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Year 10 - Religious education

Jesus Christ: incarnation

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 the incarnation and the importance and influence of these beliefs for Christians today.

Key Notes

  • Incarnation refers to God becoming human in the form of Jesus.
  • Most Christians believe that the Book of Isaiah, in the Old Testament, prophesied the coming of Jesus.
  • Most Christians believe that the New Testament confirms the incarnation and shows Jesus as fully human and fully divine.
  • Luke 1:28-33 and John 1:14 are used by many Christians to support the belief in the incarnation.
  • The belief in the incarnation is significant for Christians today and influences practices such as prayer and Christmas.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • divine: of or like God, or a god/goddess
  • incarnation: God becoming human in the form of Jesus
  • Jesus: a first-century Jewish teacher; believed by Christians to be the Son of God

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Jesus is entirely distinct and separate from God.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Incarnation refers to God becoming human in the form of Jesus. Most Christians believe that the Book of Isaiah, in the Old Testament, prophesied the coming of Jesus.

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

of or like God, or a god/goddess.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Jesus is entirely distinct and separate from God. Correction: For most Christians, Jesus is God in human form. Jesus is both fully human and fully divine.

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