Christianity: Beliefs

Question 1

Explain two ways in which the belief in the resurrection influences Christians today [4]

Answer 1

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 2

Explain two ways in which beliefs about the creation of the world might influence Christians today [4]

Answer 2

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 3

Explain two ways in which learning about the crucifixion might influence Christians today [4]

Answer 3

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 4

Explain two ways in which believing that God is omni-benevolent might influence Christians today [4]

Answer 4

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 5

Explain two ways in which believing in Judgement Day might influence Christians today [4]

Answer 5

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 6

Explain two ways in which a belief in incarnation might influence Christians today [4]

Answer 6

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 7

Explain two ways in which a belief in salvation might influence Christians today [4]

Answer 7

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 8

Explain two ways in which a belief in atonement might influence Christians today [4]

Answer 8

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 9

Explain two ways in which a belief in the afterlife might influence Christians today [4]

Answer 9

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 10

Explain two ways in which a belief in the trinity might influence Christians today [4]

Answer 10

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 11

Explain two ways in which the belief that God is omnipotent might influence Christians today [4]

Answer 11

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 12

Explain two ways in which a belief in Jesus’ ascension might influence Christians today [4]

Answer 12

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 13

Explain two Christian teachings about creation [5]

Answer 13

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark
Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark
Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 14

Explain two Christian teachings about the nature of God [5]

Answer 14

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark
Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark
Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 15

Explain two Christian teachings about salvation [5]

Answer 15

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark
Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark
Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 16

Explain two Christian teachings about the ascension of Jesus [5]

Answer 16

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark
Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark
Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 17

Explain two Christian teachings about the resurrection of Jesus [5]

Answer 17

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark
Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark
Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 18

Explain two Christian beliefs about the afterlife [5]

Answer 18

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark
Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark
Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 19

Explain two Christian beliefs about incarnation [5]

Answer 19

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark
Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark
Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 20

Explain two Christian beliefs about resurrection [5]

Answer 20

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark
Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark
Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 21

“The resurrection of Jesus was the most important event in his life” [12]

Answer 21

Paragraph 1
• Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
• Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
• Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 22

“There cannot be an all-loving God if suffering exists” [12]

Answer 22

Paragraph 1
• Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
• Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
• Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 23

“Salvation should only be achieved by those who work for it” [12]

Answer 23

Paragraph 1
• Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
• Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
• Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 24

“It is impossible to understand the nature of God” [12]

Answer 24

Paragraph 1
• Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
• Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
• Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 25

“Evil is needed in the world” [12]

Answer 25

Paragraph 1 • Explain why people might agree with the statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point. Paragraph 2 • Explain why people might disagree with the statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point. Paragraph 3 • Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 26

“If the trinity exists, God is not one” [12]

Answer 26

Paragraph 1 • Explain why people might agree with the statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point. Paragraph 2 • Explain why people might disagree with the statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point. Paragraph 3 • Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 27

“The Bible is all that is needed for Christians to understand creation” [12]

Answer 27

Paragraph 1 • Explain why people might agree with the statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point. Paragraph 2 • Explain why people might disagree with the statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point. Paragraph 3 • Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 28

“A belief in the afterlife is not important in Christianity” [12]

Answer 28

Paragraph 1 • Explain why people might agree with the statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point. Paragraph 2 • Explain why people might disagree with the statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point. Paragraph 3 • Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 29

“The incarnation was the most important event in Jesus’ life” [12]

Answer 29

Paragraph 1 • Explain why people might agree with the statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point. Paragraph 2 • Explain why people might disagree with the statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point. Paragraph 3 • Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 30

“Salvation from sin is the most important belief for Christians today” [12]

Answer 30

Paragraph 1 • Explain why people might agree with the statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point. Paragraph 2 • Explain why people might disagree with the statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point. Paragraph 3 • Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.