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Explain two Christian teachings about judgement.
Christians believe God will judge everyone after death based on their faith and actions (Matthew 25:31–46 – Parable of the Sheep and Goats).
They also believe Jesus will return for the Final Judgement, separating the righteous from the wicked (John 5:22 – “The Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son”).
Explain two Christian teachings about the means of salvation.
Christians believe salvation can come through grace — God’s free gift, not earned (Ephesians 2:8–9).
They also believe salvation can come through good works, following God’s laws and living a moral life (James 2:17 – “Faith by itself, if not accompanied by action, is dead”).
Explain two Christian teachings about the incarnation.
Christians believe Jesus is God made flesh, fully divine and fully human (John 1:14 – “The Word became flesh”).
They also believe the incarnation shows God’s love, as He came to Earth to save humanity.
Explain two Christian beliefs about the causes of sin. Refer to religious scripture.
Christians believe sin entered the world through Adam and Eve’s disobedience (Genesis 3 – The Fall).
They also believe humans have free will, which means they can choose to sin (Romans 5:12 – “Sin entered the world through one man”).
Explain two Christian beliefs about the role of Jesus Christ in salvation.
Christians believe Jesus’ death on the cross paid the price for human sin (1 John 2:2 – “He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins”).
They also believe Jesus’ resurrection defeated death and made eternal life possible (Romans 6:23 – “The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus”).
Explain two Christian teachings about sin.
Sin is any thought or action that separates humans from God (Isaiah 59:2).
Christians also believe everyone is born with original sin due to Adam and Eve’s actions (Romans 3:23 – “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”).
Explain two Christian beliefs about the crucifixion of Jesus.
Christians believe Jesus’ suffering and death were part of God’s plan to save humanity (Luke 23:46 – “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit”).
They also believe the crucifixion shows Jesus’ humanity, as he experienced pain and death like all humans.
