AQA RS Christianity

• What are the two main sections of the AQA GCSE RS Christianity syllabus?


  Beliefs and teachings, and practices
• What is the significance of the creation story in Christianity?

  • God created the universe and mankind
  • The story is found in Genesis chapter 1
  • It is summarized in seven days
  • Not all Christians interpret it literally
  • The Holy Spirit and Son are present from the beginning
• What does the phrase "in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" signify?

  It marks the start of the creation narrative in Genesis.
• How might belief in creation influence Christians today?

  It inspires them to see nature as a sign of God's work.
• What is the fundamental belief of Christianity regarding God?

  Christianity is a monotheistic religion.
• What does the Nicene Creed state about God?

  It affirms the belief in one God.
• How do Christians view God's gender?

  They believe God does not have a gender.
• What does omnipotent mean in relation to God?

  It means all-powerful.
• What is the significance of the quote "nothing is impossible with God"?

  It illustrates God's omnipotence.
• What does omni-benevolent mean?

  It means all-loving.
• How does the quote "For God so loved the world" relate to God's nature?

  It emphasizes God's omni-benevolence.
• What does omniscient mean?

  It means all-knowing.
• What is the role of God as a judge in Christianity?

  God decides on right and wrong.
• How does the belief in God's nature influence Christian behavior?

  It encourages them to seek forgiveness and live morally.
• What is the significance of the incarnation in Christianity?

  It signifies God becoming human in Jesus.
• What are the key points of the nativity story in Christianity?

  • Jesus was born to Mary through the Immaculate Conception.
  • The angel Gabriel announced Jesus's birth.
  • Mary remained a virgin.
  • The birth story is detailed in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
• What does the term "Christ" mean?

  It means "anointed one" or "messiah."
• How does the belief in Jesus as God incarnate influence Christians today?

  It allows them to follow his teachings with greater understanding.
• What is the concept of the Holy Trinity in Christianity?

  It describes God as three persons in one: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• How does the Holy Spirit function in Christianity?

  The Holy Spirit influences, guides, and sustains life.
• What is the significance of the crucifixion in Christianity?

  It teaches that sin can be forgiven through Jesus's sacrifice.
• What does the quote "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing" signify?

  It shows Jesus's forgiving nature even in suffering.
• How might belief in the crucifixion influence Christians today?

  It encourages them to seek forgiveness for their sins.
• What is the significance of the resurrection in Christianity?

  It affirms the belief in life after death and Jesus's divine nature.
• What happened on the third day after Jesus's crucifixion?

  Jesus rose from the dead.
• How do the different gospel accounts of the resurrection affect Christian belief?

  Minor differences do not diminish the importance of the resurrection.
• How does belief in resurrection influence Christians today?

  It gives them faith to overcome the fear of death.
• What is sin in Christian belief?

  Sin is any action or thought that separates humans from God.
• What is original sin?

  It is the belief that all humans are born with a tendency to do wrong.
• How do Christians view the role of free will in relation to sin?

  They believe God gave humans free will to choose how to live.
• How does the belief in salvation influence Christian behavior?

  It encourages them to seek reconciliation and live morally.
• What is the significance of life after death in Christianity?

  It is a belief that resurrection is possible due to Jesus.
• What do Catholics and Orthodox Christians believe about resurrection?

  They believe it will occur with both body and soul transformed.
• How does the parable of the sheep and the goats illustrate Christian beliefs about judgment?

  It shows that God will separate the righteous from the unrighteous.
• How might belief in life after death influence Christians today?

  It encourages them to pray and have faith in Jesus.
• What does salvation mean in Christianity?

  It means to be saved from sin and its consequences.
• What are the two methods of achieving salvation in Christianity?

  Salvation through good works and salvation through grace.
• How does Jesus's death relate to the concept of atonement?

  His death is seen as a sacrifice for humanity's sins.
• How might belief in salvation influence Christians today?

  It encourages them to reconcile their sins and seek forgiveness.
• What is the Christian view of heaven?

  Heaven is a place of eternal presence with God.