Christianity Beliefs

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Omni-benevolent

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Evil that is NOT created by humans e.g. earthquakes

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Genesis chapter 1

Question 4

Some Christians who don’t view the Bible as literally true think Genesis is what? (1)

Answer 4

A Metaphor

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Jesus (the Son)

Question 6

Why do Christians disagree about what happens when we die? (1)

Answer 6

The teachings of the denominations are different.

Question 7

Christians of all denominations agree on what aspects of life after death? (2)

Answer 7

1. The will be an afterlife.
2. You will be resurrected in some from and judged by God and Jesus.

Question 8

What does incarnation mean and what language is it derived from? (2)

Answer 8

It means ‘enfleshed’. It comes from Latin.

Question 9

Give two ways the incarnation might influence a Christian’s life. (2)

Answer 9

1. Allows them to understand that God wants to have a positive relationship with them as He sent his Son to restore the relationship.
2. Allows Christians to understand that God knows what they are going through when they are suffering just as Jesus did in his life.

Question 10

What does salvation mean? (1)

Answer 10

To be saved from sin.

Question 11

What does ‘salvation through good works’ mean? (1)

Answer 11

Salvation through good works is where you are saved by following the laws and commandments of God.

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Christianity

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Omnipotent

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Just

Question 15

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

Answer 15

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

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Evil that is created by humans e.g. murder

Question 17

Name the three parts of the Holy Trinity. (3)

Answer 17

Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Fundamentalists/Literalists

Question 19

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

Answer 19

God created humans

Question 20

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

Answer 20

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 21

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

Answer 21

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 22

What does Original Sin mean? (2)

Answer 22

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

Question 23

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

Answer 23

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 24

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

Answer 24

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