The afterlife (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards

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The afterlife
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Afterlife belief in Christianity

Fundamental to Christian faith

Basis of Christian afterlife belief

Jesus's resurrection & biblical teachings

4 core Christian afterlife concepts

Resurrection, judgement, heaven, hell

John 11:25 - Jesus's promise

I am the resurrection & the life

God's characteristics in judgement

Just and merciful

Heaven (Christian belief)

Perfect unity with God for eternity

Heaven's conditions per Revelation 21:4

No death, mourning, crying or pain

Hell (Christian belief)

Eternal separation from God; place of suffering

Christian belief about the soul

Immortal; continues after body dies

39 Articles of Religion date & source

1563, Church of England

2 Corinthians 5:10 topic

Appearing before Christ's judgement seat

Different views on heaven/hell nature

Physical locations vs spiritual states

The Second Coming belief

Christ will return to Earth

Impact of afterlife beliefs on Christians

Influences how they live their earthly lives

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