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Eschatalogical beliefs, heaven and hell

Christianity: Beliefs and teachings

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 importance and influence of these beliefs.

Key Notes

  • Eschatology refers to final things; this includes death and the final destiny of the soul.
  • For many Christians, heaven and hell are part of the afterlife.
  • 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 are important because they help guide behaviour, provide comfort and influence practices.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • afterlife: what follows the physical life on earth; life after death
  • eschatology: relating to final things; death, judgement, and the final destiny of the soul or humankind
  • heaven: belief that after death Christians can enter a state of being with God for eternity
  • hell: belief in a place of eternal suffering, or a state after death of being in separation from God
  • sin: behaviour which is against God's laws and wishes/against Christian principles of morality

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The belief in heaven and hell are only important because they help Christians to behave well.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Eschatology refers to final things; this includes death and the final destiny of the soul. For many Christians, heaven and hell are part of 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: The belief in heaven and hell are only important because they help 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 influence Christian attitudes towards death and Christian funeral practices.

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