judgement - Christianity 20 mark

what does the bible state about death/after death

everyone must die once and then be judged by God. Human beings are called to account for their actions after death to determine whether they will go to heaven or hell.

what Christians believe about judgement

Some Christians think we are judged straight after death. Others think that we are raised up on a day called Judgement Day when everyone who has ever lived is judged at the same time.

sheep and the goats parable

The sheep and the goats are separated to either side of Jesus. The sheep on Jesus’ right hand are blessed by God and the goats on Jesus’ left are cursed.

sheep and the goats parable analysis

how we treat others in this life will have eternal consequences and so we must follow Jesus to be among the “sheep”.

reason for belief in judgement

Christians believe God grants us his grade and so human beings are accountable for how they respond to that grace

positive impact of judgement beliefs on christians

it would inspire them to do more good deeds to enter heaven such as showing agape to all and being good stewards of the planet.

negative impact of judgement beliefs on christians

christians might only be doing good deeds with the intention of getting to heaven, rather than wanting to help others and do what is right because it is good.

heaven is

the reward for being judged well and living a life without sin, as God intended.

literal and metaphorical view of heaven

literal - pearly gates and angels

metaphorical - being in the presence of God for all eternity

bible quote and analysis

those who continue to sin ‘will be sent to eternal punishment, but the righteous will go to eternal life’ This shows that if christians are good then they will be rewarded with the gift of salvation from God and granted a life beyond death alongside God

consequence of belief in heaven

human beings will use their free will to continue to follow Jesus’ teachings within the gosepls to live a life worthy of heaven

positive impact of heaven on christians

it would motivate a Christians towards the ultimate goal of restoring their relation ship with God

negative impact of heaven on Christians

the ideal of heaven may create unnecessary pressure to live a perfect life to avoid punishment

what does hell represent

a complete and eternal separation from God – the ultimate punishment.

literal and metaphorical interpretations of hell

literal - a place of torture, fire and suffering

metaphorical - a place where God is absent

purgatory

a place where humans who still have an attachment to sin are sent to to have the opportunity to cleanse themselves of their sins

reason for belief of purgatory(analysis)

purgatory is viewed as temporary, not eternal, and so God can purify them of any lingering sin

hell quote and analysis

‘the wicked go down to the realm of the dead, all those who forget God’ This quote from the Bible shows that you go to hell because you have lived a life as God did not intend by rejecting or disobeying God

positive impact of hell on christians

it gives them a reason to be good as the idea of eternal punishment should frighten and deter them from sin

negative impact of hell

raises questions and doubts about an all-loving God because if he is omnibenevolent, then why would he allow anyone to suffer for eternity?