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

the three persons of God: God 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 Holy Trinity

Religious education

God's nature

Christianity and creation

Interpretations of Christian creation

Jesus Christ: incarnation

Jesus Christ: crucifixion

Jesus Christ: resurrection and ascension

Sin and salvation

Eschatalogical beliefs, heaven and hell

The afterlife: judgement

The afterlife: resurrection

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 and teachings

the creator and sustainer of the universe

the presence of God active in the world and believers

Match each Person of the Trinity with their description.

The Trinity consists of three separate gods.

There is one God who exists as three Persons.

The Trinity is just different ways of describing the same Person.

Which of the following best describes the Oneness of God in the Trinity?

Jesus was just a great teacher, not actually divine.

The Nicene Creed teaches that Jesus is “true God from true God”.

Why do Christians believe that Jesus is fully God?

The Holy Spirit is God’s presence in the world today.

The Holy Spirit is a separate god from the Father and the Son.

The Holy Spirit only appeared after Jesus’ resurrection.

Which of these statements about the Holy Spirit is correct?

It encourages Christians to pray to each Person of the Trinity.

It teaches that only Jesus should be worshipped.

It has no impact on Christian worship or actions.

How does belief in the Trinity influence Christian life?

Christians believe that God is all-powerful, which is known as being ...

encourages them to act with love and kindness

leads them to believe that God will never judge their actions

How does belief in God’s (omni)benevolence influence Christian behaviour?

It means that God created the world and has control over everything.

It suggests that God is not involved in human affairs.

It only applies to Biblical miracles, not modern-day events.

Why is God’s omnipotence important to Christians?

God forgives all sins without consequences to show fairness and justice.

God treats all people fairly and upholds justice.

What does it mean to say that God is just?

They believe that God has no impact on their daily lives.

They think that only religious leaders need to follow God’s teachings.

They try to be kind and forgiving, as they believe God is (omni)benevolent.

Which of the following is an example of how belief in God’s nature influences Christians?

Which of the following is not one of the key characteristics Christians believe about God’s nature?

The Holy Trinity

Lesson outcome