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Christian Beliefs Mind Map - GCSE Unit 1

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Christianity is built on core beliefs about God, Jesus, and what happens after we die. These beliefs shape... Show more

Genesis 1
Day 1 - heavens, earth and luantoark.
Day 2
water & sky
nicene creed - a statement of belief Day?
Land a plant life
met
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Jesus's Life, Death and What Comes Next

Jesus's final days show Christianity's most important beliefs. At the Last Supper, Jesus shared bread (representing his body) and wine (his blood), saying "This is my body given to you." Judas's betrayal led to Jesus being found guilty of blasphemy for claiming to be God's son.

The Crucifixion saw Jesus nailed to a cross and left to die. But Christians believe this wasn't the end - the Resurrection means Jesus rose from the dead, leading to his Ascension into heaven. This is why Christians believe in salvation - being saved from sin through Jesus's sacrifice.

Eschatology deals with what happens after death. Christians believe in an immortal soul that lives on after the body dies. Some believe souls go to Purgatory to be cleansed before heaven, whilst the Day of Judgement is when God assesses each person's life.

Key concept Atonement means Jesus's death restored the broken relationship between God and humanity.

Genesis 1
Day 1 - heavens, earth and luantoark.
Day 2
water & sky
nicene creed - a statement of belief Day?
Land a plant life
met
The trinit

The Trinity and Creation Stories

Ever wondered how Christians view God as both one and three at the same time? The Trinity consists of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - three parts that make up one God. It's a bit like how water can be ice, liquid, or steam, but it's still water.

When it comes to the Genesis creation story, Christians have different views. Some take a literal view, believing God created everything in exactly seven days. Others prefer the metaphorical view - they see it as explaining why God created the universe rather than how it happened scientifically.

Jesus as both human and divine is central to Christianity. As a human, Jesus got tired, thirsty, and could die. As God, he forgave sins, performed miracles, and was resurrected. This is called the Incarnation - God made flesh, celebrated at Christmas.

Quick reminder The Nicene Creed is Christianity's key statement of belief that summarises these core ideas.

Genesis 1
Day 1 - heavens, earth and luantoark.
Day 2
water & sky
nicene creed - a statement of belief Day?
Land a plant life
met
The trinit

The Problem of Evil

Here's a puzzle that's bothered people for centuries if God is all-powerful and all-loving, why does evil exist? This is called the Inconsistent Triad - the existence of evil seems to contradict God's nature.

Christians recognise two types of evil. Natural evil includes things like volcanoes, diseases, and natural disasters that are beyond human control. Moral evil covers deliberate human actions that cause suffering - murder, theft, rape, and war.

The Biblical response uses stories like Job, where God tested Job's faith by taking everything away from him. Job remained faithful and was eventually rewarded. The theoretical response points to free will - God gave humans choice, just like Adam and Eve chose to disobey in the Garden of Eden.

Christians respond practically through charity work, volunteering, prayer, and teaching at Sunday school. They believe these actions help combat evil in the world.

Remember The Incarnation shows God's love for humans and demonstrates how God wants people to live.

Genesis 1
Day 1 - heavens, earth and luantoark.
Day 2
water & sky
nicene creed - a statement of belief Day?
Land a plant life
met
The trinit

Christian Responses to Suffering

Christians believe atonement and salvation are vital because Jesus's death gives humans eternal life and restores the loving relationship between God and humanity. This isn't just theological theory - it affects how Christians live today.

When facing the problem of evil, Christians offer multiple solutions. The story of Job shows that suffering can test faith, and those who remain faithful are rewarded. Free will explains why humans can choose evil - God gave people genuine choice, even knowing some would misuse it.

Christians don't just theorise about evil - they take practical action. Many join churches, volunteer for charities, pray for those suffering, and teach children at Sunday school. These activities help them feel they're making a positive difference in a world that contains suffering.

The key message is that whilst evil exists, Christians believe God's love ultimately triumphs through Jesus's sacrifice and resurrection.

Bottom line Christianity offers both explanations for why evil exists and practical ways to fight against it.

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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.

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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.

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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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Religious Studies

100

13 Dec 2025

4 pages

Christian Beliefs Mind Map - GCSE Unit 1

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@vaxsh

Christianity is built on core beliefs about God, Jesus, and what happens after we die. These beliefs shape how Christians understand the world, deal with suffering, and live their daily lives.

Genesis 1
Day 1 - heavens, earth and luantoark.
Day 2
water & sky
nicene creed - a statement of belief Day?
Land a plant life
met
The trinit

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Jesus's Life, Death and What Comes Next

Jesus's final days show Christianity's most important beliefs. At the Last Supper, Jesus shared bread (representing his body) and wine (his blood), saying "This is my body given to you." Judas's betrayal led to Jesus being found guilty of blasphemy for claiming to be God's son.

The Crucifixion saw Jesus nailed to a cross and left to die. But Christians believe this wasn't the end - the Resurrection means Jesus rose from the dead, leading to his Ascension into heaven. This is why Christians believe in salvation - being saved from sin through Jesus's sacrifice.

Eschatology deals with what happens after death. Christians believe in an immortal soul that lives on after the body dies. Some believe souls go to Purgatory to be cleansed before heaven, whilst the Day of Judgement is when God assesses each person's life.

Key concept: Atonement means Jesus's death restored the broken relationship between God and humanity.

Genesis 1
Day 1 - heavens, earth and luantoark.
Day 2
water & sky
nicene creed - a statement of belief Day?
Land a plant life
met
The trinit

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The Trinity and Creation Stories

Ever wondered how Christians view God as both one and three at the same time? The Trinity consists of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - three parts that make up one God. It's a bit like how water can be ice, liquid, or steam, but it's still water.

When it comes to the Genesis creation story, Christians have different views. Some take a literal view, believing God created everything in exactly seven days. Others prefer the metaphorical view - they see it as explaining why God created the universe rather than how it happened scientifically.

Jesus as both human and divine is central to Christianity. As a human, Jesus got tired, thirsty, and could die. As God, he forgave sins, performed miracles, and was resurrected. This is called the Incarnation - God made flesh, celebrated at Christmas.

Quick reminder: The Nicene Creed is Christianity's key statement of belief that summarises these core ideas.

Genesis 1
Day 1 - heavens, earth and luantoark.
Day 2
water & sky
nicene creed - a statement of belief Day?
Land a plant life
met
The trinit

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The Problem of Evil

Here's a puzzle that's bothered people for centuries: if God is all-powerful and all-loving, why does evil exist? This is called the Inconsistent Triad - the existence of evil seems to contradict God's nature.

Christians recognise two types of evil. Natural evil includes things like volcanoes, diseases, and natural disasters that are beyond human control. Moral evil covers deliberate human actions that cause suffering - murder, theft, rape, and war.

The Biblical response uses stories like Job, where God tested Job's faith by taking everything away from him. Job remained faithful and was eventually rewarded. The theoretical response points to free will - God gave humans choice, just like Adam and Eve chose to disobey in the Garden of Eden.

Christians respond practically through charity work, volunteering, prayer, and teaching at Sunday school. They believe these actions help combat evil in the world.

Remember: The Incarnation shows God's love for humans and demonstrates how God wants people to live.

Genesis 1
Day 1 - heavens, earth and luantoark.
Day 2
water & sky
nicene creed - a statement of belief Day?
Land a plant life
met
The trinit

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Christian Responses to Suffering

Christians believe atonement and salvation are vital because Jesus's death gives humans eternal life and restores the loving relationship between God and humanity. This isn't just theological theory - it affects how Christians live today.

When facing the problem of evil, Christians offer multiple solutions. The story of Job shows that suffering can test faith, and those who remain faithful are rewarded. Free will explains why humans can choose evil - God gave people genuine choice, even knowing some would misuse it.

Christians don't just theorise about evil - they take practical action. Many join churches, volunteer for charities, pray for those suffering, and teach children at Sunday school. These activities help them feel they're making a positive difference in a world that contains suffering.

The key message is that whilst evil exists, Christians believe God's love ultimately triumphs through Jesus's sacrifice and resurrection.

Bottom line: Christianity offers both explanations for why evil exists and practical ways to fight against it.

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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

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Best app on earth! no words because it’s 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

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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.

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

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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.

Greenlight Bonnie

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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.

Rohan U

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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 didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m 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 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

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 it’s 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 didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m 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 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

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