philosophy and ethics

• How is the GCSE RS Christianity content divided?

  Into beliefs and teachings, and practices
• What do Christians believe about the creation of the universe?

  God created the entire universe and mankind
• Where is the story of creation found in the Bible?

  In the book of Genesis
• How many days does the creation story summarize God's work?

  Seven days
• Why do some Christians not interpret the creation story literally?

  They believe it is symbolic rather than factual
• Who are referenced in the creation story alongside God?

  The Holy Spirit and the Son
• How might belief in creation influence Christians today?

  It inspires them to appreciate nature
• What is the fundamental belief of Christianity regarding God?

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

  We believe in one God
• How do Christians view God's gender?

  God does not have a gender
• What does it mean for God to be holy?

  He is set apart and worthy of worship
• What does omnipotent mean in relation to God?

  All-powerful
• What does the Bible quote "nothing is impossible with God" illustrate?

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

  All-loving
• What does the quote "God so loved the world" signify?

  God's love for humanity
• What does omniscient mean?

  All-knowing
• What is God's role in justice according to Christianity?

  He is the perfect judge of right and wrong
• How might belief in God's nature influence Christians today?

  It encourages them to seek justice
• What is a controversial statement regarding God's benevolence?

  God cannot be omni-benevolent due to suffering
• What is the significance of Jesus in Christianity?

  He is God in human form
• What do the Gospels of Matthew and Luke explain?

  The birth story of Jesus
• What is the concept of the immaculate conception?

  Mary conceived Jesus while remaining a virgin
• Why is the human birth of Jesus significant?

  It makes him relatable to humanity
• What does the quote "the word became flesh" signify?

  Jesus as God incarnate
• How does belief in the incarnation influence Christians today?

  It helps them understand Jesus's teachings
• What does the term "Trinity" refer to?

  The three persons of God
• How is God the Father viewed in Christianity?

  As the creator of the universe
• What role does the Holy Spirit play in Christianity?

  Guides and sustains life on earth
• How might belief in the Holy Spirit influence Christians today?

  It provides comfort and guidance
• What was the reason for Jesus's crucifixion?

  He was charged with treason
• What does the quote "Father forgive them" illustrate about Jesus?

  His forgiving nature even in suffering
• Why is the crucifixion significant for Christians?

  It teaches forgiveness and redemption
• What happened on the Sunday after Jesus's crucifixion?

  He rose from the dead
• How long did Jesus appear to his followers after resurrection?

  Forty days
• What is the significance of Jesus's resurrection for Christians?

  It affirms belief in life after death
• How might belief in resurrection influence Christians today?

  It helps them overcome fear of death
• What is sin in Christian belief?

  Any action that separates humans from God
• What is original sin?

  The tendency to do wrong from Adam and Eve
• How do Christians view the existence of evil?

  It is a result of human free will
• What is salvation in Christianity?

  Being saved from sin and its consequences