Judgement and the Afterlife Engage Endeavour Explore Elaborate Evaluate End Lesson 4 Judgement and the Afterlife I can describe key beliefs about judgement and resurrection I can explain the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats I can explain how these beliefs influence Christians today What do Christians believe about the afterlife? The oneness of God and the trinity Judgement: Making a decision about being good or bad, deserving reward or punishment.

‘I believe in…the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.’ Engage Endeavour Explore Elaborate Evaluate End ‘I believe in…the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.’ Apostles’ Creed Christians believe in resurrection: that we will be raised again after death, as Jesus was. Jesus’ death showed that he was the Son of God and also showed God’s omnipotence. Some Christians believe in a physical resurrection; others believe in a spiritual resurrection. We will be resurrected for Judgement Day. Roman Catholics believe in purgatory, where our souls are purified. Do they just need to do Gen 1? Continuity of identity: we are still the same person after death (even though we might look totally different)

The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats Engage Endeavour Explore Elaborate Evaluate End What is happening here? The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats Do they just need to do Gen 1?

Subtitle 1: The parable of the sheep and the goats Subtitle 1: The parable of the sheep and the goats. According to the parable of the sheep and the goats at the end of time all people will be divided into two groups – like sheep and goats would be divided into two fields. The sheep (the good, who deserve the reward of heaven) and goats (those who do not will receive punishment.)

“He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead: I believe in… The resurrection of the body; And the life everlasting.” The Apostles’ Creed The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on his right, and the goats on his left. Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you have me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’ Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels, For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you have me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ They will also answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison and did not help you?’ He will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’ Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.

What is the message of the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats? Engage Endeavour Explore Elaborate Evaluate End Explain how the Apostle’s Creed links to Christian beliefs about the end of Jesus’s life. What else does the Apostle’s Creed tell us about Christian beliefs about the afterlife? What is the message of the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats? Challenge: How would these beliefs influence Christians?

One way that… Another way is that… Engage Endeavour Explore Elaborate Evaluate End Explain two ways in which believing in Judgement Day might influence Christians today. (4) One way that… Another way is that… Success You have given two reasons You have developed each point You have explained clearly Christians will behave well so that when God judges them they will get into heaven e.g. giving food to those who need it Christians may be able to overcome fear of death as they believe they will be resurrected to live with Jesus in the Kingdom of heaven Christians will have hope if they face injustices/persecution – God as a just judge will ensure that eventually the good are rewarded and the bad are punished They will behave well so that when God judges them they will get into heaven e.g. giving food to those who need it They believe they will be resurrected to live with Jesus in the Kingdom of heaven- helps them overcome fear of death They will have hope if they face injustices/persecution – God as a just judge will ensure that eventually the good are rewarded and the bad are punished

What do Christians believe about the afterlife? Engage Endeavour Explore Elaborate Evaluate End Lesson 5 Heaven and Hell I can describe key beliefs about heaven, hell and judgement I can explain literal and modern beliefs I can evaluate issues linked to Christians beliefs What do Christians believe about the afterlife? The oneness of God and the trinity

How accurately do these images reflect the Bible passages? Read the Bible passages and create two mindmaps showing what HEAVEN and HELL are like. How accurately do these images reflect the Bible passages?

Revelation 21 1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. 4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. 5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new… 7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. 8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death… 10 And he … shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God… 19 And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald… 21 And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass… 23 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. 24 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it. 25 And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there.   And throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth (Matthew 13)

Who will get to heaven? Different Christian beliefs include: Engage Endeavour Explore Elaborate Evaluate End Literal View Some Christians believe that heaven and hell are physical places where we will go after judgement. They are as described in the Bible. Modern View Heaven is a spiritual existence of peace and happiness in God’s presence; Hell is an eternal state of mind cut off from God. Who will get to heaven? Different Christian beliefs include: Those who believe in Jesus Christians and people of other religions who have led good lives and believe in God Anyone who has been baptised Parable of the Sheep and the Goats – you need faith and good actions Issues: Would a loving God send non-Christians to hell? Would a loving God send anyone to be tortured for all eternity? (This objection led to the modern view of hell.) Do they just need to do Gen 1?

Discuss Should all Christians be able to enter heaven? Engage Endeavour Explore Elaborate Evaluate End Discuss Should all Christians be able to enter heaven? Does it make sense for God to send some people to hell? Do you think some people deserve to be sent to hell? Do they just need to do Gen 1?

‘A loving God would not send anybody to hell.’ Engage Endeavour Explore Elaborate Evaluate End ‘A loving God would not send anybody to hell.’ Agree Disagree Universalism: the belief that ultimately everyone will respond to God’s love and will repent and be forgiven for their sins. Hell cannot exist because this would show that God’s love cannot triumph over evil. ‘I am the way and the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me.’ (John 14:6) Do they just need to do Gen 1?

Homework 2. ‘There is no such thing as life after death.’ (12) 1. Explain two Christian teachings about judgement. (5) One teaching is… This means / for example… Quote Another teaching is… This means / for example… 2. ‘There is no such thing as life after death.’ (12) Bullet points 2-3 arguments for and 2-3 arguments against including a Christian view. You may also refer to Buddhism.