Overcoming
Spiritual
Barriers
in Japan

Identifying Strongholds
and Redemptive Gifts

by Keith E. Webb

When Christianity landed on the shores of Japan 450 years ago, Japanese people were so attracted to the Gospel that they chose torture and death rather than renounce their faith. Today Japanese people seem indifferent to the message of salvation. What changed?

This study examines the invisible spiritual reality behind the 17th century persecution of Christians and the consequent spiritual strongholds that were established. These barriers are still effectively holding the Japanese people in spiritual bondage.

Through this evangelical account you’ll learn:

• Historical reasons Japanese are resistant to the Gospel
• Three spiritual strongholds in Japan today
• How you can help overcome these strongholds
• Three redemptive gifts the Holy Spirit waits to release

Keith E. Webb served in Japan with LIFE Ministries for eight years. As an undergraduate he studied Eastern Religions and has an MA in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary’s School of World Mission.

ISBN: 0-9665658-0-0
57 pages
First Edition October 1999
Second Printing: July 2000
Third Printing: March 2003