God as Law Giver and Judge

The Torah contains many laws, called mitzvot or commandments, that underlie God's role as lawgiver. God expects Jews to follow the commandments without question, and Jews believe that they are judged for their obedience or disobedience, so God is also a judge.

Mitzvot

Traditionally, Jews count 613 laws.
Some prefer to think of the mitzvot as chances to connect with God.
Some mitzvot are positive actions that must be done. Others are activities that must be avoided.
These rules form the basis of the relationship between God and the Jewish people.

Fulfilling the laws

No Jew has to keep to all 613 laws as some apply only to men, some only to women, some only to the king and others only to landowners.
As a nation, the laws are fulfilled by its different members. This strengthens their relationship with God.

God's judgement

Jews believe that they are judged for their obedience or disobedience to the laws throughout their lives.
There will also be a judgement after death that determines one’s afterlife.
God's judgement is always subjective, and God is merciful, taking into account a person’s circumstances and background.
God is loving and wants a positive relationship with his people.

Jewish festivals of Judgement

The Jewish festivals of Rosh Hashannah and Yom Kippur are periods of judgement where Jews reflect and seek forgiveness for mistakes they have made.
Repentance is always possible throughout the year.

1Buddhism

2Christianity

2.1Key Beliefs

2.1.1The Nature of God

2.1.2The Problem of Evil

2.1.3Monotheism

2.1.4Creation

2.1.5Bible Accounts of Creation

2.1.6The Trinity and Creation

2.1.7Afterlife

2.1.8Heaven and Hell

2.1.9The Influence of Afterlife on Life

2.1.10End of Topic Test - Christianity Key Beliefs

2.1.11Exam-Style Questions - Christian Beliefs

2.2Jesus Christ & Salvation

2.2.1The Incarnation

2.2.2Jesus - Divine & Human

2.2.3The Crucifixion

2.2.4Jesus' Betrayal

2.2.5Resurrection & Ascension

2.2.6Sin

2.2.7Original Sin

2.2.8Punishment

2.2.9The Means of Salvation

2.2.10Achieving Salvation

2.2.11Disagreements About Salvation

2.2.12The Role of Christ in Salvation

2.2.13Theories of Salvation

2.2.14End of Topic Test - Jesus Christ & Salvation

2.3Worship & Festivals

2.3.1Different Forms of Worship

2.3.2Prayer

2.3.3Sacrament

2.3.4Baptism

2.3.5Other Sacraments

2.3.6Eucharist

2.3.7Pilgrimage & Celebrations

2.3.8Christmas & Easter

2.3.9End of Topic Test - Worship and Festivals

2.4Community

2.4.1Local Community

2.4.2Mission, Evangelism & Church Growth

2.4.3Worldwide Church

2.4.4Reconciliation

2.4.5Persecution

2.4.6Caring for Those in Need

2.4.7End of Topic Test - Community

2.4.8Exam-Style Questions - Christian Practices

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4Islam

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