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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
The universal judgement of humanity by Christ at the end of the world, confirming each person’s particular judgement.
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Paper 1
Revise: Life After DeathFinal judgement happens when Christ returns at the end of the world, following the resurrection of the dead. It is universal and confirms the particular judgement. The resurrected body then shares the outcome already received by the soul.
Paper 2
God’s judgement of humanity at the end of time, associated with Jesus’ return.
Distinguish particular judgement immediately after death from final judgement when Christ returns.
Distinguish particular judgement after death from final judgement at the end of time. Some Christians believe in both.
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Final judgement takes place at the end of time, when Jesus returns. These are not necessarily competing beliefs: a Christian may believe that individuals are judged after death and that there will also be a final judgement of humanity.