Christian Beliefs

Question 1

What is the main religious tradition in the UK? (1)

Answer 1

Christianity

Question 2

What word is used to describe the Christian belief that God is powerful? (1)

Answer 2

Omnipotent

Question 3

What word is used to describe the Christian belief that God is fair? (1)

Answer 3

Just

Question 4

Give three reasons a Christian might use to explain why we have to experience evil and suffering. (3)

Answer 4

1. Misuse of free will.
2. You can’t feel happiness without feeling suffering.
3. A greater plan which we cannot understand.

Question 5

What is moral evil and give an example? (2)

Answer 5

Evil that is created by humans e.g. murder


Question 6

Name the three parts of the holy trinity (3)


Answer 6

Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit

Question 7

The creation of the world is described in what chapter of the Bible. (1)

Answer 7

Genesis chapter 1

Question 8

Christians who believe that Genesis is literally true are often referred to as what? (1)

Answer 8

Fundamentalists/Literalists

Question 9

State an event that happens in Genesis 1:1 -3. (1)

Answer 9

God created humans

Question 10

“The Word” is referred to in the Bible. This phrase is thought to refer to… (1)

Answer 10

Jesus (the son)

Question 11

List two different Christian beliefs about what happens when we die. (2)

Answer 11

1. Only those who believe in Jesus will go to heaven.
2. If you have been baptised you will go to heaven regardless of how you behave.

Question 12

List the four main events in the life of Jesus Christ and give a brief explanation of what happened at each stage. (4)

Answer 12

1. Incarnation – when Jesus was made flesh by being born.
2. Crucifixion – Jesus was killed on the cross.
3. Resurrection – Jesus was brought back to life physically.
4. Ascension – Jesus did not die but went up to heaven.


Question 13

What does Original Sin mean? (2)

Answer 13

It was the first act of disobedience towards God and means we all have a tendency to sin.


Question 14

Give two ways belief in the resurrection might influence a Christian’s life. (2)

Answer 14

1. They have no need to fear death as they believe there will be some sort of afterlife with Jesus and God.
2. They will lead a good life in order to gain a good afterlife after they have been resurrected.

Question 15

What role do Christians believe Jesus Christ plays in salvation? (2)

Answer 15

1. When Jesus died on the cross he made it possible for humans to be forgiven for their sins and reunite with God.
2. Jesus took the penalty for human sins by dying on the cross