Year 10 - Religious education
Christian eschatology: resurrection
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 the Christian belief in resurrection and the importance and influence of this belief for Christians today.
Key Notes
- Resurrection refers to the belief that the body will be raised after death; Christianity teaches that Jesus resurrected.
- Many Christians believe that Jesus' resurrection is proof that resurrection is possible in the afterlife.
- Christian beliefs about resurrection originate from the Bible and are supported by later Christian sources.
- Belief in resurrection is important because it confirms belief in Jesus and confirms that death is not the end.
- The belief in resurrection can influence the thoughts and actions of individual Christians and Christian communities.
Vocabulary To Learn
- afterlife: what follows the physical life on earth; life after death
- influence: the ability to shape and change someone's thoughts, beliefs or actions
- resurrection: the belief that the body stays in the grave until the end of the world, when it is raised and judged
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Christians believe that Jesus will be the only person to be resurrected.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Resurrection refers to the belief that the body will be raised after death; Christianity teaches that Jesus resurrected. Many Christians believe that Jesus' resurrection is proof that resurrection is possible in the afterlife.
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: Christians believe that Jesus will be the only person to be resurrected. Correction: Many Christians believe that Jesus' resurrection is proof that resurrection is possible for ordinary people in the afterlife.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Christ's resurrection and ascension Study Guide
- Christian eschatology: afterlife Study Guide
- Christian eschatology: judgement 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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