'in flesh', or 'enfleshed'; belief that God took on human form in the person of Jesus

believed by Christians to be the Son of God, he was a first-century Jewish teacher living and travelling in Palestine/Israel

Jesus as the incarnation

Religious education

In this unit pupils will begin their study of Christianity by examining some of the key beliefs of this worldview. They will focus on concepts of God, Trinity, Creation and the story and role of Jesus as incarnation and means of salvation.

Christianity: Beliefs

The name ‘Immanuel’ means ‘God with {{}}.’

the belief that Jesus was a great prophet

the belief that God took on human form in Jesus

the belief that Jesus was only a spiritual being

What does the term ‘incarnation’ mean in Christianity?

Which New Testament passage describes ‘The Word’ becoming flesh?

it influences practices like prayer and Christmas celebrations

it means Christians only follow the Old Testament

How does belief in the incarnation influence Christian worship today?

because Jesus performed miracles and experienced human emotions

because Jesus never showed any human characteristics

Why do many Christians believe Jesus was both fully human and fully divine?

It reminds them that Jesus understands human suffering.

It teaches that God never interacts with the world.

It shows that God does not care about human struggles.

How might belief in the incarnation provide comfort to Christians?

Who was Jesus’ mother, according to the Gospels?

Which Gospel includes the story of the wise men visiting Jesus?

Who was king of Judea at the time of Jesus’ birth?

Who ordered a census that led Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem?

According to Christian belief, because she was a virgin, Mary’s pregnancy is considered a ...

Christians celebrate at {{}} to remember the birth of Jesus.

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