Unit 10 10.1 - Christian beliefs

Christian beliefs about salvation from sin

Importance:

• WIthout it, a persons sins would prevent them having a  relationship with God
• Only way a person can have eternal life
• Reason why God became man
• Explains why the sacraments and mass are at the heart of Christian life

Love of God affects Christians lives

Meaning:

• Weekly Mass
• Other sacraments
• Christan life

Importance:

• Greatest commandment 
• Living life that God wants 
• Response to how God has loved his people
• Church teachings

How it affects Christian lives

• Abilites and talents as God intended 
• Respect towards Gods creation
• Follow rules set by God
• Make the most of vocations given 

Teachings on the Love of others

Mark 12:29-31

Meaning: - Strong and as endless as it is for ones self. - Important to God. - What                     God wants from christians 

Importance: - Commandment. - Gods will. - Not easy. 

The parable of the Good Samaritan:

Meaning: - Show love to everyone. - Show love for Enemy. - For ill or less well off it                   could mean life or death. - What God wants.

Importance: - Person neighbour is everyone. - What God wants. - Reassures                               Christians. - neighbour is anyone - whatever their race or religion.

The parable of the Sheep and Goats. 

Meaning: -  Show love for others. - By showing this your showing love of God.                     -  what God wants. 

Importance: - Teaches it shows love of God. - Caring for thoes people who are                         hungry, thirsty, strangers. - Loving your neighbour is important. -                         reward for showing love to those who are suffering. - those who                           dont help will be punished.