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AQA GCSE Religious Studies – Paper 1 Christianity: Beliefs (The Nature of God)

In this lesson, students will explore Christian beliefs about the nature of God, focusing on three key attributes: omnipotence (all-powerful), omnibenevolence (all-loving), and justice. Students will examine how these qualities reflect God’s perfection and how they are supported by biblical teachings. Through analysis of relevant scripture passages, discussion activities, and visual interpretation (e.g. traditional imagery of God), students will deepen their understanding of how Christians view God and how these beliefs influence Christian attitudes, values, and behaviour in everyday life.

The lesson encourages students to make connections between belief and action, and to consider the challenges and comforts these ideas may bring to believers.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify and explain core Christian beliefs about God’s nature (omnipotent, loving, just).
• Link key Bible passages to each attribute of God.
• Evaluate how these beliefs may influence Christian behaviour (e.g. prayer, justice, compassion).

What’s Included:

• Engaging and visually appealing PowerPoint presentation
• A starter activity recaps prior knowledge from scheme of work (SOW), helping students to connect new learning to what they already know.
• Throughout the lesson, **questioning activities **are used to promote discussion, check understanding, and encourage participation.
• Differentiated Student worksheet
• Students will complete a deliberate practice question to develop their assessment skills and apply their knowledge with scaffolding
• The lesson concludes with a final activity that allows students to consolidate their understanding and reflect on what they have learned.

Why Choose This Resource?
Fully aligned with the AQA GCSE RS specification
Balances knowledge recall, scriptural understanding, and ethical application
Encourages students to make connections between belief and action
Includes a variety of interactive and reflective tasks suitable for mixed-ability groups
Ready-to-use and adaptable for in-person or remote learning