The first booklet recently completed is entitled "Is there Really a God?" Does God really exist? If so, where did He come from? These questions and more are answered! It takes a rather scientific approach and deals mostly with the question from a scientific point of view so it will probably appeal more to men then to women, but it could be a good way for women to get their husbands to start thinking about this issue. It can be a good discussion starter for men to use with their friends as well. It is also available in English for 70 yen from Answers In Genesis. This is a big issue for most Japanese people and approaching this subject from a variety of angles is important. I think it is a good book to add to your church library and evangelism materials. See the website address below for ordering information.

The second booklet is entitled "Where Did The Races Come From?" It deals with the problem of racism among other things and shows how a proper understanding of origins should elimanate that problem. It shows that we are all from the same lineage reaching back to Adam and Eve. It deals with questions that people have regarding this issue. It tells us what the Bible and real science teach about the origins of people groups: “races”. Genesis has the answer, not evolution!

I personally have had people ask me questions about this issue and I think this booklet will help to encourage our people to trust in the Bible and give them answers for their friends. Probably good as a discussion starter and pre-evangelism. Answers In Genesis also has this booklet available in English for 70 yen a piece. If you want to see a little of the contents of this book in either Japanese or English, please check out these links:

On the "races" issue: http://www.christiananswers.net/q-aig/race-definition.html

On the existence of God: http://www.answersingenesis.org/docs/3270.asp

There is another booklet coming out soon entitled “Why Is There Death & Suffering?” This too is a big issue in Japan and the biblical answer provided here gives true hope to people. I will let you know when this booklet is completed. In the meantime, if you want to read a copy, order one in English from the website address below.

Here is the website address for Answers in Genesis in Japan: http://www.answersingenesis.org/japanese/

English list of their Japanese materials: http://www.answersingenesis.org/japanese/English/English_info.asp

There are also a series of Question & Answers on the issue of the Bible and science that might be interesting for your people to read for themselves and to recommend to their friends. Web address is: http://www.answersingenesis.org/japanese/q-a/faq/faq.asp

I just had a university student talk to me on Sunday about questions on science and I was happy to be able to refer her to some of these materials.

The e-mail contact for AiG is japan@answersingenesis.org Please address your mail to Mr. Nao Hanada. He can handle mail written in English as well as Japanese. He is the one to contact if you have any questions about AiG and their materials. May God bless each one of you as you seek to exalt His name and proclaim His love and grace.

Together for His glory,

Jim May