RE christianity

• Give two Christian beliefs about Jesus' crucifixion


  1-Christian understanding that Jesus was crucified to atone for the sins of humanity

  2-Due to the crucifixion god forgives those who ask for forgiveness
• Explain two ways in which belief about creation influences today.

  1. Belief of humans being created in the image of god Spiritually and morally."So God created man in his own image (Genesis 1:27)", influences christians to evoke natures of God such as love and justness.
  2. Belief of God loving the world, influences christians to sustain and admire gods natural creations, "For God so loved the world (John 3:16)"
• Explain two christian teachings about sin (5m)

  P-Some Christians teach that sin was brought about by Satan, in the form of a serpent tempted eve to eat the fruit from a tree forbidden to eat from by God (Genesis 3:1-7)

  E-Eats fruit despite being warned not to which present sin to be ushered in by Satan as he initiated Eve and Ada, to partake.

  P-Christians believe constans repentance will save them from Sin by Gods grace. Bible states Jesus says, "I have not come to call the E-righteous, but sinners to repentance", encapsulates gods forgiveness of sin.
• Which saint is most associated with Lourdes?

  St Andrew
• Explain two contrasting ways that Christians can support food banks in the local community

  -Donate food to food bank

  -Volunteer-e.g. to sort,parcel,distribute food
• Explain two reasons why Christian churches help people who are being persecuted. (5m)

  1.A duty commanded by Jesus' teaching, therefore being a church must abide by his rules even if they feel they shouldnt, "‘Blessed are those who are persecuted because of their righteousness," Matthew 5:10-12

  2.Following righteous acts of Jesus to be more connected with religious, Jesus helped everybody who was in need, or outcast, such as people with leprosy (eg Mark 1:40-42)
• Give two ways in which believing in Judgement day may influence christians


  -Encourages them to live a moral life following the 'Ten Commandments'

  -Belief that God decides their fate, influences them to try get close to him and do righteous acts for him

  "All the nations will be gathered before Him" The parable of the Sheep and Goats
• Explain two ways in which atonement influences christians today.


  -Encourages christians to ask for God's forgiveness, through prayer

  -Encourages people to follow God's example, and also forgive