GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES: CHRISTIANITY - BELIEFS & TEACHINGS (AQA PAPER 1)

2 Timothy 1:7

'For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind' - Emphasizes the importance of courage, love, and rational thought.

Philippians 4:13

'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me' - Highlights personal resilience and the role of faith in achieving goals.

Proverbs 4:7

'The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight' - Advocates for the pursuit of knowledge and understanding.

Mark 12:31

'Love your neighbor as yourself' - Supports the principle of compassion and empathy in relationships.

Nature of God

The understanding of God in various religious contexts, often emphasizing attributes such as omnipotence, omniscience, and benevolence.

God as Omnipotent

The belief that God is all-powerful and capable of doing anything that is logically possible.

God as Just

The concept that God is fair and upholds justice, ensuring that good is rewarded and evil is punished.

God as Loving

The attribute of God emphasizing His unconditional love and compassion for humanity.

The Oneness of God

The belief in the singularity of God, central to monotheism, asserting that God is one in essence.

The Trinity

The Christian doctrine that defines God as three persons in one essence: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit.

Creation

The act by which God brought the universe and all life into existence, often described in religious texts.

Incarnation of Jesus

The Christian belief that God became flesh in the person of Jesus Christ, fully divine and fully human.

The Crucifixion

The execution of Jesus Christ by crucifixion, viewed as a pivotal event for salvific history.

The Role of Christ in Salvation

The belief that Jesus' death and resurrection provided the means for human beings to achieve salvation and reconciliation with God.

Sin and Salvation

Sin is seen as a separation from God due to moral failure, while salvation is the act of being saved from sin through faith and redemption.

Heaven and Hell

The beliefs about the afterlife, where heaven represents eternal union with God, and hell represents eternal separation due to unrepentant sin.

The Afterlife and Judgement

The belief in life after death where individuals are judged by God based on their faith and actions during their earthly life.

The Resurrection and Life After Death

The belief that after death, the dead will be resurrected and enter into eternal life, based on their relationship with God.

The Resurrection and Ascension

The belief that Jesus rose from the dead, demonstrating victory over sin and death, and then ascended to heaven.