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Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel II (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards

The Kingdom of God I

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Kingdom of God

Kingdom has come near; repent & believe good news

Part already exists in world today

Complete Kingdom only after final judgement

Community of believers following Jesus' teachings

Exists within individual believers' hearts & minds

The Catholic Church itself

Saint Augustine

Love Lord your God with heart, soul, mind & strength

Love your neighbour as yourself

Selfless, unconditional love

Practical & active, not just a feeling

Everyone outside the Church

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Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel II (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards

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Central theme in Jesus' ministry & teachings

Jesus' message in Mark 1:14-15

'Present reality' view of Kingdom

'Future hope' view of Kingdom

'Community' view of Kingdom

'Personal inner state' view of Kingdom

Catholic view: Kingdom of God on Earth

Who defined Kingdom as the Church

Catholic: Kingdom on Earth reflects...

1st greatest commandment (Mark 12)

2nd greatest commandment (Mark 12)

Definition of agape love

Highest form of Christian love

How love must be shown in Kingdom

Augustine: Kingdom of Man

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Key beliefs

The seven sacraments

Worship

The work of the church

Theme A: Relationships and families

Theme B: Religion and life

Theme C: The existence of God and revelation

Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict

Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment

Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice

Theme G: St Mark’s Gospel I