the creation of the universe regarded as an act of God

God the Creator of the universe; a characteristic of God

the belief that God is ‘all-powerful’

referring to Jesus; based on teachings from John 1 describing God creating the world through his eternal Word

The creation of the universe

Religious education

Nature and significance of the Trinity

Interpreting Genesis

Jesus Christ as the incarnate Son of God

The last days of Jesus' life

Christ's resurrection and ascension

Salvation and the role of Christ

Christian eschatology: judgement

Christian eschatology: resurrection

Christian eschatology: afterlife

The problem of evil

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.

Christian beliefs

Depiction or discussion of sex or sexual body parts, including sex education.

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

The creation accounts are found in {{}}, the first book of the Bible.

What does Genesis 1 describe about the creation of the universe?

In Genesis 1, how is God present during creation?

John 1 states that the Word was present during creation, and many theologians agree that the Word is ...

Genesis 1 gives a {{}} account of creation, whereas Genesis 2 focuses more specifically on the creation of humanity.

The Trinity refers to the belief in one God who exists as the {{}}, Son and Holy Spirit.

each Person is fully God, but distinct from the others

How is each Person of the Trinity described in Christianity?

in the Bible, which influenced the Nicene Creed

Where are the three Persons of the Trinity mentioned in Christian doctrine?

It emphasises the belief in one God who is three Persons.

It focuses on the superiority of one Person over the others.

Why is the Trinity significant for most Christians?

It is in Christian worship, showing the roles of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

How does the belief in the Trinity influence Christian life?

The creation of the universe

Lesson outcome

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