Year 10 - Religious education
Christ's resurrection and ascension
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 the resurrection and ascension of Jesus including the importance and influence of these beliefs today.
Key Notes
- The resurrection refers to Jesus coming back to life after his crucifixion.
- The Gospels state that Jesus' tomb was found empty, with differing accounts of his first appearance.
- The ascension refers to Jesus going up into heaven 40 days after he resurrected.
- Many Christians view the resurrection and ascension as proof of the afterlife.
- The resurrection and ascension are important to many Christians today and impact their beliefs and actions.
Vocabulary To Learn
- ascension: when Jesus went up to heaven from earth
- the resurrection: the belief that Jesus rose from the dead after three days
- salvation: the deliverance of humanity from sin
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Jesus ascended immediately after his resurrection.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The resurrection refers to Jesus coming back to life after his crucifixion. The Gospels state that Jesus' tomb was found empty, with differing accounts of his first appearance.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'ascension'
when Jesus went up to heaven from earth.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Jesus ascended immediately after his resurrection. Correction: Jesus ascended into heaven 40 days after his resurrection according to the New Testament.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Christian eschatology: afterlife 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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