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AQA GCSE Religious Studies

Topic questions The existence of God and revelation Miracles

Miracles

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Miracles questions

TopicMiracles

AQA 8062 Miracles 7 questions

Paper 2A: Thematic studies June 2025, Question 3 24 marks

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3.1

Which one of the following is not used as an argument for the existence of God?

A Design

B Evil and suffering

C Miracles

D Worship and prayer

[1]
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3.2

Give two reasons why many religious people believe that God is immanent.

[2]
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3.3

Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about miracles.

In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and non-religious beliefs.

[4]
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3.4

Explain two views about the First Cause Argument as a proof of the existence of God.

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

[5]
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3.5

‘Reading scripture (holy books) is the best way to learn about God.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

maths symbol should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

maths symbol should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

maths symbol should refer to religious arguments

maths symbol may refer to non-religious arguments

maths symbol should reach a justified conclusion.

[plus SPaG 3 marks]

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Paper 2B: Textual studies June 2025, Question 3 24 marks

Figure for question 3
3.1

Which one of the following is not used as an argument for the existence of God?

A Design

B Evil and suffering

C Miracles

D Worship and prayer

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.1
3.2

Give two reasons why many religious people believe that God is immanent.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.2
3.3

Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about miracles.

In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and non-religious beliefs.

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.3
3.4

Explain two views about the First Cause Argument as a proof of the existence of God.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.4
3.5

‘Reading scripture (holy books) is the best way to learn about God.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

maths symbol should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

maths symbol should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

maths symbol should refer to religious arguments

maths symbol may refer to non-religious arguments

maths symbol should reach a justified conclusion.

[plus SPaG 3 marks]

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.5

Paper 2A: Thematic studies June 2023, Question 3 24 marks

3.1

Which one of the following is a form of special revelation?

A Being brought up to believe in God

B Learning of God through what humans do

C Meeting God directly

D Seeing God through nature

[1]
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3.2

Give two reasons why some people do not believe that revelations about God are real.

[2]
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3.3

Explain two contrasting beliefs about miracles.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

[4]
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3.4

Explain two religious beliefs about the omnipotence of God.

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

[5]
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3.5

‘The only way to know God is by being enlightened.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to religious arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict

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Paper 2B: Textual studies June 2023, Question 3 24 marks

3.1

Which one of the following is a form of special revelation?

A Being brought up to believe in God

B Learning of God through what humans do

C Meeting God directly

D Seeing God through nature

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.1
3.2

Give two reasons why some people do not believe that revelations about God are real.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.2
3.3

Explain two contrasting beliefs about miracles.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.3
3.4

Explain two religious beliefs about the omnipotence of God.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.4
3.5

‘The only way to know God is by being enlightened.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to religious arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.5

Paper 2A: Thematic studies June 2022, Question 3 24 marks

Figure for question 3
3.1

Which one of the following is not used as an argument against the existence of God?

A Existence of evil

B Experiencing suffering

C First Cause Argument

D Science and scientific knowledge

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.1
3.2

Give two strengths of the Design Argument for the existence of God.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.2
3.3

Explain two similar beliefs from contemporary British society about miracles.

In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and non-religious beliefs.

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.3
3.4

Explain two religious beliefs about the immanence of God.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.4
3.5

‘General revelation is not an important source of knowledge about God.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to religious arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.5

Paper 2B: Textual studies June 2022, Question 3 24 marks

Figure for question 3
3.1

Which one of the following is not used as an argument against the existence of God?

A Existence of evil

B Experiencing suffering

C First Cause Argument

D Science and scientific knowledge

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.1
3.2

Give two strengths of the Design Argument for the existence of God.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.2
3.3

Explain two similar beliefs from contemporary British society about miracles.

In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and non-religious beliefs.

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.3
3.4

Explain two religious beliefs about the immanence of God.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.4
3.5

‘General revelation is not an important source of knowledge about God.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to religious arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.5

Paper 2B: Textual studies November 2020, Question 3 24 marks

Figure for question 3
3.1

Which one of the following means to have a close relationship with God?

A Eternal

B Impersonal

C Omnipotent

D Personal

[1]
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3.2

Give two arguments which claim to prove the existence of God.

[2]
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3.3

Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about religious visions.

In your answer you should refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and non-religious beliefs.

[4]
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3.4

Explain two religious views about the belief that God is omniscient.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.4
3.5

‘It is impossible to prove God exists.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

maths symbol should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

maths symbol should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

maths symbol should refer to religious arguments

maths symbol may refer to non-religious arguments

maths symbol should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3.5

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