Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1B June 2025 question paper

Outline three of the seven days of Creation.

Explain two reasons why Christians think the Incarnation is important.

Explain two ways grace is shown through salvation.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling, punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.

* (d) “Christians choose to live better lives because of their belief in life after death.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Christian teachings

• refer to different Christian points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three things that take place during the Eucharist.

Explain two activities that a pilgrim may do on a pilgrimage to Taize.

Explain two reasons why the celebration of Advent is important to many Christians.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

“The most important thing a Christian can do is spend time in prayer.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Christian teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three features of the Old Testament.

Explain two ways Jesus was an example of working for social justice.

Explain two Christian beliefs about the importance of the Pope today.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling, punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.

* (d) “There is only one Church of God.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Christian teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three ways a statue may be used within a church.

Explain two reasons some Christians use icons within worship.

Explain two reasons why Christians use symbols.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

“Paintings should be used to spread the gospel.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Christian teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.