life on earth (judged by our relationship with God). John 5:24 (2) that this life is only a preparation for the next. This can be linked to the idea that humans earn a place in heaven. (3) God’s kingdom earth’ ‘on suggests that the (or a) purpose for all Christians is to transform life so that all follow God’s will that could imply political activism, but could – also start with each individual Christian following the commandments. Note Eschatological interpretations of the coming of the kingdom are – not always to do with earth’. ‘on Each of purposes influences actions/attitudes to life. New Testament references to (psyche) (41 in total, only 4 in the ‘soul’ Gospels). Does simply mean inner self? ‘soul’ Resurrection of the flesh basis in accounts of Jesus’ resurrection, but – difficulty in identifying nature of his body after the resurrection. Evidence from Gospel narratives and Augustine’s interpretation. Spiritual resurrection: reading of extract from 1 Corinthians 15. How it may/may not be taken to mean resurrection is only spiritual. Why some Christians may find this belief easier; how far it is/is not consistent with Christian understandings of the afterlife (see below). Awareness of some statements re these beliefs from Bible/Church tradition/individual Christians: book of Revelation 4:1–11 (Heaven) judgement and Hell the eternal fire Matthew 25:41 – Revelation 20 11–12 purgatory: search for images online. Influence of beliefs including art; social control; motivation for good – works/faith; faith in justice and fairness of life vengeance against – enemies.
life on earth (judged by our relationship with God). John 5:24 (2) that this life is only a preparation for the next. This can be linked to the idea that humans earn a place in heaven. (3) God’s kingdom ‘on earth’ suggests that the (or a) purpose for all Christians is to transform life so that all follow God’s will – that could imply political activism, but could also start with each individual Christian following the commandments. Note – Eschatological interpretations of the coming of the kingdom are not always to do with ‘on earth’. Each of purposes influences actions/attitudes to life. New Testament references to ‘soul’ (psyche) (41 in total, only 4 in the Gospels). Does ‘soul’ simply mean inner self? Resurrection of the flesh – basis in accounts of Jesus’ resurrection, but difficulty in identifying nature of his body after the resurrection. Evidence from Gospel narratives and Augustine’s interpretation. Spiritual resurrection: reading of extract from 1 Corinthians 15. How it may/may not be taken to mean resurrection is only spiritual. Why some Christians may find this belief easier; how far it is/is not consistent with Christian understandings of the afterlife (see below). Awareness of some statements re these beliefs from Bible/Church tradition/individual Christians: book of Revelation 4:1–11 (Heaven) judgement and Hell – the eternal fire Matthew 25:41 Revelation 20 11–12 purgatory: search for images online. Influence of beliefs – including art; social control; motivation for good works/faith; faith in justice and fairness of life – vengeance against enemies.