[UntoHim]

Originally Posted by Terry

History speaks for itself. The bi-annual trainings coincide with the formation of Living Stream Ministry. What I do not understand, with the collapse of Daystar, why did The Stream Publishers need to cease and be replaced by Living Stream Ministry?

Actually there is not a huge difference between The Stream and The Living Stream - they were/are both supposed to be "a little publishing ministry" to spread the written/spoken words of Witness Lee (and to a much lesser extent the written/spoken words of Watchman Nee.)

The reality is that The Living Stream developed into nothing more than the formalization, systematizing and codification of the person and work of Witness Lee as the sole source of teaching and practice for the Local Church movement. Anyone who doubts this should read (or pray-read) The One Publication documents and tracts that were distributed over the past 15-20 years or so. Lee, and now his "continuation" have made this crystal clear - there is no room or even tolerance for anything or anyone besides Witness Lee.

Same thing goes for any of the other "front" organizations such as Bibles for America or The Defense and Confirmation Project. "The Bibles" for America are not just any Bible - they are a Bible jammed full of "the interpreted word"....The teachings of Witness Lee. And just what have we found that the DCP is "defending" and "confirming"?.....The person and work of Witness Lee (and Nee kind of). Apparently the Gospel is not worth defending as much as the interpretations and opinions of Lee, and this is a very sad commentary on a whole group of people who supposedly care so much for God and his purpose for his people.