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Sin and Salvation

In this lesson, we will focus on Christian beliefs about sin and salvation, in which we'll be looking at Christian beliefs about sin and how many Christians believe people are saved from the consequences of sin.

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Lesson 8 of 14

Sin and Salvation

In this lesson, we will focus on Christian beliefs about sin and salvation, in which we'll be looking at Christian beliefs about sin and how many Christians believe people are saved from the consequences of sin.

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Key learning points

  1. How Jesus' work addresses human sin and enables salvation.

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You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which word below best fits the definition, 'to be saved from sin and its consequences'?

Ascension
Forgiveness
Resurrection
Correct answer: Salvation

Q2.
Which word below best fits the definition, 'to be raised from the dead'?

Incarnation
Reincarnation
Correct answer: Resurrection
Resuscitation

Q3.
For how many days did Jesus appear to his disciples after the resurrection?

15 days
3 days
Correct answer: 40 days
7 days

Q4.
Select the belief below that Christians have because of the story of the ascension

That Jesus defeated death
That Jesus has made it possible for God to forgive humans
Correct answer: That Jesus would come again in the way that he left
That you can go to heaven if you believe in Jesus

Q5.
What did Jesus tell the disciples to wait for?

For an angel to tell them what to do
For Jesus to come back
Correct answer: For the Holy Spirit
For the Jewish leaders to forget about Jesus

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which definition below best fits the Christian belief in 'grace'?

A short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal.
Courteous good will.
Smoothness and elegance of movement.
Correct answer: The gift of forgiveness freely offered by God.

Q2.
Which of the following is NOT one of the Ten Commandments?

'Do not murder'
'Do not worship other Gods'
'Keep the Sabbath day holy'
Correct answer: 'Love your neighbour as yourself'

Q3.
Christians believe that once they become a Christian they will no longer commit sins, true or false?

Correct answer: False
True

Q4.
What day do Christians believe the Holy Spirit was given to the disciples?

Baptism day
Christmas
Easter
Correct answer: Pentecost

Q5.
Which key word best fits the following definition, 'to be saved from sin and its consequences'?

Atonement
Forgiveness
Correct answer: Salvation
Sin

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UnitReligious education / Christian beliefs and teachings

Religious education

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