Year 10 - Religious education
Beliefs about the afterlife: judgement
Christianity: Beliefs
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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 Christian beliefs about judgement and how these beliefs can influence Christians.
Key Notes
- Most Christians agree that there is life after death. This belief is known as the afterlife.
- Judgement is the belief that God decides whether a person is eternally rewarded with heaven, or punished with hell.
- There are two types of judgement: individual/particular; and final judgement (the Day of Judgement).
- Parables can be used to support Christian belief in both types of judgement.
- The belief in judgement may influence Christians to follow the teachings of Jesus, and to have faith in God.
Vocabulary To Learn
- afterlife: what follows the physical life on earth; life after death
- Day of Judgement: at the end of time, each person will be judged by God and rewarded or punished
- judgement: the belief that God will decide whether each person should receive eternal life or eternal punishment based on their earthly life
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Christians only follow Jesus' teachings because of their belief in judgement.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Most Christians agree that there is life after death. This belief is known as the afterlife. Judgement is the belief that God decides whether a person is eternally rewarded with heaven, or punished with hell.
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 only follow Jesus' teachings because of their belief in judgement. Correction: Although the Bible makes it clear that there are consequences in the afterlife for actions in this life, for many Christians, the desire to live a good life is rooted in love for God and faith in Jesus as the saviour, not a fear of judgement.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Beliefs about the afterlife: heaven and hell Study Guide
- Beliefs about the afterlife: resurrection Study Guide
- Creation in Genesis Study Guide
- Different Christian interpretations of creation Study Guide
- Jesus as the incarnation Study Guide
- Means of salvation Study Guide
- Sin Study Guide
- The crucifixion of Jesus Study Guide
- The nativity and Jesus as the son of God Study Guide
- The nature of God Study Guide
- The problem of evil and suffering Study Guide
- The resurrection and ascension Study Guide
- The role of Jesus in salvation Study Guide
- The Trinity Study Guide
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