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Christian Core Beliefs
Christianity centres around the belief in one God (monotheism), understood through the Trinity - God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. When Christians worship, they often make the sign of the cross and recite creeds that acknowledge these three aspects of God.
Christians have different interpretations of how the world began. Literalists believe God created the world in exactly six days as described in Genesis, rejecting scientific explanations completely. Non-literalists accept that God created the world but view the Genesis account as metaphorical, believing science explains how creation happened while the Bible explains why.
The concept of salvation is central to Christianity. Jesus, who was both divine and human (the Incarnation), offered himself as a perfect sacrifice to save humans from sin. His life ended with the Last Supper, betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection three days later, followed by his ascension to heaven 40 days after resurrection.
Remember this! Jesus' resurrection is considered proof of life after death for Christians. The phrase "I am the resurrection and the life" highlights this key belief that death is not the end.
Christians believe in life after death, with the soul being immortal. After death, God judges each person. Those who accept Jesus' salvation may enter heaven (a spiritual place without suffering), while unrepentant sinners may go to hell. Christians also grapple with the problem of evil and suffering in various ways, including viewing suffering as part of God's plan or as a consequence of human free will.
Marriage & the Family
For Christians, marriage is considered holy and a gift from God. Most believe it should be between a man and woman who commit to be faithful "until death do us part." The Bible states: "The two will become one flesh, therefore what God has joined together let no one separate."
Christians hold various views on sexual relationships. Traditional perspectives maintain sex should occur only within marriage, while more progressive views may accept committed relationships leading to marriage. Similarly, views on homosexuality vary widely among Christians, with some focusing on biblical prohibitions and others emphasizing Jesus' teachings about love.
The family is highly valued in Christianity, with five main family types recognised in modern society: nuclear, same-sex, extended, single-parent and blended. Parents are expected to care for their children properly as they're considered gifts from God. Churches support families through worship services, rites of passage like baptisms, and community groups.
Quick tip: Understanding Christian views on family matters helps explain many debates in society today, from marriage equality to divorce laws.
Christians have differing views on contraception. Most accept methods that prevent conception (like condoms and the pill) but may object to those that prevent implantation of fertilised eggs. Similarly, divorce perspectives varyโCatholics generally don't permit it while Protestants may allow it in cases like adultery. Christianity has evolving perspectives on gender equality, with some emphasising partnership and others traditional gender roles based on different biblical interpretations.
Christian Worship and Living
Christians worship in various ways, from liturgical worship (following set patterns like Catholic Mass) to non-liturgical worship (more improvised with music and private prayer). The Bible encourages this: "Come let us bow down in worship. Let us kneel before the Lord."
Prayer is essential for Christians to communicate with God. They pray to feel closer to God, offer praise, ask for help, or seek forgiveness. The Lord's Prayer, taught by Jesus, is the most famous prayer and includes many core Christian beliefs. Christians may use set prayers from the Book of Common Prayer or pray informally in private.
Sacraments are important rituals through which Christians believe they receive God's grace. Baptism welcomes babies or adults into the faith, cleansing them of sin, while the Eucharist (Holy Communion) re-enacts the Last Supper, symbolising the body and blood of Christ.
Did you know? Christians celebrate key events through festivals like Christmas (remembering Jesus' birth) and Easter (commemorating his death and resurrection), which involve special church services and symbolic traditions.
The church operates at different levels. Local churches serve as community centres offering worship, education and support. The worldwide church gives Christians a global identity and works on issues like ending persecution, promoting reconciliation, and supporting charities like Christian Aid. Many Christians also undertake pilgrimages to sacred places like Jerusalem (where Jesus was crucified) or Iona (where many saints lived) to deepen their faith and walk in Jesus' footsteps.
Life, Death and the Environment
Christians believe in the sanctity of life โ that life is holy and belongs to God. This fundamental belief guides their approach to moral questions about human life and how people should treat each other. The Bible supports this view with passages like "Your bodies are the temples of the holy spirit" and "You shall not murder."
When it comes to the origins of the universe, Christians hold different views. Some reject the scientific Big Bang theory in favour of the Genesis creation story, while others see the Big Bang as part of God's plan, believing science and religion can work together. Similarly, regarding evolution, some see it as incompatible with the Bible, while others view it as part of God's design.
The concepts of abortion and euthanasia create significant debate among Christians. Pro-life Christians emphasise the sanctity of life and believe life begins at conception, while pro-choice perspectives might consider situations like rape or risk to the mother's life. With euthanasia, some focus on ending suffering (situation ethics) while others maintain that taking life violates God's law.
Think about this: Christians believe they have responsibility as stewards of the Earth โ looking after the world to pass it on to future generations, as illustrated in the Parable of the Talents.
Christians believe in life after death, including concepts of heaven and hell. This belief provides comfort and purpose, contrasting with non-religious perspectives that might focus on being remembered or paranormal experiences. Christians also believe they have responsibility for environmental issues, as demonstrated by interfaith declarations like the 1986 Christian Declaration on Nature at Assisi, which emphasised religious responsibility to care for the world.
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Comprehensive Christianity Knowledge Organisers for GCSE EDEXCEL
Casey ๐ค
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These notes cover the core beliefs and practices of Christianity, exploring everything from theological concepts like the Trinity and salvation to practical aspects like marriage, worship, and ethical issues. You'll gain a clear understanding of how Christianity views the world,... Show more
Christian Core Beliefs
Christianity centres around the belief in one God (monotheism), understood through the Trinity - God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. When Christians worship, they often make the sign of the cross and recite creeds that acknowledge these three aspects of God.
Christians have different interpretations of how the world began. Literalists believe God created the world in exactly six days as described in Genesis, rejecting scientific explanations completely. Non-literalists accept that God created the world but view the Genesis account as metaphorical, believing science explains how creation happened while the Bible explains why.
The concept of salvation is central to Christianity. Jesus, who was both divine and human (the Incarnation), offered himself as a perfect sacrifice to save humans from sin. His life ended with the Last Supper, betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection three days later, followed by his ascension to heaven 40 days after resurrection.
Remember this! Jesus' resurrection is considered proof of life after death for Christians. The phrase "I am the resurrection and the life" highlights this key belief that death is not the end.
Christians believe in life after death, with the soul being immortal. After death, God judges each person. Those who accept Jesus' salvation may enter heaven (a spiritual place without suffering), while unrepentant sinners may go to hell. Christians also grapple with the problem of evil and suffering in various ways, including viewing suffering as part of God's plan or as a consequence of human free will.
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Marriage & the Family
For Christians, marriage is considered holy and a gift from God. Most believe it should be between a man and woman who commit to be faithful "until death do us part." The Bible states: "The two will become one flesh, therefore what God has joined together let no one separate."
Christians hold various views on sexual relationships. Traditional perspectives maintain sex should occur only within marriage, while more progressive views may accept committed relationships leading to marriage. Similarly, views on homosexuality vary widely among Christians, with some focusing on biblical prohibitions and others emphasizing Jesus' teachings about love.
The family is highly valued in Christianity, with five main family types recognised in modern society: nuclear, same-sex, extended, single-parent and blended. Parents are expected to care for their children properly as they're considered gifts from God. Churches support families through worship services, rites of passage like baptisms, and community groups.
Quick tip: Understanding Christian views on family matters helps explain many debates in society today, from marriage equality to divorce laws.
Christians have differing views on contraception. Most accept methods that prevent conception (like condoms and the pill) but may object to those that prevent implantation of fertilised eggs. Similarly, divorce perspectives varyโCatholics generally don't permit it while Protestants may allow it in cases like adultery. Christianity has evolving perspectives on gender equality, with some emphasising partnership and others traditional gender roles based on different biblical interpretations.
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Christian Worship and Living
Christians worship in various ways, from liturgical worship (following set patterns like Catholic Mass) to non-liturgical worship (more improvised with music and private prayer). The Bible encourages this: "Come let us bow down in worship. Let us kneel before the Lord."
Prayer is essential for Christians to communicate with God. They pray to feel closer to God, offer praise, ask for help, or seek forgiveness. The Lord's Prayer, taught by Jesus, is the most famous prayer and includes many core Christian beliefs. Christians may use set prayers from the Book of Common Prayer or pray informally in private.
Sacraments are important rituals through which Christians believe they receive God's grace. Baptism welcomes babies or adults into the faith, cleansing them of sin, while the Eucharist (Holy Communion) re-enacts the Last Supper, symbolising the body and blood of Christ.
Did you know? Christians celebrate key events through festivals like Christmas (remembering Jesus' birth) and Easter (commemorating his death and resurrection), which involve special church services and symbolic traditions.
The church operates at different levels. Local churches serve as community centres offering worship, education and support. The worldwide church gives Christians a global identity and works on issues like ending persecution, promoting reconciliation, and supporting charities like Christian Aid. Many Christians also undertake pilgrimages to sacred places like Jerusalem (where Jesus was crucified) or Iona (where many saints lived) to deepen their faith and walk in Jesus' footsteps.
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Life, Death and the Environment
Christians believe in the sanctity of life โ that life is holy and belongs to God. This fundamental belief guides their approach to moral questions about human life and how people should treat each other. The Bible supports this view with passages like "Your bodies are the temples of the holy spirit" and "You shall not murder."
When it comes to the origins of the universe, Christians hold different views. Some reject the scientific Big Bang theory in favour of the Genesis creation story, while others see the Big Bang as part of God's plan, believing science and religion can work together. Similarly, regarding evolution, some see it as incompatible with the Bible, while others view it as part of God's design.
The concepts of abortion and euthanasia create significant debate among Christians. Pro-life Christians emphasise the sanctity of life and believe life begins at conception, while pro-choice perspectives might consider situations like rape or risk to the mother's life. With euthanasia, some focus on ending suffering (situation ethics) while others maintain that taking life violates God's law.
Think about this: Christians believe they have responsibility as stewards of the Earth โ looking after the world to pass it on to future generations, as illustrated in the Parable of the Talents.
Christians believe in life after death, including concepts of heaven and hell. This belief provides comfort and purpose, contrasting with non-religious perspectives that might focus on being remembered or paranormal experiences. Christians also believe they have responsibility for environmental issues, as demonstrated by interfaith declarations like the 1986 Christian Declaration on Nature at Assisi, which emphasised religious responsibility to care for the world.
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didnโt even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as Iโm sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH ๐๐๐ฒ๐ค๐โจ๐๐ฎ
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because itโs too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didnโt even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as Iโm sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH ๐๐๐ฒ๐ค๐โจ๐๐ฎ
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
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