Afterlife

In this lesson, we will focus on the afterlife. We will explore different understandings of heaven, hell and purgatory.

Afterlife

In this lesson, we will focus on the afterlife. We will explore different understandings of heaven, hell and purgatory.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Different understandings of heaven, hell and purgatory.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following terms can be defined as an offence against a religious or moral law?
Forgiveness
Murder
Correct answer: Sin
Theft
Q2.
Why was Jesus the only person who could atone for human sin?
Correct answer: He had no sin
He taught people how to live good lives
He tried to follow all the laws
He was God
Q3.
Which of the following characteristics of God meant that he had to punish sin?
Eternal
Correct answer: Just
Omnibenevolence
Omnipotence
Q4.
Which of the following is not a way that Christians believe they could be judged?
Correct answer: Based on attitudes
Based on faith
Based on faith and works
Based on works
Q5.
Which of the following stories relates to being judged by works?
Death of Jesus
Parable of the Good Samaritan
Correct answer: Parable of the sheep and goats
Resurrection of Jesus

5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following books of Bible regularly speaks about the afterlife?
Acts
Exodus
Genesis
Correct answer: Revelation
Q2.
Which statement is false when considering the BIble's teaching about heaven?
Humans will live with God
Correct answer: People will still feel sad at times
There will be no more death
There will be no more tears
Q3.
Which of the following terms does the word 'purgatory' come from?
Holy
Love
Correct answer: Purify
Waiting room
Q4.
Which of the following acts would someone NOT do for someone in Purgatory?
Give to charity
Correct answer: Place flowers on the grave
Pray
Take communion/eucharist
Q5.
Which of the following denominations of Christianity is most well known for believing in Purgatory?
Baptist
Church of England
Protestant
Correct answer: Roman Catholic

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UnitReligious education / Christianity: beliefs and teachings

Religious education