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Edexcel B

Christian eschatology: resurrection

I can explain the Christian belief in resurrection and the importance and influence of this belief for Christians today.

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Year 10
Edexcel B

Christian eschatology: resurrection

I can explain the Christian belief in resurrection and the importance and influence of this belief for Christians today.

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Key learning points

  1. Resurrection refers to the belief that the body will be raised after death; Christianity teaches that Jesus resurrected.
  2. Many Christians believe that Jesus’ resurrection is proof that resurrection is possible in the afterlife.
  3. Christian beliefs about resurrection originate from the Bible and are supported by later Christian sources.
  4. Belief in resurrection is important because it confirms belief in Jesus and confirms that death is not the end.
  5. The belief in resurrection can influence the thoughts and actions of individual Christians and Christian communities.

Keywords

  • Afterlife - what follows the physical life on earth; life after death

  • Influence - the ability to shape and change someone's thoughts, beliefs or actions

  • Resurrection - the belief that the body stays in the grave until the end of the world, when it is raised and judged

Common misconception

Christians believe that Jesus will be the only person to be resurrected.

Many Christians believe that Jesus' resurrection is proof that resurrection is possible for ordinary people in the afterlife.


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You could extend learning by comparing and contrasting Christian beliefs about the afterlife and their significance with one of either Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, or Sikhism.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Christians believe the final judgement will take place on the of Judgement.
Correct Answer: Day, day
Q2.
In the parable, the man is punished after death for ignoring Lazarus.
Correct Answer: rich, Rich
Q3.
What does the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats teach?
that wealth is evil
Correct answer: that judgement will happen when Jesus returns
that God forgives everyone always
Q4.
What is meant by individual judgement?
Correct answer: judgement immediately after a person dies
a final decision for all humanity
judgement at the end of time
Q5.
Why do parables matter in Christian beliefs about the afterlife?
Correct answer: They help explain beliefs like judgement.
They contain magical events.
They replace the Bible’s teachings.
Q6.
Why is the belief in judgement important for Christians?
It guarantees salvation.
It replaces faith with fear.
Correct answer: It shows that God is just.

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6 Questions

Q1.
Many Christians believe that Jesus’ resurrection gives them for life after death.
Correct Answer: hope, Hope
Q2.
The Church teaches that the righteous will be raised to eternal life with Christ.
Correct Answer: Catholic, catholic
Q3.
What does 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 say about the resurrection body?
It is the same as the earthly body.
It is perishable and weak.
Correct answer: It is spiritual, glorified, and imperishable.
Q4.
How do Christian beliefs about resurrection influence funerals?
Funerals always avoid mentioning death.
Correct answer: Hymns and prayers often reflect eternal life.
Funerals are replaced by celebrations.
Q5.
Why might some Christians prefer burial over cremation?
cremation is too modern
burial is cheaper
Correct answer: they believe resurrection needs a whole body
Q6.
What does the resurrection of Jesus prove to Christians?
Correct answer: that resurrection is possible for all people
that the afterlife is symbolic
that people can be reincarnated