Grace

Grace

GRACE

Satan constantly accuses us of not being good enough to enter the presence of God. Pointing out all of our mistakes and sinful thoughts that are against our Savior. Without grace, these accusations would be true. However, we enter God’s presence not upon our own worthiness, but in the righteousness of Christ. This righteousness is a gift from a loving heavenly Father, which we may receive or refuse. This precious gift is free to the receiver, yet a high cost for the Giver. This gift brings with it a changed heart and life which draws the receiver closer to the One who loves him and has His best in mind for him. Grace is getting what you do not deserve while mercy is not getting what you do deserve. Remind yourself daily of the Grace which has been given to you by your loving Father through the gift of His Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. And watch the enemy flee!

CROSS REFERENCE

BACK KICK / TEEP DAN LANG / SIPA NG KABAYO / HORSE KICK / OWl CHAKI / USHIRO GERI / HOU DENGTUI

SCRIPTURE

PROVERBS 3:34ISAIAH 26:10; JONAH 2:8ZECHARIAH 12:10JOHN 1:14-17ACTS4:33,6:8,11:23,15:11,20:24ROMANS 1:5-73:23-244:165:1-2,15-216:14-15, 11:612:61CORINTHIANS 15:102CORINTHIANS 1:124:156:1,        8:1-9,9:812:9GALATIANS 2:21,3:18,5:4EPHESIANS 1:1-8,19;4:7;  COLOSSIANS 4:62THESSALONIANS 2:16-172TIMOTHY 2:1TITUS 3:4-7HEBREWS 4:16;10:29

STUDY

Who can receive this Grace?

What is Grace compared to mercy?

Where does Grace come from?

Why is this Grace offered to you?

When can you receive this Grace?

How should you respond to the One who gives this Grace?

How does this apply to your life?

What is your prayer?

What is your memory verse?

Questions, Contact Mr Mitch Founder of Totally Christian Karate

Avoid Godless Chatter

Avoid Godless Chatter

AVOID GODLESS CHATTER

A course joke, a slanted comment, or simply talking about the weather and sports as your daily diet for conversation can lead you away from God. The enemy earnestly desires to get your mind off of God, in order to render you unfruitful and to keep you from maturing in Christ. Check all thoughts and conversations, bringing them to Christ for His approval. For just as Godless chatter can lead you away from Him, Godly conversation will draw you and others closer to Him.

Be transformed by renewing your mind through reading, memorizing, and meditating on God’s Word. Build up one another; encourage! Praise and worship together, drawing each other closer to God.

CROSS REFERENCE

CARTWHEEL

SCRIPTURE

1TIMOTHY 6:20; 2TIMOTHY 2:15-16

STUDY

Who should Avoid Godless Chatter?

What is Godless Chatter?

Where is your biggest battle fought against Godless Chatter?

Why Avoid Godless Chatter?

When should you Avoid Godless Chatter?

How can you Avoid Godless Chatter?

How does this apply to your life?

What is your prayer?

What is your memory verse?

I Am He

   To know God’s names is to know God. In them we see His unchanging character. When God tells you, “I AM THAT I AM,” He is showing you His true essence. Absolute integrity, truthfulness, no darkness at all; what you see is what you get. In a world of manipulation it is comforting to know that the one true living God comes to you in complete openness and honesty. And you never have to worry about Him changing. These same qualities are seen in Jesus; He is the Creator of the heavens and the earth, and He is your Savior. He dwells within you, upon you, goes ahead of you, and comes behind you. There is great and mighty power in His Name. This power is His love for you. Remember that He who is in you is greater than your enemy who is in the world.

I am He

I AM HE

CROSS REFERENCE

DOUBLE PRECIOUS STONES / TWIN VERTICAL PUNCH / SANGKWON SEWO CHIRUGI

SCRIPTURE

EXODUS 3:13-15ISAIAH 41:4,43:10-25,46:4,48:12,51:12-13MARK 13:6;    LUKE 21:8JOHN18:1-8

STUDY

Who is the great I AM?

What can you count on from the great I AM?

Where in Scripture do you see the power in God’s name?

Why does it help you to remember who Jesus is?

When is a good time for you to remember Who the great I AM ?

How can you know He is whom He says He is?

How does this apply to your life?

What is your prayer?

What is your memory verse?

Do not let rejection effect you

       Do not let rejection effect you as you press on to live a life worthy of the calling God has given you. Those who live in darkness cannot stand the Light. As they hated Jesus, so they will also hate you. Stand firm! Continue on the path God has called you to, despite rejection. In love, use the Scripture you have learned when sharing your faith with others and let the Holy Spirit minister to their hearts. No matter how despised and rejected you are by the world, remember that you are precious in God’s sight. The battle is God’s; let Him handle the world’s rejection and hatred. Do not let rejection effect you.

REJECTED STONE

CROSS REFERENCE

BACK FIST STRIKE / URAKEN UGH I / BIANQUAN / BARTIGAL

SCRIPTURE

DEUTERONOMY 32:151SAMUEL 8:7,10:19PSALM 118:22-23PROVERBS 1:24-25ISAIAH 53:3JEREMIAH 15:6; HOSEA 8:3MATTHEW 10:22,21:42;         MARK 8:31,13:13LUKE 6:22, 9:22,17:25,21:17JOHN 7:7;ACTS 4:11,7:1-60

Do not let rejection effect you

STUDY

Who is the Rejected Stone?

What should you do when the message of the Gospel is Rejected?

Where in Scripture is Jesus Rejected?

Why do people Reject Jesus?

When have you been Rejected because of Jesus?

How should you respond when you are Rejected for your faith?

How does this apply to your life?

What is your prayer?

What is your memory verse?

Snatch someone from the fire

snatch someone from the fire

      We, the children of God, know the outcome of the battle that we are engaged in. The enemy deceives himself and others, by his pride, that the ending will be different. Remembering that his end is sure will give you comfort and courage to fight the good fight of the faith and not to become weary. You have been set free from the enemy to throw off anything that might hinder your walk with Christ!  Those who do not believe will be thrown out from the presence of God, which is not God’s desire for them. He loves them and wants them to be with Him. Heeding these warnings should give us a sense of compassion and urgency to share our faith with others. Keep them in mind as you go out among the world. Be available to be used to snatch someone from the fire.

THROW THEM – Bible Study

CROSS REFERENCE

                       NECK THROW, SHOULDER THROW, HIP THROW

                (THE ABYSS) (LAKE OF BURNING SULFUR) (LAKE OF FIRE)

SCRIPTURE

MATTHEW 8:5-1313:47-50;21:33-4122:1-14; JOHN 9:24-39, 15:1-8HEBREWS 12:1;          REVELATION 20:1-15PSALM 55:221PETER 5:7

STUDY

Whom, in the end, will be thrown out from God’s presence?

What in your life should be thrown out?

To where will the enemies of God be thrown out?

Why will the unbeliever be thrown out?

When can you throw out the things in your life that are holding you back from a better relationship from God?

How do you know that the enemy will be thrown into the Lake of Fire?

How does this apply to your life?

What is your prayer?

What is your memory verse?

The Lie That No One Cares

The temptation to believe that no one cares will come someday so, stand firm in your faith knowing that the Lord is with you and on your side.

You are much more valuable to Him than the birds and grass that He so wonderfully takes care of. Remember all that you have read and studied in the Word of Truth that clearly expresses God’s promises of care for you both for now and into eternity.  With a sincere heart draw near to God with confidence knowing that in Christ you are free from any guilt. Listen for words of exhortation from the Lord as you pray in the Spirit. Stand on the truth that as far as the east is from the west the Lord has removed the guilt of our past rebellion against the Lord and loves you so much that He placed them on His Son. Watch out for the lie that no one cares.

Physical and Scriptural Self -Defense

Attack – Cross Grab – The Lie =  “No One Cares”
Techniques Used – Stand Firm Foundation, Word of Truth, Draw Near to God, Exhortation East-West Sweep

Scriptural Weapons –

     [2Co 1:24 NIV] Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm.
[2Ti 2:15 NIV] Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
[Heb 10:22 NIV] let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
[Act 13:15 NIV] After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have a word of exhortation for the people, please speak.”
[Psa 103:12 NIV] as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

Don’t listen to the lie that no one cares!

The Lie of Gluttony

What does the Word of God say about Glut·tony

 noun \ˈglət-nē, ˈglə-tə-nē\: the act or habit of eating or drinking too much.

plural glut·ton·ies Full Definition of GLUTTONY

1:  excess in eating or drinking
2:  greedy or excessive indulgence

[Pro 23:1 NIV] When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you,
[Pro 23:2 NIV] and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.

[Deu 21:20 KJV] And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son [is] stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; [he is] a glutton, and a drunkard.
[Pro 23:21 KJV] For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe [a man] with rags.

So what

that I am a few pounds or maybe even more than a few pounds overweight? What does that have to do with my love and devotion to God? Who really cares anyway? These are some of the rebellious defense thoughts that my flesh spews when confronted with the lie of Gluttony.

I know, my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. But is it really about the physical health of my physical body? If it were, those who have medical illnesses would be in peril of accusation of the enemy of not loving the Lord. So maybe it’s not about the outside flesh but a matter of light and darkness that dwells within this body of flesh in my heart and will. The Temple is a place where the Lord dwells and we meet with Him. So the question is, “Has my temple been defiled by a lie of the enemy?” What is the thought that allows me to continue to over eat?

My thoughts that lead to gluttony are justified by the whispers of my enemy. It can be justified selfishness, pride and rebellion of wanting what I want when I want it. Deceived into not really caring about how the Lord feels about it. I forget about the starving and dying. The neighbors not far away that go hungry each night.

It has been written that physical longevity of life is gained in the gym and weight loss is gained in the kitchen. Does God really care if I am “FAT”. Probably not, but He sure cares about my reckless behavior of self pleasure.

Here is a physical and scriptural self-defense technique to remind me of the truth that Jesus is there and loves us.

                                               Totally Christian Karate the Lie of Gluttony

Start with Avoiding

  In Totally Christian Karate there are no kicking or punching techniques in the first two levels. We start with avoiding because the art assumes that we are:

1. Old

2.Out of Shape

3. Injured

4. Slow

Avoiding
Avoiding

5. Weak

6. Outnumbered

7. Caught off guard

Ideally none of these is the case. However as a Self-Defense art we must assume they are and train to be effective anyway. Start with avoiding.

An art that cannot be effective under all these conditions might be an effective military combat method or a winning sport method or even an effective brawling method but they are not a Self-Defense Method!

So in Totally Christian Karate we do not go head to head  or exchange with the attackers. We make sure everything bad happens to the other guy. Our desire is not the destruction of the attacker but our self preservation or the preservation of someone else because that person is created in the image of God and He loves them.

Scripturally, I never try to pay back wrong for wrong or exchange word for word with others. I think of others more than myself. Remembering all of the times in my life that I may have attacked someone else with my words. I avoid the offense, turn the other cheek and look for the opportunity to share truth with love. This takes practice.

DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING WITH A KICK

“Everyone needs to know how to protect themselves in a threatening situation,” says Tracy Radford of Totally Christian Karate (TCK). For 20 years, this fifth-level black belt martial arts instructor has been equipping children and adults to defend themselves against both physical and spiritual attacks.

“TCK is a fully insured, safe, humane mixed martial arts program,” she says. “We won’t teach you how to be a bully. We teach only self-defense and containment so that students, ages 4 to 80, can protect themselves and possibly a friend or family member.”
Radford started martial arts training at age 13. “I was a hyper kid. It helped me focus and gave me an outlet for all my energy.” Years later, she met TCK’s founder, Mitch Freistat. She enrolled as a student and became an instructor. When Freistat moved to Florida, Radford took over the leadership of Asheville TCK. “I’ve known some of the students since they were five years old, and many are now TCK instructors. They’ve overcome physical challenges, learning disabilities, and family tragedies. They’re more than students. They’re family—my spiritual children and grandchildren.”
“The physical training supports us in spiritual battles, not the other way around. We may never have to defend ourselves or our loved ones physically, but as Christians we’ll be engaged in spiritual warfare daily.” Integral to TCK training are 104 Bible studies, which are mastered alongside 104 martial arts skills during a two-year period. “Every move has a name, like ‘shield of faith’ and ‘belt of truth.’ Students learn scripture verses with each move.” Every 75-minute class includes cardio warm-ups and stretch drills, learning a new move, working in skill-level groups, Bible study and prayer.
“Everyone is encouraged to give their absolute best, but we also understand that everyone’s best is different,” Radford adds. “I have ADD myself, so I know how effective the TCK system is with students who have learning disabilities. It combines movement with learning and increases their focus and self-control.” TCK welcomes both “at risk” students and children in therapeutic foster care. “Sometimes they only participate for a few weeks or months, but the Bible truths we plant in their hearts each week may produce fruit we never see.”
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“Other martial arts programs teach that power comes from within you, that you can do anything. At TCK we teach the opposite: power is God-given and we can’t do anything without Him. We are fearfully and wonderfully made, but what empowers us is knowing Whose we are.”
“We take a sport, something active, and make it a part of your daily faith walk.” Martial arts makes it fun, but the spiritual warfare training makes it invaluable for any Christian of any age.
The first class is free, so why not give Totally Christian Karate a chance to “kick” your spirit and body into optimum shape?
For more information about the classes, demonstrations, and seminars TCK offers, visit www.totallychristiankarate.com or call 828.299.7402.

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Integrity is seldom found in the world

INTEGRITY

SCRIPTURE

GENESIS 18:19EXODUS 18:21DEUTERONOMY 16:19-20JOB 27:4-6,31:1-40;PSALMS 7:3-815:1-518:20, 24:1-5,26:1-3PROVERBS 3:3-4,4:25-2710:9,11:3-512:2214:3016:1119:1,20:7,22:11ISAIAH 26:7,33:15-16,56:1;EZEKIEL 18:5-9MICAH 6:8MALACHI 2:6LUKE 3:13-14,6:3111:42,16:10;ACTS 24:16ROMANS 9:113:52CORINTHIANS 4:27:28:21PHILIPPIANS 4:8;COLOSSIANS 3:22-231THESSALONIANS 2:41TIMOTHY 1:53:9TITUS 1:7-8;HEBREWS 13:181PETER 2:123:15-16

APPLICATION

Integrity is seldom found in the world and can be used to powerfully impact the lives of others. Obeying the law, paying taxes, being faithful in marriage. dealing honestly in business, living up to your word, and doing right even when no one else is looking are examples of actions and attitudes of integrity which break down the enemy’s strongholds in other peoples lives and our own. The enemy knows that if he can cause us to compromise our integrity, our effectiveness as a witness for Christ will be lessened. And so he attacks in this area persistently.

There is a great cloud of witnesses counting on your integrity to glorify God and to promote the gospel in love and in truth to the world around you. Be on guard against the enemy’s schemes! Do what is right!

STUDY

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Who needs to have Integrity?

 What is Integrity?

 Where in your life do you struggle with Integrity?

 Why is acting with Integrity important?

 When have you acted with Integrity and were persecuted for it?

 How does living with Integrity effect your relationship with God?

 How does this apply to your life?

 What is your prayer?

 What is your memory verse?