Dennis Balcombe, a well-known figure in China ministry and the pastor of Revival Christian Church in Hong Kong, says, "I am aware of the attacks of Titus Pan against Brother Yun and the reasons behind them. Instead of focusing on the many miracles or experiences of suffering, however, Yun prefers to focus on the character and beauty of Jesus. Brother Yun, the “Heavenly Man,” was an uneducated man from a poor village in Henan Province who became a leader in China’s house church movement.

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Let's pray for a new determination and a fresh vision, while all the time "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Brother Yun was converted at the age of 16 following the miraculous healing of his father, and the witness of his mother's faith.And this presence of the Spirit will enlighten not only yellow skin people or white skin people but even black skin people. The publication on the internet of these false accusations against Brother Yun have just served to embolden those who already wish to see his downfall. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately from the article and its talk page, especially if potentially libelous.

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As is the earthy, so also are those who are earthy; and as is the heavenly, so also are those who are heavenly.

When I asked if he thought it was right to denounce someone he had never met, the response was once again a disarming chuckle, and nothing else. One large church in Wisconsin even purchased 1,000 The Heavenly Man books for the members of their congregation, only to send them back to the publisher after they were told the story is untrue by a visiting mission leader. Long before Yun was well known or there was any controversy about his testimony, people in Henan spoke openly of his testimony of being in prison, fasting and prayer and other details that are well known now. Their testimonies proved to be consistent, even though I interviewed each of them at separate times and in different places. Yun’s courage and dedication inspire western Christians to examine their own commitment and to truly value the religious freedom we possess.

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I told them that God controlled all things, not fate, and that our lives were determined by him and by the choices we make to obey or disobey his Word.I actually don't like to explain or clarify those attacks because according to God's Word, everyone has to bear his own cross to follow Jesus. Firstly, let me say that it is a good thing for the Body of Christ to be wary of charlatans, deceivers, and heretics. Many people reason that if these three elderly respected leaders from China say Yun is a liar, then surely it must be true.

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So we asked that only those who were able to teach for at least two hours at a time should come to us. Even some of the Malaysian pastors who had hosted Brother Yun in their homes came under strong attack for doing so! If you have any questions about Brother Yun's testimony or his character (or anyone else's for that matter), please have the courage to do what the Bible says, and go to him. The book's convicted me to desire to live a more sacrificial life for God, given me more of a heart for the nations and scripture, and renewed in me my sense of need for God's Spirit and presence. It is a recommended book for those seeking a story that is enlightening, and at times unbelievable, yet believable.A glance at the messages the Risen Christ gave to the seven churches in the early chapters of Revelation will soon reveal the early Christians were just like us - with many weaknesses and failings. Such as is the earthly, such also are the earthly: and such as is the heavenly, such also are they that are heavenly. Yun was not one of the major national house church network leaders (known as the 'Lao Da' in China), and has never claimed to be. As a leader of the " Back to Jerusalem Movement", Brother Yun seeks to evangelise the countries between China and Israel, which are among the least-Christianised of the world. But Jesus has said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God" (Mark 10:27).