the third Person of the Trinity; believed to be present with believers since Pentecost and active on earth

the belief that God as One includes God also being manifest in three Persons: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit

the belief that God is one singular divine being (who can be manifest in the three Persons of the Trinity)

the first Person of the Trinity, the belief in God as creator and sustainer of the universe

the second Person of the Trinity; Jesus believed to be God incarnate

The Trinity

Religious education

The nature of God

The problem of evil and suffering

Creation in Genesis

Different Christian interpretations of creation

Beliefs about the afterlife: judgement

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

the three days before Jesus' resurrection

What does the term "Trinity" refer to in Christianity?

Which Person of the Trinity is believed to have been present at Jesus' baptism?

What Christian belief is emphasised by the unity of the Trinity?

The Trinity teaches Christians that Jesus is God in human form, also known as the ...

The Nicene Creed describes the Holy Spirit as "the giver of {{}}".

At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles to help them spread the ...

Which characteristic of God is challenged by the existence of evil and suffering?

Which book of the Bible suggests that evil and suffering can result from the misuse of free will?

Christians argue that God allows suffering to help humans develop {{}} qualities.

The philosopher Epicurus argued that God cannot be all-powerful and all-{{}} if evil exists.

The story of Job teaches Christians to remain {{}} to God during times of suffering.

Exit Quiz

What does the term "Trinity" refer to in Christianity?