GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES B (9–1): AREA
OF 1: RELIGION AND ETHICS
(CHRISTIANITY ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Christianity.
Answer: A monotheistic religion that believes in one God.
◍ God.
Answer: A supreme being who is omnipotent, omniscient, and transcendent.
◍ The Trinity.
Answer: The way that Christians can experience God as three unique yet
equal persons.
◍ Nicene Creed.
Answer: A statement of Christian faith that expresses belief in the Trinity.
◍ God the Father.
Answer: The creator of all who loves, protects, and sustains his people.
◍ Jesus, the Son.
Answer: Came to Earth to show people how to live and then die to save
them from sin.
◍ The Holy Spirit.
Answer: The way people experience God in the world today.
◍ The Baptism of Jesus.
Answer: An event where all three persons of the Trinity are physically
present.
◍ Matthew 3:13-17.
, Answer: A biblical passage that describes the Baptism of Jesus.
◍ Baptism.
Answer: A Christian sacrament that takes place in the name of the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
◍ Creation of the universe.
Answer: Described in Genesis 1:1-2:3, teaching that God is the creator with
a planned purpose and order.
◍ Genesis 1:1.
Answer: A key quote stating, 'In the beginning, God created the Heavens
and the Earth.'
◍ Omnipotent.
Answer: All-powerful; a characteristic of God.
◍ Omniscient.
Answer: All-knowing; a characteristic of God.
◍ Transcendent.
Answer: Existing outside space and time; a characteristic of God.
◍ Divine.
Answer: Relating to God; holy and sacred.
◍ Holy.
Answer: Sacred; associated with God.
◍ Sacred.
Answer: Regarded with reverence and respect; holy.
◍ Christian Beliefs.
Answer: The first section of the GCSE Religious Studies specification
focusing on core Christian doctrines.
◍ Marriage and the Family.
Answer: The second section of the GCSE Religious Studies specification
focusing on Christian teachings about family life.
,◍ Living the Christian Life.
Answer: The third section of the GCSE Religious Studies specification
focusing on how Christians live out their faith.
◍ Matters of Life and Death.
Answer: The fourth section of the GCSE Religious Studies specification
focusing on ethical issues related to life and death.
◍ Creation.
Answer: The act of God creating the world in 7 days, starting with light, sky,
land and sea, fish, birds, animals, and finally humans.
◍ Genesis 2:4-25.
Answer: The biblical passage that describes the creation of Adam and Eve in
the garden of Eden.
◍ First Humans.
Answer: Adam and Eve, who were the first two humans on the earth.
◍ Knowledge of Good and Evil.
Answer: The tree from which God told Adam and Eve not to eat, with the
consequence of death if they did.
◍ Consequences of Disobedience.
Answer: The result of Adam and Eve eating from the forbidden tree, leading
to their banishment from the garden of Eden.
◍ Genesis 3.
Answer: The biblical passage that describes the first sin of humanity and the
temptation by the serpent.
◍ The Serpent.
Answer: Satan, who persuaded Eve to eat the fruit from the forbidden tree.
◍ John 1:1-18.
Answer: The biblical passage that reintroduces the story of creation,
emphasizing the presence of the 'Word'.
, ◍ The Word.
Answer: Described as being at one with God throughout creation,
understood by Christians to refer to Jesus.
◍ Trinity.
Answer: The Christian doctrine that describes God as three persons in one:
the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit.
◍ Literal Interpretation.
Answer: Understanding that the text has complete accuracy in its entirety.
◍ Trinity.
Answer: 1. 'We do not believe in three Gods but one God in three persons.' -
CCC 253
◍ Metaphorical Interpretation.
Answer: Recognizing the use of metaphor in the text, suggesting that the
creation story may not have happened in exactly 7 days.
◍ Importance of Creation.
Answer: The belief that the world belongs to God and people should protect
it, and that all human life was created by God and must be treated with
respect.
◍ Sources of Wisdom and Authority.
Answer: Biblical passages that provide insight into the creation of the
universe and humanity, such as Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 2:24.
◍ Incarnation.
Answer: The act of God taking human form in Jesus Christ, meaning
'En-fleshment'.
◍ Fully Human.
Answer: Jesus experienced human emotions and physical experiences, such
as grief, doubt, and anger.
◍ Grief.
Answer: Jesus experienced grief and emotional pain at the death of his
OF 1: RELIGION AND ETHICS
(CHRISTIANITY ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Christianity.
Answer: A monotheistic religion that believes in one God.
◍ God.
Answer: A supreme being who is omnipotent, omniscient, and transcendent.
◍ The Trinity.
Answer: The way that Christians can experience God as three unique yet
equal persons.
◍ Nicene Creed.
Answer: A statement of Christian faith that expresses belief in the Trinity.
◍ God the Father.
Answer: The creator of all who loves, protects, and sustains his people.
◍ Jesus, the Son.
Answer: Came to Earth to show people how to live and then die to save
them from sin.
◍ The Holy Spirit.
Answer: The way people experience God in the world today.
◍ The Baptism of Jesus.
Answer: An event where all three persons of the Trinity are physically
present.
◍ Matthew 3:13-17.
, Answer: A biblical passage that describes the Baptism of Jesus.
◍ Baptism.
Answer: A Christian sacrament that takes place in the name of the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
◍ Creation of the universe.
Answer: Described in Genesis 1:1-2:3, teaching that God is the creator with
a planned purpose and order.
◍ Genesis 1:1.
Answer: A key quote stating, 'In the beginning, God created the Heavens
and the Earth.'
◍ Omnipotent.
Answer: All-powerful; a characteristic of God.
◍ Omniscient.
Answer: All-knowing; a characteristic of God.
◍ Transcendent.
Answer: Existing outside space and time; a characteristic of God.
◍ Divine.
Answer: Relating to God; holy and sacred.
◍ Holy.
Answer: Sacred; associated with God.
◍ Sacred.
Answer: Regarded with reverence and respect; holy.
◍ Christian Beliefs.
Answer: The first section of the GCSE Religious Studies specification
focusing on core Christian doctrines.
◍ Marriage and the Family.
Answer: The second section of the GCSE Religious Studies specification
focusing on Christian teachings about family life.
,◍ Living the Christian Life.
Answer: The third section of the GCSE Religious Studies specification
focusing on how Christians live out their faith.
◍ Matters of Life and Death.
Answer: The fourth section of the GCSE Religious Studies specification
focusing on ethical issues related to life and death.
◍ Creation.
Answer: The act of God creating the world in 7 days, starting with light, sky,
land and sea, fish, birds, animals, and finally humans.
◍ Genesis 2:4-25.
Answer: The biblical passage that describes the creation of Adam and Eve in
the garden of Eden.
◍ First Humans.
Answer: Adam and Eve, who were the first two humans on the earth.
◍ Knowledge of Good and Evil.
Answer: The tree from which God told Adam and Eve not to eat, with the
consequence of death if they did.
◍ Consequences of Disobedience.
Answer: The result of Adam and Eve eating from the forbidden tree, leading
to their banishment from the garden of Eden.
◍ Genesis 3.
Answer: The biblical passage that describes the first sin of humanity and the
temptation by the serpent.
◍ The Serpent.
Answer: Satan, who persuaded Eve to eat the fruit from the forbidden tree.
◍ John 1:1-18.
Answer: The biblical passage that reintroduces the story of creation,
emphasizing the presence of the 'Word'.
, ◍ The Word.
Answer: Described as being at one with God throughout creation,
understood by Christians to refer to Jesus.
◍ Trinity.
Answer: The Christian doctrine that describes God as three persons in one:
the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit.
◍ Literal Interpretation.
Answer: Understanding that the text has complete accuracy in its entirety.
◍ Trinity.
Answer: 1. 'We do not believe in three Gods but one God in three persons.' -
CCC 253
◍ Metaphorical Interpretation.
Answer: Recognizing the use of metaphor in the text, suggesting that the
creation story may not have happened in exactly 7 days.
◍ Importance of Creation.
Answer: The belief that the world belongs to God and people should protect
it, and that all human life was created by God and must be treated with
respect.
◍ Sources of Wisdom and Authority.
Answer: Biblical passages that provide insight into the creation of the
universe and humanity, such as Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 2:24.
◍ Incarnation.
Answer: The act of God taking human form in Jesus Christ, meaning
'En-fleshment'.
◍ Fully Human.
Answer: Jesus experienced human emotions and physical experiences, such
as grief, doubt, and anger.
◍ Grief.
Answer: Jesus experienced grief and emotional pain at the death of his
