watchman nee and witness lee .
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witness lee , life messages ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1979 ) , p . 164
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“…those considering living stream ministry are encouraged to listen to the organization and its members on their own terms… when this is done , the inquirer will have a rewarding experience in their encounter with the members of living stream ministry . ”
witness lee , god ' s new testament economy ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1986 ) , p . 230
witness lee , concerning the triune god ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1973 ) , pp . 18 - 19
a statement by living stream ministry concerning eastern lightning , “the shouters , ” and other aberrant religious groups in china .
witness lee , a deeper study of the divine dispensing ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1990 ) , p . 54
witness lee , the seven spirits for the local churches ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1989 ) , p . 97
more than 70 evangelical christian scholars and ministry leaders from seven nations have signed an unprecedented open letter to the leadership of the “local churches” and living stream ministry .
living stream ministry is a non - profit corporation that is primarily dedicated to the publication of the ministry of watchman nee and witness lee . . … | pinteres…
witness lee , the all - inclusive christ ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 5th ed . 1989 ) , p . 103
witness lee , the history of the church and the local churches ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1991 ) , p . 132
witness lee , the triune god to be life to the tripartite man ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1970 ) , p . 48
we respectfully call on the leadership of living stream ministry and the
local churches
to disavow and cease to publish these and similar declarations .
more than 70 evangelical christian scholars and ministry leaders from seven nations have signed an unprecedented open letter to the leadership of the “local churches” and living stream ministry . [ read the press release ]
living stream ministry is a non - profit corporation that is primarily dedicated to the publication of the ministry of watchman nee and witness lee . living stream ministry has one goal : to supply spiritual food for the nourishment of all believers that they may grow in the divine life for the sake of the building up of the body of christ .
witness lee , the triune god to be life to the tripartite man ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1990 ) , pp . 51 - 52
living stream ministry provides a subscription webcast service that enables subscribers to access the video content of recent conferences and also selected conferences and video trainings by witness lee .
living stream ministry provides the complete text of many of its ministry publications online in the hope that the riches of christ can be broadly sown throughout the earth for the benefit of all the lord ' s children .
witness lee in the new testament recovery version , note 18 4 ( matthew 16 : 18 ) ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1991 ) , p . 99
witness lee in the new testament recovery version , note 8 3 ( revelation 3 : 8 ) ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1991 ) , p . 1256
these are links to websites operated by living stream ministry / local church / lord’s recovery . they are includes for research purposes only . we do not recommend these sites .
witness lee ,
message thirty - four
in the life - study of genesis ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1987 ) , vol . 1 , p . 464
while many apologetics and countercult publications refer to this movement by the name local church , the movement itself prefers the term local churches or living stream ministry , its publishing arm .
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much of what has been presented in this section appears in kernel form in witness lee , the speciality , generality , and practicality of the church life ( anaheim , ca : living stream ministry , 1983 ) , 7 - 14 . unless otherwise indicated , all titles cited in this article are by witness lee and published by living stream ministry , anaheim , ca . ↑
books and gospel materials . the catalog of living stream ministry books contains over 500 titles . tracts and booklets that present some of the most basic gospel truths are printed in large quantities .
living stream ministry is pleased to provide the complete text of many of its ministry publications . we sincerely hope that the riches of christ could be broadly sown throughout the earth through this channel for the benefit of all the lord ' s children .
bibles . our principal product is the bible and new testament . living stream ministry publishes bibles in over ten languages , including english , spanish , chinese ( traditional and simplified ) , and russian .
if you have any questions or would like to order from one of our catalogs , please contact the living stream ministry book section at 1 - 800 - 549 - 5164 or books @ urltoken .
as the terms “local church” and “local churches” may return results for information that does not address this movement , we suggest also using the terms “lord’s recovery , ” “living stream ministry , ” or “witness lee . ”
in either case , we respectfully request that the leadership of living stream ministry and the
local churches
discontinue their practice of using litigation and threatened litigation to answer criticisms or settle disputes with christian organizations and individuals .
fuller theological seminary is one of the largest multidenominational seminaries in the world . fuller has completed a multi - year dialogue between a panel composed of senior fuller faculty members and representatives of the local churches and living stream ministry .
the word living in hebrew has the same root as the word for life in genesis 2 : 9 , which speaks of the tree of life . how can we , who are creatures , become the living creatures ? we become living creatures by experiencing god as the tree of life . this life , the divine , eternal , uncreated life of god , is the real life . only by having this real life can we become a living creature . whenever we experience god as the tree of life , we sense that we have something living within us . we have a living element , a living factor , within us . this living element , or factor , will always make us living .
living stream ministry is a non - profit corporation that is primarily dedicated to the publication of the ministry of watchman nee and witness lee . just as these two servants of our lord jesus christ faithfully continued the heritage of ministry that the lord delivered to the church , it is our aim to follow their faithful pattern by distributing the riches of christ for the building up of the body of christ . living stream ministry has one goal : to supply spiritual food for the nourishment of all believers that they may grow in the divine life for the sake of the building up of the body of christ .
non - lsm churches of the midwest these churches , under the leadership of titus chu , have rejected the living stream ministry , and to a certain extent , the extremes associated with the movement , but substantially keep other beliefs and practices .
if the leadership of living stream ministry and the
local churches
do not regard evangelical christian churches , organizations , and ministries as legitimate christian entities , we ask that they publicly resign their membership in all associations of evangelical churches and ministries .
the isilo platform consists of the isilo reader application ( sold separately by isilo ) , which can be installed on personal computers running windows® or mac os as well as many handheld devices . here is a list of living stream ministry epublications for isilo .
according to the practice established by brother nee in china , the one publication has always been trumpeted by one practical publication endeavor—in brother nee’s day by his gospel room , during brother lee’s years after he left mainland china by taiwan gospel book room , and during his years in the united states by living stream ministry . today we must be diligent to continue this practice of the trumpeting in the one publication in a practical way through the publication service of living stream ministry and taiwan gospel book room . living stream ministry and taiwan gospel book room publish both the past ministry that was delivered to us by brother nee and brother lee and the ongoing , up - to - date speaking that comes out of the fellowship of the blended co - workers and is based on the ministry materials of brother lee and brother nee . these are the materials that have been used regularly in the church life in the lord’s recovery , and these constitute the one publication among us today .
all those that had attended
the local churches
meeting were given a free living stream ministry , recovery version , new testament . i later became the recipient of this and used it on and off during my early months of being a newly saved bible - believing christian .
the stream magazine . a quarterly magazine that presents basic truths related to the christian experience . the stream is available by subscription , but it is also freely given to christian bookstores throughout the united states and canada .
note : we hope that many will benefit from these spiritual riches . however , for the sake of avoiding confusion , we ask that none of these materials be downloaded or copied and republished elsewhere , electronically or otherwise . living stream ministry retains full copyright on all these materials and hopes that our visitors will respect this .
i wish to offer some thoughts to a booklet that was published in 2008 by the
defenders of the new testament ministry of watchman nee and witness lee and the practice of the local churches .
they are based in fullerton , california and appear to be a subsidiary of living stream ministries in anaheim , california .
living stream ministry and the
local churches
( also known as the lord ' s recovery ) , both founded by the late witness lee , have been involved for decades in legal and theological controversies with noted christian institutions and leaders . in light of this history of litigation and conflict , we the undersigned make this public appeal .
this letter is a public appeal to disavow and withdraw controversial statements made by their founder , witness lee , on the doctrine of god and the doctrine of man . the letter also asks the “local churches” and living stream to renounce statements made by lee that denigrate evangelical christian denominations and organizations . finally , the letter appeals to the leadership of the “local churches” and living stream to discontinue their use of lawsuits and threatened litigation against christian individuals and organizations to answer criticisms or resolve disputes .
the epub platform makes use of the epub format , an industry standard for publishing electronic books . as such , many vendors operate within the epub platform . this platform includes installable apps , online readers , and dedicated e - reader devices from various vendors . living stream ministry epublications in the epub format are now available through the following vendors ( s ) :
under lee ' s directorship , living streams ministry was successfully launched . with the message of nee passing from east to west , from nee to lee , the teachings of the man from fuzhou , china , went global . un
independent local churches these congregations reject the leadership of the living stream ministry and extremes associated with the movement , only keeping some strands of past tradition ( meeting style , music , etc . ) . they tend to be more local than their midwest cousins , having no centralized work authority and a far less formal connective fellowship . predictably , they are shunned by the lc movement ( at least the living stream branch ) as not being legitimate . in subdued ways , they have a rope bridge connection with their movement past , such as having a substantial contingent of ex - members , or movement values that still faintly reverberate among them .
if the leadership of living stream ministry and the
local churches
regard evangelical christians as fellow believers , we request that they publicly renounce the use of lawsuits and the threat of lawsuits against evangelical christians to answer criticisms or resolve conflicts . the new testament strongly discourages the use of lawsuits to settle disputes among christians ( see 1 corinthians 6 : 1 - 8 ) .
living stream ministry publishes the works of watchman nee and witness lee , providing the authoritative and definitive collections of treasures from these two servants of the lord jesus christ . their writings focus on the enjoyment of the divine life , which all the believers possess , and on the building up of the church , the goal of god ' s work with man in this age .
witness lee , the all - inclusive spirit of christ ( los angeles : the stream publishers , 1969 ) , pp . 4 - 5
the statement of faith on the living stream ministries website says “god is eternally one and also eternally the father , the son , and the spirit , the three being distinct but not separate . ” sounds fine , but note what beisner says in this 2003 article :
ministry of the word ( periodical ) , the , vol . 22 , no . 06 , . . .
ministry of the word ( periodical ) , the , vol . 22 , no . 05 , . . .
“this ministry is entirely orthodox and to suggest otherwise is to willfully misrepresent them and impede the church’s mission . ”
living stream ministry ( lsm ) is an anaheim , ca based , not - for - profit publication and radio broadcast outreach associated with the local church . lsm , a member of both the evangelical christian publishers association ( ecpa ) and the christian booksellers association ( cba ) , is dedicated to the publication , production and distribution of christian literature and programming for edification in the christian faith .
witness lee taught a false gospel and living stream ministries continues to propagate that false gospel throughout the world . they have successfully stopped many publishers from exposing them by bankrupting them in lawsuits . perhaps in fear of facing such bankruptcy , hank hanegraaff led cri on a multi - year journey to defend their teaching . if hanegraaff and the others involved at cri honestly believe that witness lee and living stream ministries teach “sound orthodoxy” then they are just as damned as lee . update : listen to this account of hank’s experience with lc / lsm given by minoru .
for the remainder of this article , i will be quoting from their booklet
the beliefs and practices of the local churches ,
written by living stream ministries in 1978 , later re - published in 2006 , which pretty much outlines most of what they believe and teach today .
whether or not a certain church takes the ministry does not decide whether that church is a genuine local church . the title of this message does not say “no uncertain sounding of the trumpet in the lord’s recovery” but “in the lord’s ministry . ” i am not talking about something in the lord’s recovery , but i am talking about the ministry . . .
living stream ministry publishes the works of watchman nee and witness lee , providing the authoritative and definitive collections of treasures from these two servants of the lord jesus christ . the writings of watchman nee and witness lee focus on the enjoyment of the divine life , which all the believers possess , and on the building up of the church , the goal of god ' s work with man in this age .
living stream ministry publishes the works of watchman nee and witness lee , providing the authoritative and definitive collections of treasures from these two servants of the lord jesus christ . the writings of watchman nee and witness lee focus on the enjoyment of the divine life , which all the believers possess , and on the building up of the church , the goal of god ' s work with man in this age .
adjunct professor , trinity graduate school ( calif . campus ) ; president of apologetics information ministry ( santa ana , ca )
an introduction to , including a brief history of , the ministry of watchman nee and witness lee and the local churches .
the kindle platform consists of dedicated kindle e - reader devices and tablets ( sold separately at amazon kindle ) , the kindle reader application ( available for free at amazon apps ) , which can be installed on personal computers running windows® or mac os as well as many handheld devices , and an online reader accessible through any web browser ( urltoken ) . here is a list of living stream ministry epublications for kindle .
the past will be the future it would seem that since the midwest local churches now have a separate identity from the living stream ministry , their problems would be over . yet , the one thing that will continue to jeopardize their future is their past . the midwest lc’s have just enough fondness for the tendencies of their movement background to land them right back in the same boat as the one from which they departed .
paul told us that all who were in asia turned away from him ( 2 tim . 1 : 15 ) . the believers in asia who had formerly received the apostle’s ministry now forsook him . they did not lose their status as local churches due to the fact that they gave up paul’s ministry , but in fighting the battle , paul’s ministry could not depend upon them . for paul’s ministry they could not be counted on . to say that the ministry cannot depend upon a certain church does not mean that that church has been cut off from being a local church . it is still a local church , but we must realize that the ministry is a fighting unit . in this fighting unit there is no capacity and no time for your opinion .
this tendency is more nebulous with the living stream ministry , because it comprises a number of men who act as a sort of central committee . the midwest , though , typically revolves around one worker , who sets the pace and direction for the ministry of the entire region . this was a pattern personally lived out by witness lee while he was still alive . eventually , sub - lieutenants influenced by him each went to various parts of the globe where there were no peers on their same level and thus few serious checks or balances to their teaching , leadership , and direction .
living stream ministry is actively working to produce electronic editions of the ministry of watchman nee and witness lee for a variety of platforms . these electronic publications ( epublications ) consist of the full content of the print versions including page numbers that correspond with the printed text . although living stream ministry provides epublications for various platforms , please note that publications often cannot be used or transferred across platforms unless otherwise stated by the vendor . for example , an epublication purchased for the isilo platform can only be read by isilo reader software , and kindle epublications can only be read by kindle readers or kindle reader software . if you wish to read lsm publications on more than one of the platforms listed below ( for example , on isilo and on kindle ) , you must purchase each epublication format separately ( e . g . , the isilo format from lsm and the kindle format from amazon . com ) . please make sure you purchase the correct format for your reader ( s ) because your license for one epublication platform will not apply to other platforms .
over the past nine decades the ministry of watchman nee and witness lee has edified believers in christ and produced local churches on all six inhabited continents . the ministry of these two servants of god , which is published by living stream ministry ( lsm ) , stands upon the shoulders of the many great christian teachers of the past to present both the broad span and the spiritual depths of the new testament truths , particularly from the perspective of the believers knowing and experiencing christ as their life for the building up of the church as the body of christ . the resilience of the churches produced through their ministry is exemplified by the believers in china , who have proven steadfast and have flourished in the face of decades of extreme persecution , as well as by hundreds of local churches in north america that have faithfully persevered and spread despite nearly forty years of intense opposition .
those of us living in the west would do well to learn from him and others that lived and died under extreme persecution , in his case atheism .
the local church / living stream ministry operates many websites , including : the scriptures thescriptures . org ; triune god triunegod . org ; god’s economy godseconomy . org ; all - inclusive christ allinclusivechrist . org ; christ’s incarnation christsincarnation . org ; christ’s death christsdeath . org ; christ’s resurrection christsresurrection . org ; tripartite man tripartiteman . org ; regeneration regenerated . net ; god’s salvation godssalvation . org ; calling on the lord callingonthelord . org ; pray reading prayreading . org ; bibles for america biblesforamerica . org ; chicago bibles and books biblesandbooks . com ; christian websites christianwebsites . org ; church histories churchhistories . ccws . org ; emanna emanna . com ; ftta ftta . org ; hymns hymns . net ; living stream livingstream . com ; local churches localchurches . org ; recovery version recoveryversion . org .
collected works of watchman nee , the ( set 2 ) vol . 22 : the assembly life & the prayer ministry of the church ,
churches of the living stream ministry the “cult” label will most likely not go away for reasons already discussed at length in this volume , the local church movement has a habit of generating suspicion . wherever the movement has gone , area christians quickly use words like “cult” to describe it . nor has this been confined to north america . china , which claims some 75 % of the total lc movement , has long since formulated opinions about the group both at the governmental and now at academic levels :
it bothers me that some brothers among us still put out publications . according to my truthful observation there is no new light or life supply there . they may contain some biblical doctrines , but any point of life or light has been adopted from the publications of living stream ministry . there is nearly no item of life or light that has not been covered by our publications . based upon this fact , what is the need for these brothers to put out their publications ? because all the publications are mine , it is hard for me to speak such a word . but i am forced to tell the truth . by putting out your own publication , you waste your time and money . you waste the money given by the saints , and you waste their time in reading what you publish . where is the food , the life supply , and the real enlightenment in the other publications among us ? be assured that there is definitely at least one major revelation in every living stream ministry publication .
life - study of the bible is a 30 - minute radio broadcast composed of excerpts from witness lee ' s spoken ministry that focuses on the enjoyment of the divine life as revealed in the scriptures . the ministry portions are followed by a discussion of the portion presented , including questions and answers .
an introduction to the life and ministry of two servants of the lord— watchman nee and witness lee —whose work produced over three thousand churches spread across all six inhabited continents and whose ministry opened up the bible’s revelation concerning the experience of christ as life for the building up of the body of christ .
welcome to the living stream church of the brethren ! we worship together online on sunday evenings at 5 : 00pm pacific time ( 6 : 00pm mountain , 7 : 00pm central , 8 : 00pm eastern… or monday at 1 : 00am gmt ) . we invite you to join in worship with others from around the country and the world… all are welcome !
life - study of the bible with witness lee is a 30 - minute radio broadcast composed of excerpts from witness lee ' s spoken ministry that focuses on the enjoyment of the divine life as revealed in the scriptures . the ministry portions are followed by a discussion of the portion presented , including questions and answers .
contending for the faith — an introduction to the life and ministry of two servants of the lord—watchman nee and witness lee—whose work produced over three thousand churches spread across all six inhabited continents and whose ministry opened up the bible’s revelation concerning the experience of christ as life for the building up of the body of christ .
fuller theological seminary ( fuller ) and leaders from the local churches and its publishing service , living stream ministry ( lsm ) , have recently completed two years of extensive dialog . during this time fuller conducted a thorough review and examination of the major teachings and practices of the local churches , with particular emphasis on the writings of witness lee and watchman nee , as published by living stream ministry . this process was undertaken in an attempt to answer many of the questions and accusations that are often associated with this group of churches and to locate the teachings and practices of these two men and the local churches in light of historical , orthodox christianity . participants in the dialog from fuller included dr . richard mouw , president and professor of christian philosophy ; dr . howard loewen , dean of the school of theology and professor of theology and ethics ; and dr . veli matti kärkkäinen , professor of systematic theology . representing the local churches were minoru chen , abraham ho , and dan towle . representing lsm were ron kangas , benson phillips , chris wilde , and andrew yu .
…the jesus of john , as we have seen , is not simply a man who happens to be god but god incarnate having a particular kind of human living that incorporates the entire divine trinity and who ultimately brings his believers into that same incorporate living . the johannine jesus as bridge and model for the incorporation of the believers into the divine trinity ( 2 )
whereas the first proof that we are living creatures is inward and is related to our feeling , the second proof is outward and is related to our activities . a dead person is inactive , but a living person is very active . for example , children are very active because they are full of life . the principle is the same in the christian life . a christian who is living , that is , who is a living creature , will engage in a number of activities . the first of these activities is prayer . just as we cannot live physically without breathing , so we cannot live spiritually without praying . prayer is a christian’s spiritual breathing , and it is often spontaneous . for instance , as soon as we wake up in the morning , we may spontaneously thank the lord for a new day . to pray like this is to breathe , and it is a sign that we are living . however , some believers may go for a long time , even months , without praying . their lack of the activity of prayer is a proof that they are not living . other activities that prove that we are living creatures include reading the bible , functioning in the meetings , serving god , and preaching the gospel . not reading the bible , not attending the meetings and not functioning in the meetings , not serving god , not testifying for the lord , and not preaching the gospel—all these shortages indicate that one is not a living creature . the way to prove that you are a living christian is to consider all these points . do you pray ? do you read the bible ? do you exercise your spirit to function in the meetings ? do you serve the lord ? do you testify for the lord and preach the gospel ? if you are lacking in these matters , you are not a living believer .
this statement is intended to provide those interested with a general overview of the process that we have been involved with and our overall conclusions . this brief statement will be followed in the coming months by a paper addressing the aforementioned and other important theological topics in greater detail . representatives of the local churches and living stream ministry have agreed to write a statement outlining in summary form their teachings on the major topics of interest concerning them . comments by fuller will be offered on their teachings , as we have come to understand them after significant research and dialog .
whether or not a certain church takes the ministry does not decide whether that church is a genuine local church . the title of this message does not say “no uncertain sounding of the trumpet in the lord’s recovery” but “in the lord’s ministry . ” i am not talking about something in the lord’s recovery , but i am talking about the ministry . the citizens of the united states may say many things to criticize the government and the commander in chief of the armed forces . but when you get into the army and become a soldier , you lose your right to say anything . it is possible to argue , debate , and even fight in the senate , but even when the senators get in the army and become soldiers , they have to be quiet . there is no uncertain sounding in the army . the ministry is not like the senate . the ministry is not a congress for anyone to come here to express his opinion . the ministry has no capacity for that . the ministry is altogether filled up with a fighting spirit . i do not control any church . all the saints who have left the denominations , the divisive sects , and stand on the proper ground are a local church in their locality . they can express their opinions , but they may have nothing to do with this ministry .
so also it is written , “the first man , adam , became a living soul” ; the last adam became a life - giving spirit . ( 1 cor . 15 : 45 )
ezekiel 1 : 5a says , “also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures . ” we need to pay attention to the first word in this verse , also . not only does electrum come out of the fire ; something else also comes out . the wind brings in the cloud ; the cloud enfolds the fire ; and the fire produces the electrum plus something else—the four living creatures . when we experience god as the blowing wind , the overshadowing cloud , the burning fire , and the electrum , we become the four living creatures . we were dead , but by experiencing god in this way we become something living . the lord jesus said that “the dead will hear the voice of the son of god” and that “those who hear will live” ( john 5 : 25 ) . paul said that we were dead but god has made us alive ( eph . 2 : 5 ) . the more we have the cycle of the wind , cloud , fire , and electrum , the more living we become . every time we are blown upon by god and overshadowed and consumed and burned by him , we are enlivened . as a result we become lively and vibrant . if we are not living in the meetings , this proves that we are lacking in the experience of the cycle consisting of the wind , cloud , fire , and electrum . the more we experience this cycle , the more living we will be . whereas many of today’s christians prefer to attend a quiet service , we should be very living in the meetings and sometimes even make a joyful noise to the lord ( psa . 95 : 1 - 2 ) . only the living ones can make such a noise . if we experience god as the wind , the cloud , the fire , and the electrum , we will not be quiet but will be living and even noisy in the church meetings .
how can we prove that we are no longer dead but have become living creatures ? there is a twofold proof , that is , an inward proof and an outward proof . the inward proof that we are living creatures is that we now have a feeling , or sense , of life . living persons have feelings . for example , as we are sitting in a room , we will have a feeling concerning the temperature . we may feel hot or we may feel cold . a dead person , on the contrary , has no such feeling . likewise , if we are living before god , we will have an inward , spiritual sense regarding our situation . if we offend god or if we do something that is not pleasing to god , we will have a feeling about this . a person who is spiritually living will have a deep feeling whenever he lives in a way that does not glorify god or that is not pleasing to him . if our inner feeling , the inner sense of life , is sensitive , deep , and fresh , this is a proof that inwardly we are living and that we are therefore a living creature . however , some children of god may behave very badly , putting the name of the lord to shame , yet they have no feeling about what they are doing . they are far from god and they need to repent , but they have no inner feeling at all . this is a proof that inwardly they are dead . a believer who is truly a living creature has much inner feeling about his situation .
the christian research institute condemned lee’s teachings in the late 70s . in 1977 e . calvin beisner co - authored an article for cri the teachings of witness lee and the local church . you can hear a lecture by walter martin ( the original bible answer man who founded cri in 1960 ) delivered sometime in the 70s here urltoken where he clearly lays out the heresies of witness lee and the local churches . there was also an open letter published online several years ago an open letter to the leadership of living stream ministry and the “local churches” signed by numerous apologists and christian theologians .
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the ministry of watchman nee has been nourishing and edifying seeking believers throughout the earth for over 70 years . in 1962 , witness lee , a close co - worker of watchman nee in china brought this ministry to the united states , where he continued to minister the riches of god ' s word until he went to be with the lord in 1997 .
inherited ideas about oneness will inflict further damage the immoderate emphasis on “oneness” that gripped living stream churches still lurks in the midwest . this is not the local congregational oneness that every church needs to keep its coherence , but the connectional form that links entire churches together across city , county , and state lines . local assemblies are expected to keep that oneness , which now has a smaller regional form since the break from lsm .
i have to be faithful to the lord , faithful to so many of you who have been very much affected by this ministry , and faithful to myself . for this reason , this ministry cannot allow anyone to pretend to be in it and yet still say something different . this does not mean that i ask you to stay away from your local church or that your local church is no longer a local church . what i am fellowshipping about is the impact of the ministry for the fighting of the lord’s interest in his recovery .
we should never think that a mature christian does not need to engage in all these activities . the older and more mature we are in the lord , the more spiritual activities we should have . i believe that if the apostle paul were in our midst , he would be very active in praying , in reading the bible , in functioning in the meetings , in serving the lord , and in preaching the gospel . in the christian life we can never “graduate” from being living . to graduate from being living is to die . every living person must be living continuously . daily we need to experience the wind , the cloud , the fire , and the electrum . every time we meet the lord as the wind , the cloud , the fire , and the electrum , our inner being will be made alive .
that man has a sin nature is one thing , but to blame his sin nature / behaviour ' because of the devil living in him ' is most certainly flawed , not to mention , totally incorrect .
whatever i would say concerning the home gatherings , the full - timers , the truth lessons , and the spreading of the gospel is not for anyone who does not feel good about my ministry , who is dissenting to my ministry , who is pretending to be here under the ministry yet actually is not . i still love all the dear saints who may fall into this category and still count them as brothers in christ , but we need to have an army full of impact , and this army has no capacity and no time for anyone to express any kind of opinion . we are fighting a battle . the army began the fighting already in taiwan . now we want to see this army increasing to fight the battle not only in the united states but also in canada , in central america , in south america , in europe , in africa , in australasia , and in the entire continent of asia . this is what i want to see . i am not talking about the churches , i am talking about the ministry . the ministry is one thing , and the churches are another thing . these two things can be differentiated in the epistles written by paul . paul’s ministry is one category , and the churches are another category . paul never tried to force all the churches to follow him in his ministry , but paul surely had a ministry for the churches . ( elders’ training , book 7 : one accord for the lord’s move , pp . 74 - 76 , witness lee )
also they go on speak about jesus being
the life - giving spirit to impart himself into us as our life and our everything .
this appears to suggest that jesus is the holy spirit , for the spirit here is spelt with a capital s . and if this is what living stream ministries mean , then they are in the heretical camp of the oneness movement , a belief that holds to jesus being the father and the holy spirit .
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dean , school of theology ; professor of preaching ; george w . truett chair of pastoral ministry ; director , center of expository preaching , southwestern baptist theological seminary ( ft . worth , tx )
in contrast to hanegraaff and passantino , more than 70 evangelical scholars and ministry leaders have — in an open letter — called on the movement to renounce unorthodox doctrines and to discontinue its legal attacks .
according to the pattern of the new testament , we also have meetings for the release of the new testament ministry . during these meetings gifted members preach the gospel , teach the truth , edify and train the saints , release a particular truth from the scriptures , or lead a study of a particular portion of the bible . the meetings held for peter’s preaching ( acts 2 : 14 ; 3 : 12 ; 10 : 34 ) and paul’s teaching ( mark 16 : 20 ; acts 19 : 9 - 10 ; 20 : 7 ; 28 : 30 - 31 ) are examples of this kind of ministry meeting . the major burden of these ministry meetings is borne by those who have the gift to function in this way , but frequently there is additional open sharing by those who attend these meetings ; thus , even in the ministry meetings there can be the mutual speaking . a degree of perfecting occurs in these ministry meetings that cannot be attained in any other meetings of the believers .
no christian should deny the fact that there is unity in the trinity , between god and man in salvation , and in the universal church of true believers . the local church’s teachings on unity , however , remind one of g . k . chesterton’s description of a man locking himself mentally into the “clean and well - lit prison of one idea . ” watchman nee and witness lee do employee reason . unfortunately , their theological starting point is not rational . the mystical notion of unity has been allowed to take the place of logic and sound hermeneutics . the whole counsel of god is therefore interpreted in the light of a subjective “feeling . ” the result seems to be that lsm and the local church have taken the turn away from the path of knowledge only to find themselves on the broad highway of doctrinal error . – source : ministry watch , living stream ministry listing
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i mean business for the lord’s interest . i have sacrificed my entire life for the lord’s ministry . i gave up everything to take the way of the lord’s recovery . now i must be faithful to myself . furthermore , through my ministry on this globe , thousands of saints have come into the recovery , so i must be faithful to them . many of the saints have given up high degrees to follow the lord in his recovery , yet it seems what they are in is tending to be disappointing . this burdens me . some of the saints became what they are in the lord one hundred percent due to my ministry , and i do not want my ministry to waste their time . i have to do something to insure their investment of their whole being into the lord’s recovery . they have given up their future in the world , but they cannot have much encouragement in the lord’s recovery . i have to be faithful to the lord , faithful to so many of you who have been very much affected by this ministry , and faithful to myself . for this reason , this ministry cannot allow anyone to pretend to be in it and yet still say something different . this does not mean that i ask you to stay away from your local church or that your local church is no longer a local church . what i am fellowshipping about is the impact of the ministry for the fighting of the lord’s interest in his recovery .
after a two - year study , fuller theological seminary issued a statement endorsing the orthodoxy of the faith of the local churches and stating that critics of the ministry of witness lee had “grossly misrepresented” his teachings .
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brandon : as soon as you stated about brother lee saying “to call a church anything other than “the church in [ anaheim ] ” is fornication with the whore of babylon . ” and stated that “members of the local churches , also known as living stream ministries” at the beginning of this long article i realized your tirade is personal , not objective and certainly not with understanding . — the first statement is vulgar and misrepresenting . its not about what you call your group but what you are and standing on the ground of locality , not taking any name . — the local churches are local representations of the collective body of christ . lsm is a publishing company that publishes material of the ministry the churches believe and practice .