Christianity Key Beliefs: The Nature of God (AQA GCSE Religious Studies (Short Course)): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8061

1 hour15 questions
1
1 mark

Which one of the following is not part of the Christian Trinity?

  • God as Brother

  • God as Father

  • God as Holy Spirit

  • God as Son

2
2 marks

Give two Christian beliefs about the Trinity.

3
1 mark

Which one of the following is not part of God’s nature?

  • Just

  • Limited

  • Loving

  • Oneness

4
1 mark

Which one of the following describes the meaning of the word ‘omnipotent’?

  • All-loving

  • All-powerful

  • Just

  • Creator

5
1 mark

Which one of the following describes the belief that God is all-loving and all-good?

  • Omnipotent

  • Omnibenevolent

  • Immanent

  • Creator

1
4 marks

Explain two ways in which the problem of evil and suffering influences Christians today.

2
5 marks

Explain two Christian teachings about life after death.

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

3
4 marks

Explain two ways in which belief in the Trinity influences Christians today.

4
5 marks

Explain two Christian beliefs about the nature of God.

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

5
4 marks

Explain two ways in which Christians may respond to the problem of evil.

1
12 marks

‘For Christians, it is impossible to understand the nature of God.’ 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]

2
12 marks

‘God cannot be all-loving because evil and suffering exist.’

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.

3
12 marks

‘God the Father is the most important part of the Trinity for Christians.’

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.

4
12 marks

‘For Christians, the most important quality of God is his omnipotence.’

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.

5
12 marks

‘Belief in the Trinity 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.