Christianity, Martial Arts, and Discipleship

Sung Won Yun 지음

페스트북 2023년 08월 24일 출간

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“Christianity, Martial Arts, and Discipleship” is a book that aims to encourage readers to think deeply about what Christianity is, what Christians learn, and who they believe in, by comparing it to martial arts. In martial arts, each discipline has its own name such as Taekwondo, Judo, Hapkido, and Boxing, and a systematic training program from beginner (white belt) to advanced (black belt). Regardless of their level, practitioners know what discipline they are learning and at what stage they are in, and can differentiate it from other martial arts.
In Christianity, like in martial arts, there are different denominations such as Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, and Holiness, each with slightly different doctrines. However, it is rare for believers to understand these doctrines accurately and live out their faith based on them. Furthermore, many Christians are unaware that Christian doctrines have different levels of complexity from beginner to advanced. Some even attend churches without realizing the differences between their own and other churches. They may question whether all churches follow Jesus’ teachings and believe in Him equally. If all churches had the same teachings, there would be no need for different denominations. Christians who are unaware of the differences between denominations are also unaware of the differences between heresy and cults.

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Author
Preface
Chaper 1
Introduction
Background of the Study and Purpose
Scope of Study and Methodology
Chapter 2
Martial Arts and Christianity
Becoming a Martial Arts Student, Becoming a Christian, and Becoming a Disciple
A Variety of People and a Life as a Disciple
The Need for Rules of Conduct
Colored Belts to Black Belts & Immaturity to Maturity
Loyalty and Faith
A Student who Surpasses their Master
Order and Dignity
Fellowship
Maturity
Fruit of Evil
Healthy Body and Healthy Spirituality
Union and Cooperation
Association and Unity
Transmission
Righteousness and Righteous Indignation
Review and Meditation
Combat Experience and Spiritual Experience
Mystery
Victory and he who Overcomes
Obsessions and Worries
Reproduction
Talents and Gifts
Pride
Obedience
Principles and Freedom
Pseudo and Heresy
Other
Chapter 3
Application and Limitations
Chapter 4
Conclusion
Addendum: My Identity
Introduction
Abraham and I
My Spiritual Relationship with Abraham
My Genealogical Relationship with Abraham 1
My Genealogical Relationship with Abraham 2
Ox and I
Aries and I
The Little Bear and I
References Cited

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저자(글) Sung Won Yun

The author, Sung Won Yun, was born on March 24, 1973, in Seoul, as the youngest of one son and three daughters, to his parents, Ki Sik Yun and Bok Ja Park. In 2007, he completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Oriental Medicine at South Baylo University and obtained his license as an acupuncturist (LA.c.) in the same year. In 2013, he earned his Ph.D. in Oriental Medicine at Yuin University. In 2016, he completed his Master of Divinity at Shepherd University, and in 2020, he earned his Doctor of Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary.
The author, Sung Won Yun, is a 7th-degree black belt in Taekwondo, certified by the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters). He entered the martial arts world through Taekwondo and further deepened his knowledge of martial arts by learning Judo, Hapkido, Boxing, Kickboxing, Hapkido, Hanpul, Taekkyon, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Kendo, Fencing, Short Stick Fighting, Long Stick Fighting, and Archery.
In 2015, the author, Sung Won Yun, began his first English ministry as a pastor at Angels Church in Anaheim. Later, he served as a senior pastor at Moving Church together with his wife, Pastor Mi Ran Park. They carried out a specialized ministry where they visited clergypersons in poor physical condition and took care of their health.
God has blessed the author with many talents and provided him with diverse experiences. He has been able to gain experience as a Taekwondo instructor in South Korea and as a Mixed Martial Arts master in the United States, thanks to the gift of martial arts. He has also been given the gift of teaching, allowing him to work as an English teacher in South Korea and as an after-school teacher in the United States. Additionally, he has been given the gift of healing, allowing him to become an acupuncturist and treat people's physical ailments. He has also been given the opportunity and experience to serve his country in the military, both in South Korea and the United States. Above all, God has given him a heart to love Jesus, allowing him to study theology. While studying for his Master of Divinity, he served as a pastor, and when studying for his Doctor of Ministry, he was given overflowing glory to serve only the Triune God until the day he goes to heaven as a senior pastor.

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