Life after death (1) (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards

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Life after death (1)
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Two places Christians believe exist after death

Heaven and hell

Foundation of Christian afterlife belief

Jesus' resurrection

Primary source for Christian beliefs on death

The Bible and the Gospels

John 14:2 teaching

Jesus preparing a place in Father's house

John 3:16 main message

Eternal life through believing in Jesus

Jesus' declaration in John 11:25

I am the resurrection and the life

Ephesians 2:6 teaching about eternal life

Begins during earthly life for believers

Non-religious belief: remembered lives reason

Death not final; returning in different forms

Non-religious belief: paranormal experiences

Ghost sightings suggest life after death

Non-religious belief: logical reasoning

Afterlife gives life meaning

Non-religious belief: reunion with loved ones

Key reason people believe in afterlife

Why Christians strive to live well

Belief it leads to eternal life in heaven

How belief comforts Christians in grief

Death is not the end for loved ones

Christian belief about life's purpose

Live by God's will to be rewarded with eternal life

Effect of afterlife belief on facing death

Less fear; death is transition to eternal life

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