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

Exam code: 8061

2 hours20 questions
1
2 marks

Give two Christian beliefs about Jesus’ Incarnation.

2
1 mark

Which one of the following is not a means of salvation?

  • Grace

  • Law

  • Spirit

  • Wealth

3
1 mark

Which one of the following is the Christian belief that Jesus returned to heaven at the end of his life on earth?

  • Ascension

  • Baptism

  • Judgement

  • Resurrection

4
2 marks

Give two Christian beliefs about Jesus’ crucifixion.

5
1 mark

Which one of the following is not a means of salvation?

  • Law

  • Grace

  • Sin

  • Spirit

6
2 marks

Give two Christian beliefs about Jesus’ Ascension.

7
2 marks

Give two Christian teachings about original sin

1
4 marks

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

2
5 marks

Explain two Christian beliefs about the crucifixion of Jesus.

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

3
5 marks

Explain two Christian teachings about sin.

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

4
4 marks

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

5
5 marks

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.

6
5 marks

Explain two Christian beliefs about the causes of sin.

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

7
4 marks

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

8
5 marks

Explain two Christian teachings about the incarnation.

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

1
12 marks

‘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

2
12 marks

‘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]

3
12 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]

4
12 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]

5
12 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.