Purgatory (Roman Catholic) Traditional theology holds that unrepentant sinners go to hell after this life, while the redeemed go either to heaven or to a middle stage called purgatory.

According to Catholic doctrine, some souls are not sufficiently free from the temporal effects of sin and its consequences to enter the state of heaven immediately, nor are they so sinful as to be destined for hell either. Such souls, ultimately destined to be united with God in heaven, must first endure purgatory— a state of purification. In purgatory, souls "achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven.

Temporal punishment and eternal punishment are incurred by mortal sin, but eternal punishment is remitted by the sacrament of reconciliation (known also as the sacrament of penance or confession). The remaining temporal punishment may be remitted by sufferings in this life, indulgences, or time after death in Purgatory.

Imagine you are standing in front of God on Judgment Day, in reference to your beliefs and actions in life, what might your conversation be like?

The Last Day (The day of Judgement) Some Christians believe that one day Jesus will return to earth. The dead will all stand before God in Judgement. Those who have accepted Jesus as their saviour will go to heaven. The rest?

Heaven Christians have different views about heaven. Some say, “God loves us so everyone will go to heaven” This is called universalism – all will eventually be saved.

Heaven Christians have different views about heaven. Others say, “only Christians go to heaven, because everyone has sinned and they are the only ones who have repented and accepted Jesus.”

Heaven Christians have different views about heaven. Others say, “Good people will go to heaven.”

Purgatory Roman Catholics believe in a middle place between Heaven and Hell called Purgatory. In purgatory you pay for your sins. This means that Roman Catholics will sometimes pray for dead people to help them to get into heaven.

Purgatory

Hell Hell is a place of everlasting suffering. Some Christians believe that all who haven’t accepted Jesus will burn there for eternity. Others might believe that a loving God could never send someone to such a place. Click here for more on Hell

Some Christians think that if you die without turning to Christ you are simply destroyed. You pass into oblivion either at death or Judgment Day. They think this is more loving than being sent to Hell. Annihilation

Salvation

Some Fundamentalist Christians believe that when some people die they will be sent to Hell to face eternal fiery punishment.

Ideas of Hell may have originated in 3 places… Some Fundamentalist Christians believe that when some people die they will be sent to Hell to face eternal fiery punishment. Ideas of Hell may have originated in 3 places…

Some Fundamentalist Christians believe that when some people die they will be sent to Hell to face eternal fiery punishment. Ideas of Hell may have originated in 3 places… Sheol, the Hebrew word which simply refers to the state you are in after you die.

Hades, the Greek underworld ruled by the god Hades. Some Fundamentalist Christians believe that when some people die they will be sent to Hell to face eternal fiery punishment. Ideas of Hell may have originated in 3 places… Sheol, the Hebrew word which simply refers to the state you are in after you die. Hades, the Greek underworld ruled by the god Hades.

Some Fundamentalist Christians believe that when some people die they will be sent to Hell to face eternal fiery punishment. Ideas of Hell may have originated in 3 places… Sheol, the Hebrew word which simply refers to the state you are in after you die. Hades, the Greek underworld ruled by the god Hades. Gehenna, the fiery valley where rubbish burnt all the time, in the time of Jesus.

Some people find the idea of Hell hard to justify. Some Fundamentalist Christians believe that when some people die they will be sent to Hell to face eternal fiery punishment. Ideas of Hell may have originated in 3 places… Sheol, the Hebrew word which simply refers to the state you are in after you die. Hades, the Greek underworld ruled by the god Hades. Gehenna, the fiery valley where rubbish burnt all the time, in the time of Jesus. Some people find the idea of Hell hard to justify.

If God is loving then, why would he want someone to suffer forever? Some Fundamentalist Christians believe that when some people die they will be sent to Hell to face eternal fiery punishment. Ideas of Hell may have originated in 3 places… Sheol, the Hebrew word which simply refers to the state you are in after you die. Hades, the Greek underworld ruled by the god Hades. Gehenna, the fiery valley where rubbish burnt all the time, in the time of Jesus. Some people find the idea of Hell hard to justify. If God is loving then, why would he want someone to suffer forever?

Some Fundamentalist Christians believe that when some people die they will be sent to Hell to face eternal fiery punishment. Ideas of Hell may have originated in 3 places… Sheol, the Hebrew word which simply refers to the state you are in after you die. Hades, the Greek underworld ruled by the god Hades. Gehenna, the fiery valley where rubbish burnt all the time, in the time of Jesus. Some people find the idea of Hell hard to justify. If God is loving then, why would he want someone to suffer forever? If God has all power then surely this means he made some people knowing they would spend eternity in Hell.

How does Hell meet the Aims of Punishment? Some Fundamentalist Christians believe that when some people die they will be sent to Hell to face eternal fiery punishment. Ideas of Hell may have originated in 3 places… Sheol, the Hebrew word which simply refers to the state you are in after you die. How does Hell meet the Aims of Punishment? Hades, the Greek underworld ruled by the god Hades. Gehenna, the fiery valley where rubbish burnt all the time, in the time of Jesus. Some people find the idea of Hell hard to justify. If God is loving then, why would he want someone to suffer forever? If God has all power then surely this means he made some people knowing they would spend eternity in Hell.

Deterrent? Reform? Protection? Retribution? Some Fundamentalist Christians believe that when some people die they will be sent to Hell to face eternal fiery punishment. Ideas of Hell may have originated in 3 places… Sheol, the Hebrew word which simply refers to the state you are in after you die. How does Hell meet the Aims of Punishment? Deterrent? Reform? Protection? Retribution? Hades, the Greek underworld ruled by the god Hades. Gehenna, the fiery valley where rubbish burnt all the time, in the time of Jesus. Some people find the idea of Hell hard to justify. If God is loving then, why would he want someone to suffer forever? If God has all power than surely this means he made some people knowing they would spend eternity in Hell.

Some Fundamentalist Christians believe that when some people die they will be sent to Hell to face eternal fiery punishment. Ideas of Hell may have originated in 3 places… Sheol, the Hebrew word which simply refers to the state you are in after you die. How does Hell meet the Aims of Punishment? Deterrent? Reform? Protection? Retribution? I think… Hades, the Greek underworld ruled by the god Hades. Gehenna, the fiery valley where rubbish burnt all the time, in the time of Jesus. Some people find the idea of Hell hard to justify. If God is loving then, why would he want someone to suffer forever? If God has all power than surely this means he made some people knowing they would spend eternity in Hell.

Salvation – what is it again? …..being saved from the consequences of sin by the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Jesus Saves Jesus died for our sins Jesus came to take our sins away Jesus showed us the way to escape sin Jesus died to rescue us from sin Jesus paid the price of sin

Salvation – what are the issues? Different views on relative importance of faith, works, sacraments Who is saved? Everyone (universalism)? If so, what about murderers, etc.? Only those who trust Jesus? If so, what about young children, people from other religions, people who have never heard of Jesus? Those who do good works? If so, how many good works do they need to do?

In what ways do Christians understand Judgement? 6KU Explain the impact of belief in Judgement on the lives of Christians 6AE

In what ways do Christians understand Judgement? 6KU Marking Instructions: It is important to note that candidates are not required to write six different points in this answer. Credit should be given where candidates have expanded upon the points they have made. Examples of areas covered:  Called to account for actions after death  Result of disobedience  God is just and applies his judgement to all  Teachings of Jesus  Links to the afterlife.

Explain the impact of belief in Judgement on the lives of Christians Explain the impact of belief in Judgement on the lives of Christians 6AE Marking Instructions: Candidates should not receive marks for KU used in question 2(a). Candidates are not expected to write six separate points but may do so if they wish. As a general guide candidates may write 2-3 points with varying depths for each. Where new KU is introduced and used to make an AE point a mark should be awarded. Examples of areas covered:  Motivation to live a moral life  Motivation to proselytize – tell others  Motivation to seek salvation  Love of God  Follow example of Christ  Take the sacraments. - Baptism /communion