Aqa GCSE Religious Studies Paper 1- Christianity
4 Grade-9 4-, 5-, and 8-Mark questions
4 Grade-9 12 Markers on:
1. Incarnation
2. The Role of Jesus in Salvation
3. Baptism
4. The Role of the Church in the Worldwide Community
, 4 mark questions
1. Explain two Christian beliefs about the nature of God.
Refer to Christian teachings in your answer.
(4 marks)
One Christian belief about the nature of God is that God is omnibenevolent, meaning He
is all-loving. This is reflected in scriptures such as 1 John 4:8, “God is love,” showing that
love is the essential nature of God. Christians believe this love extends to all creation,
offering salvation to all.
Another belief is that God is just. This means that He is fair and righteous in all His
decisions, particularly in matters of judgment. Romans 2:6 teaches that God “will repay
each person according to what they have done,” emphasizing His justice in rewarding or
punishing according to actions.
2. Explain two ways the role of Jesus is important in Christian salvation.
Refer to Christian teachings in your answer.
(4 marks)
Firstly, Jesus’ crucifixion is essential to Christian salvation. Christians believe that Jesus'
death on the cross was a sacrifice for humanity's sins, offering the possibility of
forgiveness and reconciliation with God (John 3:16).
Secondly, Jesus' resurrection is also crucial for salvation. His rising from the dead
demonstrates victory over sin and death, offering believers the hope of eternal life after
death. This is emphasized in 1 Corinthians 15:22, "For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all
will be made alive."
4 Grade-9 4-, 5-, and 8-Mark questions
4 Grade-9 12 Markers on:
1. Incarnation
2. The Role of Jesus in Salvation
3. Baptism
4. The Role of the Church in the Worldwide Community
, 4 mark questions
1. Explain two Christian beliefs about the nature of God.
Refer to Christian teachings in your answer.
(4 marks)
One Christian belief about the nature of God is that God is omnibenevolent, meaning He
is all-loving. This is reflected in scriptures such as 1 John 4:8, “God is love,” showing that
love is the essential nature of God. Christians believe this love extends to all creation,
offering salvation to all.
Another belief is that God is just. This means that He is fair and righteous in all His
decisions, particularly in matters of judgment. Romans 2:6 teaches that God “will repay
each person according to what they have done,” emphasizing His justice in rewarding or
punishing according to actions.
2. Explain two ways the role of Jesus is important in Christian salvation.
Refer to Christian teachings in your answer.
(4 marks)
Firstly, Jesus’ crucifixion is essential to Christian salvation. Christians believe that Jesus'
death on the cross was a sacrifice for humanity's sins, offering the possibility of
forgiveness and reconciliation with God (John 3:16).
Secondly, Jesus' resurrection is also crucial for salvation. His rising from the dead
demonstrates victory over sin and death, offering believers the hope of eternal life after
death. This is emphasized in 1 Corinthians 15:22, "For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all
will be made alive."
