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Year 10 - Religious education

God's nature

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 God's nature, the questions these beliefs raise, and their importance and influence for Christians today.

Key Notes

  • The nature of God refers to God's qualities and characteristics.
  • Christians believe in one God who is just, (omni)benevolent and omnipotent.
  • For Christians, beliefs about the nature of God come from the Bible.
  • Many Christians view suffering as either a test, the result of free will or an opportunity to become a better person.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • evil: the opposite of good; a cause of suffering and against the will of God
  • influence: the ability to shape or change someone's thoughts, beliefs, or actions
  • just: fair or equal treatment, a state of justice. Belief about the nature of God as treating all people justly
  • (omni)benevolent: the state of being all-loving and infinitely good; a characteristic often attributed to God
  • omnipotent: the all-powerful, almighty, and unlimited nature of God

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Each quality or characteristic of God is distinct and separate from the others.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

The nature of God refers to God's qualities and characteristics. Christians believe in one God who is just, (omni)benevolent and omnipotent.

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

the opposite of good; a cause of suffering and against the will of God.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Each quality or characteristic of God is distinct and separate from the others. Correction: God's qualities and characteristics complement each other. For example, many Christians believe that God exerts his omnipotence with love for humanity, which links to God as (omni)benevolent.

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