In addition to our Basic Training and our Black Belt Club, both of which focus mainly on martial arts, one very important goal is to qualify for membership into the Master’s Club. The Master’s Club is soon to be the biggest club at our school.
What is the Master’s Club?
The Master’s Club is comprised of students committed to learning more about scripture. Unlike our Basic Training Program or our Black Belt Club Program, which focus primarily on learning martial arts, the heart of the Master’s Club will be to expand each student’s general Bible knowledge. Lessons will be geared toward teaching kids about each book of the Bible, their themes, basic outline, key chapters, key verses and key people.
Why is the Master’s Club Important?
Scripture gives many reasons why studying and knowing God’s Word is essential. For example, In John 17:17b Jesus prayed to the Father and said, “Thy Word is truth.” That statement alone should be enough to motivate us to study and find out what God’s Word says. According to 2 Timothy 3:7, there are people who are always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Many people search for truth by studying science, philosophy, psychology and the like. Many are so hungry for the truth that they grab the first thing that comes along, be it drugs, sexual misconduct, or even false religions, just to name a few.
Don’t misunderstand, just because something or someone claims to be or have or know the truth, one should exercise caution. To blindly follow such a claim would be foolish. However, the bible makes many claims and only recently has history validated those claims. Here’s one example. The Bible indicates that the earth is round. Isaiah 40:22 mentions the “circle of the earth.” We now know that the Earth is not flat as once thought. Pictures from space clearly show that the Earth is round, just as described in scripture.
Additionally, what the bible has to say with regards to prophecy is quite amazing. John MacArthur in “How to Study the Bible” quotes Peter Stoner from his book “Science Speaks” who says:
“if you take just eight of the Old Testament prophecies Christ fulfilled and add up the probabilities that these eight things could come to pass by accident, it would be one chance in 10 to the 17th power that such an accident could happen and yet every detail has come to pass. One chance in 10 to the 17th power would be like filling the state of Texas two-feet deep in silver dollars, putting an “x” on one of them and giving a blind man one pick. He’d have one chance in 1017 in picking the one with an “x” on it. That’s how much chance there is, according to mathematics of probability, of these eight prophecies (with their specific details) ever coming to pass by accident.“ (17)
In addition to God’s Word being truth, it also brings happiness. The Bible says in Psalm 19:8a that, “The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart.” Simply put, learning what God’s Word has to say, brings happiness. The truths contained in scripture are exhilarating. When one studies these great truths, and begins to understand them, they’re sure to get excited. Proverbs 8:34 says, "Blessed is the man who listens to me”. The word “blessed” in that verse could also be translated “happy”. So in other words, happiness comes from hearing the Lord. Paul tells us in 2 Timothy that, “All Scripture is inspired by God (or God breathed)”. Because scripture has come directly from God, is the source of truth and happiness, daily bible study should be an important part of every believer’s life.
Who can qualify for the Master’s Club?
Any student regardless of rank may participate in the Master’s Club.
What are the benefits of the Master’s Club?
LIFE 180° Martial Arts is a school devoted to producing excellent black belts, however we are even more are committed to sharing God’s Word. When a student makes the commitment to the Master’s Club they are embarking on a journey that will literally last an eternity. As a member of the Master’s Club, students will enjoy the following privileges:
- Discounts on all special events.
- Discounts on testing fees
- Special Master’s Club patch.
- Opportunity to wear black Gi pants.
How do I join?
It’s simple; when a student starts their training at our school they automatically become eligible to join the Master’s Club. The entire Master’s Club material and lessons will be available on our website at http://www.life180martialarts.net/. All students need to do is log on and download the first lesson. When the student is comfortable with that material, they download the test for that lesson, fill it out, and turn it in to the instructor or one of the members of the leadership team. Once the student has passed the first three lessons they are eligible to purchase the Master’s Club Patch and black Gi pants. Your instructors will continue to conduct a series of tests and evaluations to determine if you are still working on the Master’s Club material.
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