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Jesus Christ & salvation

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Jesus Christ and salvation questions

TopicJesus Christ & salvation

AQA 8062 Jesus Christ and salvation 6 questions

Paper 1 Option 3: Christianity June 2025, Question 1 27 marks

Christianity: Beliefs

1.1

Which one of the following events refers to the death of Jesus?

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the correct answer.

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1.2

Give two Christian beliefs about hell.

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1.3

Explain two ways in which the Holy Spirit might influence Christians today.

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1.4

Explain two beliefs about the role of Christ in salvation for Christians.

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

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1.5

‘The problem of evil and suffering means that God cannot be loving.’

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.

[SPaG 3 marks]

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Paper 1 Option 3: Christianity June 2024, Question 1 27 marks

Christianity: Beliefs

1.1

Which one of the following is not a Christian belief about the nature of God?

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the correct answer.

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1.2

Give two Christian beliefs about salvation.

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1.3

Explain two ways in which belief in Jesus’ Ascension influences Christians today.

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1.4

Explain two Christian teachings about original sin.

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

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1.5

‘The Resurrection of Jesus is the most important belief in Christianity.’

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.

[SPaG 3 marks]

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Paper 1 Option 3: Christianity June 2023, Question 1 27 marks

Christianity: Beliefs

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1.1

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

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the correct answer.

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1.2

Give two Christian beliefs about Jesus’ Incarnation.

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1.3

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

[4]
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1.4

Explain two Christian teachings about life after death.

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

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1.5

‘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.

[SPaG 3 marks]

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Paper 1 Option 3: Christianity June 2022, Question 1 27 marks

Christianity: Beliefs

1.1

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

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the correct answer.

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1.2

Give two Christian beliefs about the Trinity.

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1.3

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

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1.4

Explain two Christian beliefs about the crucifixion of Jesus.

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

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1.5

‘For Christians, what the Bible says about creation is true.’

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.

[SPaG 3 marks]

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Paper 1 Option 3: Christianity November 2021, Question 1 27 marks

Christianity: Beliefs

1.1

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

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the correct answer.

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1.2

Give two Christian beliefs about Jesus’ crucifixion.

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1.3

Explain two ways in which belief about creation influences Christians today.

[4]
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1.4

Explain two Christian teachings about sin.

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

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1.5

‘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.

[SPaG 3 marks]

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Paper 1 Option 3: Christianity November 2020, Question 1 27 marks

Christianity: Beliefs

1.1

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

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the correct answer.

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1.2

Give two Christian beliefs about God’s creation of the world.

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1.3

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

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1.4

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.

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1.5

‘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.

[SPaG 3 marks]

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