Heaven, Hell and Purgatory

In this lesson, we will focus on Christian beliefs about heaven, hell and purgatory. We will explore different views on the afterlife, symbolic interpretations of a spiritual resurrection and literal interpretations of a physical resurrection.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which definition below best fits the Christian belief in 'grace'?

Smoothness and elegance of movement.Courteous good will.The gift of forgiveness freely offered by God.A short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal.

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Q2.What parable (story) did Jesus tell which explains how people will be judged on deeds?

The parable of the sheep and goats.The parable of the lost sheep.The story of Zaccheaus.The story of the crucifixion.

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Q3.Which Bible verse below leads to the belief of some Christians that only people who believe in Jesus will go to heaven?

'Whenever you did this for one of the least important of these followers of mine, you did it for me!''No one comes to the Father except through me''Why do you look for the living among the dead?''If you forgive others the wrongs they have done to you, your Father in heaven will also forgive you.'

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Q4.Which sentence below best explains the verse 'faith if not accompanied by works is dead'?

If you do not have faith you will die.You only need to do good deeds to go to heaven.You only need to have faith in Jesus to go to heaven, you do not need to do good deeds.A real, living faith expresses itself through good deeds.

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Q5.One reason Christians believe people have value is because they're made in God's image. What is another reason?

All people have value because Jesus has died for them.All people have value because they are more intelligent than animals.All people have value because they have the potential to do good things.All people have value because they can make others happy.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which definition below best fits the Christian belief in 'grace'?

Smoothness and elegance of movement.Courteous good will.The gift of forgiveness freely offered by God.A short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal.

1/5

Q2.What parable (story) did Jesus tell which explains how people will be judged on deeds?

The parable of the sheep and goats.The parable of the lost sheep.The story of Zaccheaus.The story of the crucifixion.

2/5

Q3.Which Bible verse below leads to the belief of some Christians that only people who believe in Jesus will go to heaven?

3/5

Q4.Which sentence below best explains the verse 'faith if not accompanied by works is dead'?

4/5

Q5.One reason Christians believe people have value is because they're made in God's image. What is another reason?

5/5

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Heaven, Hell and Purgatory

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Q1.What event do many Christians believe in, which they believe is evidence that they will be resurrected?

The creation of Adam and EveThe FallThe AscensionThe Resurrection

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Q2.All Christians take Biblical descriptions of heaven and hell literally. True or false?

TrueFalse

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Q3.Roman Catholics believe that purgatory is a place. True or false?

TrueFalse

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Q4.Which type of Christian below often interprets the Bible using its historical context?

ConservativeFundamentalistsLiberal

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Q5.Christians believe that when a person goes to heaven they become an angel. True or false?

TrueFalse

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Heaven, Hell and Purgatory

Q1.What event do many Christians believe in, which they believe is evidence that they will be resurrected?

The creation of Adam and EveThe FallThe AscensionThe Resurrection

1/5

Q2.All Christians take Biblical descriptions of heaven and hell literally. True or false?

TrueFalse

2/5

Q3.Roman Catholics believe that purgatory is a place. True or false?

TrueFalse

3/5

Q4.Which type of Christian below often interprets the Bible using its historical context?

ConservativeFundamentalistsLiberal

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Q5.Christians believe that when a person goes to heaven they become an angel. True or false?

TrueFalse

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