Summary GRADE 9 RS AQA CHRISTIANITY (Beliefs & Teachings AND Practices) Revision Notes - BY CSandRS
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PERFECT FOR 2025 EXAMS. For AQA RS CHRISTIANITY (Beliefs & Teachings AND Practices), covering every spec point complete with: QUOTES, IMPORTANCE (and INFLUENCES for Beliefs/Teachings). I would advise copying to ANKI (flashcard app). I also have separate noets for islam & themes A, B, D & E also ava...
CHRISTIANITY - BELIEFS AND TEACHINGS 2) Evidential problem arises - There is so much
NATURE OF GOD natural evil that has nothing to do with man. Did
OMNIPOTENT god cause this?
1) Created humans & the world with such perfect NATURAL EVIL - Tsunami, earthquakes, hurricanes
design MORAL EVIL - Murder, Terrorist attack
“In the beginning god created the heavens and the THEODICY - A DEFENSE OF GOD
earth” GENESIS 1) ST. AUGUSTINE - ORIGINAL SIN
2) He resurrected Jesus - God created a perfect world
3) He is in control/has authority over everything as - Adam and eve disobeyed god, causing a
he answers to prayers and performs gap/disharmony between humans and god - OS
miracles/visions - Original Sin entered the world; everyone is sinful
OMNIBENEVOLENCE - Thus suffering is inevitable in this fallen world
1) Created the beautiful world & humans in his 2) SOUL-MAKING ARGUMENT
image -Suffering enables you to develop into better
2) He sent his son to atone for mans sins though people as it makes you persevere and trust god &
they are sinful follow Jesus’ example. It also develops compassion
“For god so loved the world that he gave his one by charitable acts towards those suffering-without
and only son” suffering this is not possible
3) Jesus sacrificed his life “Suffering produces perseverance” ST PAUL
“God is love” 3) FREE WILL DEFENSE
JUST - God lovingly gave humans free will
1) God will judge between humans after death in -This means they can choose to do good or evil.
an unbiased way -This means suffering is inevitable due to misuse
PARABLE OF THE SHEEP AND GOAT “A runaway horse is better than a stone” ST AUG.
2) He never supports injustice/oppression as seen 4) ST TERESA
by Jesus’ life where he never supported injustice “Christ has no body but yours”
“He is a god of justice” - Christians should rather say “what would Christ
3) He makes laws that make justice prevail do”
10 COMMANDMENTS - Jesus helped those suffering by curing them, so
INFLUENCE: 1) Worship god as he is worthy and to Christians should also do the best they can in order
thank him for creating the universe to keep his model alive
2) They will have trust/pray to him - he can answer TRINITY
prayers Father: The powerful creator of the world
Son: Jesus- came to the world to atone for mans
3) They will look after god’s earth sins
4) Have hope for forgiveness of sins Holy Spirit: Active part of god, present in the world
5) Inspired by god they will show guides & comforts Christians.
compassion/empathy to those who need “Baptise them in the name of the father, son and
the holy spirit”
5) Follow god’s commands/ act morally to be IMPORTANCE: 1) Teaches Christians god is present
prepared for judgment day in the world - strengthens/comforts
6) They will be just - reflecting god 2) Shows the love of god as he sent his only son to
PROBLEM OF EVIL AND SUFFERING atone for mans sins
PROBLEMS 3) Emphasises the importance of Jesus’ sacrifice
1) Inconsistent Triad: How can a loving god allow INFLUENCE: 1) Evangelise as they want to spread
evil and suffering? If he is omnipotent, he created the news of trinity so more can attain salvation
everything, why did he create evil/suffering & why 2) Teaches Christians god is present in the world -
does he not stop evil. strengthens/comforts
3) Thank god for sending his son
, CREATION IMPORTANCE/INFLUENCE: 1) A source of hope
THE FULL TRINITY WAS PRESENT DURING that death is not the end and there is another
CREATION: eternal life
Father: “In the beginning god created the heavens 2) Offers comfort to those who have lost loved
and the earth” ones, knowing they will be united
Son: “The word was with god and was god. 3) Live morally knowing their actions matter and
Through him all things were made, without him there is a far more significant life
nothing was made that has been made” 4) Strengthen Faith- reassured that they can attain
Holy Spirit: “The spirit of god was hovering over salvation if they believe in Jesus
the waters” 5) Like Jesus they will be resurrected
D1: Light Stars D4: Sun, Moon & Stars CRITICISMS: - No scientific proof
D2: Sky creatures D5: Sea/flying - How can one be raised when they are bones?
creatures - Only souls will be resurrected
D3: Land, sea, plants D6: Humans (ID)/animals 2) JUDGEMENT
& trees D7: God rested “We must all appear before the judgment seat of
EX-NIHILO: God created everything out of nothing. Christ”
This highlights God’s immense power and authority - God, the just, will decide what each person
over all creation receives (Heaven /hell)
Imago DEI: Christians believe humans are created -Judgment will either happen soon after death or
in the unique image of god- shows the value of on the Day of Judgment where everyone will be
humans raised
INFLUENCE: 1) Take care of god’s earth which he Based on Deeds: Emphasised in the parable of the
has lovingly made for them/Act as stewards sheep and goat that everyone will be judged based
2) Will be thankful to God for creating such a on their deeds
beautiful world for them Fair Judgment: God will judge accurately and fairly:
IMPORTANCE: 1) “God saw all that he had made, His judgment are based on perfect knowledge
and it was very good” Emphasises God’s love as he INFLUENCE/IMPORTANCE: 1) Strive to make
created the world for mankind responsible choices adhering to gods commands
FUNDAMENTALISTS: and avoiding sin
- Creation story in bible is literally true, God created 2) Just judgment will give them hope of forgiveness
the world in 6 24-hour days and salvation
- This is because the Bible is the infallible inerrant 3) Evangelise: as they want others to attain
word of god salvation too
- Will deny all scientific explanations of the creation 4) Avoid sin in order to avoid the punishment
of the universe 5) Perform good works to be judged worthy of
LIBERALS heaven
- God created the world, but not as the bible states DIFFERENCES: Good works are needed/ faith alone
-The bible contains metaphorical/spiritual truths 3) Heaven
- Scripture was written long ago by human authors. Eternal life of bliss given to believers in the
It is a religious text, not a scientific account presence of god
- Will accept scientific theories “The righteous will have eternal life”
AFTERLIFE Spiritual: “Heaven is a state of supreme, definitive
1) RESURRECTION happiness” CATECHISM
-Jesus conquered sin and death by his resurrection, -“Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of
opening the door to eternal life god”
- The dead will be raised back to life by god- “I will Physical: “My father’s house has many rooms”
raise him up on the last day” INFLUENCE: 1) They will live good lives and
increase in good works in hope of reward
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