Year 10 - Religious education
Sin
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 sin and how these beliefs influence Christians today.
Key Notes
- Sin refers to an action against God's laws or wishes.
- Sin occurs when humans misuse their free will and the punishment is separation from God.
- Original sin refers to the belief that humans are born with a tendancy to sin, inherited from Adam and Eve.
- Christian beliefs about sin can influence individual moral decisions and whole community practices.
Vocabulary To Learn
- free will: God's gift to humanity allowing them to make their own choices
- original sin: belief that human nature is flawed, and that we all have the tendency to sin; traditionally believed to come from Adam and Eve's disobedience
- punishment: a penalty given to someone for a crime or wrong they have done
- sin: behaviour which is against God's laws and wishes/against Christian principles of morality
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Christians do not sin.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Sin refers to an action against God's laws or wishes. Sin occurs when humans misuse their free will and the punishment is separation from God.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'free will'
God's gift to humanity allowing them to make their own choices.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Christians do not sin. Correction: Many Christians recognise that humans aren't perfect and sometimes there are times when they will commit sins.
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
- Means of salvation 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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