Christianity Explored 2008
The CE Course - 2008
- Designed by Rico Tice and the team at All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, over the past 10 years
- In depth study of Christianity in a relaxed, informal and "cringe free" environment to provide you with an informed view
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8 week course based on a meal, talk, discussion / question time and home Bible Study
- Using Mark’s Gospel
Assurances
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You are not expected to have any prior knowledge of the Bible or Church
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You will not be put on the spot
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You will not be asked to read aloud
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There will be no prayers or singing
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You will not be expected to ask questions – feel free to participate in whatever way you feel comfortable
The Dates
- Starting 1900 on 10th March 2008
The Format
- 7.00pm one course meal upstairs at Pizza Express, Halkett Place.
- 7.45 – 8.30pm Talk
- 8.30pm Active discussion / question time on evenings talk and other topical issues
- 9.15 close but you are welcome to stay on for drinks / chat
The Programme
Week 1....
- Course overview and why we are using this particular course
- How can we be sure that the Bible we are studying - is in fact the inspired word of God?
- Why are we studying Mark’s Gospel?
- How do we know that God is out there?
- The popular view of God, Jesus, Church and the Clergy
- God’s plan for us
You will receive:
- Papers on the above topics
- A paperback New International Version Bible – a reliable and easy to understand translation
- The "Christianity Explored" study guide
Week 2 ....
- We get into Mark’s Gospel and examine "Who Jesus is?"
You will receive a paper on each week’s topic and when we have
Bible study feedback, suggested answers to the questions raised.
Week 3....
- "Jesus – Why did He come?"
Week 4....
- "Jesus – His crucifixion"
Week 5....
- "Jesus – His gift of Grace"
Week 6....
- "Jesus – His resurrection"
Week 7....
At this session you receive a copy of Billy Graham’s book "Peace with God"
which is a great summary of all you have been studying
Week 8....
- Choices, How do I become a Christian? - Wrap up
What happens if I miss one of the weeks?
- You will receive the papers covering that weeks topic & Bible study
Objectives of the course
- You should leave this course with an informed view of Christianity and not reject it out of ignorance
- As well as answers to the frequently voiced questions:
- Is God really out there? And if so what is He like? (Surveys show that 70% - 80% of the population believe that God is out there but they have no idea how to relate to him)
- The meaning of our brief lives on earth?
- Where do I belong in the whole scheme of things?
- What happens when I die?
- God is a loving God - surely everyone is going to heaven when they die?
- Leading a good life must count for something and ensure you a place in Heaven?
- What about pain and suffering?
- Do I have to go to Church to be a Christian?
- Creation versus Evolution?
- Aren’t all religions roads to God?
- Isn’t the devil make-believe?
- The Bible appears to be a book of ancient writings – is it really relevant today
- Are the stories in the Old Testament really true?
- Sin - what does this really mean? Isn’t just a bit of innocent adult fun?
- What do I have to do to become a Christian?
- And other questions that you may have!