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1.1 Key Christian Beliefs: The Nature of God and the Problem of Evil

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What does it mean for God to be omnipotent and benevolent?

Omnipotent:

Benevolent:

Where might a Christian find evidence in the Bible for God’s omnipotence?

What does it mean to say that God is ‘Just’

Why is God being just significant for Christians?

Why does evil challenge the existence of God?

What is the difference between moral evil and natural evil? Moral evil

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Give an example of each.Natural evil

How can a Christian explain the existence of moral evil?

Could natural evil have a purpose unknown to humans?

1.2 Key Christian Beliefs: The Oneness of God and the Trinity

Question AnswersDescribe the relationship of the three parts of the Trinity to the one God in Christianity.

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What is the Holy Spirit and how does it influence the lives of Christians today?

The Lord’s Prayer (BCP) begins ‘Our Father, what art in heaven’. Why is the term ‘Father’ given to God?

Who is ‘the Son’ in the Trinity?

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1.3 Key Christian Beliefs: Christian Beliefs about Creation

Question AnswersDescribe how Christians believe the world was created.

How might different kinds of Christians view the Creation story in Genesis? Fundamentalist

Liberal

‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.’ (John 1:1 NRSV) Who is the ‘Word’ described here?

What could ‘the Spirit of God’ in the Creation account refer to?

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‘God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good.’ (Genesis 1:31 NRSV) What does this mean for ordinary Christians?

How do Christians believe human beings are different from the rest of the created world?

What does the concept of stewardship mean?

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1.4 Key Christian Beliefs: Judgement and Life after Death

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Describe briefly the Christian belief in resurrection.

Why might a Christian believe that they will be resurrected?

Describe the Christian concepts of heaven and hell.

Heaven

Hell

Describe the concept of purgatory.

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How does the incarnation help explain God’s love for humanity?

How does the incarnation help Christians explain the miracles and healing in the Gospels?

What does the physical process of crucifixion involve?

Explain how the resurrection is still relevant to Christians today.

What is the ascension meant to indicate about Jesus?

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2.3 Jesus Christ and Salvation: SinQuestion Answers

Define what Christians mean by ‘a sinful action’.

Give two actions Christians would regard as sinful but which are not illegal in the UK.

What story in the Bible is used to illustrate the concept of original sin, and how?

Explain the relationship between free will and sinning.

2.4 Jesus Christ and Salvation: Grace and the Means of Salvation

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What does it mean for a Christian to seek salvation?

Give two ways in which a Christian might seek salvation.

What do Christians mean when they refer to God’s grace?

What is the role of the Holy Spirit in salvation?

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