R.E | 1. Christianity - The Nature of God

Question 1

Which one of the following is the main religion in Great Britain (1)1.Islam2.Christianity3.Judaism4.Buddhism

Answer 1

2 . Christianity`

Question 2

Which one of the following best describes the meaning of monotheistic?1. Belief in one supreme God2. Belief in the Trinity3. No belief in God4. Belief in many Gods

Answer 2

1. Belief in one supreme God

Question 3

(2 bullet point answer)Give 2 of the three main traditions in Christianity

Answer 3

• Catholic- Orthodox- Protestant| Traditions = denominations

Question 4

(2 bullet point answer)Give 2 facts about the Catholic tradition

Answer 4

• Based in Rome- Led by the Pope| **2 facts about catholisim **

Question 5

(2 bullet point answer)Give 2 facts about the Orthodox tradition

Answer 5

• Split from Catholic Christianity in 1054 AD - Practised in Eastern Europe| **2 facts about catholisim **

Question 6

(2 bullet point answer)Give 2 facts about the Protestant tradition

Answer 6

• they believe the Bible is the only authority for Christians - Split from Catholic Christianity in the 16th| **2 facts about catholisim **

Question 7

(2 bullet point answer)Give 2 examples of Protestant denominations

Answer 7

• Baptist- Methodist

Question 8

(2 bullet point answer)Give 2 Christians beliefs about the nature of God

Answer 8

• There is only one God - God is holy

Question 9

(3 mark answer)Explain 2 contrasting Christian beliefs about God and the ways in which each of these beliefs influence Christians today .

Answer 9

• Christians **have personal relationship with God through prayer. **- leads them to pray regularly in private .- God is the creator and gave christians the role of stewards- they work to sustain the earth

Question 10

( 4 mark answer )Explain 2 reasons why Christians believe there is only one God.

Answer 10

1. it is stated in the nicene creed.- which is given authority since its teachings are accepted by the majority of christian sects.- ‘We believe in one God’2. It is stated in the Bible in the ten commandments.- establishing he is our God and our deliverer and asking us to demonstrate our love for Him by having no other Gods.

Question 11

‘Christianity is a major influence on people’s lives.’ (12 marks)

Answer 11

christianity does have a major infuence on peoples lives.- goverments have an increased lack of seperation between state and religion so laws and bills are heavily influenced by religions like Christianity.-