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Year 10 - Religious education

Salvation and the role of Christ

Christian beliefs

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 salvation, including the role of Christ, and the importance and influence of these beliefs.

Key Notes

  • Salvation is the process of being saved from sin and its consequences through God's grace.
  • Salvation is needed because sin creates a separation between humans and God.
  • For many Christians, salvation can be achieved through God's grace, the Bible's law, and the Holy Spirit.
  • Most Christians believe Jesus' death and resurrection provide salvation by enabling atonement between God and humanity.
  • Beliefs about salvation are important because they highlight God's nature, strengthen faith, and guide practices.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • atonement: the reconciliation of God and humanity accomplished through the life, suffering, and death of Christ
  • grace: the undeserved love and mercy given to humanity by God because of his desire, not because of human action
  • sin: an act against the will or law of God
  • Holy Spirit: the third Person of the Trinity; believed to be present with believers since Pentecost and active on earth
  • salvation: the deliverance of humanity from sin

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Jesus should have used his divine power to avoid his crucifixion.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Salvation is the process of being saved from sin and its consequences through God's grace. Salvation is needed because sin creates a separation between humans and God.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'atonement'

the reconciliation of God and humanity accomplished through the life, suffering, and death of Christ.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Jesus should have used his divine power to avoid his crucifixion. Correction: Jesus went through with the crucifixion because he knew it would bring about a greater good.

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