rs christianity

Question 1

different christians views about life after death

Answer 1

some believe that the resurrection will be spiritual not physical. I.e. a persons body will not be resurrected. their spirit will go to heaven or hell. its lust the soul that is resurrected
Some believe that the body will be restored after death and will be resurrected
Some believe that the dead will be resurrected at the end of time where we will be judged when Jesus returns

Question 2

what do catholics believe about life after death

Answer 2

Catholics believe in two judgements
o The particular judgement happens immediately
after death. Most Catholics believe that the dead wait in either peace of torment, for the final judgement.
o The final judgement occurs with the Second Coming (or Parousia) of Jesus. The living and the dead will be judged, and they will be resurrected to live forever with God in Heaven, or away from God in Hell.
 Catholics also believe in purgatory. This is an intermediate state, where the soul waits if it is destined for Heaven. This is a state of cleansing and purification.
 Some Christians believe that there is no second coming. They agree that humans will be judged based on how they have lived, but that the Bible and Jesus were trying to explain the afterlife symbolically.
 They also believe that words cannot explain the afterlife properly, as no living person has ever experienced it

Question 3

how does a belief in the resurrection influence christians today

Answer 3

inspire them to lead a good life (to be rewarded in heaven —–> funeral focuses on next stage of individual existence
it gives christians comfort that there is an afterlife
it shows how much god loves them
it is evidence to them life after death is real

Question 4

‘bodily resurrection is possible’

Answer 4

see photo in outlook

Question 5

what is the afterlife

Answer 5

begins at death or at the day of judgement (a time in the future when the world ends and Jesus will return to judge the living and death

Question 6

what is judgement

Answer 6

time where world ended and every soul will be judged by God and rewarded and punished

Question 7

after death God will judge christians on two things

Answer 7

behaviour and actions eg serving others
faith in Jesus

Question 8

christian teachings about judgement

Answer 8

`The Nicene Creed states that “Jesus will come in glory to judge the living and the dead”. This suggests it is the Son in the Trinity that delivers judgement
faith in Jesus will be judged by God is supported by this quote “i am the way and truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through me” John
 Evidence for the particular judgement comes from a thief who was crucified alongside Jesus, who was told ‘today you will be with me in paradise’, suggesting his judgement would be immediate
 Evidence for the final judgement comes from John’s Gospel, which claims no one has yet entered Heaven – the dead wait for their judgement.
 The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus warns of a rich man who is sent to Hell, and is unable to cross from there into Heaven. The consequences of human decisions are permanent
 The Parable of the Sheep and Goats also states that Jesus will return to judge the living and dead, and that he will decide based on whether people chose to help others during their lives, or ignore people who were suffering.

Question 9

what do christians believe about heaven

Answer 9

Christianity teaches that Heaven is a place of peace and reward.
 People often think of Heaven as a place in the clouds, with Pearly Gates. People also think of people as angels, with wings and halos
 The Bible teaches that Heaven is not a physical place, but a state of being. It is existence with God, outside of time and space – an eternity of bliss.

Question 10

what do christian believe about hell

Answer 10

Hell is described as a place of torment, usually a place of fire
 In the Middle Ages, paintings of Hell (called Doom Paintings) were used to warn people of the consequences of living a bad life, with demons torturing humans.
 More modern interpretations of Hell have it as a state of separation from God. By not following God’s teachings, humans reject him.
 It is therefore human choice, not God’s will, that some humans go to Hell
 Some Christians believe that there cannot be a Hell if God is loving, as a loving God would not send people to eternal punishment for a temporary sin.
 They might also believe that God can forgive any sins, so even a person in Hell can be redeemed.

Question 11

what do christians believe about resurrection

Answer 11

 Christians believe that their body will be resurrected, like Jesus’ was after the crucifixion. They will be given a new, spiritual body, which does not decay, and will live forever.
 Life after resurrection would be very different from mortal life. It is the continuation of an individual, but a different kind of existence. Think about how a caterpillar changes into a butterfly.
 Belief in the resurrection of Jesus is a core part of Christianity. The resurrection is proof that he is the Son of God. It is also proof of life after death for all Christians. St. Paul claimed ‘if Christ had not been raised, your faith is futile’.
 No one really knows what the resurrection will be like – Christian trust that God has the answers

Question 12

how do beliefs about the afterlife and judgement influence Christians

Answer 12

 If Christians believe their body will be resurrected, then they may choose to be buried rather than cremated. Christians who believe in a spiritual resurrection however may not mind.
 Christian funerals focus on the next stage of an individuals existence, praying for their entry into Heaven
 Christians believe they will be judged on how they have lived, so they will try and follow the teachings in the
Bible and care for others so they can go to Heaven
 Christians who believe in Hell may also be less likely to behave badly, out of fear of punishment.

Question 13

“all christians should go to heaven”

Answer 13

see the table from ipad

Question 14

define sin

Answer 14

any thought and action that separates us from God
sinful thoughts —> sinful actions + anger —-> murder

Question 15

what happened in resurrection

Answer 15

Following Jesus’ death, he is placed in the tomb of Joseph of Arimethea, as he had no tomb of his own. Also, it was nearing the Sabbath, and the body needed to be made safe very quickly.
 After the Sabbath, his women followers return to find that the tomb is empty. They are told that Jesus has returned to life. In Marks Gospel, a ‘man in white’ (who could be an angel or Jesus) tells them to return to Galilee. In John’s Gospel, it is the risen Jesus who tells Mary Magdalene about his resurrection, and tells her to tell the disciples what she has seen.
 Jesus makes several ‘resurrection appearances’ to his disciples. He appears to Cleopas on the road to Emmaus, and also to the disciple Thomas, who does not believe it is Jesus until he touches the wounds of the crucifixion.
 The stories stress that Jesus has physically resurrected – he is not a ghost, or a zombie.

Question 16

ascension

Answer 16

 Jesus’ ascension is the end of his life when he is taken into Heaven, with his spiritual body intact.
 It suggests that he rises up through the clouds until he is out of sight – many Christians believe this to be the case (historic truth)
 Others suggest that the ascension contains religious truths
o It symbolises the finality and end of Jesus’ mission, successfully completed
o It symbolises his divinity and his kingship

Question 17

did jesus come back to life

Answer 17

see table on glossopdale school website

Question 18

christian teachings about sin

Answer 18

 Genesis 3 introduces human sin. Eve is tempted by the serpent, who in turn tempts Adam to eat the forbidden fruit
 The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that original sin is passed on from generation to generation, but that humans can be saved through accepting Jesus as saviour
 In the Gospels, Jesus states ‘the only way to the Father is through me’, suggesting that the only way to enter Heaven is to accept Jesus as saviour to remove sin.

Question 19

define salvation

Answer 19

to be saved from sin and have eternal life with God

Question 20

2 ways salvation can be achieved

Answer 20

doing good works eg helping others or following the 10 commandments
through grace- salvation is given freely from God as as gift of his love

Question 21

explain salvation through works

Answer 21

 Based on the Jewish idea that salvation was achieved by following the Jewish law
 Some Christians believe that by following God’s laws, they can earn a place in Heaven
 Others believe that it is not just about following the law, but also by having a pure heart and mind – good actions done purely for reward, and not with good intentions, are not worthy of reward.
 The important idea about salvation through works is that it means people can earn their place in Heaven through their own actions

Question 22

explain salvation through grace

Answer 22

 Grace is also referred to as God’s love, or God’s blessing
 Most Christians believe that without God’s grace, humans cannot be truly good.
 God’s love is best shown through his sacrifice of his son Jesus, to take away Original Sin, and allow people to lead moral lives
 While this gift is given to all people, they must be open to it, and accept it into their lives.
 God’s grace is made known to people through the Holy Spirit

Question 23

christian teachings about salvation

Answer 23

 In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, the son does not deserve the forgiveness of his father – he has not
earned it. This suggests that salvation through works is a false idea. His salvation comes through his fathers love and forgiveness, in the same way that Christians believe their sins are forgiven because of God’s love and grace.
 St. Paul originally hunted and persecuted Christians. He had a religious experience on the road to Damascus, and then become a follower of Jesus, writing many letters (and a large part of the New Testament). He writes that he ‘does not deserve to be called an apostle, but by the grace of God, I am what I am’. Again, this suggests that Paul’s salvation was not through his own actions, but because God extended his grace to him.
“for it is by grace you have been saved” Ephesians
“in the same way , faith by itself , if not accompanied by action , is dead” James
 “God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son; that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life” – John 3:16. This quote explores the reason behind Jesus’ sacrifice, and also why it was necessary.
 In John’s Gospel, Jesus teaches that Christians should follow Jesus’ example, by submitting to the wishes of God
 The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that only through Jesus sacrifice, and God’s grace, can salvation be achieved

Question 24

role of Jesus in salvation

Answer 24

 The death of Jesus is key to God’s plan of salvation. It was a planned event that would allow for the forgiveness of original sin.
 Because sin was brought into the world by humans (Adam and Eve) , it could only be removed by humans – this is why God becomes incarnate and is sacrificed on the cross
 Jesus takes on the sins of the world, and pays the debt of sin with his death. This gives humanity a fresh start and a chance for moral lives Jesus’ death repairs the broken relationship between humans and God that was caused by original sin. When humans sin, they separate themselves from God. Jesus’ death allowed for atonement (making amends for past mistakes), which was necessary as humans were not capable of doing this themselves
 Jesus’ death is also an act of reconciliation (repairing broken relationships). The relationship between humans and God was so damaged, only a drastic action like self sacrifice could repair it.
“for all the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” Romans

Question 25

define atonement

Answer 25

removal of sin making amends for wrongdoing. this enabled the relationship with God to be restored

Question 26

explain what happened in atonement

Answer 26

by dying on the cross Jesus took all sins for humanity and enabled atonement
“he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins and not only for ours but also the sins of the world” John

Question 27

define prayer

Answer 27

communicating with God

Question 28

define set prayer

Answer 28

a prayer which is used more than once and written down eg the Lord’s prayer

Question 29

define informal prayer

Answer 29

prayer made up by the individual

Question 30

why pray

Answer 30

gives strength in times of trouble
christians can ask for forgiveness
strengthen the relationship with God
enables them to be able to ask for things
gives christians peace and comfort

Question 31

the lord’s prayer :
what kind of prayer
where is it from
how is it used

Answer 31

set prayer
bible , matthew
holy communion , baptism and marriage

Question 32

analyse lord prayer

Answer 32

do it on anki

Question 33

define baptism

Answer 33

sacraments in which christians believe they receive gift of grace (God’s grace)

Question 34

catholics and orthodox christians believe there are 7 sacraments

Answer 34

baptism
confirmation
holy communion
marriage
holy orders
reconciliation
anointing of the sick

Question 35

many protestants believe there are 2 sacraments

Answer 35

baptism
holy communion

Question 36

why is baptism important

Answer 36

sin is cleansed —> born of sin dues to adam and eve but one may argue that a baby is innocent
Jesus is the only way to heaven —-> baptised by John the Baptist
receive God’s grace and holy spirit —> sacraments
become a member of Christian church and community —-> help raise child + help teach adults about christian faith and teachings

Question 37

who is infant baptism for

Answer 37

babies and young children

Question 38

who is believers baptism for

Answer 38

baptists

Question 39

reasons why for infant baptism

Answer 39

Removes original sin
Welcomes the child into the church as soon as possible
A chance to thank God and celebrate the birth

Question 40

reasons why for believers baptism

Answer 40

Give people a chance to be old enough to make an informed decision
It is this decision that saves a person not just the act of baptism