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Christianity: Beliefs and teachings

5 dot points across 5 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

What do Christians believe about life after death?

Divergent Christian teachings about life after death, including resurrection, judgement, heaven, hell and purgatory, and why they matter today.
A focused answer on Christian eschatology for Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A (1RA0), covering resurrection, judgement, heaven, hell, purgatory and divergent Christian views.
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What do Christians believe about creation and the incarnation?

The biblical account of creation and the role of the Word and Spirit, and the incarnation of Jesus Christ as the Son of God.
A focused answer on creation and the incarnation for Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A (1RA0), covering the Genesis account, the role of the Word and Spirit, literal and metaphorical readings, and Jesus as the incarnate Son of God.
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What do Christians believe about the last days of Jesus and salvation?

The last days of Jesus' life and the nature and significance of salvation, including law, sin, grace, the Spirit and atonement.
A focused answer on the last days of Jesus and salvation for Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A (1RA0), covering the Last Supper, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension, sin, grace and atonement.
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How do Christians respond to the problem of evil and suffering?

The problem of evil and suffering for belief in a loving and righteous God, and the divergent biblical, theoretical and practical solutions offered.
A focused answer on the problem of evil and suffering for Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A (1RA0), covering moral and natural suffering, the challenge to God's nature, and biblical, theoretical and practical solutions.
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What do Christians believe about the Trinity?

The nature and significance of the Trinity as expressed in the Nicene Creed, the oneness of God, the nature and significance of each Person, and how this is reflected in worship today.
A focused answer on the Christian belief in the Trinity for Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A (1RA0), covering the oneness of God, the three Persons, the Nicene Creed and worship today.
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