1.  Protestant Approach
 Catholic Approach
 FUNDAMENTALISM – the
understanding that upholds the
strict, literal interpretation of
the Bible
 INTERPRETATIVE – the
understanding that the Bible
should be interpreted and
made relevant to our lives

2. P3 investigates religious traditions and belief systems
P4 examines significant aspects of religious traditions
P8 Uses appropriate terminology relates to religion and belief systems

3. The belief that God has
interacted with the world in
three different ways:
 God the Father, Creator of the Universe
(bringing God’s new life to all creation)
 God the Son, Jesus Christ, Redeemer
and Sustainer of Life (turning all
creation from sin and darkness and
more fully to God)
 God the Holy Spirit, the Sanctifier
(blessing and making Holy)

4. Christians believe in a
monotheistic, transcendent God
that is the Creator of all things
This SAME GOD is known as
THREE DISTINCT PERSONS:
 God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
 It is the deepest Mystery and
central dogma
 All three persons of the Trinity act
together as the One God; each
person of the Trinity is distinct but
never separate

5. Nature of God and the
Trinity
Genesis 1: 1
Exodus 20: 2-4
Matthew 28: 19
John 14: 6-7
John 14: 26
Acts 2: 1-5
1 Corinthians 12: 1, 4-8
Extracts from the
Bible that illustrates
the Christian belief in
a monotheistic,
transcendent God
and the Trinity:
Passage Summary Explanation
Genesis 1: 1

6. This teaching defines the
nature of Jesus as a historical,
tangible human person AND
‘of the same substance’ as God
the Father, thus divine.
 HUMAN: Jesus was born, ate, drank, slept,
knew joy, suffering, uncertainty and loss.
Could be tortured and killed.
 DIVINITY: Jesus’ role on earth was to be
the Saviour of humanity and defeater of
death. He was capable of miracles,
defeating death via the resurrection and
ascended into heaven.

7. Disputed throughout early
Christianity, the argument over
whether Jesus was human or divine
was decided at the Council of
Nicaea in 325 CE.
It was accepted that Jesus was both
human and divine and the doctrine
of the Holy Trinity was formulated
Therefore, Jesus was a human
person that lived in a particular time
and place with the normal human
experiences and limitations, yet he
was divine, capable of miracles and
the resurrection from the dead.

8. Divinity and
Humanity of Christ
John 1: 14
Luke 1: 31 and Luke 1: 35
Matthew 17: 1-9 and
2 Peter 1: 16-18
Luke 22: 44
Extracts from the
Bible that illustrates
the Christian belief in
the divinity and
humanity of Christ:
Passage Summary Explanation
John 1: 14

9. The belief that Jesus’ death was
important to destroy sin and
give humanity the opportunity
for eternal life
The belief that the resurrection
of the body will occur for all at
the Final Judgement

10. Salvation is the belief
that human beings
require deliverance
by God from the
power of Sin

11.  The Gospels’ record the trial, crucifixion, death, burial, resurrection and
ascension of Jesus. Referred to as his PASSION.
 AS HUMAN, Jesus was capable of suffering and dying.
 In Jesus’ death, Christians believe that SALVATION has been made available to
ALL PEOPLE and SINS forgiven
 AS DIVINE, a part of GOD, Jesus was capable of defeating death. He returned
in a glorified state.
 Jesus’ resurrection is the proof of the future resurrection of all people.
THE HEART AND FOUNDATION OF CHRISTIANITY
Humanity and Divinity
+
Death and Resurrection
+
Salvation

12. Salvation can be experienced NOW
but is fully REVEALED in Heaven, in
the presence of God
There are obstacles in life, as human
Jesus experienced some of these. As
such, people cannot achieve it for
themselves and only through God’s
grace can it be truly realised.
Jesus Christ is central for Salvation

13. Death and Resurrection of
Jesus
Mark 15: 37
Mark 16: 6-7
Mark 16: 19
Salvation
• John 3: 16
• John 10: 10
• John 11: 23-27
• John 14: 6-7
• Acts 15: 11
Extracts from the
Bible that illustrates
the Christian beliefs
in the death and
resurrection of Christ
AND Salvation:
Passage Summary Explanation
Mark 15: 37

14. The transmission
of knowledge from
the divine to the
human
Biblical Revelation
JESUS
 God’s interaction with
humanity
Exodus Event
Annunciation
Prophets

15. Revelation is the interaction between God and
Humanity; of God actually interfering in HUMAN
HISTORY
It reveals truths previously hidden or partly known
Proof of God’s love and desire for a relationship with
all humankind
Ultimate revelation = Jesus
The Bible is a record of Revelations and is Revelation
Revelation

16. Revelation
• Exodus 3: 1-6
• Jonah 1: 1-2
• Matthew 3: 16-17
• John 3: 16
• Acts 2:1-12
Extracts from the
Bible that illustrates
the Christian belief in
Revelation:
Passage Summary Explanation
Mark 15: 37

18.  Nature of God and the Trinity
 Genesis 1: 1
 Exodus 20: 2-4
 Matthew 28: 19
 John 14: 6-7
 John 14: 26
 Acts 2: 1-5
 1 Corinthians 12: 1, 4-8
Divinity and Humanity of Christ
 John 1: 14
 Luke 1: 31, 35
 Death and Resurrection of Jesus
 Mark 15: 37
 Mark 16: 6-7
 Mark 16: 19
• Revelation
• Matthew 3: 16-17
• John 3: 16*
• Salvation
• John 3: 16*
• John 10: 10
• John 14: 6-7*
• Acts 15: 11
Explain how these passages
relate to each of the major
beliefs of Christianity.
Note the doubled passages
which are indicated by the *