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GCSE Religious Studies

Christianity — Beliefs and Teachings

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What's covered

Crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension14
Nature of God — Omnipotence, Love, Justice14
Problem of Evil and Suffering14
The Trinity13
Jesus — Incarnation and Son of God12
Beliefs About Creation10
Beliefs About the Afterlife10
Means of Salvation10
Sin and Original Sin10
Sources of Wisdom and Authority — Key Quotes10
The Role of Christ in Atonement10
Extended Response Practice2

Key facts

1

Creationist Christians believe Genesis describes creation in six literal (24-hour) days.

2

Paul teaches the resurrection of the dead in 1 Corinthians 15.

3

Christians believe Jesus ascended to heaven to be with God the Father.

4

Christians believe Jesus is fully God and fully human at the same time.

5

Baptism is the Christian rite that welcomes someone into the Church and symbolises washing away sin.

6

The Bible verse stating "God is love" is 1 John 4:8.

7

The Book of Job in the Bible tells of a righteous man who suffered great loss.

8

Adam and Eve first sinned in Eden, leading to Original Sin (Genesis 3).

9

Jesus' atonement works, in Christian belief, because his death paid for sin.

10

The Nicene Creed declares the Son is "of one substance with the Father."

Sample questions

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1Beliefs About Creation

Over how many days does Genesis 1 describe God creating?

  • One single instant of pure creation
  • Seven days, with no rest at all
  • Six days, with rest on the seventh
  • Three days, by speaking it into being
2Beliefs About the Afterlife

What is the Christian event of God judging all humans called?

  • the Day of Judgement
  • the Final Resurrection
  • the Great Reckoning
  • the Last Rite
3Crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension

What did Jesus' resurrection demonstrate, according to Christians?

  • That God prevents all physical death
  • That he was only a man like others
  • That suffering is not real for Christians
  • Victory over sin and death
4Jesus — Incarnation and Son of God

Which Gospel opens with the words 'The Word became flesh'?

  • John
  • Luke
  • Mark
  • Matthew
5Means of Salvation

What does Ephesians 2:8 teach about salvation?

  • By earning it through years of hard work
  • By following the Ten Commandments perfectly
  • By grace, through faith, as a gift from God
  • By inheriting it through Jewish lineage only
6Nature of God — Omnipotence, Love, Justice

Which Bible verse states 'God is love'?

  • 1 John 4:8
  • Genesis 1:1
  • John 3:16
  • Psalm 23:1

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