Year 10 - Religious education
The role of Jesus in salvation
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 role of Jesus in salvation, including why these beliefs are important and how they influence Christians today.
Key Notes
- Salvation refers to being saved from sin through God's grace, Jesus' death and resurrection.
- Sin separates humans from God, making salvation necessary.
- Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection are central to salvation for most Christians.
- Jesus' death is seen as a sacrifice for the sins of humans, and his resurrection confirms God's acceptance of atonement.
- These beliefs influence Christian lives, inspiring good works and participation in the Eucharist.
Vocabulary To Learn
- atonement: the belief that reconciliation between God and humanity was brought about by the death of Jesus as a sacrifice
- crucifixion: the death of Jesus; a form of the death penalty used by the Ancient Romans
- the resurrection: the event three days after the crucifixion when it is believed that God raised Jesus from the dead
- salvation: being saved; belief that through God's grace, Jesus' death and resurrection brought about salvation for humanity
- sin: behaviour which is against God's laws and wishes/against Christian principles of morality
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Jesus should have used his divine power to avoid his crucifixion.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Salvation refers to being saved from sin through God's grace, Jesus' death and resurrection. Sin separates humans from God, making salvation necessary.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'atonement'
the belief that reconciliation between God and humanity was brought about by the death of Jesus as a sacrifice.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Jesus should have used his divine power to avoid his crucifixion. Correction: Jesus went through with the crucifixion because he knew it would bring about a greater good.
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 nature of God Study Guide
- The problem of evil and suffering Study Guide
- The resurrection and ascension Study Guide
- The Trinity Study Guide
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