ARNA: Access Restricted Nations in Asia

The Access Restricted Nations in Asia are nations without “freedom of religion.” Restriction shows up in many forms-either through direct government persecution and legal restrictions; political instability; or conflict between ethnic and religious groups. There is access however, into these nations but restricted access.

These access-restricted nations comprise most of the world’s unreached peoples and most of the governments that oppose Christianity. Half of the world’s population is located in Asia and represents the largest blocks of the main world religions and philosophies—Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Animism and Communism.

Hence, the need of the gospel of Christ. The gospel is the hope for Asia and all other nations. Jesus said to His disciples “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few” (Matt 9:37).

“Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die…” Rev. 3:2 ESV