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Year 7
Core beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses
I can explain what Jehovah’s Witnesses believe and how this is distinct from other Christian denominations.
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Year 7
Core beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses
I can explain what Jehovah’s Witnesses believe and how this is distinct from other Christian denominations.
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Key learning points
- Jehovah's Witnesses are a Christian denomination.
- Jehovah's Witnesses share many beliefs that are central to wider Christianity, such as the belief in one God.
- Jehovah's Witnesses also have unique beliefs that make them a distinct denomination.
- Many Jehovah's Witnesses reject the belief in the Trinity.
Keywords
Denomination - a branch of Christianity
Jehovah - a Biblical name for God
Proclaim - to accounce for others to hear
Trinity - the belief in one God as three persons (the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit)
Common misconception
Jehovah's Witnesses have the same beliefs as all other Christians.
Beliefs differ across the different Christian denominations. Jehovah's Witnesses hold some beliefs that make them a unique and distinct Christian denominiation, such as their rejection of the Trinity.
During learning cycle 1, when looking at imitating Jesus, you may wish to remind students of Jesus' teachings and actions. For example, Jesus healed the sick, performed acts of charity and forgave sinners.
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Christianity is a __________ religion.
polytheistic
atheistic
Q2.
What is a denomination?
a statement of belief
a teaching of the Christian Church
Q3.
The Orthodox Christian belief in one God in three persons is called ...
the Trimurti
the Triad
Q4.
Which person in the Trinity is Jesus?
Q5.
What event does the Eucharist re-enact?
the Last Dinner
the Last Meal
Q6.
What is the Nicene Creed?
a church service
a sacrament
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5 Questions
Q1.
The name 'Jehovah' is a Biblical name for .
Q2.
Jehovah's Witnesses are a Christian __________ that seek to proclaim truths about God.
devotion
doctrine
Q3.
Which of these are examples of proclaiming God?
keeping religious beliefs private
holding secret worship meetings
Q4.
Many of Jehovah's Witnesses reject the Trinity because they believe that ...
God did not create the world.
God does not exist.
Jesus was not the son of God.
Q5.
Many of Jehovah's Witnesses believe that only 144,000 people will be resurrected to .