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AQASpec 3.1.1Foundation & Higher~30 min

Christian Beliefs and Teachings

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Topic overview

What you need to know

Christian beliefs centre on the nature of God, creation, incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection, salvation and life after death. Answers should show how beliefs connect to worship and moral action.

Exam tip

Use an accurate teaching or scriptural reference, explain its meaning and link it directly to the belief in the question.

Revision notes

Core ideas

Secure these ideas first. Say each definition in your own words, then connect it to the topic overview.

  • Trinity: The belief that one God exists as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
  • Incarnation: The Christian belief that God became human in Jesus.
  • Atonement: The restoration of the relationship between humanity and God through Jesus' death.

Revision notes

Apply it in the exam

The exam will rarely ask for an isolated definition. Practise selecting the right idea and using it as part of a complete explanation or method.

  • Resurrection: The belief that Jesus rose from the dead, showing victory over sin and death.
  • Salvation: Being saved from sin and its consequences through grace, faith and Jesus' work.
  • Eschatology: Beliefs about death, judgement, heaven, hell and the final destiny of humanity.

Core knowledge

Key facts for Christian Beliefs and Teachings

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Trinity

The belief that one God exists as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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Incarnation

The Christian belief that God became human in Jesus.

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Atonement

The restoration of the relationship between humanity and God through Jesus' death.

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Resurrection

The belief that Jesus rose from the dead, showing victory over sin and death.

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Salvation

Being saved from sin and its consequences through grace, faith and Jesus' work.

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Eschatology

Beliefs about death, judgement, heaven, hell and the final destiny of humanity.

Active recall

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  1. 1.Without looking, explain trinity and give one example or consequence.
  2. 2.Without looking, explain incarnation and give one example or consequence.
  3. 3.Without looking, explain atonement and give one example or consequence.
  4. 4.Without looking, explain resurrection and give one example or consequence.

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