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Edexcel B

Jesus Christ as the incarnate Son of God

I can explain Christian beliefs about the incarnation and the importance and influence of these beliefs for Christians today.

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Edexcel B

Jesus Christ as the incarnate Son of God

I can explain Christian beliefs about the incarnation and the importance and influence of these beliefs for Christians today.

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Key learning points

  1. Incarnation refers to the Christian belief that God became human in the form of Jesus.
  2. Most Christians believe that the Book of Isaiah, in the Old Testament, prophesied the coming of Jesus.
  3. Most Christians believe that the New Testament confirms the incarnation and shows Jesus as fully human and fully divine.
  4. John 1:1-18 and 1 Timothy 3:16 can be used to support the belief in the incarnation.
  5. The belief in the incarnation is significant for Christians today and influences practices such as prayer and Christmas.

Keywords

  • Divine - of or like God, or a god/goddess

  • Incarnation - the belief that God became a human being in Jesus

  • Jesus - a first-century Jewish teacher; believed by Christians to be the Son of God

Common misconception

Jesus is entirely distinct and separate from God.

For most Christians, Jesus is God in human form. Jesus is both fully human and fully divine.


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4 Questions

Q1.
There are different Christian of the creation accounts in Genesis.
Correct Answer: interpretations, Interpretations
Q2.
How do some Christians interpret the Genesis creation accounts?
as a modern scientific explanation of the universe
Correct answer: as literal and factual accounts of history
as an ancient myth without any truth
Q3.
Some Christians take a approach to the Genesis accounts, believing they are metaphorical and symbolic rather than literal.
Correct Answer: liberal, Liberal
Q4.
The Genesis creation accounts can influence a Christian’s beliefs and behaviour towards the and human life.
Correct Answer: environment, Environment

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5 Questions

Q1.
What does the doctrine of the incarnation refer to in Christianity?
the belief that Jesus was only a prophet
Correct answer: the belief that God became human in the form of Jesus
the belief that God created the universe
the belief that humans can become gods
Q2.
Most Christians believe that the Book of in the Old Testament prophesied the coming of Jesus.
Correct Answer: Isaiah, isaiah
Q3.
How does the New Testament support the belief in the incarnation?
It describes Jesus as only a teacher.
Correct answer: It shows Jesus as fully human and fully divine.
It states that Jesus was an angel.
It focuses on Jesus as a philosopher.
Q4.
How does the belief in the incarnation influence Christian practices today?
It leads to the rejection of Christmas celebrations.
It influences how Christians view Jesus as a teacher, but not as God.
Correct answer: It influences practices such as prayer and the celebration of Christmas.
It leads Christians to avoid any discussion about Jesus.
Q5.
For most Christians, Jesus is in human form. Jesus is both fully human and fully divine.
Correct Answer: God