Year 10 - Religious education
The nature 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 beliefs about the nature of God and how these beliefs might influence Christians.
Key Notes
- The nature of God refers to God's qualities and characteristics.
- Christians believe in one God who is just, (omni)benevolent and omnipotent.
- For Christians, beliefs about the nature of God come from the Bible.
- For many Christians, their beliefs about God's nature have a significant influence on their lives.
Vocabulary To Learn
- influence: the ability to shape or change someone's thoughts, beliefs, or actions
- just: fair or equal treatment, a state of justice. Belief about the nature of God as treating all people justly
- (omni)benevolent: the belief that God is "all good" or "all loving"
- omnipotent: the belief that God is "all powerful"
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Each quality or characteristic of God is distinct and separate from the others.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The nature of God refers to God's qualities and characteristics. Christians believe in one God who is just, (omni)benevolent and omnipotent.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'influence'
the ability to shape or change someone's thoughts, beliefs, or actions.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Each quality or characteristic of God is distinct and separate from the others. Correction: God's qualities and characteristics complement each other. For example, many Christians believe that God exerts his omnipotence with love for humanity, which links to God as (omni)benevolent.
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 nativity and Jesus as the son 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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