Year 10 - Religious education
The nativity and Jesus as the son of God
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 teachings about the birth of Jesus, the Son of God, and how these influence Christians.
Key Notes
- The nativity refers to the story of Jesus' birth, found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
- The Gospels of Matthew and Luke state that Jesus was born to a virgin named Mary through the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Many Christians consider the virgin birth to be a miracle, showing Jesus as the Son of God.
- There are references to Jesus as the Son of God in all four Gospels.
- The belief that Jesus is the Son of God influences Christian practices, such as the celebration of Christmas.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Jesus: believed by Christians to be the Son of God, he was a first-century Jewish teacher living and travelling in Palestine/Israel
- Son of God: a title used for Jesus, the second Person of the Trinity, which shows the special relationship between Jesus and God
- Trinity: the belief that God as One includes God also being manifest in three Persons: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The story of Jesus' birth appears in all four of the Gospels.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The nativity refers to the story of Jesus' birth, found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. The Gospels of Matthew and Luke state that Jesus was born to a virgin named Mary through the power of the Holy Spirit.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Jesus'
believed by Christians to be the Son of God, he was a first-century Jewish teacher living and travelling in Palestine/Israel.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: The story of Jesus' birth appears in all four of the Gospels. Correction: The story of Jesus' birth is only in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
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
- Sin Study Guide
- The crucifixion of Jesus 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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