Year 10 - Religious education
The afterlife: resurrection
Christianity: Beliefs and teachings
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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 the Christian belief in resurrection and the importance and influence of this belief for Christians today.
Key Notes
- Resurrection means being raised from the dead in the afterlife, as well as Jesus coming back to life after his death.
- Many Christians believe that Jesus' resurrection is proof that resurrection is possible in the afterlife.
- Christian beliefs about resurrection originate from the Bible and are supported by later Christian sources.
- Belief in resurrection is important because it confirms belief in Jesus and confirms that death is not the end.
- The belief in resurrection can influence the thoughts and actions of individual Christians and Christian communities.
Vocabulary To Learn
- afterlife: what follows the physical life on earth; life after death
- influence: the ability to shape and change someone's thoughts, beliefs or actions
- resurrection: the belief that Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday, conquering death; also refers to the form that many Christians believe the afterlife will take
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Christians believe that Jesus will be the only person to be resurrected.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Resurrection means being raised from the dead in the afterlife, as well as Jesus coming back to life after his death. Many Christians believe that Jesus' resurrection is proof that resurrection is possible in 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: Christians believe that Jesus will be the only person to be resurrected. Correction: Many Christians believe that Jesus' resurrection is proof that resurrection is possible for ordinary people in the afterlife.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Christianity and creation Study Guide
- Eschatalogical beliefs, heaven and hell Study Guide
- God's nature Study Guide
- Interpretations of Christian creation Study Guide
- Jesus Christ: crucifixion Study Guide
- Jesus Christ: incarnation Study Guide
- Jesus Christ: resurrection and ascension Study Guide
- Sin and salvation Study Guide
- The afterlife: judgement Study Guide
- The Holy Trinity Study Guide
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