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Year 10 - Religious education

Sin and salvation

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 sin and salvation, including the importance and influence of these beliefs.

Key Notes

  • Sin refers to actions against God's laws or wishes; these actions lead to a separation between God and humans.
  • Salvation means to be delivered from sin and its consequences, leading to eternal life.
  • Many Christians believe that salvation comes through God's grace, Jesus' death and resurrection.
  • Some Christians believe that salvation can also come through the law of the Bible, and through the Holy Spirit.
  • Beliefs about sin and salvation have a profound impact on Christian beliefs and practices, including worship.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • grace: the unconditional and generous love that God shows to people who do not deserve it
  • Holy Spirit: the third Person of the Trinity; believed to be present with believers since Pentecost and active on earth
  • salvation: a deliverance from sin and punishment as a result of Jesus being crucified on the cross
  • sin: behaviour which is against God's laws and wishes/against Christian principles of morality

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The means of salvation are grace, Jesus, biblical law and the Holy Spirit, which are distinct and separate from each other.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Sin refers to actions against God's laws or wishes; these actions lead to a separation between God and humans. Salvation means to be delivered from sin and its consequences, leading to eternal life.

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

the unconditional and generous love that God shows to people who do not deserve it.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: The means of salvation are grace, Jesus, biblical law and the Holy Spirit, which are distinct and separate from each other. Correction: These concepts are intertwined. Grace can come through Jesus, the law of the Bible and the Holy Spirit.

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