Christianity Key Beliefs: Salvation (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Exam Questions

Explain two ways in which belief in judgement by God influences Christians today.

Explain two Christian beliefs about the crucifixion of Jesus.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

Explain two Christian teachings about sin.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

Explain two ways in which belief in hell influences Christians today.

Explain two Christian beliefs about the role of Jesus Christ in salvation.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

Explain two Christian beliefs about the causes of sin.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

Explain two ways in which Jesus’ crucifixion influences Christians today.

Explain two Christian teachings about the incarnation.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Belief in Jesus is all that Christians need to be saved from sin.’ Evaluate this statement. 

In your answer you should: 

• refer to Christian teaching 

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement 

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view 

• reach a justified conclusion

‘The resurrection of the dead is the most important Christian belief.’ Evaluate this statement. 

In your answer, you should: 

• refer to Christian teaching 

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement 

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view 

• reach a justified conclusion

[12 marks]

[SPaG 3 marks]

‘God cannot be loving because people suffer.’ Evaluate this statement. 

In your answer you should: 

• refer to Christian teaching 

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement 

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view 

• reach a justified conclusion

[12 marks]

[SPaG 3 marks]

‘A loving God would not send anyone to hell.’ Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should: 

• refer to Christian teaching 

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement 

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view 

• reach a justified conclusion

[12 marks]

[SPaG 3 marks]

‘The best way for Christians to achieve salvation is by obeying God’s law.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Christian teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.