God as Omnipotent, Loving and Just

Give one quality which Christians believe describes the nature of God. (GCSE Specimen 1, Short Course Specimen 1)

Give one Christian belief about the nature of God. (Short Course 2020)

Explain two ways in which the belief that God is just influences Christians today. (GCSE Specimen 2)

Explain two ways in which believing that God is loving influences Christians today. (Short Course 2019)

Explain two ways in which the problem of suffering influences Christians today. (Short Course 2021)

Explain two ways in which the problem of evil and suffering influences Christians today. (GCSE 2023)

Explain two reasons why Christians believe that God is omnipotent.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer. (Short Course 2021)

'If God were loving, there would be no suffering in the world.'

Evaluate this statement. (GCSE Specimen 1, Short Course Specimen 1)

'God cannot be loving because people suffer.'

Evaluate this statement. (GCSE 2019)

‘A loving God would not allow people to suffer.’

Evaluate this statement. (Short Course 2023)

‘For Christians, it is right to believe that God is always loving.’

Evaluate this statement. (Short Course 2024)

‘The problem of evil and suffering means that God cannot be loving.’

Evaluate this statement. (GCSE 2025)