Alpha Course Hong Kong - What is involved

Introductory Session
Is there More to Life than This?

Why should Christianity be of any interest to me? Is there any evidence that it is true? Does the Christian faith have any relevance to my life today?

Talk 1
Who is Jesus?

What historical evidence is there for the existence of Jesus? Considers his claims, his teaching, his character, his fulfillment of prophecy and his resurrection from the dead.

Talk 2
Why Did Jesus Die?

The cross is the central image of Christianity. Why was the crucifixion necessary and what did it achieve?

Talk 3
How can we have Faith?

How can we begin a relationship with God and how can we know that we have eternal life?

Talk 4
Why and how do I Pray?

What's so special about the Bible? How can this ancient book be relevant to my life today? How could I study it more?

Talk 5
Why and how should I Read the Bible?

Does God really hear all our prayers? If so, does he answer them? What's the secret of successful prayer? Where do I start?

Talk 6
How Does God Guide Us?

Life is full of decisions. Is it possible for God to take an interest in the choices we make every day? If so, how and how much does he direct our lives?

Weekend talk 1
Who is the Holy Spirit?

We know about God the Father and Jesus the Son, but who is the Holy Spirit and where did he come from?

Weekend talk 2
What Does the Holy Spirit Do?

How does the Holy Spirit affect our relationship with God and with each other? Does he change our character and attitude?

Weekend talk 3
How Can I Be Filled With the Holy Spirit?

What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? And how, in practice, does it happen?

Talk 7
How Can I Resist Evil?

How does Christianity explain the evil we see in our world? What can we do to overcome it?

Talk 8
Why and How Should We Tell Others?

Isn't faith in God a private matter? Why do we need to talk about what we believe? What's the best way of doing it?

Talk 9
Does God Heal Today?

Is healing from God really possible today? If so, why doesn't God heal everyone? How do I go about praying for the sick?

Talk 10
What About the Church?

Do you have to go to church to be a Christian? How much does the church really matter to God? Where do we fit in?

Weekend talk 4
How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?

We only get one life. What difference does a relationship with God make to the way we live?

Alpha Celebration Dinner
Is there more to life than this?

Why should Christianity be of any interest to me? Is there any evidence that it is true? Does the Christian faith have any relevance to my life today?

The syllabus for the course is contained in the book Questions of Life. Some courses are held during the day. Most are evening courses. At the evening events, there is a light meal followed by a talk on a subject central to the Christian faith. Then participants break into pre-arranged groups of around 10-12 people (in which they remain for the entire course) to discuss the talk in an environment where each person should feel free to ask or express whatever they wish. A team of around three or four 'leaders' or 'helpers' from the host church are attached to each group. There is also a weekend away during which the subject of the Holy Spirit is addressed.

A Typical Evening

Topics of 15 Talks


	Preparation Meeting
	Dinner
	Welcome
	Worship
	Talk
	Coffee, tea and biscuits in small groups
	End


Introductory session	Is there More to Life than This? (Formerly: "Christianity: Boring, Irrelevant, Untrue,?")
Talk 1	Who is Jesus?
Talk 2	Why Did Jesus Die?
Talk 3	How can we have Faith? (Formerly: How can I be Sure of my Faith?)
Talk 4	Why and how do I Pray?
Talk 5	Why and how should I Read the Bible? (Formerly the "Bible" talk went before the "Prayer" talk – they are swapped as most guests are more familiar with prayers even before they go to church. )
Talk 6	How does God Guide us?
Weekend talk 1	Who is the Holy Spirit?
Weekend talk 2	What does the Holy Spirit do?
Weekend talk 3	How can I be Filled with the Holy Spirit?
Talk 7	How can I Resist Evil?
Talk 8	Why and how should I tell Others?
Talk 9	Does God Heal Today?
Talk 10	What about the Church?
Weekend talk 4	How can I Make the Most of the Rest of my Life?

Alpha Celebration Dinner: Is there more to life than this?

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