2025 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies A PAPER 3: Area of Study 3 – Philosophy and Ethics Option
3B – Christianity Combined Question Paper and Marking Scheme
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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Wednesday 4 June 2025
Afternoon (Time: 50 minutes) Paper
reference 1RA0/3B
Religious Studies A
PAPER 3: Area of Study 3 – Philosophy and Ethics
Option 3B – Christianity
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The total mark for this paper is 51.
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Question 1: Arguments for the Existence of God
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1 (a) Outline three biblical visions.
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(b) Explain two ways revelation can be seen as proof of the existence of God.
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, (c) Explain two reasons Christians believe that prayers which are answered in the
way the person expects might lead to belief in God.
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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
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3B – Christianity Combined Question Paper and Marking Scheme
Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Wednesday 4 June 2025
Afternoon (Time: 50 minutes) Paper
reference 1RA0/3B
Religious Studies A
PAPER 3: Area of Study 3 – Philosophy and Ethics
Option 3B – Christianity
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
Instructions
•• FillUse black ink or ball-point pen.
in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number
and candidate number.
• Answer
Answer the all questions.
questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need .
Information
•• The
The total mark for this paper is 51.
marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question .
• written
The question labelled with an asterisk (*) is the one where the quality of your
communication will be assessed
– you should take particular care on this question with your spelling, punctuation and
grammar, as well as the use of specialist terminology.
• The marks available for spelling, punctuation and grammar are clearly indicated.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
•• Check
Try to answer every question.
your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
P78612A
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1/1
, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Question 1: Arguments for the Existence of God
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1 (a) Outline three biblical visions.
(3)
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(b) Explain two ways revelation can be seen as proof of the existence of God.
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, (c) Explain two reasons Christians believe that prayers which are answered in the
way the person expects might lead to belief in God.
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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
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