Contact: ce@jerseybaptistchurch.org

‘Christianity Explored’ gives you an opportunity to explore Christianity in depth in a relaxed and cringe free environment so that you can come to an informed conclusion of your own on the world’s most popular faith.

‘Christianity Explored’ is an 8 week course put together by Rico Tice and the team at All Souls Church at Langham Place, London.  See www.christianityexplored.org.

You meet once a week for a meal, to hear a talk, and then to discuss and ask questions.  Between meetings there are Bible studies you can do on your own based on Mark’s Gospel.

‘Christianity Explored’ courses in Jersey are run by members from several churches across the island, including Jersey Baptist Church.

Time & Place

28 March – 16 May 2009

Saturday evenings, 7:00-9:15pm

Upstairs at Pizza Express in Halkett Place

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• 7.00pm            One course meal
• 7:45-8:30pm     Talk (topics below)
• 8:30-9:15pm     Study feedback, questions and discussion
• 9.15pm             Close, though you are welcome to stay and chat

Each week, you’ll be given a paper on the topic for the evening and suggested answers to questions raised by each study.  This will also help you ‘fill in the gap’ if you are unable to attend one week.

Assurances

We want you to feel free to participate in whatever way you feel comfortable, so:

• You do not need any prior knowledge of the Bible or of Church
• There will be no singing or prayers
• You will not be asked to read aloud
• You will not be expected to ask questions
• You will not be put on the spot 

Topics

Week 1 – Overview: God, the Bible and this course

You will also receive:

• A paperback copy of the Bible (New International Version, which is a reliable and easy to understand translation)
• The ‘Christianity Explored’ study guide

Week 2 – Who is Jesus?

Week 3 – Why did Jesus come?

Week 4 – Jesus’ crucifixion

Week 5 – Jesus’ gift of Grace

Week 6 – Jesus’ resurrection

Week 7 – What is a Christian?

You will also receive:

• A copy of Billy Graham’s book “Peace with God,” which is a great summary of all that you have been studying

Week 8 – Choices and wrap up, including ‘How do I become a Christian?’

Objectives

The course will provide you with a clear understanding of what Christianity is so that you may make an informed choice.  That way, if you reject Christianity it will not be out of ignorance.  The course will also provide you with some answers to frequently asked questions, such as:

• Is God really out there, and if so what is He like?  Surveys show that 70% – 80% of the population believe that there is a God but they have no idea how to relate to him
• Don’t all religions lead to God?
• The Bible appears to be a book of ancient writings – is it really relevant today?
• What is the meaning of our lives on earth?
• Where do I belong in the whole scheme of things?
• Why is there pain and suffering in the world?
• Isn’t the devil make-believe?
• Sin – what does this really mean? Isn’t just a bit of innocent adult fun?
• What happens when I die?
• If God is loving, isn’t everyone going to heaven when they die?
• Doesn’t leading a good life ensure you a place in Heaven?
• What do I have to do to become a Christian?
• Do I have to go to Church to be a Christian?