What No One Tells You About Christianity in Japan

Japan is a country full of beauty and brokenness. Natural disasters, wars, a loneliness epidemic, and an aging population all bring unique challenges to this nation and yet, it’s hard not to see the beauty born out of it, as well. In this episode of Hard to Reach: Japan, Steven Morales explores how beauty and brokenness in Japan point to a Beautiful Creator who was broken for us.
03:36 - Number is 2,100. Apologies!
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00:00 Japan is Beautiful
00:52 Art, Anime, and Stories
1:51 Japan Is Broken
4:40 Beauty in the Brokenness: Ayaka’s Story
9:06 A Broken Christ
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[@chowder4989]

I wish there were Japanese subtitles so my family who are Japanese and live in Japan could watch and understand these video contents.

[@zoeyyara1531]

Great point!

[@petrabanjarnahor229]

Would they?

[@adrianaavila5230]

There are automatic subtitles in some cases, on Firefox I get Japanese subtitles

[@frillylily8005]

Definitely needs to be Japanese subs

[@temiongcecilio]

You can make the subtitles Japanese by clicking on the "Gear Icon" (lower right of the video). Then click Subtitles, then Auto-translate, then scroll down and choose Japanese.

[@telecinetohoku3314]

👏 👏 👏 As an independent missionary serving here in Japan (who also happens to like video) this entire series has been excellently done and it is a reminder to me not to lose the focus of why I am here!

[@jessicayeazel9927]

Thank you for your work. I'm an aspiring missionary, and I hope to see Japan soon ❤ I will be praying for you 😊

[@DuzzinsSama]

Have you had much success?

[@roberteaston6413]

I am a Canadian who is half Japanese. I was born in Japan. My mother was Japanese and my father was English. My mother was a Christian. Unfortunately she never allowed herself to be completely given over to Christ. She despised her father. She was prejudiced towards Koreans and never felt any guilt about what Japan did in the Second World War. She is Heaven now but she could have done more while alive here.

[@telecinetohoku3314]

@@jessicayeazel9927 may God bless your journey if you get the chance. Thank you for your prayers.

[@telecinetohoku3314]

@@DuzzinsSama depends on your definition of success. Reaching out to the Japanese is definitely a team effort and I am happy for many other co laborers. I’ve been blessed to see God at work, as I hear and see the testimonies of some who have come to Christ, YES. In my experience, it takes multiple years between when a Japanese first encounters Christianity, to when they come to Christ for themselves. While I haven’t personally had the opportunity to personally pray with a Japanese person to lead them to Christ or baptize one, I have done what I can to sow seed. As Paul says, “ I plant, Apollos waters, but God brings the increase”.

[@takudzwamashamba7453]

I stay in China, and I do the work of God here. However, the Chinese converts I’ve met (2 in 3 Christians) met Christ when they went abroad. Why am I sharing this? You might feel you need to be in Japan to save the Japanese, but if you look around you, in your schools, there are a lot of these oriental souls. Preach to them, share the gospel with them. They are often the vessels that will return to their own people and share this gospel with them. That is what noticed about the Chinese souls who preach and serve God here, most had time abroad got saved there, returned and are doing a lot for God here.

[@user-hr8dx9qw4n]

Ot just respect themn in the religion/conviction they are already in. How about that? Not everybody wants to be forced to believe that homosexuality is an abomination.

[@jamesclancy8091]

​@@user-hr8dx9qw4n who is forcing that?

[@SegunSMBProd1999]

⁠@@user-hr8dx9qw4nthat is true we shouldn’t judge

[@zeminoid]

@@user-hr8dx9qw4n No one is forcing anyone if you want to convert you'll do it, if not you won't, people have the choice to believe what they want, you hear the message, you decline if you don't want, decline as many times as you want, but if you accept and get saved it will be your own decision too.

[@takudzwamashamba7453]

@@user-hr8dx9qw4n It is for this reason that I’ll preach even more! Tell more of them about Jesus! He is the savior of the world!

[@johntheslider5802]

Something that I notice is that the beauty in those who have suffered isn't in the suffering itself, but rather in the healing from it. A person who sins is not beautiful because of their sin, but one who has been healed from their sin--that is beautiful. No one finds a wound beautiful, but a scar can be.

[@thomaslacroix6011]

I think it also speaks of hope. That life isn't measured by the suffering and tribulations that are yet to come, but by the happiness and meaning you can muster the courage to risk everything for.

[@Russian.Roulette]

Beautifully said.

[@tempestrimuru846]

Liar. Sin does not exist. Christianity is another cult of lies. American youth suicide rates are higher. Even though 100,000,000 pray to lies of men.

[@-mey5392]

" A broken world is healed by a broken Christ on a broken tree" ❤ so beautiful

[@user-84-rg9-8n2]

Exactly! . . . *Ephesians 6:5-7* _"Slaves,_ obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as *slaves* of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.” *Romans 1:1* "Paul, a _bondservant_ of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God." *Romans 6:16* “Surely you know that you become the *slaves* of whatever you give yourselves to. Anything or anyone you follow will be your _master.”_

[@newmelodies5953]

its time to stop these ideas. Japan as it own religion and culture, would you like a different contry spreading a different religion towards yours?

[@sugaraffs9051]

Leave Japan alone! They don't want to deal with your christrat bullshit

[@tempestrimuru846]

Ugly lies. America has a higher youth suicide rate. Where 100,000,000 pray to lies. Japan has it's own religion and is 1% christian because Christ's love is a man made lie

[@onebro186]

지금 일본에 살고 있는 한국인입니다. 교회에서 하는 훈련 때문에 래디컬 책을 읽고 책에 쓰여진 래디컬 홈페이지를 들어왔는데 일본에 대한 귀한 영상이 있네요. 래디컬 실험에 있는 "당신을 필요로 하는 낯선 곳에 가서 섬기라." 이 곳이 저에게는 바로 일본인거 같네요. 하나님이 이 곳에서 열심히 복음 전하라고 하시는 거 같아 참 감사합니다. 모두들 일본을 위해, 일본 영혼들을 위해 기도해 주세요.

[@infinitymusic5475]

May Christ's Power be with You.🔥

[@jty1999]

I am half Korean and half Japanese, but I am an American. I'm so glad to hear you're doing God's work in Japan. Thank you.

[@hoonman77]

I am a Korean American who travels frequently to Japan. I will pray for the Japanese people and for the church you attend in Japan too.

[@otaviourso]

​​I am from Brazil and may christ bless you for spreading the gospel.

[@DuzzinsSama]

If I was interested in going, where would I start?

[@vivibenavidez]

"Our search for beauty points to a search for the creator of beauty". Amazing.

[@lukebrasting5108]

He didn't come up with that idea, it comes from an actual Christian, St. Augustine of Hippo. It's called the Argument from Beauty.

[@vivibenavidez]

@@lukebrasting5108 Thank you for giving credit to the author!

[@Alien1375]

Well, looking at how ugly America looks, they shouldn't fall for the christian scam.

[@VastumTempus]

Nobody created beauty, though.

[@tonygoodkind7858]

Yeah but we know the creator of beauty: evolution. We have evidence that this non-intelligent process would cause us to find things beautiful if it improved our ability to live, thrive, and reproduce. So we're descendants of those who considered waterfalls beautiful because those people survived/thrived/reproduced better than those who had no instinct of beauty (or whose idea of beauty was something non-beneficial to us). Note that we shouldn't confuse beauty with our fascinations of more dangerous things. We may find it fascinating to observe how people fail or how bears act because to observe these things results in knowing how they work, which improves our fitness. Meanwhile we have no evidence of any gods.

[@aaronbarkley539]

This video production is amazing not just from a Christian media standpoint (which is usually horrible) but from just a media standpoint in general. This is my first video but man yall gotta keep making these cause they're great.

[@smurffgaming3128]

You might Watch the wrong Christian media...

[@micheler5366]

Try " The Chosen'" whether you think it's accurate or not , it'll at least provide an interesting theological gym and challenge you to search in the scriptures!

[@_Sloppyham]

@@smurffgaming3128there’s more “wrong” Christian media than good Christian media.

[@rustycrook1363]

thought i was about to have a seizure without the amount of jumps in shots at the start

[@sage-mr2pe]

It’s not horrible. Watch shows like “The Chosen” and you’ll see that’s you’re wrong. Who lied to you and told you that it’s horrible?

[@DanielaCrenshaw]

Jesus is interceding for Japan! My church in Nigeria led intercession months ago and one of the countries God gave me a burden for was Japan. I get such heavy innerwitnesses when I intercede for Japan. Your brothers and sisters in Christ see you in the spirit and are praying for you Japan! I pray I get to travel there one day.

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

Thank you for your beautiful and heartfelt prayers. The faith in Nigeria and much of Africa is strong. I know the persecution for Christians in Nigeria can be fierce from extremist Muslim factions. I think you had a Christmas massacre there in Nigeria?

[@onyemaifeanyi]

Christ embassy?

[@bigzachful]

God bless you my sister!

[@wegfarir1963]

How about he intercede for the Middle East, or Afghanistan? Or North Africa? If he is lord, he ought to be where he is needed most.

[@FreezinUrTundra]

Amen.

[@andrew-hv1hv]

That lady is so articulate and sounds so at peace

[@caffeevid]

💯

[@Durray13]

When you're talking to a _Paulian_ ... Q: Who is God? A: Jesus Q: Is Jesus the son of Mary? A: Yes, Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was born from the mother he created (Mary) Q: Is Jesus a born son? A: Yes, Q: Who is his father? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is the father of God Jesus and the creator of the mother he was born from her the son of his wife Q: Is Jesus the servant of God? A: Yes, Q: Did Jesus die on the cross? A: Yes, Q: And for whom did he go up? A: To God *God Jesus was crucified & ascended to God Jesus Q: Is Jesus a Messenger? A: Yes, Q: Who sent him? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was the messenger of God Jesus. God sends himself as a Messenger of himself Q: Did Jesus pray when he was alive? A: yes, Q: Whom was he praying for? A: For God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus worships God Jesus himself Q: Does God have a beginning? A: No Q: So who was born on December 25th? A: Jesus Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is eternal before everything but he was born in 25th Dec Q: Where is God? A: In heaven Q: How many Gods are there in heaven? A: God is only one. Q: Where is Jesus sitting? A: He is sitting on the right of God. Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So how many Gods are there in heaven? A: Only one God Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting to the right of God. Q: So how many gods are there in heaven? A: Only one god. Still Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So who many seated gods are there? A: Only one God? Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting next to the god. Q: How many gods are in heaven? A: Only one. Q: Are they sitting on the same chair? A: These words are understood only by the one who has the holy spirit. *so.. God sacrificed God to God in order to save God's creation from God. God prayed to God for help but God didn't help God, and God killed God with help from humans. And that God is a father of himself and the mother of himself and the son of mother he created at the same time. He is also eternal but his birthday is...? 🤡

[@YedidahMVO]

Ever heard of the trinity?

[@Durray13]

3 gods

[@Ayverie4]

What a mess. "Who is His Father"? YHVH. You have created a big strawman, deliberately misunderstanding the doctrine of the Trinity.

[@TrixStix]

As a soon to be 18 year old missionary in Japan, I really appreciate these videos. I try to find 1 Christian video on Japan a day-which is actually seemingly hard. And I've really appreciated your 3 episode series. Thankyou, and God Bless! Ps:I'm devoting my life to save Japan.

[@pattyselah3]

Maybe I can get some information about Christianity in Japan. Let me know about your heart for Japan

[@statutesofthelord]

God bless you. We need more with your heart and zeal. Be aware though, that many missionaries have come to Japan, and have actually lost faith here.

[@jiren6637]

do u live in japan too?@@statutesofthelord

[@jiren6637]

@TrixStix would love to know how Christianity is going over there

[@TrixStix]

Well, I was 14 year old when God told me, In the hospital with a collapsed lung, my 3rd one. He gave me this master plan and now it's my job to enact it. @@pattyselah3

[@theeotakufam6825]

It's amazing how anime is so relatable. As a Christian you would be surprised how it can relate to the bible and biblical teachings. We have a Jesus and Anime Group at our church with almost 50 people! It's fascinating to me! It saddens me to see the trauma that Japan has been through, ironically enough, Anime has blessed me in so many ways. Hopefully with my group or other avenue, people can spread the love of God. Whether through Anime or other art.

[@arthusamogus]

what anime series do y'all usually watch?

[@omorellie9389]

@@arthusamogus Ik this comment doesn't rlly reply to me, but I would love to add that my favorite type of anime is shonen

[@arthusamogus]

@@omorellie9389 shounens real nice tho my fav is slice of life in general (perhaps with a sprinkle of action innit like spy x family)

[@Yesica1993]

The culture does seem to be so very artistic. The paintings, the classic clothing, the classic architecture, etc. Even in modern times, basic things like the way products are wrapped become something beautiful. I love that about Japan. Even their written language is visually beautiful, even if you can't read it. Prayers for Ayaka! She seems like such a lovely lady.

[@Hollyesscense]

As an East Asian myself we know that what you see in Japanese and Korean culture, genetics, and language is majority Chinese /mongol influenced. Only some things are originally Japanese and Korean but even then, sushi came from Indonesia, geishas is originally Korean called kisaeng, so let’s know what is not Japanese culture first before we go credititng

[@bullshitdepartment]

@@Hollyesscense Chinese gigacope, nbdy cares where something originated. China doesn't make nearly as much animated nor drawn art, nor did Indonesia popularize Sushi. "Original" culture is semantically ambiguous, how far back in time do u go? Also Mongols have nothing in common with you kek, their language and culture is way different

[@keithkoganeislife3144]

@@Hollyesscensewell Geishas originate in Japan actually, as the first ones were men, not women. They originated in the brothels of the Edo period, functioning as entertainers for the patrons before they saw the prostitutes and courtesans. While Kisaeng did have a similar role, they were purely for the entertainment of the upper classes, as well were enslaved from the lowest castes. The role of the Kisaeng is more similar to that of the Tayū and Oiran, since they had to be skilled in almost everything from music to poetry. As for Sushi, its origins are in China, not Indonesia. Though I can be argued that it has influences from the Mekong River Delta region, as recorded during the Han dynasty.

[@vonn2221]

​​@@Hollyesscense my friend, rice is come from China That's why Java/ Jawa is come from word Jawawi, which is mean Barley or something The food staple in indonesia is not rice in the oast, it come from China How you can think Sushi from China? And first type of sushi is tend to be raw fish, now do you see indonesian go around eating raw fish? As an indonesian, i get ashamed with your comment

[@Yesica1993]

@@Hollyesscense Oh, for goodness' sake. Go nitpick and fight elsewhere. Good grief! You can't even give compliments these days without someone finding or inventing something ugly about it. How it sickens me.

[@Towkeeyoh]

These Japan videos are so well made, well shot, yet the most beautiful aspect is the message it conveys and reveals, especially for outsiders who love Japan and looking into Japan. Shedding a light into the lives and society there, all while bookending the video with hope!

[@FollowRadical]

The gospel is our greatest hope! May the light of Christ keep shining in Japan.

[@statutesofthelord]

Sadly, the message in this video was not truthful.

[@beeniecat9411]

​@@statutesofthelordhow so?

[@Durray13]

When you're talking to a _Paulian_ ... Q: Who is God? A: Jesus Q: Is Jesus the son of Mary? A: Yes, Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was born from the mother he created (Mary) Q: Is Jesus a born son? A: Yes, Q: Who is his father? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is the father of God Jesus and the creator of the mother he was born from her the son of his wife Q: Is Jesus the servant of God? A: Yes, Q: Did Jesus die on the cross? A: Yes, Q: And for whom did he go up? A: To God *God Jesus was crucified & ascended to God Jesus Q: Is Jesus a Messenger? A: Yes, Q: Who sent him? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was the messenger of God Jesus. God sends himself as a Messenger of himself Q: Did Jesus pray when he was alive? A: yes, Q: Whom was he praying for? A: For God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus worships God Jesus himself Q: Does God have a beginning? A: No Q: So who was born on December 25th? A: Jesus Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is eternal before everything but he was born in 25th Dec Q: Where is God? A: In heaven Q: How many Gods are there in heaven? A: God is only one. Q: Where is Jesus sitting? A: He is sitting on the right of God. Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So how many Gods are there in heaven? A: Only one God Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting to the right of God. Q: So how many gods are there in heaven? A: Only one god. Still Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So who many seated gods are there? A: Only one God? Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting next to the god. Q: How many gods are in heaven? A: Only one. Q: Are they sitting on the same chair? A: These words are understood only by the one who has the holy spirit. *so.. God sacrificed God to God in order to save God's creation from God. God prayed to God for help but God didn't help God, and God killed God with help from humans. And that God is a father of himself and the mother of himself and the son of mother he created at the same time. He is also eternal but his birthday is...? 🤡

[@willybur7779]

​@@Durray13 It can definitely be a difficult concept to grasp, so I don't blame you not understanding, I didn't either for a long time. There is something called the Holy Trinity, which is Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit. Jesus is God, and God is Jesus in human form, but God and Jesus are also separate, and both have the Holy Spirit in them. Jesus has all of the powers of God, but can live, feel emotions, and die. He was fully divine, and also fully human, in other words, perfect. God created Jesus to be a messenger to humanity, that He has taken on the debt of all of our past, present, and future sin. A lot of people back then didn't think that Jesus was God either, and they killed Him for it, so you're not alone in not believing in that, just don't kill anyone over it lol I hope this helped to explain it! If you need anything else, please ask. Take care brother, and God Bless you

[@heathergibson2891]

As a writer, the statement to not try to conquer your art spoke directly to my heart! When I submit to my Creator in imitation of Him, the creativity just flows . . .

[@user-84-rg9-8n2]

*1-Peter 2:18* _“Slaves,_ in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.” *Ephesians 6:5-7* _"Slaves,_ obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as *slaves* of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.” *Romans 1:1* "Paul, a _bondservant_ of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God." *Romans 6:16* “Surely you know that you become the *slaves* of whatever you give yourselves to. Anything or anyone you follow will be your _master.”_ *1-Timothy 2:11-14:* A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve. And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner.

[@ericamoveit]

Praying for Japan!

[@user-hr8dx9qw4n]

The main harm and danger caused by the man-made Bible and the man-made Quran is, that even though they contain man-made wisdom, they also contain man-made errors that are claimed to be the word of their god. By that, they expect the reality to adjust to those errors and not vice versa. Thats very harmful, especially as those man-made and “godly claimed” errors include topics like e.g. astronomy, evolution, biology and homosexuality.

[@MydNitQ]

Why?

[@user-hr8dx9qw4n]

@@MydNitQ Japan is great without any abrahamic religion.

[@user-84-rg9-8n2]

@@user-hr8dx9qw4n Are you so sure? *Genesis 22:1-18* "God said to Abraham, 'Take your son, your only son, whom you love - Isaac - and *sacrifice* him on the mountain…' Abraham bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar. Then he took the knife to slay his son. But the angel of the Lord called out to him, 'Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you *fear* God. . . Because you have not withheld your only son, Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies, because you have obeyed me.'”

[@user-84-rg9-8n2]

@@MydNitQ Because the Japanese used to have close family ties. Not anymore . . . *Matthew 10:34-35* “Do NOT suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to turn a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law." *Matthew 10:37* “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.” *Luke 14:26* “If anyone comes to me and does not *hate* their father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters - yes, even their own life - such a person cannot be my disciple."

[@mevorahashem]

Lord, heal the many broken hearts in Japan. Because You have walked in the way of brokenness and shining glory.

[@christinasewell7447]

I went back to watching anime and I realized the amount of suffering in these animes, but they were always trying to find something to fill the gap of loss and suffering. If it was revenge, righteousness, love, protection and the more I see this in anime I realize the missing piece in these stories is Jesus. Pray that Jesus can pour his spirit on these people's lives in Japan.

[@sojourner760]

I've never been to Japan, but my son and I have researched Japan for years, and one day hope to visit. It's a beautiful people and this video brought so much to light. I loved the words of the artist about beauty coming out of brokeness. That is the gospel in a nutshell. I will pray for the people of Japan.

[@user-84-rg9-8n2]

What about Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, West Virginia, with all their obesity, diabetes, opioid addition . . . and Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesian, Malaysia? You despise these places? After all, they absolutely LOVE American/Western culture: guns, flashy cars, electronics, devices . . .

[@tempestrimuru846]

Japan is 1% christian. Youth suicide is higher in America. Keep your lies away from Japan.

[@Rooples]

This is based, one of the best vids I've seen in a while

[@patrickhydar]

what about this video was good? all I saw was a manipulative look at Japanese culture, talking about social issues such as suicide. IN 2020. side note: it is no longer 2020. If you want to find the world centre of social issues, look no further than the United States of America, school shootings, police chases, rampant store robberies, violent riots. I ask you how America, one of the most Christian countries on earth, manages to be this broken?

[@newmelodies5953]

worst*

[@tempestrimuru846]

Video of lies

[@Chris-xj4kk]

Your mini documentary on Christianity in Japan is amazing!! It is sad to realize that Japan is so wealthy in economics and its people are so educated, yet there is such hidden social issues! The Christian community may be small in number, but they are a lighthouse for God. May the church continue to thrive and show Gods love, mercy, and redemption!!! Cheers. Chris

[@DoraEmon-xf8br]

Let’s just hope that Japan doesn’t fall for this trap. They‘re mostly shintoist, buddhist and even confucianist in a lot of ways. No need for christianity there.

[@user-84-rg9-8n2]

What about Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, West Virginia . . . Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesian, Malaysia? You despise these places?

[@stephen8342]

Most Christianity in Japan is a cult, the Moonies are fucking nuts

[@patrickhydar]

you know what has more social issues: America, do people go to schools full of little children and fucking light the place up in japan? NO, that has never happened!!!!!!!! it happens monthly in America, the bodies of 6 year olds, lying on the ground or in a hospital bed, if any country needs God, it is America

[@geviesanta3631]

Praying for Japan 🙏🏻🇯🇵

[@Alien1375]

Yes, keep praying to Amaterasu. ⛩

[@beepbopboop3221]

My Grandmother was born in Japan 1925 to a Christian family. She was a born-again Christian. She had already experienced much loss before she married and moved to America in 1952. Her father had died. Her sister died in Toyko firebombings. Her brother died. Her fiance died in WWII. She very much appreciated Japanese missionaries who were in American preaching services in her first language. We had a bilingual memorial service.

[@Coineanaich]

Wow, your grandmother sounds like she was incredibly strong and resilient, despite facing so much loss and hardship. It's amazing how faith can provide comfort and support during times of struggle. In times like these, I'm reminded of Psalm 23:4, which says, "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." May her memory be a blessing, and may her faith continue to inspire and guide you.

[@kaipenalosa3809]

Praying for Japan to know the Lord. As a half Japanese living in America, these videos really touched my heart.

[@wet-read]

N to the Mth

[@user-84-rg9-8n2]

*1-Peter 2:18* _“Slaves,_ in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.” *Ephesians 6:5-7* _"Slaves,_ obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as *slaves* of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.” *Romans 1:1* "Paul, a _bondservant_ of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God." *Matthew 10:34-35* “Do NOT suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to turn a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law." *Matthew 10:37* “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.” *Luke 14:26* “If anyone comes to me and does not *hate* their father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters - yes, even their own life - such a person cannot be my disciple."

[@shangmeikashung6151]

Praying for Japan🙏🏼

[@user-vm5yk2js6w]

1,5% of Christians in Japan are enough. Do you also want to destroy this beautiful culture?

[@user-hr8dx9qw4n]

The main harm and danger caused by the man-made Bible and the man-made Quran is, that even though they contain man-made wisdom, they also contain man-made errors that are claimed to be the word of their god. By that, they expect the reality to adjust to those errors and not vice versa. Thats very harmful, especially as those man-made and “godly claimed” errors include topics like e.g. astronomy, evolution, biology and homosexuality.

[@user-84-rg9-8n2]

What about China, North Korea, Iran, Russia? They are threatening to unleash nuclear Armageddon. Or is that what you desire?

[@user-hr8dx9qw4n]

@@user-84-rg9-8n2 And Rusia is doing it in the name of Chrsitianity.

[@isaacmwangaza]

I love Ayak💯, how she describes God, life, pain, joy, and our vulnerability is amazing.

[@caffeevid]

Seriously!

[@Durray13]

When you're talking to a _Paulian_ ... Q: Who is God? A: Jesus Q: Is Jesus the son of Mary? A: Yes, Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was born from the mother he created (Mary) Q: Is Jesus a born son? A: Yes, Q: Who is his father? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is the father of God Jesus and the creator of the mother he was born from her the son of his wife Q: Is Jesus the servant of God? A: Yes, Q: Did Jesus die on the cross? A: Yes, Q: And for whom did he go up? A: To God *God Jesus was crucified & ascended to God Jesus Q: Is Jesus a Messenger? A: Yes, Q: Who sent him? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was the messenger of God Jesus. God sends himself as a Messenger of himself Q: Did Jesus pray when he was alive? A: yes, Q: Whom was he praying for? A: For God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus worships God Jesus himself Q: Does God have a beginning? A: No Q: So who was born on December 25th? A: Jesus Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is eternal before everything but he was born in 25th Dec Q: Where is God? A: In heaven Q: How many Gods are there in heaven? A: God is only one. Q: Where is Jesus sitting? A: He is sitting on the right of God. Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So how many Gods are there in heaven? A: Only one God Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting to the right of God. Q: So how many gods are there in heaven? A: Only one god. Still Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So who many seated gods are there? A: Only one God? Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting next to the god. Q: How many gods are in heaven? A: Only one. Q: Are they sitting on the same chair? A: These words are understood only by the one who has the holy spirit. *so.. God sacrificed God to God in order to save God's creation from God. God prayed to God for help but God didn't help God, and God killed God with help from humans. And that God is a father of himself and the mother of himself and the son of mother he created at the same time. He is also eternal but his birthday is...? 🤡

[@James_Bee]

@Durray13 I'll assume you copy and paste this all over the Internet and think you're clever. You're not. You've completely failed to understand the basic principle of the Trinity. I suggest you read for yourself. Instead of posting ignorance in comments that have been explained by smarter, more educated in God's Word, men than you or I. Understand that which you mock, less you become the 🤡 yourself.

[@Christian_Apologetic]

@@Durray13you’re very ignorant and it’s pretty funny.

[@user-84-rg9-8n2]

You love Ayak? What about God? *Exodus 20:5* "I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt have no other gods before me, for I the Lord thy God am a _JEALOUS_ God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the *children* unto the third and fourth _generation_ of them that hate me." *1-Peter 2:18* _“Slaves,_ in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.” *Ephesians 6:5-7* _"Slaves,_ obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as *slaves* of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.”

[@EzekielElias-ig8pw]

I had a floodgates of Blessing from God.. Thank you O' Lord I believe you with all my heart and Soul !!! I had a floodgates of Blessing from God.. Thank you O' Lord I believe you with all my heart and Soul !!!

[@SarlettPenelope]

I receive, believe, and have prepared to manage and grow these resources, for God's glory, In Jesus's Name.

[@EzekielElias-ig8pw]

After enduring many struggles, I am now filled with gratitude for owning a new home. My family is happy, and everything is finally falling into place.

[@EzekielElias-ig8pw]

MRS KIANA DANIAL

[@EzekielElias-ig8pw]

I will never forget the thrill of giving her my first savings of £5,500. She expertly helped me establish a brokerage account, and it has been the most joyous decision of my life.

[@EzekielElias-ig8pw]

I have to say, her brokerage firm is hands down the best I've come across in my entire investment journey. I've invested in stocks, crypto, and even real estate, and nothing compares.

[@grapesofmath1539]

This video is *WAY* too well-put together, man. God bless your work, and may The Good News of Jesus Christ be spread to the ends of the earth! Amen. *Extra comment:* 9:12 "A broken world is healed by a broken Christ on a broken tree" That's beautiful! I'm taking that one with me, if you don't mind!

[@patrickhydar]

what about this video was well-put together? all I saw was a manipulative look at Japanese culture, talking about social issues such as suicide. IN 2020. side note: it is no longer 2020. If you want to find the world centre of social issues, look no further than the United States of America, school shootings, police chases, rampant store robberies, violent riots. I ask you how America, one of the most Christian countries on earth, manages to be this broken?

[@newmelodies5953]

and by that you mean forgetting the slavery and destruction of cultures, other religions, and genocide, becouse you think your religion is better?

[@GodFirstnl]

THIS SERIES IS PHENOMENAL! I'm watching from The Netherlands. A good friend of mine is a missionary in Tokyo. So good that you bring the situation in Japan to light! Hope it inspires a new generation of missionaries to Japan!

[@user-hr8dx9qw4n]

The main harm and danger caused by the man-made Bible and the man-made Quran is, that even though they contain man-made wisdom, they also contain man-made errors that are claimed to be the word of their god. By that, they expect the reality to adjust to those errors and not vice versa. Thats very harmful, especially as those man-made and “godly claimed” errors include topics like e.g. astronomy, evolution, biology and homosexuality.

[@bigzachful]

So they save money up and just up and move there without a job lined up..?

[@user-84-rg9-8n2]

@@bigzachful Why waste money jetting off to the other side of the world, when they can join Geert Wilders in saving the Netherlands --- and I'm not referring to the North Sea.

[@jossdeiboss]

I have been studying Japanese for many years and it actually hurts me every time I think most of Japanese people are not Christian. I really like Japanese people, I have some Japanese friends that I have met via language-study applications. I know how difficult it is to express your own opinions in Japan so I understand that makes spreading the Gospel so difficult! If my job ever lands me in Japan in the future, I really hope I can somehow help someone over there. In the meantime, I try to grow as a Christian, guided by God in every step - and many missteps...let's see where God leads me to.

[@statutesofthelord]

Keep your eyes on Jesus, and show the Japanese the real Jesus too. God bless you.

[@V_V-yl5uf]

God bless you!

[@Durray13]

When you're talking to a _Paulian_ ... Q: Who is God? A: Jesus Q: Is Jesus the son of Mary? A: Yes, Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was born from the mother he created (Mary) Q: Is Jesus a born son? A: Yes, Q: Who is his father? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is the father of God Jesus and the creator of the mother he was born from her the son of his wife Q: Is Jesus the servant of God? A: Yes, Q: Did Jesus die on the cross? A: Yes, Q: And for whom did he go up? A: To God *God Jesus was crucified & ascended to God Jesus Q: Is Jesus a Messenger? A: Yes, Q: Who sent him? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was the messenger of God Jesus. God sends himself as a Messenger of himself Q: Did Jesus pray when he was alive? A: yes, Q: Whom was he praying for? A: For God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus worships God Jesus himself Q: Does God have a beginning? A: No Q: So who was born on December 25th? A: Jesus Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is eternal before everything but he was born in 25th Dec Q: Where is God? A: In heaven Q: How many Gods are there in heaven? A: God is only one. Q: Where is Jesus sitting? A: He is sitting on the right of God. Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So how many Gods are there in heaven? A: Only one God Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting to the right of God. Q: So how many gods are there in heaven? A: Only one god. Still Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So who many seated gods are there? A: Only one God? Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting next to the god. Q: How many gods are in heaven? A: Only one. Q: Are they sitting on the same chair? A: These words are understood only by the one who has the holy spirit. *so.. God sacrificed God to God in order to save God's creation from God. God prayed to God for help but God didn't help God, and God killed God with help from humans. And that God is a father of himself and the mother of himself and the son of mother he created at the same time. He is also eternal but his birthday is...? 🤡

[@jossdeiboss]

@@Durray13 The problem of your questions and answers is that you are thinking like a human, not like a God. Yes, Jesus is the Son of God because the spirit of Jesus is part of God Himself but was "contained" in a human body via Mary's trust in God. So, God the Father in the Heavens and God the Son on Earth shared the same spirit but they were two separate entities, as one was human, whilst the other is eternal. God sacrificed his only Son to teach us stupid people that God really loves us: he loves us so much he wanted to stop the jewish traditions of "small" sacrifices and replace it with a new message. This new message is: if you believe Jesus is our Lord (as He is God Himself in human form) and repent from your sins, Jesus takes your sins away through his perfect sacrifice at the cross. This means you are cleansed in front of God the Father via the sacrifice of God the Son and you are allowed in Heaven. Therefore, you access Heaven not for your actions that "buy" your access (as many people unfortunately still believe) but by Faith in Jesus Christ. Salvation is free. No boasting, no pride but humility as we DO NOT deserve this gift from God. Repent and be saved. Your salvation and faith will then make you take action and help God build His Reign on Earth. I will be praying for you so that you may have more clarity. I am open to answer any questions to you, if you are open to it :) God Bless you.

[@LDyhoo73]

I'll pray for you that God will use you as His instrument to spread His Gospel throughout Japan and even wherever you go. May The Holy Spirit be with you always and lead you to the purpose you are meant to do here on Earth. God bless you and give all the glory to our Almighty God.

[@1twoone2]

The Tohoku Earthquake did not happen on March 3rd, it happened on March 11th.

[@jaegar1nine266]

Thank you for posting this video; I’m a Christian American who loves Japan, and this encourages me. I’ve always sensed that Japan is on a precipice of massive salvation, and I can’t bear to ignore such a beautiful country. Missions work is in my future lol.

[@a-s-greig]

That would be amazing. Let it be so, Lord...

[@sideburngthepeacebringer27]

They don't need salvation they got the Pure Land teachings.

[@a-s-greig]

@@sideburngthepeacebringer27 Happy Science to you.

[@danielthomas990]

mabey do so, talk to your church, talk to them about it, and remember it can be a long and tedious thing but also very beautiful in the way you can share the Gospel and help others and let them see.

[@VastumTempus]

Salvation? As fewer and fewer people are christian in Western countries, notably the USA, you seriously think that "salvation" will be coming to Japan?

[@sharisselegata]

As someone who is a Christian and likes Japan and loves anime, this is by far the best content I've seen...

[@angelrocena]

As a someone who grew up sheltered in a Christian community, the spiritual atmosphere was what shocked me most when I first visited Japan. I remember enjoying the beauty and art on day tours and work but weeping at night and at dawn for the people who obviously need Jesus. This series is God-breathed and powerful. I believe many (in Japan or otherwise) are encouraged to be more intentional in sharing the love & beauty of Christ. Thank you for this ministry! 🙏🏼✨

[@wet-read]

Why do they "obviously" need Jesus?

[@AloiseRisen]

@@wet-read Redmption and forgiveness. Concpets that are becoming foreign to people in the west even.

[@sarahpalmer9132]

I have been thinking about Japan since last year...especially about how broken people are in there and how desperately they need Christ Jesus. May all glory be to God!!!!

[@itsale5918]

You don't need a god to not be broken lol. Not the issue at all. Christianity is on the decline anyway lol

[@natv6563]

I’m not sure why this series crossed my path but I’m so glad it has. Last year or the year before the Lord gave me a word for Japan when I asked (I’m American) so I’m going to go back and revisit what He said. Thanks for making this…looking forward to catching up on the others. God bless you!

[@Herghun]

Nobody is talking about how good the edit is??? This is a really beautiful video !

[@patrickhydar]

what about this video was good? all I saw was a manipulative look at Japanese culture, talking about social issues such as suicide. IN 2020. side note: it is no longer 2020. If you want to find the world centre of social issues, look no further than the United States of America, school shootings, police chases, rampant store robberies, violent riots. I ask you how America, one of the most Christian countries on earth, manages to be this broken?

[@jiren6637]

just seen your channel for the first time, I love the cinematography it really made me feel like I was there. I actually want to go to japan and seeing people discuss Christianity there is really heartwarming and I know eventually more people will come to christ not just in japan but worldwide.

[@wickedcupcakes214]

Wow. To watch an incredibly well-produced video essay on KZbin about Christianity and *not* get sucker-punched with a hyper-fixation on the toxic minority of adherents was so unexpected and refreshing that I'm not even sure how to feel. There's so much joy and healing in Christianity (more specifically in Christ) but everyone seems so focused on the negative/abusive. You're doing the Lord's work, man.

[@patrickhydar]

what about this video was well-produced? all I saw was a manipulative look at Japanese culture, talking about social issues such as suicide. IN 2020. side note: it is no longer 2020. If you want to find the world centre of social issues, look no further than the United States of America, school shootings, police chases, rampant store robberies, violent riots. I ask you how America, one of the most Christian countries on earth, manages to be this broken?

[@diviAesthetics]

When I look at japan and I see how beautiful it is I can feel like there's something else underneath that is broken and sad, but THAT inspires to create what we see as beautiful. There's also a sense of peace after they was chaos in their world.

[@jesuslovesyou8039]

It's strange that I came across your video. I just got back from Japan two weeks ago and spent a fortnight there on holidays with my adult daughter. I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful country but I sense something very sad. I sensed despair. The Japanese people are very sad and lonely. I sensed fear too. I couldn't understand this feeling. My daughter and I wanted to come home and she was thinking of living and working in Japan as she is an 3D Animator. But now she has second thoughts. She cried in Japan and couldn't understand what she was feeling. I felt what she was feeling but we couldn't really put it in words. Then we decided to find a church there. We went to Early Church in Osaka. Our spirits were lifted as we worshiped the Lord and sang praises to Him among the Japanese people in a park. We felt God's presence among us. He knows Japan and has not forgotten the Japanese people. We must pray for them. They need hope and God's love. They are stuck in a ruck. In slavery. Spread the Gospel and show them Jesus so they too can be set free. We cannot stop thinking about Japan. There is something so special here. God loves the Japanese people. Do not choose suicide, choose life. Choose God. Let Him set you free by the blood of the Lamb xx 🙏

[@IMMA_MINER]

Finding God in a place with so much despair and sadness must've been beautiful😊

[@julianlopez7135]

For anyone who took this video seriously, I highly recommend Shusaku Endo's book Silence. A Christian-Japanese perspective on the issue is always useful. There's a movie as well but I've only read the book. It will better help you all understand why Christianity hasn't worked in Japan. For solutions to all the problems the Japanese face, I suggest taking a look at its geographical positioning as well as the lasting impact of Bushido culture on Japan's social norms. Research done by Yamagishi Toshio dives deep into this and seeks actual solutions.

[@paxhumana2015]

Crush egos, point out hypocrisy, and point out the lack of humanity in people, and then show them the secular sources on why Japan is having a population decline, as well as the threats of China, North Korea, and Russia, and they will learn their lesson.

[@Cklert]

@@paxhumana2015 Crushing egos and pride is a delicate matter, because if one is too forceful, one will simply just tune you out. One has to be very careful, like cutting out cancer, in order to make people see beyond their pride.

[@ebenezerewboen5357]

your works are so beautiful and amazing it gives us the urge to pray more for these countries ....thank you

[@Charlie-736]

This whole series was unbelievably well-done and thoroughly enjoyable. Truly, thank you to everyone who worked on this

[@patrickhydar]

what about this video was enjoyable? all I saw was a manipulative look at Japanese culture, talking about social issues such as suicide. IN 2020. side note: it is no longer 2020. If you want to find the world centre of social issues, look no further than the United States of America, school shootings, police chases, rampant store robberies, violent riots. I ask you how America, one of the most Christian countries on earth, manages to be this broken?

[@bonniebrown5102]

What a beautiful video!My Grandfather served in the tail-end of WWII (during recovery efforts) and fell in love with the Japanese people. He wanted to be a missionary in Japan a few years later, but the mission board felt it would be too dangerous. His family went to South Korea instead.

[@mogrowneyiv7306]

Could you please explain why it was considered dangerous? The only Japan I know (from media) is extremely safe.

[@micahgunnell]

Love it! It’s great to see how artists apply their understanding gained through Christianity of life’s struggles through their work. I can really identify with this process.

[@GekidoShitaRonin]

Her words of grief and joy are essentially about balance. Everything is in a state of balance or has an opposite. Light and dark, good and evil, Hatred and love, man and woman, life and death.

[@solomani5959]

I pray for Japan regularly after living there for 9 years.

[@kasutte6787]

I pray for Japan. It's so similar to other countries...we all need the Lord 🥺🙏

[@yurikakurai9781]

It was refresh to see such a good series about Japanese Christianity like this. I was born and raised in Japan until I was 40. I believe the biggest problem in Japan outreach is that there is no concept of believing in God. They believe goodness is only coming from luck or maybe from their direct ancestors. Though they tend to believe random sprits that may cause you bad luck. Since they don’t believe God’s existence, they don’t believe miracles. Therefore, Jesus’ miracle birth is hard to accept, let alone resurrection of Jesus. Also, there is no concept of “sins” because they don’t believe the existence of perfect God to compare. If I say we are all sinners, unless one has committed a real crime, everyone would get offended really bad therefore, they can’t repent to God and show their repentance by action. Reach out through the brokenness of people, tell them Jesus loves you, are easy way to feel accepted (not only in Japan), but that way would take a long time to grow in maturity - in order to get through suffering, trials, and storms. In my opinion, I don’t like to say Jesus loves you to unbelievers. Jesus said, if you love me, obey my word. Or unbelievers may say, then if he loves me, why natural disasters happened? First, let them understand the concept of perfect God, only true God, righteous Father, Holy Father, I believe that is the right way. Present them hard facts about Jesus and let them investigate themselves to come to the conclusion that Jesus is God.

[@petrabanjarnahor229]

How would they react to morality argument if they have no concept of sins ..

[@V_V-yl5uf]

That’s actually a good argument… nice explanation! But john 14 isn’t if you obey me I love you, it was if you love me, obey me and Lord Jesus will be with us and dwell in us. Lord Jesus is love, and until the judgement day, He will continue to love us because He cannot deny Himself. I would like to think till the end of our days He loves us and hopes for us to repent till the last breath. John 15 says we will die if we do not abide in His words, but He never states He does not love us. As stated like how a woman cannot forget the baby she births, God would never forget us. He loves us all sinners

[@Durray13]

When you're talking to a _Paulian_ ... Q: Who is God? A: Jesus Q: Is Jesus the son of Mary? A: Yes, Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was born from the mother he created (Mary) Q: Is Jesus a born son? A: Yes, Q: Who is his father? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is the father of God Jesus and the creator of the mother he was born from her the son of his wife Q: Is Jesus the servant of God? A: Yes, Q: Did Jesus die on the cross? A: Yes, Q: And for whom did he go up? A: To God *God Jesus was crucified & ascended to God Jesus Q: Is Jesus a Messenger? A: Yes, Q: Who sent him? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was the messenger of God Jesus. God sends himself as a Messenger of himself Q: Did Jesus pray when he was alive? A: yes, Q: Whom was he praying for? A: For God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus worships God Jesus himself Q: Does God have a beginning? A: No Q: So who was born on December 25th? A: Jesus Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is eternal before everything but he was born in 25th Dec Q: Where is God? A: In heaven Q: How many Gods are there in heaven? A: God is only one. Q: Where is Jesus sitting? A: He is sitting on the right of God. Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So how many Gods are there in heaven? A: Only one God Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting to the right of God. Q: So how many gods are there in heaven? A: Only one god. Still Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So who many seated gods are there? A: Only one God? Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting next to the god. Q: How many gods are in heaven? A: Only one. Q: Are they sitting on the same chair? A: These words are understood only by the one who has the holy spirit. *so.. God sacrificed God to God in order to save God's creation from God. God prayed to God for help but God didn't help God, and God killed God with help from humans. And that God is a father of himself and the mother of himself and the son of mother he created at the same time. He is also eternal but his birthday is...? 🤡~

[@_Sloppyham]

@@petrabanjarnahor229even if they have a concept of sin, you have to convince them your god exist for them to care about the concept of sins to begin with

[@petrabanjarnahor229]

@@_Sloppyham i don't have any argument for God to exist for them if they dont accept they're a sinner, so Jesus to save them out of it. It's a doctrine thing. But i know for sure some of them will listen and that's good enough for me.

[@anacarolinam7603]

That’s so beautiful. I used to think being happy was as simple as not being sad and that being with Christ would make me happy, but now I see, even though I may be sad over circumstances sometimes, there’s also joy and beauty in the process of being broken by the Lord. Thank you.

[@hanslinca]

Traveling through Kansai and Hokuriku at the moment and watching these 4 videos on Christianity in Japan. Shared your videos with a few brothers and sisters. Prayed for the church and His labourers in Japan as we travel. Will try to attend the service in Mustard Seed church at the heart of Kyoto in a few hours for the second time. THANK YOU for making these informative videos. Will continue to pray and seek the Lord for His kingdom and His love on the cross to be made known to the land of the rising sun. Hard to reach but not impossible to reach!

[@jiren6637]

do they have churches and Christian communities in Tokyo as well?

[@Durray13]

When you're talking to a _Paulian_ ... Q: Who is God? A: Jesus Q: Is Jesus the son of Mary? A: Yes, Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was born from the mother he created (Mary) Q: Is Jesus a born son? A: Yes, Q: Who is his father? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is the father of God Jesus and the creator of the mother he was born from her the son of his wife Q: Is Jesus the servant of God? A: Yes, Q: Did Jesus die on the cross? A: Yes, Q: And for whom did he go up? A: To God *God Jesus was crucified & ascended to God Jesus Q: Is Jesus a Messenger? A: Yes, Q: Who sent him? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was the messenger of God Jesus. God sends himself as a Messenger of himself Q: Did Jesus pray when he was alive? A: yes, Q: Whom was he praying for? A: For God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus worships God Jesus himself Q: Does God have a beginning? A: No Q: So who was born on December 25th? A: Jesus Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is eternal before everything but he was born in 25th Dec Q: Where is God? A: In heaven Q: How many Gods are there in heaven? A: God is only one. Q: Where is Jesus sitting? A: He is sitting on the right of God. Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So how many Gods are there in heaven? A: Only one God Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting to the right of God. Q: So how many gods are there in heaven? A: Only one god. Still Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So who many seated gods are there? A: Only one God? Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting next to the god. Q: How many gods are in heaven? A: Only one. Q: Are they sitting on the same chair? A: These words are understood only by the one who has the holy spirit. *so.. God sacrificed God to God in order to save God's creation from God. God prayed to God for help but God didn't help God, and God killed God with help from humans. And that God is a father of himself and the mother of himself and the son of mother he created at the same time. He is also eternal but his birthday is...? 🤡

[@tellmetubby9910]

Does the woman who you’re interviewing sell her art? I’d like to support Christian artists and painters

[@nkirukajasminesaunders3284]

This video is sending such a beautiful message of how His strength is shown in our weakness

[@johncollins8304]

Spanish missionary Francis Xavier took Christ to the Japanese at Kagoshima in 1549. Said, "The people whom we have met so far, are the best who have as yet been discovered, and it seems to me that we shall never find among heathens another race to equal the Japanese. … They are a people of very good will, very sociable and very desirous of knowledge; they are very fond of hearing about things of God, chiefly when they understand them."

[@MrNuclearz]

I once read that one of the hardest things about preaching in Asia is that you have to tell them their ancestors aren't in Heaven. As non believers, they're either in Hell or annihilated. And so, many reject the gospel, as who would be OK with that? If only more preachers would talk about the universal restoration. They'd know that even it took a bit longer... They'd see them again.

[@user-lr6uw8zp2d]

Could it be that you are a part of a deranged cult that wishes absolute damnation upon those who don't join your cult.

[@Tremendo]

Los herejes protestantes están OK con eso de que sus almas se consuman en el infierno desde que surgieron fruto de la tentación hace algunos siglos ¿Qué desperdicio de vidas, no?

[@Nitsujima_AlephTav]

Excellent job on this video series on Japan! Jesus is drawn to the broken. Ayaka's insights were incredibly powerful. Japan shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.

[@caffeevid]

Amen!

[@Durray13]

When you're talking to a _Paulian_ ... Q: Who is God? A: Jesus Q: Is Jesus the son of Mary? A: Yes, Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was born from the mother he created (Mary) Q: Is Jesus a born son? A: Yes, Q: Who is his father? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is the father of God Jesus and the creator of the mother he was born from her the son of his wife Q: Is Jesus the servant of God? A: Yes, Q: Did Jesus die on the cross? A: Yes, Q: And for whom did he go up? A: To God *God Jesus was crucified & ascended to God Jesus Q: Is Jesus a Messenger? A: Yes, Q: Who sent him? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was the messenger of God Jesus. God sends himself as a Messenger of himself Q: Did Jesus pray when he was alive? A: yes, Q: Whom was he praying for? A: For God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus worships God Jesus himself Q: Does God have a beginning? A: No Q: So who was born on December 25th? A: Jesus Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is eternal before everything but he was born in 25th Dec Q: Where is God? A: In heaven Q: How many Gods are there in heaven? A: God is only one. Q: Where is Jesus sitting? A: He is sitting on the right of God. Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So how many Gods are there in heaven? A: Only one God Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting to the right of God. Q: So how many gods are there in heaven? A: Only one god. Still Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So who many seated gods are there? A: Only one God? Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting next to the god. Q: How many gods are in heaven? A: Only one. Q: Are they sitting on the same chair? A: These words are understood only by the one who has the holy spirit. *so.. God sacrificed God to God in order to save God's creation from God. God prayed to God for help but God didn't help God, and God killed God with help from humans. And that God is a father of himself and the mother of himself and the son of mother he created at the same time. He is also eternal but his birthday is...? 🤡~

[@AdamSparks09]

Can you imagine a world where every creed is united under our Lord Jesus Christ. No sadness, no tears, no hate, no lies, no deception. Just honestly, truth, love, joy, and pure happiness.

[@StephenStriker-iu8jl]

Absolutely amazing! Not to wish evil on America, but it is so distant from reality that we should really look at Japan and appreciate what hasn't happened to us. We shouldn't think we are the enlightened people like most modernists these days. Just to let you know, the video really depicts why I love Japan and their good anime out there.

[@grapesofmath1539]

My sentiments exactly about this video

[@jiren6637]

hopefully i see u in japan one day but ya i feel that the kingdom of heaven is growing everyday

[@GodisGood941]

Unfortunately after that eclipse coming in april i am afraid we are due for impending judgement which i keep seeing America being split both spiritually, emotionally and physically. Keep praying for our country to come to repentance

[@Durray13]

When you're talking to a _Paulian_ ... Q: Who is God? A: Jesus Q: Is Jesus the son of Mary? A: Yes, Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was born from the mother he created (Mary) Q: Is Jesus a born son? A: Yes, Q: Who is his father? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is the father of God Jesus and the creator of the mother he was born from her the son of his wife Q: Is Jesus the servant of God? A: Yes, Q: Did Jesus die on the cross? A: Yes, Q: And for whom did he go up? A: To God *God Jesus was crucified & ascended to God Jesus Q: Is Jesus a Messenger? A: Yes, Q: Who sent him? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was the messenger of God Jesus. God sends himself as a Messenger of himself Q: Did Jesus pray when he was alive? A: yes, Q: Whom was he praying for? A: For God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus worships God Jesus himself Q: Does God have a beginning? A: No Q: So who was born on December 25th? A: Jesus Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is eternal before everything but he was born in 25th Dec Q: Where is God? A: In heaven Q: How many Gods are there in heaven? A: God is only one. Q: Where is Jesus sitting? A: He is sitting on the right of God. Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So how many Gods are there in heaven? A: Only one God Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting to the right of God. Q: So how many gods are there in heaven? A: Only one god. Still Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So who many seated gods are there? A: Only one God? Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting next to the god. Q: How many gods are in heaven? A: Only one. Q: Are they sitting on the same chair? A: These words are understood only by the one who has the holy spirit. *so.. God sacrificed God to God in order to save God's creation from God. God prayed to God for help but God didn't help God, and God killed God with help from humans. And that God is a father of himself and the mother of himself and the son of mother he created at the same time. He is also eternal but his birthday is...? 🤡

[@_Sloppyham]

@@GodisGood941 omg, you are a doomsday person that thinks eclipse’s mean something

[@danielcorrea7798]

Genuine question. Isn’t America much more broken than Japan? Like Japan definitely does have its problems but America is much worse. Maybe we should try and learn from the Japanese, not the other way around…

[@leslievinsmoke]

I don't think it's just Japan and America that are broken, it is the whole world that is broken. It breaks my heart to see so much suffering in this world we need to pray for All of the World.

[@thisismonitor4099]

Yes but with all its brokenness there are still far more Christians in the US than Japan. There are many things that we can indeed learn from the Japanese, but this is about the immortal souls of each person. Whilst false teachers abound in the US, there are many good and faithful Christians too. In Japan the biggest problem is that there are just so few laborers that the Gospel is not spread, and ironically, it is the stability and overall goodness of life in Japan that keeps many from exploring Christianity. In China for example, because things are so difficult for the Christian, Christianity there is exploding and those that meet in the house churches are faithful and true brothers and sisters in Christ. I myself have witnessed the thirst that they have for knowing the Gospel and knowing God.

[@elpopman2055]

​@@leslievinsmokeAmerica Has More Free Will.. But The Whole World Is Broken. ALL nations Fall Short. And America Is Becoming More Broken Everyday What the tolerance for evil

[@cesiperez8789]

Let's be real. The whole world is currently in a broken state and we need to essentially spread the gospel across all nations

[@V_V-yl5uf]

@@cesiperez8789exactly! The whole world need more gospel sharing! God bless you

[@stayingwiththetruth]

I'm a sister from Italy and I am praying for Japan since 2022. I want to come to visit Japan in October with some young Christians to get to know the work there and meet some brothers and sisters. Any hint?

[@FollowRadical]

You should check out Mustard Seed Fellowship of churches or SOMA. They have several churches throughout Japan. -- Steven Morales

[@stayingwiththetruth]

Thank you Steven, this is very helpful. The Lord bless you for your work!

[@Durray13]

When you're talking to a _Paulian_ ... Q: Who is God? A: Jesus Q: Is Jesus the son of Mary? A: Yes, Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was born from the mother he created (Mary) Q: Is Jesus a born son? A: Yes, Q: Who is his father? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is the father of God Jesus and the creator of the mother he was born from her the son of his wife Q: Is Jesus the servant of God? A: Yes, Q: Did Jesus die on the cross? A: Yes, Q: And for whom did he go up? A: To God *God Jesus was crucified & ascended to God Jesus Q: Is Jesus a Messenger? A: Yes, Q: Who sent him? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was the messenger of God Jesus. God sends himself as a Messenger of himself Q: Did Jesus pray when he was alive? A: yes, Q: Whom was he praying for? A: For God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus worships God Jesus himself Q: Does God have a beginning? A: No Q: So who was born on December 25th? A: Jesus Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is eternal before everything but he was born in 25th Dec Q: Where is God? A: In heaven Q: How many Gods are there in heaven? A: God is only one. Q: Where is Jesus sitting? A: He is sitting on the right of God. Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So how many Gods are there in heaven? A: Only one God Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting to the right of God. Q: So how many gods are there in heaven? A: Only one god. Still Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So who many seated gods are there? A: Only one God? Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting next to the god. Q: How many gods are in heaven? A: Only one. Q: Are they sitting on the same chair? A: These words are understood only by the one who has the holy spirit. *so.. God sacrificed God to God in order to save God's creation from God. God prayed to God for help but God didn't help God, and God killed God with help from humans. And that God is a father of himself and the mother of himself and the son of mother he created at the same time. He is also eternal but his birthday is...? 🤡~

[@Antimisinfo]

@@Durray13 hahah, hilarious! I was reading the comments and thinking "do these people really believe in what they're preaching?" I'm not sure if they even question their beliefs

[@tomoki-1]

The time you spent making this really shows. I'm surprised I found such a gem of a channel only now.

[@keykiyox]

I am impressed. I am a complete stranger to Christianity yet the video is decent and delicate and above all beautifully executed. Although I will never be with your message concerning gospel, and we will never meet physically nor mentally, I pay due respect to you.

[@Locamaniaca]

Stunning piece of art is this video!!! thank you so much for bring this material to us ✝️💕

[@patrickhydar]

what about this video was good? all I saw was a manipulative look at Japanese culture, talking about social issues such as suicide. IN 2020. side note: it is no longer 2020. If you want to find the world centre of social issues, look no further than the United States of America, school shootings, police chases, rampant store robberies, violent riots. I ask you how America, one of the most Christian countries on earth, manages to be this broken?

[@michaelsantiagoart]

Amen! Praying for Japan. Beautifully made video.

[@user-84-rg9-8n2]

What about Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, West Virginia, with all their obesity, diabetes, opioid addition . . . and Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesian, Malaysia? You despise these places? After all, they absolutely LOVE American/Western culture: guns, flashy cars, electronics, devices . . .

[@michaelsantiagoart]

@@user-84-rg9-8n2 Hi there. Just because I’m praying for Japan doesn’t mean I’m not praying or taking action for other places. In Summer of 2023, we were in Medan, Indonesia for 10 days aiding in local food outreaches, prayer, school outreach, and more. There is certainly much to be praying for :)

[@athiefinthenight6894]

Beautiful hearing from that Japanese lady. Very touching.

[@caffeevid]

💯

[@JakeKiley]

Thank you so much for making this video series! Very well done.

[@josephbrandenburg4373]

4:22 this is a little deceptive. I read about this when it happened. Japan, like other countries, has (the equivalent of) federal and state laws. The prefectures all had it higher than 13 before Japan raised the federal AOC. So basically, it wasn't actually changing anything except on paper, since it was already higher in all the prefecture laws.

[@grapesofmath1539]

I don't think he was trying to be deceptive, just made a mistake

[@josephbrandenburg4373]

@@grapesofmath1539for sure I don't think it was intentional... maybe I should have phrased that differently

[@Durray13]

When you're talking to a _Paulian_ ... Q: Who is God? A: Jesus Q: Is Jesus the son of Mary? A: Yes, Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was born from the mother he created (Mary) Q: Is Jesus a born son? A: Yes, Q: Who is his father? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is the father of God Jesus and the creator of the mother he was born from her the son of his wife Q: Is Jesus the servant of God? A: Yes, Q: Did Jesus die on the cross? A: Yes, Q: And for whom did he go up? A: To God *God Jesus was crucified & ascended to God Jesus Q: Is Jesus a Messenger? A: Yes, Q: Who sent him? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was the messenger of God Jesus. God sends himself as a Messenger of himself Q: Did Jesus pray when he was alive? A: yes, Q: Whom was he praying for? A: For God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus worships God Jesus himself Q: Does God have a beginning? A: No Q: So who was born on December 25th? A: Jesus Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is eternal before everything but he was born in 25th Dec Q: Where is God? A: In heaven Q: How many Gods are there in heaven? A: God is only one. Q: Where is Jesus sitting? A: He is sitting on the right of God. Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So how many Gods are there in heaven? A: Only one God Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting to the right of God. Q: So how many gods are there in heaven? A: Only one god. Still Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So who many seated gods are there? A: Only one God? Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting next to the god. Q: How many gods are in heaven? A: Only one. Q: Are they sitting on the same chair? A: These words are understood only by the one who has the holy spirit. *so.. God sacrificed God to God in order to save God's creation from God. God prayed to God for help but God didn't help God, and God killed God with help from humans. And that God is a father of himself and the mother of himself and the son of mother he created at the same time. He is also eternal but his birthday is...? 🤡~

[@dianesandal886]

EXCELLENT THIS SERIES SO INFORMATIVE GOD BLESS YOU AND THIS CHANNEL

[@statutesofthelord]

This particular video was not up to the standard of the first two. What caused Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

[@Durray13]

When you're talking to a _Paulian_ ... Q: Who is God? A: Jesus Q: Is Jesus the son of Mary? A: Yes, Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was born from the mother he created (Mary) Q: Is Jesus a born son? A: Yes, Q: Who is his father? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is the father of God Jesus and the creator of the mother he was born from her the son of his wife Q: Is Jesus the servant of God? A: Yes, Q: Did Jesus die on the cross? A: Yes, Q: And for whom did he go up? A: To God *God Jesus was crucified & ascended to God Jesus Q: Is Jesus a Messenger? A: Yes, Q: Who sent him? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was the messenger of God Jesus. God sends himself as a Messenger of himself Q: Did Jesus pray when he was alive? A: yes, Q: Whom was he praying for? A: For God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus worships God Jesus himself Q: Does God have a beginning? A: No Q: So who was born on December 25th? A: Jesus Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is eternal before everything but he was born in 25th Dec Q: Where is God? A: In heaven Q: How many Gods are there in heaven? A: God is only one. Q: Where is Jesus sitting? A: He is sitting on the right of God. Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So how many Gods are there in heaven? A: Only one God Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting to the right of God. Q: So how many gods are there in heaven? A: Only one god. Still Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So who many seated gods are there? A: Only one God? Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting next to the god. Q: How many gods are in heaven? A: Only one. Q: Are they sitting on the same chair? A: These words are understood only by the one who has the holy spirit. *so.. God sacrificed God to God in order to save God's creation from God. God prayed to God for help but God didn't help God, and God killed God with help from humans. And that God is a father of himself and the mother of himself and the son of mother he created at the same time. He is also eternal but his birthday is...? 🤡

[@_Sloppyham]

@@Durray13dude, I’m an atheist and you annoy me.

[@icqtrinity]

I can't honestly say that I've heard an American preacher speak with such love and dedication about their submission to Christ. I see the work of the Holy Spirit in the relationship between that young Japanese lady and her art teacher. God bless her and the nation of Japan. Praise God! ✝️

[@Aelisha_Cade]

As a visual artist, I greatly appreciate you exploring this topic through the eyes of artists. It's so refreshing to see our God from His perspective as Creator.

[@Shadewraith0529]

There is something about Japan. I love these series by y'all but I can't watch the Japan ones without crying. I dunno what that means, but my heart is for them.

[@ItsWithakayLee]

Same!!!

[@estherpierce1992]

You're supposed to come here:) From a missionary in Japan. No, follow His leadjng and seek Him, but the workers are few!!! Thank you for praying for us.

[@jiren6637]

same i have a huge love for japan as well almost as if i need to live there for a bit, id love to be in a Christian community over there

[@Durray13]

When you're talking to a _Paulian_ ... Q: Who is God? A: Jesus Q: Is Jesus the son of Mary? A: Yes, Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was born from the mother he created (Mary) Q: Is Jesus a born son? A: Yes, Q: Who is his father? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is the father of God Jesus and the creator of the mother he was born from her the son of his wife Q: Is Jesus the servant of God? A: Yes, Q: Did Jesus die on the cross? A: Yes, Q: And for whom did he go up? A: To God *God Jesus was crucified & ascended to God Jesus Q: Is Jesus a Messenger? A: Yes, Q: Who sent him? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was the messenger of God Jesus. God sends himself as a Messenger of himself Q: Did Jesus pray when he was alive? A: yes, Q: Whom was he praying for? A: For God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus worships God Jesus himself Q: Does God have a beginning? A: No Q: So who was born on December 25th? A: Jesus Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is eternal before everything but he was born in 25th Dec Q: Where is God? A: In heaven Q: How many Gods are there in heaven? A: God is only one. Q: Where is Jesus sitting? A: He is sitting on the right of God. Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So how many Gods are there in heaven? A: Only one God Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting to the right of God. Q: So how many gods are there in heaven? A: Only one god. Still Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So who many seated gods are there? A: Only one God? Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting next to the god. Q: How many gods are in heaven? A: Only one. Q: Are they sitting on the same chair? A: These words are understood only by the one who has the holy spirit. *so.. God sacrificed God to God in order to save God's creation from God. God prayed to God for help but God didn't help God, and God killed God with help from humans. And that God is a father of himself and the mother of himself and the son of mother he created at the same time. He is also eternal but his birthday is...? 🤡~

[@Shadewraith0529]

@@Durray13 that was a really long winded way to attempt to call me a clown. There's some deep and fundamental flaws in the logic.

[@SunilMeena-do7xn]

What does any of this has to do with Christianity?

[@Iluvantir]

"I Have Been There" ~ Mark Schultz In a room without a view, A new mother smiles and holds the tiny fingers Of her brand new baby girl. Her husband takes her by the hand, So unsure about the future and no money, Can they make it in this world? And they pray, "Lord all we have to give is love!" Then they heard a gentle voice, like an echo from above: I have been there. I know what fear is all about. Yes, I have been there. I'm standing with you now. I have been there, And I came to build a bridge, oh so this road could lead you home. Oh I have been there. He'd been a pastor twenty years, But tonight he sits alone and broken-hearted In the corner of the church. He's tried to save a fallen world With his words and with his wisdom, But it seems like it is only getting worse. And he cried, "Oh Lord I just don't understand!" And then he felt the hand of grace, and he heard a voice that said: Yes, I have been there. I know what pain is all about. I have been there. And I am standing with you now. I have been there, And I came to build a bridge, oh so this road could lead you home. Oh I have been there. An older man up on hill, Holding flowers but he can't hold back the tears; He has come to say goodbye. He thinks about the life she lived, Thinks about how hard it's been to live without her, Sixty years right by his side. And he cries, "Oh Lord I loved her 'til the end!" Then he heard a gentle voice say "You'll see her once again!" I have been there! I know what sorrow is all about. Yes, I have been there! And I am standing with you now. I have been there, And I came to build a bridge, oh so this road could lead her home... The road could lead her home! Oh I have been there: Well I overcame the cross! I have been there: So her life would not be lost! I have been there, And I came to build a bridge, oh so this road could lead you home... The road will lead you home! Oh I have been there!

[@priyankanaher4014]

You are also giving a deep msg in it, that even in the brokenness we can find peace and only he can give us what we seek in our sadess days

[@iceblu4713]

Dude you seem to be about to launch a crusade in Japan😂 'Preciate you though, greetings from an Eastern Orthodox☦☦☦🇷🇴🇷🇴

[@andrewlamb3585]

I hope that you return to Japan to continue content like this!

[@FollowRadical]

Me too. -- Steven Morales

[@Durray13]

When you're talking to a _Paulian_ ... Q: Who is God? A: Jesus Q: Is Jesus the son of Mary? A: Yes, Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was born from the mother he created (Mary) Q: Is Jesus a born son? A: Yes, Q: Who is his father? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is the father of God Jesus and the creator of the mother he was born from her the son of his wife Q: Is Jesus the servant of God? A: Yes, Q: Did Jesus die on the cross? A: Yes, Q: And for whom did he go up? A: To God *God Jesus was crucified & ascended to God Jesus Q: Is Jesus a Messenger? A: Yes, Q: Who sent him? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was the messenger of God Jesus. God sends himself as a Messenger of himself Q: Did Jesus pray when he was alive? A: yes, Q: Whom was he praying for? A: For God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus worships God Jesus himself Q: Does God have a beginning? A: No Q: So who was born on December 25th? A: Jesus Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is eternal before everything but he was born in 25th Dec Q: Where is God? A: In heaven Q: How many Gods are there in heaven? A: God is only one. Q: Where is Jesus sitting? A: He is sitting on the right of God. Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So how many Gods are there in heaven? A: Only one God Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting to the right of God. Q: So how many gods are there in heaven? A: Only one god. Still Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So who many seated gods are there? A: Only one God? Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting next to the god. Q: How many gods are in heaven? A: Only one. Q: Are they sitting on the same chair? A: These words are understood only by the one who has the holy spirit. *so.. God sacrificed God to God in order to save God's creation from God. God prayed to God for help but God didn't help God, and God killed God with help from humans. And that God is a father of himself and the mother of himself and the son of mother he created at the same time. He is also eternal but his birthday is...? 🤡

[@WeissB94]

I have a friend who will be going to Japan for two years for missions work teaching English at a school. I will be praying for him.

[@user-is3yn7xr4c]

"In terms of what psychology is seeking to understand, the East is 2000 years ahead of western psychology." - Carl Jung

[@RoosterIB]

Nice video! I didn't know that they changed the consent law. A good step in the right direction.

[@loganbaumstark8950]

Great series, would love to see more in future. So cool to be able to see needs overseas and “connect” to people esp the church!

[@manlalakbay2059]

Praying for all my missionary brothers and sisters worldwide. Keep the faith, God's Word will never return to Him void.

[@soonheaven]

Thank God one day we will be made better and even perfect, hopefully.

[@lonewolf_punk]

My deep burning love for anime, manga, and technology have always grounded me in Japan even though I was close to living there once upon a time. Japan have scars that run deep but they channel that into something beautiful through art and storytelling. They understand what it means through hardships its can make one stronger and strong willed. They understand the beauty in brokenness but they have yet to embrace the One who loves the broken because He sees value in them. Japan is embroiled in their own religions and myths because they are trying to seek something higher than themselves. The gospel has been planted in this country but it is not growing as much because of their traditions and history, past and future hurts they can't seem to let go.

[@olivevideogames]

I so, so desperately want to help spread the gospel through Japan. I have had a life long love for Japan and have been throughout a lot of the country a couple times. My church a year or so ago gave a presentation on their missionary outreach and progress. I was adamant that we try to reach the Japanese. I can't think of a people less reached and in need for the Lord. Their response was essentially that the Japanese were hard to convert (cant think of a better word) and thus their resources were better used elsewhere. I was really disheartened by the response. I felt like we are just leaving them to die. I am so thankful there are people like you reaching out and I would love to be able to aid in some way doing the same thing.

[@dustinchiasson5347]

The Japanese know about Jesus and Christianity. They have freedom of religion, but generally prefer secularism. Even the native Japanese religions are fading away over time.

[@olivevideogames]

@@dustinchiasson5347 Yes, this is my point. Only 1.5% of the entire Japanese population identifies as Christian. That's effectively non of them. It's some of the lowest percentages of Christians by country in the world. They know the word Christian but have no clue what it truly means.

[@user-lr6uw8zp2d]

They have they're own gods and culture stop trying to take that from the Japanese.

[@dustinchiasson5347]

@@user-lr6uw8zp2d Exactly, and the thing is, their interest in their own gods is fading in favor of secularism. They have no reason to need Christianity. If they wanted gods, they'd go back to their own.

[@olivevideogames]

@@user-lr6uw8zp2d We're not taking, w'ere giving the gospel. There is only one true God

[@SinkingStarship]

I lived in Japan for years and was involved in various churches and ministries there, and a common theme was that most Japanese people just couldn't relate to Christianity, as I thought of it at the time, and almost everybody there was heavily Westernized or from a family that converted many generations ago. As an Orthodox Christian now I have a lot more clarity about all this, the problem is that the evangelical Protestantism that characterizes most Christianity in Japan is incredibly westernized and individualistic, Japanese people can't relate to how aimless and open-ended it all is, and being told about how you need to have a "personal relationship with Jesus" just sounds bizarre and intimidating to Japanese sensibilities. Orthodoxy is a version of Christianity that Japanese could approach, it's structured and communal in practice, and not reliant on the radical subjectivity of evangelicalism. It's also an all-encompassing lifestyle, whereas American evangelicalism is more of an accessory to your career and entertainment and personal ambitions and all that. Japan has many thriving subcultures of people who dedicate their lives to rather unimportant things like rockabilly or collecting stuff, so the impulse that drives many people to those kinds of non-mainstream lifestyles could be put to good use in following the Orthodox ascetic struggle.

[@frogpaste]

Title is click-bait. What no one tells you about Christianity in Japan? What's not being said about Christianity in Japan? We don't know; the video doesn't say. Title should be: Brokenness and Christianity in Japan

[@freedomfisher2496]

There is something so special, sad but beautiful about Japan. Many of us Europeans are very drawn to Japanese culture. I wish God will do mighty works in Japan and save many lifes of these wonderful brothers and sisters

[@gladiator1342]

Always loved this culture. Heartbreaking. Lord Jesus save this people ❤

[@kidanaoki1947]

As a Japanese, please let other cultures and peoples faiths and religions and traditions alone. This is colonialism

[@manonamission8996]

It's not about cultures, traditions or religious. It's about the good news that there is power in the name of Jesus who is alive. And if this is foolishness for a lot of people than we have to accept it as Christians but there are lot of people who are searching for truth but there is nobody who tells them the truth, not our truth but what was revealed from the creator of the world. If I 100% believe that people are going to hell if not washed clean by the blood of Jesus, I can't just sit on my couch

[@kidanaoki1947]

@@manonamission8996 understand that that is YOUR belief, but not others. Japan already has a rich and deep religious history with Shintoism and Buddhism. How can you sit their and say it's not about religion and then talk about Jesus. You should be ashamed

[@manonamission8996]

​@kidanaoki1947 I really encourage you to honestly pray a simple prayer with all of your heart "Highest power I want to know the truth, please reveal yourself to me". I encountered the love of God 2 years ago in my room and since then I am free from depression, alcohol, Pornographie.... It makes me sad that so many people think Jesus is the western God while he is the living savior for all people including you. I pray that you encounter his love.

[@kidanaoki1947]

@@manonamission8996 I really encourage you to try to see beyond yourself and understand that the world is full of so many beautiful and different religions and faiths, histories and culture. For as long as humans have existed we have tried to explain the origins of the universe. Your narrow view of it is just one of millions over spans of hundreds of thousands of years of religious and spiritual thought. You are not wrong in your belief, but you must, you must in this lifetime, let others believe in their own.

[@cristinaborza774]

This is 100% about truth versus lies. If Jesus is what He claimed He was: "The way, the truth and the life", then rejecting Him means you will spend an eternity separated from God, in hell. How can you know that Jesus is the Truth? Because He proved it through His death and resurrection. He died on the cross, while taking upon Himself the sins of the world, in order to offer humans the free gift of forgiveness of sins, of grace, mercy and God's love. The third day He rose from the dead and there is actual historical evidence for that, we have eyewitness accounts of the resurrection. Why don't you read the Bible for yourself and research if it is actually true?

[@morioh6623]

Why is there no like/dislike?

[@thinnmarmoody]

Oh gosh, this made me cry. I was actually really curious as to why the real life of ordinary Japanese people are so, so different than the anime characters who are all illustrated with bright physical features and vibrant characteristics. Art truly is their way to express themselves.

[@HolyknightVader999]

Back then, it was the Bonzes who were the Japanese Buddhist monks who tried to assault Christian missionaries. Then later, it was the false Imperial Cult promoted by both the Tokugawas and the Meiji Imperialists. Now, it's just apathy towards religion altogether which started from the end of WW2 and permeates throughout Japan now.

[@Sigma_Male_Anti_Female]

What does any of this have to do with Christianity in Japan?

[@wanderingpilgrim94]

I believe this video is what the Lord wanted me to see, I was scrolling through my home feed and I saw this, praise the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏❤️

[@novamouy17]

This choked me up. I pray for the Japanese people. May God be found in many more hearts. In Jesus's name, amen.

[@aliciashank7940]

I can't believe I never saw your channel before. Thank you so much.

[@mago5324]

Que la gracia del Señor siga siendo derramada en cada japonés, joven o anciano que necesita ver la luz de Cristo

[@FollowRadical]

¡Qué así sea! - Equipo Radical

[@Durray13]

Cuando hablas con un _Paulian_... P: ¿Quién es Dios? R: Jesús P: ¿Es Jesús el hijo de María? R: Sí, P: ¿Quién es Dios? R: Jesús *Dios Jesús nació de la madre que él creó (María) P: ¿Es Jesús un hijo nacido? R: Sí, P: ¿Quién es su padre? Un Dios P: ¿Quién es Dios? R: Jesús *Dios Jesús es el padre de Dios Jesús y el creador de la madre de ella nació el hijo de su esposa P: ¿Es Jesús el siervo de Dios? R: Sí, P: ¿Murió Jesús en la cruz? R: Sí, P: ¿Y por quién subió? R: A Dios *Dios Jesús fue crucificado y ascendió a Dios Jesús P: ¿Es Jesús un mensajero? R: Sí, P: ¿Quién lo envió? Un Dios P: ¿Quién es Dios? R: Jesús *Dios Jesús fue el mensajero de Dios Jesús. Dios se envía a sí mismo como Mensajero de sí mismo P: ¿Oró Jesús cuando estaba vivo? R: si, P: ¿Por quién estaba orando? R: Por Dios P: ¿Quién es Dios? R: Jesús *Dios Jesús adora al mismo Dios Jesús P: ¿Tiene Dios un comienzo? R: No P: Entonces, ¿quién nació el 25 de diciembre? R: Jesús P: ¿Quién es Dios? R: Jesús *Dios Jesús es eterno ante todo pero nació el 25 de diciembre. P: ¿Dónde está Dios? R: En el cielo P: ¿Cuántos dioses hay en el cielo? R: Dios es uno solo. P: ¿Dónde está sentado Jesús? R: Está sentado a la derecha de Dios. P: ¿Es Jesús un Dios? R: Sí P: Entonces, ¿cuántos dioses hay en el cielo? R: Un solo Dios P: ¿Dónde está Jesús? R: Está sentado a la derecha de Dios. P: Entonces, ¿cuántos dioses hay en el cielo? R: Sólo un dios. Aún P: ¿Es Jesús un Dios? R: Sí P: Entonces, ¿cuántos dioses sentados hay? R: ¿Un solo Dios? P: ¿Dónde está Jesús? R: Está sentado al lado del dios. P: ¿Cuántos dioses hay en el cielo? R: Sólo uno. P: ¿Están sentados en la misma silla? R: Estas palabras sólo las entiende aquel que tiene el espíritu santo. *Entonces... Dios sacrificó a Dios a Dios para salvar la creación de Dios de Dios. Dios oró a Dios pidiendo ayuda, pero Dios no ayudó a Dios, y Dios mató a Dios con la ayuda de los humanos. Y que Dios es padre de sí mismo y madre de sí mismo e hijo de la madre que creó al mismo tiempo. Él también es eterno pero ¿su cumpleaños es...? 🤡~

[@dantheoriginalman]

Thank you for making this series (which was beautifully made, by the way). Japan has had a special place in my heart since I was a child, and as I have grown in my Catholic faith, so has my desire to help in the healing of that nation. I still do not know how nor when, but it is my prayer to be ready for it. Work like yours helps toward that end immensely. I highly recommend you read "A Song for Nagasaki" by Father Paul Glynn. It is about Takashi Nagai, and it does a great job detailing not just his life and legacy, but also the history of Christianity in Japan (as you touched upon in episode one). Perhaps it can help inspire further hope in you and others. Thank you again, and may God bless you all. 🙏❤️

[@mmyr8ado.360]

Please pray for Sister Sasagawa, she's the nun to whom Our Lady appeared to in Akita. There is not much news for her as of late.

[@Durray13]

When you're talking to a _Paulian_ ... Q: Who is God? A: Jesus Q: Is Jesus the son of Mary? A: Yes, Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was born from the mother he created (Mary) Q: Is Jesus a born son? A: Yes, Q: Who is his father? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is the father of God Jesus and the creator of the mother he was born from her the son of his wife Q: Is Jesus the servant of God? A: Yes, Q: Did Jesus die on the cross? A: Yes, Q: And for whom did he go up? A: To God *God Jesus was crucified & ascended to God Jesus Q: Is Jesus a Messenger? A: Yes, Q: Who sent him? A: God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus was the messenger of God Jesus. God sends himself as a Messenger of himself Q: Did Jesus pray when he was alive? A: yes, Q: Whom was he praying for? A: For God Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus worships God Jesus himself Q: Does God have a beginning? A: No Q: So who was born on December 25th? A: Jesus Q: Who is God? A: Jesus *God Jesus is eternal before everything but he was born in 25th Dec Q: Where is God? A: In heaven Q: How many Gods are there in heaven? A: God is only one. Q: Where is Jesus sitting? A: He is sitting on the right of God. Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So how many Gods are there in heaven? A: Only one God Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting to the right of God. Q: So how many gods are there in heaven? A: Only one god. Still Q: Is Jesus a God? A: Yes Q: So who many seated gods are there? A: Only one God? Q: Where is Jesus? A: He is sitting next to the god. Q: How many gods are in heaven? A: Only one. Q: Are they sitting on the same chair? A: These words are understood only by the one who has the holy spirit. *so.. God sacrificed God to God in order to save God's creation from God. God prayed to God for help but God didn't help God, and God killed God with help from humans. And that God is a father of himself and the mother of himself and the son of mother he created at the same time. He is also eternal but his birthday is...? 🤡~

[@dantheoriginalman]

@@Durray13 Thank you for your comment! There are multiple Christological errors made in the listed Q&As and subsequent conclusions, mainly those that treat Christ's divine and human natures as either the same or merged into one new nature. Jesus is one Divine Person, the Son, who, through the Incarnation, in the Hypostatic Union, has two natures; human and divine, each distinct, not confused nor combined. Some things pertain only to His human nature (e.g. being born), whereas others pertain only to His divine nature (e.g. being eternal). However, through the Communication of Idioms, we CAN say things like "God was born in time," or "Mary, the Mother of God," or how St. Peter says in Acts 3:15 "You put to death the Author of Life." There comes with this a responsibility to have a healthy appreciation of the Mystery of the Incarnation. Christ's human soul was separated from His human body on Good Friday, but His divinity did not die. Mary was the conduit by which God entered into time, but she did not birth the Creator before He made Creation. Jesus is the Son, one of the three Divine Persons of the Trinity whom share in one Divine Nature, equal in all ways except that which their Personhood distinguishes through the Eternal Processions: God the Father, the one who generates the Son, God the Son, who is generated, and God the Holy Spirit, who is spirated as the love between the Father and the Son. These issues were addressed by the Early Church Fathers as many people came to conclusions similar to what you posted, which resulted in serious errors and issues for many fine people. While I am happy to provide further clarifications to questions you might have, the KZbin comments section is not the best place for such theological discussion. I would strongly encourage you to look into the Arian Controversy and the subsequent Ecumenical Councils that addressed his Christological heresy and the others that followed it. Hope that helps! Cheers, and God bless!

[@Durray13]

ah i see.. 3 gods then

[@dantheoriginalman]

@@Durray13 Nope, just one. The Mystery of the Trinity (One God, Three Persons) is the greatest Mystery of them all. St. Augustine has some great points you can read about in his "De Trinitate." 👍

[@johnpaulroboski6577]

The graphics and production quality of these videos always blow me away.