what follows the physical life on earth; life after death

at the end of time, each person will be judged by God and rewarded or punished

the belief that God will decide whether each person should receive eternal life or eternal punishment based on their earthly life

Beliefs about the afterlife: judgement

Religious education

The nature of God

The problem of evil and suffering

The Trinity

Creation in Genesis

Different Christian interpretations of creation

Beliefs about the afterlife: resurrection

Beliefs about the afterlife: heaven and hell

The nativity and Jesus as the son of God

Jesus as the incarnation

The crucifixion of Jesus

The resurrection and ascension

Means of salvation

The role of Jesus in salvation

In this unit pupils will begin their study of Christianity by examining some of the key beliefs of this worldview. They will focus on concepts of God, Trinity, Creation and the story and role of Jesus as incarnation and means of salvation.

Christianity: Beliefs

at the end of time, each person will be judged by God 

the belief that God will decide what happens to someone for eternity

Match the keywords to the correct definition.

Christians follow Jesus' teachings because of their fear of judgement.

Christians follow Jesus' teachings because of their love for God.

Christians don’t follow Jesus' teachings because they know that God loves them.

Which of the following statements is true?

Many Christians believe that when humans die, there is eternal life with God.

The belief that there is nothing after this life is known as the afterlife.

What is the day called where God decides who is going to heaven or hell? The Day of {{}}.

What type of judgement does the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus suggest?

What does the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats teach us about who gets to heaven?

Which nature of God means that God judges everyone fairly?

What is the term used for the evil that is done by humans?

Which member of the trinity does the Nicene Creed say will judge the living and the dead?

What did Adam and Eve’s disobedience of God bring into the world?

What do you call a Christian who believes everything in the creation story happens exactly as it says?

Starter Quiz

Which nature of God means that God judges everyone fairly?