Christanity- Beliefs

Question 1

Explain two Christian teachings about the nature of God. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer. (5)

Answer 1

God is benevolent, “for god so loved the world that he gave his only son”, IMPORTANT= influences to follow his example.
God is just. Judges people fairly, those rejecting him=sinful life=punished.

Question 2

its impossible to understand nature of god. 12 marks for

Answer 2

God is both transcendent over and immanent in, His world, both contradicting. So it is impossible to understand his nature.​
Impossible, as if “god loved the world”, why is he letting humans suffer. Kids suffer. Not their fault, for being born, some children suffer, even though they are innocent.​

Question 3

its impossible to understand nature of god. 12 marks against

Answer 3

Can understand. For example he is omnipotent. He created a man from dust, and women from men rib. ​“That the woman was made of a rib, from Adam”​ Means that this is not possible, usually comes from women, but here, comes from man, can do anything.​

​Can understand. For example he is loving. ​God is more loving. ​Gave his only son, which proves it.​ ”god so loved the world that he gave his only son”, trust in him, loves us​.

Question 4

Explain two ways the trinity influences Christians today. (4) ​

Answer 4

Love each other. As father, god is loving, Christians feel loved, ​
influences some to become good fathers, as god is a good father

Question 5

Explain two Christian teachings about the trinity. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer. (5)

Answer 5

God is a whole but can come across in three forms - the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit - while they are different forms Him in His entirety is the entire Trinity put together.
- fulfil different purposes, visible to humans in different ways;
God the Father created the World, God the Son atoned for humanity’s sins through the form of Jesus, “if god had not risen our preaching in vein”, and God the Holy Spirit is with all humans always.

Question 6

The most important person of the trinity is Jesus 12 marks​ for

Answer 6

• not following jesus him means hell- IMPORTANT. “whoever believes in the son of god, will not perish but have eternal life”, means he is important, as not following his teaching, could lead people going hell. ​
• Jesus has been seen as immanent and personal part of god. If he has not incarnated ”our preaching in vein”, important source of guidance of Christians how to live​.

Question 7

the most important person of trinity is Jesus AGAINST

Answer 7

God is most important, as he is “the father. This is mark respect of god, and he is the reason why Jesus had came, he created everything. ​
Everyone in the trinity is equal, everyone did something for the creation. For example “holy spirit hovered through the sea”. Showing everything is IMPORTANT, and has some type of significance. ​

Question 8

The most important person of the trinity is god 12 marks​ for

Answer 8

God is most important, as he is “the father. This is mark respect of god, and he is the reason why Jesus had come, he created everything. ​
God shows how a parent can create and nurture life. By doing so, he cares for and protects his creation. The universe he created is one that he loves. Jesus didn’t do the same, he was the son, not the Father, father = more significance.

Question 9

the most important person of the trinity is god. against

Answer 9

Jesus is most important, as not following him means hell. “whoever believes in the son of god, will not perish but have eternal life”, means he is important, as not following his teaching, could lead people going hell. ​
Everyone is equal in the trinity, everyone did something in the creation. For example “holy spirit hovered through the sea”. Showing everything is IMPORTANT, and has some type of significance. ​

Question 10

trinity is important. 12 marks

Answer 10

Shows God is one. “yet there is one god, and there is only one lord”. means reflects oneness of god, and his son who is not god, but the lord. This leads to follow ONE set of laws.​
Shows everyone in the trinity is equal, everyone created something. For example “holy spirit hovered through the sea”. Showing everything is IMPORTANT, and has some type of significance. ​

Question 11

trinity is important. against

Answer 11

Jesus is more important, has been seen as immanent and personal part of god. If he has not incarnated ”our preaching in vein”, important source of guidance of Christians how to live​= INCARNATION IS IMPORTANT​

NATURE OF GOD IS IMPORTANT. For example he is loving. ​God is more loving. ​ Gave his only son, which proves it.​ ”god so loved the world that he gave his only son”. leads us to trust in him, god loves christians.​

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Question 12

the most important belief is that god is one. 12 marks for

Answer 12

​God is one is important. “yet there is one god, and there is only one lord”. means reflects oneness of god, and his son who is not god, but the lord. This leads to follow ONE set of laws.​

Order of heavens, and earth, is sign of gods oneness, Christians believe in one 1 god, created universe and power over everything, controls everything, unique, and exalted, above everything, he is one, and deserves ALL of the worship.​

Question 13

the most important belief is that god is one. 12 marks against

Answer 13

JESUS HAS RISEN=IMPORTANT. If he has not risen, “if god has not risen, our preaching in vein”, means without him, many things would be unfaithful, and also cause people to go hell, no one would believe in him.​

NATURE OF GOD IS IMPORTANT. For example he is loving. ​
God is more loving. ​
Gave his only son, which proves it.​
”god so loved the world that he gave his only son”.​IMPORTANT, trust in him, loves us​

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Question 14

Explain two ways in which a belief in creation influences Christians today. (4)

Answer 14

influences Christians today is to treat all the people with respect. every single person is made in the image of God which means everyone is part of God’s creation. ​
praise God. Christians go to church and sings songs such as to praise God for his great work of the creation.

Question 15

How does afterlife influence Christians today? 4 marks​

Answer 15

they have a reward. This means they can go to heaven.​
they could go to hell. This means that they could be punished so they try to be good and live a good life so that they can go to heaven.

Question 16

Explain two Christian teachings about the afterlife. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer. (5)

Answer 16

Will be judged, go heaven or hell. “righteous to eternal life”, means influenced to do good​
God will judge fairly, just, will not depend on anything else, ONLY SINS​

Question 17

hell is not possible, goes against teachings. for

Answer 17

God teaches us how to “love thy neighbour”, letting people suffering is not love, instead cruelty. No acceptable reason​
There is no purpose of suffering. Achieved in other ways, not misery. God is loving “But God shows his love for us”, isn’t seen by hell. ​

Question 18

hell is not possible, goes against teachings. against

Answer 18

God has mentioned hell, many times in bible, to not sin, follow jesus, “for god so loved the world that he gave his only son, whoever believes will not perish but have eternal life”, god mentioned if not, people WILL SUFFER.​
Suffering enables spiritual growth, and deepen trust in god existence of suffering inspires people reflect love, compassion of god, who suffering. ​

Question 19

explain two ways a belief in Jesus as the Son of God influences Christians today. (4)

Answer 19

Believe in him, as will make them go heaven.​

To be just, against gender discrimination, as jesus did that.

Question 20

Explain two Christian teachings about Jesus as the Son of God. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer. (5)

Answer 20

Jesus was incarnated. “the word became flesh”, means god becomes with Christians. ​

Without him, many people will go hell “our preaching in vain”, nothing in use

Question 21

Explain two ways Jesus’ crucifixion influences Christians today. (4)​

Answer 21

will ask for forgiveness. This is because Jesus died for all our sins to be forgiven so Christians want to stay sinless​
will pray to Jesus. This is because he proved how much he and God loved us by giving the ultimate sacrifice – his life.

Question 22

Explain two beliefs about Jesus’ crucifixion. Refer to scripture or sacred writing in your answer. (5)​

Answer 22

Helped to repair relationship, between god and mankind. ​

Understood how people suffered. “my god, my god, why have you forsaken me”, means he was also abandoned in suffering.

Question 23

The crucifixion was the most important event in Jesus’ life for Christians. (12+3) for

Answer 23

Understood how people suffered.
“my god, my god, why have you forsaken me”,
means he was also abandoned in suffering. ​

​Repaired relationship between god and mankind. 
Means without it, many people 
would still not be going heaven, 
not obeying god, 
= UNFAITHFUL​

Question 24

The crucifixion was the most important event in Jesus’ life for Christians. (12+3) against

Answer 24

Resurrection is most important. Shows there is life after death, and also “appointed son of god in power by his resurrection from dead”, means strengths people faith. ​
Ascension much better. “ascended into heaven”, united with father, done what he needed to do​.

Question 25

Explain two ways Jesus’ resurrection influences Christians today. (4) ​

Answer 25

No need to fear death, jesus death and resurrection show there is life after death.​
God will forgive their sins, died on cross, could be reconciled, ask god for forgiveness, as through Jesus sins forgiven as conquered sin and death

Question 26

explain two Christian teachings about Jesus’ resurrection. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer. (5)

Answer 26

jesus body was put in tomb, when resurrected, body hone, shows GOD RISED. ​
jesus “ascended into heaven”, means he is united with god.

Question 27

The resurrection was the most important event in Jesus’ life for Christians. Evaluate this statement. (12+3)​ for

Answer 27

Resurrection is most important. Shows there is life after death, and also “appointed son of god in power by his resurrection from dead”, means strengths people faith. ​
If not risen, “if god has not risen, our preaching in ven”, means without him, many things would be unfaithful, and also cause people to go hell, no one would believe in him.

Question 28

The resurrection was the most important event in Jesus’ life for Christians. Evaluate this statement. (12+3)​ against

Answer 28

Understood how people suffered. “my god, my god, why have you forsaken me”, means he was also abandoned in suffering. ​
Ascension much better. “ascended into heaven”, united with father, done what he needed to do​

Question 29

Explain two ways Jesus’ ascension influences Christians today. (4)​

Answer 29

overcome fear of afterlife, as Jesus has united with his father, shows everyone will be united in afterlife. ​
Believe in Jesus, as no one could come back to earth and ascend, if this didn’t happen there would be no Christian faith.

Question 30

Explain two Christian teachings about Jesus’ ascension. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

Answer 30

jesus body was put in tomb, when resurrected, body hone, shows GOD RISED. ​
Jesus “ascended into heaven”, means he is united with god.

Question 31

The ascension was the most important event in Jesus’ life for Christians. (12+3) for

Answer 31

ascension was most important . “ascended into heaven” done what he needed to in the world, spread the gospel, returned to his father.​
Ascension means he is united with god. “at right hand of mighty god”, means that at day of judgement, will be unity for EVERYONE, as seen in unity of Jesus and his father.​

Question 32

The ascension was the most important event in Jesus’ life for Christians. (12+3) against

Answer 32

CRUCIFIXTION IS MORE IMPORTANT. Understood how people suffered. “my god, my god, why have you forsaken me”, means he was also abandoned in suffering. ​
RESURRECTION IS MOST IMPORTANT. Shows there is life after death, and also “appointed son of god in power by his resurrection from dead”, means strengths people faith. ​

Question 33

Explain two ways a belief in salvation may influence a Christian today. (4)

Answer 33

Follow jesus teaching. May go heaven.​

Show mercy, as not, god will not show mercy to you.

Question 34

Explain two Christian teachings about the means of salvation. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer. (5)

Answer 34

Salvation means being saved from sin. Believe salvation is essential to have relationship with god, while on earth, to have eternal life, “righteous to eternal life’ not having salvation could result hell. ​
Salvation is needed for the original sin, Adam and eve ate from forbidden tree. Restores relationship.

Question 35

Explain two Christian teachings about the jesus role in salvation. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer. (5)

Answer 35

By having faith in Jesus, Christians believe they receive God’s grace . This means they believe God has blessed them. ​
When Jesus died on the cross, his death acted as a payment for the human sins that were a result of people disregarding God’s laws. “my god, my god, why have you forsaken death”, went through a lot, for humans.

Question 36

Atoning for the sins of Christians was Jesus’ greatest act. Evaluate this statement. (12+3)​ for

Answer 36

Understood how people suffered. “my god, my god, why have you forsaken me”, means he was also abandoned in suffering. ​
Repaired relationship between god and mankind. Means without it, many people would still not be going heaven, not obeying god, UNFAITHFUL​

Question 37

Atoning for the sins of Christians was Jesus’ greatest act. Evaluate this statement. (12+3)​ against

Answer 37

Jesus miracles are more important. “Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracle”. Important, as teaches Christians to have faith, demonstrated close relationship Jesus had with god, and proved his teachings were true. ​
If not risen, “if god has not risen, our preaching in vein”, means without him, many things would be unfaithful, and also cause people to go hell, no one would believe in him.​

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