Religious Studies GCSE
Atonement
What Atonement means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The act of repairing the relationship between God and humanity through Jesus' death, acting as a sacrifice that paid the ultimate penalty for human wrongdoing.
The restoration of the relationship between God and humanity, meaning 'at-one-ment', repairing the broken relationship caused by original sin.
The death on the cross is viewed as an atoning sacrifice, paying the price for human sin and repairing the relationship with God.
The belief that Jesus' death reconciled humanity with God, setting an example for Christians to follow.
The crucifixion and burial are central to Christian theology on this.
Topics that use Atonement
- Christianity - 3.1.2.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Christianity - 3.1.2.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
- Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Biblical interpretation
- Denominational diversity
- Eucharist
- Grace
- memorialism
- Resurrection
- Salvation
- Suffering
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