Year 10 - Religious education
Christian eschatology: afterlife
Christian beliefs
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will begin their study of Christianity by examining some of the key beliefs of this worldview. They will focus on concepts of God, Trinity, Creation and the story and role of Jesus as incarnation and means of salvation.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain Christian beliefs about heaven and hell, and the significance and influence of these beliefs.
Key Notes
- For many Christians, the afterlife consists of heaven and hell; these are known as eschatological beliefs.
- There are different interpretations of heaven and hell based on Biblical teachings.
- Traditional beliefs about heaven and hell include that they are physical places a person goes based on God's judgement.
- Contemporary beliefs about heaven and hell include that they are spiritual states, and hell is a separation from God.
- The belief in heaven and hell can help guide moral behaviour, provide comfort and influence practices such as funerals.
Vocabulary To Learn
- afterlife: what follows the physical life on earth; life after death
- heaven: the ultimate end and the resting place of saved souls
- hell: the eternal separation from God
- sin: an act against the will or law of God
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The belief in heaven and hell is only important because it influences Christians to behave well.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
For many Christians, the afterlife consists of heaven and hell; these are known as eschatological beliefs. There are different interpretations of heaven and hell based on Biblical teachings.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'afterlife'
what follows the physical life on earth; life after death.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: The belief in heaven and hell is only important because it influences Christians to behave well. Correction: The belief in heaven and hell can guide a Christian's moral behaviour, however, the belief is also important because it can guide Christian attitudes towards death and Christian funeral practices.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Christ's resurrection and ascension Study Guide
- Christian eschatology: judgement Study Guide
- Christian eschatology: resurrection Study Guide
- Interpreting Genesis Study Guide
- Jesus Christ as the incarnate Son of God Study Guide
- Nature and significance of the Trinity Study Guide
- Salvation and the role of Christ Study Guide
- The creation of the universe Study Guide
- The last days of Jesus' life Study Guide
- The problem of evil Study Guide
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