1. C1 Christianity
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How did Creation occur?
What does it tell us about the nature of God/Jesus and the Holy Spirit from the story in Mark 1:9-12?
LO: to understand the different Christian beliefs about how the world was created
The Trinity is one God as 3 parts
Jesus is the Son of God
Holy Spirit is God in the world today
Mark 1 all three parts present at Jesus’ baptism
Matthew 28 Jesus says to baptise in the name of father, son and spirit
READY FOR MORE Grade 8-9: analyse how both the oneness of God and the Trinity are shown in the creation
Grade 6-7: explain the parts of creation and the role of God within them
PRACTISE Grade 4-5: describe how the world was created and parts of creation
NOT SURE Grade 2-3: identify how the world was created by God

2. Let’s recap key parts we have learnt from The Nicene Creed
What are the 3 parts of the Trinity? Why was the Nicene Creed written in 325 AD? What does it tell us about God? How did God become man on earth? How do we know this birth was special? Who is blamed for the death of Jesus? After how many days did Jesus rise from the dead? What other prophecies did Jesus fulfil?
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3. God as Creator
The Nicene Creed talks of God being creator when it states ‘maker of heaven and earth…’
The main account of creation comes from Genesis 1.
The account talks about ‘God’ and the ‘Spirit of God’. This shows the oneness of God – God is both Father and Spirit.
Grade 8-9: analyse how both the oneness of God and the Trinity are shown in the creation
Grade 6-7: explain the parts of creation and the role of God within them
Grade 4-5: describe how the world was created and parts of creation
Grade 2-3: identify how the world was created by God
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4. John 1: 1-3
Another creation account is in John 1 (The Gospel of John).
This account mentions ‘In the beginning was the Word’. Listen here.
Who might the ‘Word’ be referring to? Who did they mean by ‘He’ and ‘The Word became flesh’?
Go to website and click on the speaker sign. It will read all of chapter 1 so pause when you feel necessary
John refers to John the Baptist who told people Jesus was coming.
Grade 8-9: analyse how both the oneness of God and the Trinity are shown in the creation
Grade 6-7: explain the parts of creation and the role of God within them
Grade 4-5: describe how the world was created and parts of creation
Grade 2-3: identify how the world was created by God
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5. The Word Key terms Copy down one of the definitions below:
The term used at the beginning of John’s gospel to refer to God the Son (Jesus)
The reference to Jesus/ God the Son in John’s gospel
Jesus/God the Son (in John 1)
The Word
Grade 8-9: analyse how both the oneness of God and the Trinity are shown in the creation
Grade 6-7: explain the parts of creation and the role of God within them
Grade 4-5: describe how the world was created and parts of creation
Grade 2-3: identify how the world was created by God

6. Compare the texts of Genesis 1:1-3 with John 1: 1-3.
FOCUS TASK
Compare the texts of Genesis 1:1-3 with John 1: 1-3.
Add your own description of what it shows about the parts of the Trinity using your summary sheet.
Now answer the exam questions on the back of the sheet.
Grade 8-9: analyse how both the oneness of God and the Trinity are shown in the creation
Grade 6-7: explain the parts of creation and the role of God within them
Grade 4-5: describe how the world was created and parts of creation
Grade 2-3: identify how the world was created by God
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7. N C Final FIVE - Creation
See if you can GUESS the Final FIVE Facts on Creation today…
Genesis is the main account of creation
God and the Spirit of God created the world
In the beginning was the Word (John 1:1-3)
Jesus is the Word made flesh (John 1)
‘Maker of heaven and earth’ Nicene Creed N C

8. Summary The Trinity is one God as 3 parts Jesus is the Son of God
Holy Spirit is God in the world today
Mark 1 all three parts present at Jesus’ baptism
Matthew 28 Jesus says to baptise in the name of father, son and spirit
Genesis is the main account of creation
God and the Spirit of God created the world
In the beginning was the Word (John 1:1-3)
Jesus is the Word made flesh (John 1)
‘Maker of heaven and earth’ Nicene Creed