New Life in Jesus Christ!

JAPAN PRAYER NETWORK
Fukuoka, Japan

Every Man & Woman Must Die!

Gen 2:17 But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. Gen 3:6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. 19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. KJV Heb 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: KJV 1 Cor 15:22 Everyone dies because all of us are related to Adam, being members of his sinful race, and wherever there is sin, death results. But all who are related to Christ will rise again. TLB Sounds pretty bleak for all! There is hope!

There is Hope & Life in Jesus Christ!

Rom 5:12 When Adam sinned, sin entered the entire human race. His sin spread death throughout all the world, so everything began to grow old and die, for all sinned. 16 Adam's one sin brought the penalty of death to many, while Christ freely takes away many sins and gives glorious life instead. TLB

Spring is a time of new life! In Japan we are enjoying the beautiful Cherry Tree Blossoms among the beauty of the surrounding mountains. Birds are singing and soon rice fields will be prepared for planting. This is the favorite time of year for marriage. The new school year will begin the second week of April. Everywhere one turns there are signs of new life. There is a sad note though. Very soon the Cherry Trees will begin to drop their beautiful pink or white petals. Most of what we now see and enjoy will eventually die. That was the paradox of the Cherry Tree to the Japanese Samurai. It was here today and then gone. They pledged their lives for their masters and could be called upon to give up their lives at any moment.

The Bible passages given above tell the tragic story of man being created by a loving God only to disobey and fall into sin and separation from the Holy Creator. The natural result of that sin is death – physical and spiritual death! God foresaw the spiritual failure of His creation and made a way mankind could be saved from both sin and death. John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. NIV

Jesus Christ is the Answer!

Mankind suffers from an illness and disease that has no cure anywhere on earth. With all the research and resources of nations – no solution can be found for the sin and resulting penalty of death. Everyone eventually dies a natural death. The horrible consequences of sin can be seen on the news or by a simple walk down the street in any nation upon the earth. There is just no hope presented by governments, armies, corporations or educational institutions. Even “religious movements” which promote their gurus and holy men cannot offer any positive or lasting cure for death and sin. Acts 4:12 There is salvation in no one else! Under all heaven there is no other name for men to call upon to save them." TLB

We Must Share Jesus Christ!

In recent years, we have read the news of the spread of plagues and epidemics. Many of these diseases can either be prevented or cured with new vaccinations. The problem is that the poorer nations suffering from the disease cannot afford to pay for the expensive medicine which can control or eliminate the sickness and resulting suffering and death. Far too often, the wealthy nations and drug companies are not willing to share this resource with those who need it the most!

Christians have received the wonderful blessings and benefits of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our sins have been forgiven and we have been given eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ! How can we live so selfishly and not share this “miracle cure” for sin and death with those around us who do not know? We can read appalling statistics showing how few go to the people who have never heard His Name. Such a small percentage of wealth is given to support the mission work to those areas that need it the most!

Rom 10:13 Anyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved. 14 But how shall they ask him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? 15 And how will anyone go and tell them unless someone sends him? TLB

Reaching One Among Millions

For years, I fretted and worried about how we can reach the vast numbers of precious souls going into eternity with Christ and suffering from sin’s devastation in life. A few years ago the Holy Spirit gave me a simple theme and plan for addressing the problem. We cannot save the whole world alone!
God made it clear that He only requires us to do that which He has given us the means and opportunity to touch. We can share God’s Love with one person at a time. We can PRAY for the unsaved thru intercessory prayers. We can GIVE of finances as best as possible to support mission outreach. We can SHARE God’s Love with those He puts in our lives.

Thank you for PRAYING for Japan and our ministry here. Thank you for GIVING financial support. Thank you for SHARING God’s Love with those near you!

Dan Corbett
Fukuoka, Japan