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QUOTATIONS
PRACTICES
BELIEFS
QUESTIONS
GCSERELIGIOUS STUDIES
REVISION BOOKYear 10 Topics
Omnipotent
Omnipresent
Omniscient
Eternal
Merciful
Justice
Immanent
Transcendent
Predestination
Beneficence
Benevolent
Free Will
ResurrectionDay of Judgement
Sin
Fairness
Faith
Revelation
Heaven
Hell
God
The 6 Articles of Faith (Sunni)One God
AngelsHoly BooksProphets
Day of JudgementPredestination
Which of these beliefs is the most important ?
How does each of these beliefs affect the lives of a Muslim?
The Five Roots(Shi’a)
1. One God -Tawhid2. Divine Justice - Adalat3. Prophethood - Nubuwat4. Belief in Imams -Imamate5. The Day of Resurrection - Al-Ma’ad
Which beliefs are the same and which are different to Sunni
Islam?Which belief is the most
divisive? Why?
Allah & TawhidTawhid - Belief in the oneness
of GodShirk – Breaking Tawhid
Inshallah – If Allah wills itOmnipotent OmnipresentOmniscientEternalMercifulJustImmanentTranscendentCreatorBenevolent
AngelsWhat they are?
Light. Allah’s workers , mortal, hidden from us
What they do?Worship Allah .Do what he says . Take
Allah’s word to man.Jibra’il. God ‘s messenger. Qur’an . Mary & Isa. In the Bible. Mika’il. Bible. Weigh the souls. Weather crops and food. First to bow to Adam. Israfil –Trumpet. Izrail Angel of Death. Maalik Hell-fire. Ridwan Paradise. Raqib right /good. Atid left/evil
PredestinationQadr. God has foreknowledge and control over a person’s destiny.Free will. A person's ability to choose how to act.
Is it possible to believe in both predestination and free will?
Day of JudgementWhat? End of the world. Who? Ummah. Just ruler.People who pray, go to the Mosque, give to charity, worship in private. BELIEVE IN ONE GODWhen? Trumpet, Earth flat, oceans flood, seas fire. Stars put out Heaven split open. At any time. Reaction?No friendship, Sell family. Onlyconcern is foryourself
Human AccountabilityWhat a human shoulddo to ensure that they
will reach paradise?The 5 Pillars of Sunni Islam
The 10 branches of Shi’a IslamFollow the Qur’an and Hadith
JihadStruggle to be a good Muslim and help others to be one too
NiyyahAct with the correct intention
KhalifahLook after the world we live in and the people who live in it.
Heaven and HellAkhirah. Life after deathBarzakh. "separation" or "barrier“ between the world and heaven the soul waits for the day of Judgement.Jahannam. HellJannat. Paradise or Heaven.
How does the Qur’an describe Jahannam and Jannat?
How does Tawhid
affect the life of a
Muslim?
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What is recorded in the book of life is based on
what you chose to do. God knew you would make
take that choice, but you did not
CONCLUSIONHuman beings can have
free will.
If humans change their fate, then Allah would have made
a mistake. Allah cannot make a mistake, so a human being cannot do anything to
change his fate.CONCLUSION
Human beings cannot have free will.
BELIEFS BELIEFSBELIEFS
ProphetsProphecy/Risallah. Messages sent by God.Prophet/Rasul. Messanger given NEW messager/teaching .Nabi. Messenger of Allah, but not new teachings.The Five Major Prophets. Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa , Mohammed.Isa Islam ChristianProphet Y NVirgin Birth Y YCrucified N YResurrected N YSon of God NO YES
Other Holy BooksMatch Them!
MohammedWho? Last , Seal of the Prophets. When? AD 570. Where? Mecca Saudi ArabiaTeachings? One God . D of J, H and H. Equality. Rule of law, women's rights, no slavery.Laylat ul Qadr – Night of Power. Mt. Hira, CaveAngel Jibra’il, Qur’an, Recite, Fear.
Complete the Table
Eid ul FitrWhen?
After fasting during RamadanWhy?
Celebrate successful fastShare with the poor
Connect with the UmmahHow?
They visit their relatives and friends, wearing their best clothes.
The well off give money to the poor Attend special prayers in or around the
mosque.
Which do you think isthe most serious of the two Id festivals? Explain your reasons.
Eid ul AdhaWhen?
At the end of Hajj (Dhul Hijja)Why?
Festival of sacrificeWhat am I willing to give up for Allah?
Connect with the UmmahExamine your own conscience
How?Those who can afford it will buy a
special Id sacrifice and share it with the poor.
Attend special prayers in or around the mosque. They visit their relatives
and friends, wearing their best clothes.
Do you know the story of Ibrahim and Isma’il?
Other FestivalsLaylat – ul - QadrWhat? - the night when the Qur’an was first to Muhammad.How? Muslims spend the night in prayer, reading from the Qur’an.AshuraWhat? - The day when Noah left his ark, Moses saved the Israelites from the Egyptians. Shi’a - martyrdom of Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet.How? – Processions, the Ka’ba is opened for visitors , fast for two days. MawlidWhat? - Muhammad’s birthday. 12th Rabi ul – Awwal around 570 CE.How? - Some Muslims Only. Processions, tell stories and poems about Muhammad.
AUTHORITY AUTHORITY AUTHORITYAdam and Ibrahim
Adam. was given understanding by God.. was taught all the names of things by Allah.. brought sin into the world.. is known as the father of the human race.. was made from thedust of the earth.. was deceived by Iblis.. was the first man.Ibrahim. was asked by Allah to sacrifice son Ismail .. threw stones to drive away the devil that tempted him to disobey Allah. . is remembered at Eid ul Adha. wanted to know who created the universe.. is believed to be one of Mohammed’s Ancestors.
. rebuilt the Ka’ba..
The Qur’an The ImamateImam Sunni leader of congregational
prayer. Shi’as Ali and his eleven descendants.
Ali First Imam. His sons Hasan and Husayn continue the line until the Twelfth, who is believed will return on judgment day with Jesus (Isa). AKA The Mahdi, Mahdi, or Messiah (chosen one/saviour).
* Lived with the prophet from age 6 Ali * Was the first person to make Shahadah.* Slept in Muhammad's bed when men plotted to stab Muhammad.* He fought in all battles with Muhammad.* Husband of Mohammed’s daughter, Fatima.
FESTIVALS
These are the sayings of Mohammed.
This is the record of the teachings, deeds and sayings of Mohammed.
The revelations Ibrahim received. They were written down by him.
The holy book of Dowd. It comes from an Arabic word meaning psalm/melody.
This is the revelation by God to Musa, on Mount Sinai. It is the first five books of the Old Testament.
This is the original Gospel of Jesus In Greek it means "glad tidings" or "good news",
OriginsMount Hira
CaveWord of GodAngel Jibra’ilRecite/Read
FearSurah 96620 CE
Language and Style
Arabic. In Salat
In worshipRight to
Left
Length and Layout
Chapter- SurahVerse-Ayah
“In the name of Allah …”114 surah
Al Fatihah=1Long to short.
TreatmentWudu
Cover HeadHigh ShelfNot Floor
Full attention
Wrap
UseRead it oftenSalat Prayer-
Al Fatihah30 sections Month of Ramadan
HafizBirth/DeathMarriages
ImportanceLast/Final
Word of GodGuide to LifeRight/wrong
Guide to heavenAdvice
ComfortMeditation.
Adalat
Adam
Allah
Akhirah
Angels
Authority
The 5 Roots (Usul ad-Din)
The Gospel
Human accountability
Human freedom
Human responsibility
Ibrahim
The imamate
Islam
Jibril
Muslim
Muhammad
The Night of Power
Risallah
Predestination
Prophethood
The Qur’an
The Scrolls of Abraham
Shia Islam
Surah
Sunni Islam
Tawhid
Torah
Islam: Beliefs and Authority
How?
Takbir - Face towards Makkah and make the intention to pray.Qiyaam - Stand before God The Almighty.. They glorify God and asking for His protection.Ruku - bowing. During ruku, Muslims says 'glory be to God, the Most Great‘.Sujud - Means to prostrate or bow low before God .Tashahhud - .ask God for forgiveness and mercy, and to bless them and their children until the Day of Judgement.Salam - 'Peace be upon you, said to the Angels which Muslims believe to record their actions.
One God“There is no god but Allah and Muhammed is his messenger”.• Belief in one God is called
monotheism.• Muslims recite the Shahadah
every day during Salat and the Adhan.
• Muslims recite the Shahadah in Arabic
• You can become a Muslim by saying this honestly
• Said at birth (whispered into the babies ear).
• Said at death and funerals.
Why?
Hajj 1Pligrimage to the Ka’ba, Mecca
When? 8th – 12th Dhul HijjaWhy? 5th Pillar, Mohammed did this, Sins forgiven, Rebuilt built by Ibrahim, Holiest place in Islam
ActionsIharm Put on whitePlain clothes, wash,no jewellery.CirclingCircle the Ka’ba 7Xanti clockwise.Black StoneRaise right hand.Try to kiss or touchZam ZamCollect water take home for the sick, wash, dip shrouds.
JihadLesser Jihad the struggle to build a good
Muslim society that is fair and treats people equally. It also involves Holy War (the
struggle to defend against oppression; with force if necessary).
Greater Jihad the personal spiritual struggle or effort of every Muslim to follow the teachings of Allah in their own lives e.g. overcoming things such as anger greed,
pride and hatred; forgiving someone who has hurt them; working for social justice.
Hajj 2ActionsMarwa and SafaRun 7X between 2hills.ArafatStand 9th Dhul HijjaDawn to dusk prayingfor forgiveness.MUST BE DONEMinaThrow 7 stones at3 pillars or “jamra”
Differences1. Shi’a pray three times a day and combine prayers . Sunni Muslims pray five times 2. Sunni Muslims fold their arms . Shia’a Muslims do not fold their arms 3. Sunni Muslims touch their heads to the ground. Shia Muslims use a wooden block or tablet of clay to rest their heads.4. Shi’a Muslims do not use of word Amen whereas Sunni Muslims must.
Men and Women
CharityHow?Zakah is giving 2.5% of your annual Income. Shared with to those in need. Payed annually at Eid-ul-FitrGold, silver and livestock are taxedWhy?All wealth belongs to Allah.Giving to the poor supports the Ummah.Almsgiving makes the giver’s wealth ‘pure’ Giving money is a way to worship Allah.
Sadaqah – Giving money voluntarily because you want to help.Nisab - minimum amount that a Muslim must have to give zakatKhums – Shi’a Payment of 20% of annual
surplus income.
FastingWhen? Ramadan. 29-30 days. DaylightHow? No food ,drink, smoking , sex during hours of daylight. No bad thoughts, livea good life , pray ,attend mosqueWho? All healthy, adult Muslims.Who Not? Sick, old, under 10 , travellers , mentally ill, pregnant, womenon periods.Breaking Fast Bad thoughts or actions , bad Niyyah.Differences Summer /winter, Hot / cold.
Why?Part of the ummah
Understand the poor and starvingTest your self
Sacrifice for Allah Say thank you for the Qur’an.
PRACTICESPRACTICESPRACTICES
Sala
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Sala
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Sala
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SHah
adah
Haj
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Sau
m
Zaka
tH
ajj
Intercession Petition
Thanksgiving Adoration Confession
Du’a
How do Muslims
prepare for prayer?
MeaningPurity Equality before God. Ummah.
Following Mohammed
Sent from heaven.Black with sins.
Found by Hajar/ Ishma’I .God is life when all is lost.
MeaningHajar ran to find water for Isma’il.God will provide.
Mohammed Last sermon . AdamEve forgiven. Pilgrims sins are forgiven
Drive away devil and temptations. Ibrahim tempted when sacrificing Ismail.
Why is Hajj such an important event in the life of a Muslim and what does
it teach them?
Which Jihad should you
do first? Why?
Islam: Practices
Ablution
Arafat
Ashura
Fasting
The Five Pillars
Friday Prayer
Giving alms
Greater jihad
Hajj/ Pilgrimage
Id ul-Adha
Id ul-Fitr
Jummah
The Ka’aba
Khums
Lesser jihad
Makkah
Mina
Mosque
Muzdalifah
Ra’akahs
Ramadan
Recitations
Salah
Sawm
Shahadah
The Ten Obligatory Acts
Zakah
Wudu
Important Quotations from the Qur’an.Surah 1 Al Fatihah – The Opening1. In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful.2. Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds.3. The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.4. Master of the Day of Judgment.5. It is You we worship, and upon You we call for help.6. Guide us to the straight path.7. The path of those You have blessed, not of those against whom there is anger, nor of those who are misguided.Surah 2:183 – 4183. O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become righteous.184. For a specified number of days. But whoever among you is sick, or on a journey, then a number of other days. For those who are able: a ransom of feeding a needy person. But whoever volunteers goodness, it is better for him. But to fast is best for you, if you only knew.Surah 4:116116. God will not forgive that partners be associated with Him; but will forgive anything less than that, to whomever He wills. Anyone who ascribes partners to God has strayed into far error.Surah 37: 43 – 48.and they will be honored.43. In the Gardens of Bliss.44. On furnishings, facing one another.45. They will be offered a cup of pure drink.46. White; a delight to those who drink.47. Never polluted, and never intoxicating.
Surah 96:1-5 – The ClotIn the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful.1. Say, "He is God, the One.2. God, the Absolute.3. He begets not, nor was He begotten.4. And there is nothing comparable to Him."Surah 112 - MonothiesmIn the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful.1. Say, "He is God, the One.2. God, the Absolute.3. He begets not, nor was He begotten.4. And there is nothing comparable to Him."
Muslim Beliefs
1. Which one of the following best describes Akhirah? (1)
A. Predestination B. Pilgrimage C. Life after Death D. Intention
2. Name two angels other than Jibra’il. (2)
3. Explain two ways in which the Muslim belief in Allah's omniscience influences Muslims today. (4)
4. Explain two Muslim teachings about the day of judgement. Refer to scripture or sacred writing in your answer.
(5)
5. “ It is possible for a Muslim to believe in predestination AND free will.”
• Refer to Muslim teaching.• Give developed arguments to support this statement.• Give developed arguments to support a different point of view.• Reach a justified conclusion. (12)
In your RE exam, you will have to do 1 set of questions on Muslim beliefs, 1 set of questions on Muslim practices, 1 set of questions on Christian beliefs and 1 set of questions on Christian practices.
You will have 1 hour 45 minutes (roughly 25 minutes per page of questions).
Muslim Beliefs
1. Which one of the following best describes Risallah? (1)
A. Prophecy B. Pilgrimage C. Justice D. Tawhid
2. Name two of the Six Articles of Faith of Sunni Islam. (2)
3. Explain two ways in which prophethood influences Muslims today. (4)
4 Explain two Muslim teachings about Heaven and Hell.Refer to scripture or sacred writing in your answer.
(5)
5. “The best way of understanding God is to describe God astranscendent .”
• Refer to Muslim teaching.• Give developed arguments to support this statement.• Give developed arguments to support a different point of view.• Reach a justified conclusion. (12)
Spend 25 minutes on these questions.
Muslim Practices
1. How many obligatory acts are there in Shi’a Islam? (1)
A. 5 B. 7 C. 10 D. 12
2. Give two places pilgrims visit while on Hajj. (2)
3. Explain two ways in which a belief in the importance of prayer influences Muslims today. (4)
4. Explain two Muslim beliefs about the importance of festivals. Refer to scripture or sacred writing in your answer.
(5)
5. “ Shahdah is the most important pillar of Islam”
• Refer to Muslim teaching.• Give developed arguments to support this statement.• Give developed arguments to support a different point of view.• Reach a justified conclusion. (12)
Spend 25 minutes on these questions.
Muslim Practices
1. Which of the following is NOT one of the five pillars of Islam? (1)
A. Sawm B. Hajj C. Akhirah D. Zakat
2. Name two prophets in Islam. (2)
3. Explain how Muslims celebrate two festivals. (4)
4. Explain two contrasting ways in which Muslims give money to charity. Refer to Muslim teaching in your answer.
(5)
5. “ Hajj is the best way for a Muslim to get closer to God”
• Refer to Muslim teaching.• Give developed arguments to support this statement.• Give developed arguments to support a different point of view.• Reach a justified conclusion. (12)
Spend 25 minutes on these questions.
The Nature of GodOmnipotent- all powerful
Benevolent- all loving Omniscient- all knowing
Just- fairChristians believe in only ONE
God who exists in three forms-The Trinity
God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit
How can Christians believe in a just, loving, powerful God who
allows suffering?
Creation of the EarthGenesis 1 describes the creation
of the earth in six days, with God resting on the seventh
John 1 mysteriously describes how the Logos (the Word)
creates the universe. The Logos is believed to be Jesus.
What are the similarities and differences between Genesis 1
and John 1?Might some people not believe
Genesis 1 is literally true?
Immortality (life after death)Christians believe they will be
judged on their actions and their belief (works and faith).
After death, their bodies will be resurrected when Jesus
returns.They will be judged by God, as described in the last book of
the Bible (Revelation).
What does the Parable of the Sheep and Goats say about the
afterlife? What are heaven and hell like?
The Incarnation Christians believe Jesus is God in human
form.Christians believe Jesus is 100% human and
100% God. He was born as a seemingly ordinary baby with an extraordinary
purpose- to save the world from their sins.His mother Mary was a virgin and she was
made pregnant by the Holy Spirit. How does the belief in the
incarnation affect Christians?What evidence in the Bible is there
that Jesus is God in human form?
Jesus’ CrucifixionChristians believe Jesus’ death on a cross 2000 years ago
is a historical event which saves them from sin and death. Jesus was killed for blasphemy (claiming he was the Son of God) and because the rulers believed he was a threat.
Jesus’ Resurrection3 days after his death
Jesus comes back to life
Demonstrates God’s power over death
Confirms Jesus was truly God as only God has power over death
Christians have hope that they too will one day resurrect from
the dead.
Different Christian GroupsChristians can be split into three main denominations:
Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant. All Christians can be split into liberal (open to
new interpretations) and fundamental (believe the Bible
literally). What are the main similarities
differences between the denominations?
Jesus’ Ascension 40 days after his resurrection,
Jesus ascended to heaven, in front of his disciples.
Jesus encouraged his disciples to continue to spread the good news
about him, baptise people and make more disciples.
Why is it important for Christians that Jesus ascended to heaven and
is now there, not earth?
BELIEFS BELIEFSBELIEFS
Punishment for sin= death
Jesus takes the punishment for all humans
Adam commits original sin.
Worship Worship is giving thanks and
praise to God.Private: Private prayers, hymns, meditation, reading the Bible etc.
Liturgical: Using set words and actions e.g. The Eucharist, Roman
Catholic Mass.Non-liturgical: worshipping more
spontaneously and informallywithout set words e.g. Baptist or
Quaker services.
List the advantages and disadvantages of each type of worship.
PrayerCommunicating with God can be
done in various ways....Set prayer: prayers with set words, written the Church or
from the Bible (e.g. The Lord’s Prayer= Our Father).
Extempore prayer: free-form prayers which are made up by
the one praying.Private prayer: prayers said
alone, not out loud.
List the advantages and disadvantages of each type of prayer?
BaptismSince Jesus himself was
baptised, Christians take part in baptism in different ways.
Infant baptism: Roman Catholics, Orthodox and some
Protestants baptise babiesAdult or believer’s baptism: Some Protestants (such as
Baptists) baptise teenagers and adults.
What is the meaning behind baptism?What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type?
The Eucharist/ Holy Communion (bread and wine) Most Christians remember Jesus’ last supper, where he broke bread and drank wine with his disciples,
the night before his death. It represents Jesus’ sacrifice which Christians believe they are saved by. Roman Catholics: during Mass, the priest takes bread (a wafer) and wine. He blesses it and for Catholics,
it becomes the literal body and blood of Jesus. Catholics usually bow before it and take it on their tongue.Orthodox: during the ‘Divine Liturgy’, the priest takes a loaf of bread baked by someone from the Church
and cuts it into two. One portion is blessed and becomes Jesus’ body and is soaked in the wine (his blood). Only Orthodox Christians take this bread, given to them on a spoon, by the priest. The other
bread is taken home and can be given to non-Orthodox Christians. Protestants: some Protestants take the communion in a very similar way to Catholics but some take it
completely differently. Most believe the bread and wine are a symbol of Jesus’ sacrifice, not literally flesh and blood. Sometimes the bread is a normal loaf passed around with singing and music. Methodists may
drink non-alcoholic wine.
ChristmasMost Christians, apart from
Jehovah’s Witnesses, celebrate Christmas (Jesus’ birth) in many
ways including:Nativity plays
Midnight massLighting candles
Creating ChristinglesGiving gifts
What is the religious importance of Christmas celebrations above?Has Christmas lost its meaning?
PilgrimageLourdes
After a young girl called Bernadette saw visions of the Virgin Mary in a small town in Southern France, millions of pilgrims flock to Lourdes in
search of a miracle.
IonaA remote island in Scotland
where Christians go for peace, prayer and reflection. What is the importance of
pilgrimage to Christians?
EasterChristians celebrate Jesus’ resurrection in many ways:Lighting the Paschal candle
Giving Easter eggsEaster vigil (Orthodox)
Joyful service on Easter morning
Do Easter eggs have any real religious importance?
What is more important to Christians- Easter or Christmas? Meaning of Easter celebrations?
PRACTICES PRACTICES
Ascension
Atonment
Bible
Catholic
Christ
Christian
Church
Creation
Crucifixion
Evil
The Father
Grace
Holy Spirit
Incarnation
Jesus
Law
The Oneness of
God
Original Sin
Orthodox
Protestant
Reconciliation
Salvation
Son of God
Sources of wisdom and authority
Suffering
Trinity
The Word
Christianity: Beliefs and Teachings
Christian Aid Christians believe that Jesus
taught them to give to the poor.Christian Aid is a charity which
works with the poorest people in the world providing:
-Food, shelter and clothing-Relief and aid from natural
disasters-Education and support to help
people to help themselves. They work in Pakistan, Syria,
Malawi, Nepal, Yemen, Nigeria and many other places.
Can you find a Bible verse tosupport Christian Aid’s work?
Evangelism Christianity is the world’s biggest religion with over 2.2 billion
members worldwide. The Church is growing in South America and Africa. Jesus told his disciples in the ‘Great Commission’ to make
more disciples and spread the good news of Christianity. Christians today evangelise in many ways:
Televangelists (e.g. Joel Osteen)UCB
Church ArmyJehovah’s Witnesses
The GideonsThe Alpha Course
Research each of these and summarise how they spreadthe message of Christianity. Which is the most effective way of evangelising in your opinion?
Reconciliation Reconciliation means bringing
people together who were previously apart.
Christians believe Jesus’ death reconciles us to God so they try to reconcile other Christians to each
other.The Corrymeela community in
Ireland is a place where they bring people of all religions, races and
places together to meet and work for peace together.
What is pacifism? Why are some Christians pacifists?
Christians in the local community Street Pastors
Some Christians become ‘street pastors’ in order to help those who are in need. Sometimes, they give out water, flip-flops and help to those who may be drunk after a night out, to keep them safe.
Food BanksMany Christian churches run ‘food banks’ which give away tinned foods, cereals, long life milk, toiletries,
pasta and rice to people who in the UK who struggle to afford food. Read the Parable of the Sheep and Goats. Why do Christians work as street pastors or in
food banks?
Persecution (Targeting and mistreating a group of people)According to the Centre for Studies on New Religions, Christianity is
the world’s most persecuted religion, with an estimated 90,000 killed for their beliefs in 2016 including in N. Korea, Syria, Nigeria
etc. Organisations which provide support for persecuted Christians-Open Doors, The Barnabas Fund – Christian Solidarity Worldwide
They provide support by:-Campaigning against governments who persecute Christians-Praying for and writing letters for those in prison for being
Christians-Raising money to re-locate Christian refugees in danger
-Caring for victims of violent persecution and caring for convertsResearch the story of Brother Andrew and learn
about how he was persecuted.
PRACTICES PRACTICES
Christian Practices
Baptism
Believers’ baptism
CAFOD
Christian Aid
Christmas
Easter
Eucharist
Evangelism
Food banks
Holy communion
Infant baptism
Informal prayer
Informal worship
Iona
Liturgical worship
Lourdes
Lord’s Prayer
Mission
Persecution
Pilgrimage
Sacrament
Set prayers
Street pastors
Tearfund
Worship
Important Quotations from the Bible
The Nature of God1 John 4:8Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.Creation of the EarthGenesis 1In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. ...And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. John 1:1-3In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.Immortality (life after death)Romans 6:23For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.The Incarnation John 10:30Jesus said, “I and the Father are one.” Jesus’ CrucifixionLuke 23:33And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left.Jesus’ ResurrectionLuke 24:5-6And as they [disciples] were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He [Jesus] is not here, but has risen.”
Important Quotations from the BibleJesus’ Ascension Mark 16:19So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them [disciples], was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.BaptismMatthew 3:16And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him PilgrimageJeremiah 29:13You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.Worship Psalm 95:1-6Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! PrayerMatthew 6:5-8Jesus said, “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Matthew 6:9Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name..Persecution John 15:18“If the world hates you, know that it has hated me [Jesus] before it hated you”.
Important Quotations from the BibleThe Eucharist/ Holy Communion (bread and wine)Matthew 26:26-28Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.”ChristmasJohn 3:16“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish [die] but have eternal life”.EasterJohn 11:25Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live”Christian Aid Proverbs 19:17Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed.Evangelism Mark 16:15And he [Jesus] said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation” (The Great Commission) Christians in the local community Matthew 25For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink... The Parable of the Sheep and Goats Reconciliation Ephesians 4:32Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
For more quotations, for all of these topics and more, search http://www.openbible.info/topics/
Christian Beliefs
1. Which book of the Bible contains the story of creation?(1)
A. Romans B. Matthew C. Exodus D. Genesis
2. Give two Christian beliefs about Jesus. (2)
3. Explain Christian beliefs about life after death (immortality).(4)
4. Explain two ways in which the belief in Jesus’ crucifixion influences Christians.
Refer to scripture or sacred writing in your answer. (5)
5. “The Bible tells Christians all they need to know about the creation of the world”
• Refer to Christian teaching.• Give developed arguments to support this statement.• Give developed arguments to support a different point of view.• Reach a justified conclusion. (12)
Spend 25 minutes on these questions.
Christian Beliefs
1. Which event in Jesus’ life took place after his resurrection?(1)
A. Ascension B. Crucifixion C. Nativity D. Annunciation
2. Give two persons (parts) of the Trinity. (2)
3. Explain two events which occurred in the life of Jesus. (4)
4. Explain two ways in which the belief in original sin influences Christians.
Refer to scripture or sacred writing in your answer. (5)
5. “Jesus’ resurrection is more important than his crucifixion”
• Refer to Christian teaching.• Give developed arguments to support this statement.• Give developed arguments to support a different point of view.• Reach a justified conclusion. (12)
Spend 25 minutes on these questions.
Christian Practices
1. Which of the following is a form of Christian worship?(1)
A. Grace B. Liturgy C. Resurrection D. Trinity
2. Give two forms of baptism. (2)
3. Explain two contrasting ways in which Christians celebrate Christmas.
(4)
4. Explain two ways in which Christians try to evangelise others. Refer to scripture or sacred writing in your answer. (5)
5. “The Eucharist is the most important Christian practice”
• Refer to Christian teaching.• Give developed arguments to support this statement.• Give developed arguments to support a different point of view.• Reach a justified conclusion. (12)
Spend 25 minutes on these questions.
Christian Practices
1. Which of the following describes a personal prayer, not using set words?A. Liturgical B. Extempore C. Biblical D. Creative
(1)
2. Give two ways in which Christians are persecuted. (2)
3. Explain two contrasting ways in which Christians worship. (4)
4. Explain how Christians show the importance of reconciliation. Refer to Christian teaching in your answer. (5)
5. “The most important duty of a Christian is to help the Church grow”
• Refer to Christian teaching.• Give developed arguments to support this statement.• Give developed arguments to support a different point of view.• Reach a justified conclusion. (12)
Spend 25 minutes on these questions.
