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

Key Notes

• Salvation refers to being saved from the consequences of sin through God's grace.
• Means of salvation include grace and Jesus' sacrifice, biblical law and the Holy Spirit; beliefs about these differ.
• Beliefs about salvation can reinforce central beliefs such as Jesus' sacrifice, resurrection and the Trinity.
• Christian practices, such as worship, can be influenced by beliefs about the means of salvation.

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: being saved; the belief that through God's grace, Jesus' death and resurrection brought about salvation for humanity

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)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Beliefs about the afterlife: heaven and hell Study Guide
• Beliefs about the afterlife: judgement 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
• 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