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REVISION PRESENTATION
J1 part 1
Christian beliefs about the nature of God: the Father (Luke 11:1-4),
the Creator (Genesis 1:1-2:3), unity and trinity (monotheism).
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The Lord’s PrayerWhy is it important?
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• God is our Father• Closeness of relationship• can be limiting??
• You are special!
• the Father is King• “no more pain, no more tears, no more suffering”• REVELATION 21• build it here and now!
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• The Father is the provider • Give us what we need - not what we want!
• The Father forgives • Help us to be reconcilers• echo of THE GOLDEN RULE• Do to others etc.
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• The Father guides and defends• Help us to deal with the things that lead us into sin• which damages our relationship with God
We agree!
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• The state of being one!• The belief that God is one!• Believing in one God is MONOTHEISM
• The belief that God is three in one
• Father• Son• Holy Spirit
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HOW CAN THIS BE?HOW CAN THIS BE?
• DadDad• TeacherTeacher• SonSon
H2O Mr. A
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• It summarises what God is like – Father, Son and Holy Spirit
• It shows us that God can be experienced in different ways
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J1 part 2
Christian beliefs about Jesus: incarnation and virgin birth,
Christ and Son of God, crucifixion and resurrection.
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• God became human• Word Made Flesh• felt same feelings as us• helps us to relate to him
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LITERALISTLIBERAL
Mary was a virgin!Jesus was SPECIAL!
1. it proves Jesus is the Son of God i.e. how special he was
2. it shows the power of the Holy Spirit (all things are possible to God!)
3. it shows that God intervenes in human history4. it shows the importance of human’s response to God’s
invitation (Mary said “Your will be done!”)
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• The Messiah• The Anointed One• Chosen by God• To pay the price for sin• The Lamb of God.
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• Jesus died to gain our
salvation
• He was The Messianic
Sacrifice.
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LITERALIST
LIBERALJesus physically rose from the dead!Jesus lives on in some way - even now!
1. it proves Jesus is the Son of God2. it is the ultimate victory of good over evil3. it shows there is life after death
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• Jesus ascended into Heaven
• He will come again to JUDGE.
• how we have treated others
• how we have used our talents.
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The Holy Spirit
WIND
FIRE
DOVE
powerful, unseen but feltprotects, illuminates and purifiesbringer of peace
3rd person of the trinity“the giver of life” (NICENE Creed)“THE BREATH OF GOD” (GENESIS)EVERPRESENTGUIDED WRITERS OF BIBLEEMPOWERER
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(a) What is the meaning of the word monotheism? (2)(b) What do Christians believe about the Trinity? (6)(c) Explain why the Lord’s Prayer is important to Christians? (8)(d) “All Christians should believe that God created the universe in six days.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. In your answer you should refer to Christianity. (4)
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(a) What is the Trinity? (2)
(b) Outline Christian beliefs about the Holy Spirit. (6)
(c) Explain why the creation story is important to Christians. (8)
(d) “Jesus is the Son of God.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing you
have considered another point of view. (4)
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(a) What is the meaning of the word Christ? (2)
(b) What do Christians believe about the incarnation of Jesus? (6)
(c) Explain the symbolism used to represent the Holy Spirit. (8)
(d) “Mary had to be a virgin when she gave birth to Jesus.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that
you have considered another point of view. In your answer you should refer to Christianity. (4)
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Christian beliefs about sin and salvation
(repentance, faith, forgiveness, reconciliation as seen in Luke 19:1-10).
J1 part 3
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• sin– a thought, act or failure to act which damages
the individual’s relationship with God– venial sins mortal sins
damage our relationship with God
deliberately break our relationship with God
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THE FALLGenesis - Garden of Eden
• Adam and Eve’s relationship with God was perfect until
• they disobeyed God by eating from the tree of knowledge
• This was the Original Sin• This event is known as The Fall.
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THETHEFALLFALL
SALVATIONSALVATIONJesus sacrificedJesus sacrificed
himself on the crosshimself on the cross
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• Without salvation, humans are separated from God• Because of salvation the way to heaven is again open
for human beings • Without salvation, there is no prospect of life after
death• Because salvation gives us a reason to live good lives
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What does all this mean in practical terms?• 1. Christians should have faith in God’s willingness to forgive
• 2. Christians should repent of their sins
• 3. Christians should forgive others
• 4. Christians should be reconcilers (build bridges between people.)
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WHY REPENTANCE????
WHY FORGIVENESS????
“Repent and believe the Good News.”MARK 1
“Father, forgive them.”MARK 15
“Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.”LUKE 11
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o "Hurry down, Zacchaeus, because I must stay in your house today.”
o grumbling
o Zacchaeus HALF to the poor4 times as much
o Jesus "Salvation has come to this house today, The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”.
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• How did Zacchaeus show faith?
• How did Zacchaeus show repentance?
• How did Jesus show forgiveness?
• What is the stumbling block to reconciliation
in this story?.
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• (a) What is the meaning of the word faith? (2)• (b) What do Christians believe about repentance? (6)• (c) Explain why salvation is important to Christians. (8)• (d) “Terrorists should never be forgiven!”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. In your answer you should refer to Christianity. (4)
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J1 part 4Christian values:
love of God and love of others (Mark 12:29-31, Luke 10:25-37,
Matthew 25:31-46).
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What did Jesus say?
"The most important commandment is this: `Listen, Israel! The Lord our God is the only Lord. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength’
The second most important commandment is this: `Love your neighbour as you love yourself.’”
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Why????
God is our creator and gives us life
God loves us so much that he sent Jesus to save us
Jesus loves us so much he died to pay for our sins
Jesus is the perfect example of God’s love
Jesus lived a life of love - he healed the sick (Mark 1),
showed concern for the poor.
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Should be shown in a practical way :as in The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10)
Should be shown to all as in The Parable of the Sheep and Goats (Matthew 25)
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• Loving others is a decision not an emotion.
God’s love is referred to as GRACE (AGAPE) this is love which is not deserved but given anyway.
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(a) What is the meaning of the word reconciliation? (2)
(b) What do Christians believe about how they should treat others? (6)
(c) Explain why the love of God is important to Christians. (8)
(d) “It is impossible to love everyone!”Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. In your answer you should refer to Christianity. (4)
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(a) What is the meaning of the word forgiveness? (2)
(b) Outline Christian belief about the Virgin Birth. (6)
(c) Explain why the resurrection important to Christians. (8)
(d) “Belief in sin is out of date!”Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. In your answer you should refer to Christianity. (4)
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