Religious Studies GCSE
Prophecy and divine necessity
What Prophecy and divine necessity means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Prophecy and divine necessity
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The passage highlights Jesus' prophetic knowledge, his willing submission to God's plan, and the necessity of his suffering for human salvation.
Topics that use Prophecy and divine necessity
- Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Asceticism and Humility
- Atonement
- Atonement and salvation
- Authority and inspiration
- Authority of Jesus
- Biblical interpretation
- Blasphemy
- Christ (Messiah)
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