JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 2019

Detalles de la respuesta

The accusation of blasphemy against Moses, the law and God was levied against Stephen. In the book of Acts in the New Testament of the Bible, Stephen was a man full of faith and wisdom who was chosen as one of the seven deacons to serve the needs of the community of believers in Jerusalem. However, he was also known for preaching about Jesus and performing miracles, which led to some people becoming jealous and angry with him. During a debate with some of these people, Stephen made a long speech in which he recounted the history of the Israelites and their relationship with God. He criticized the religious leaders for not following God's laws and for rejecting Jesus as the Messiah. This enraged the crowd, and they accused him of speaking blasphemous words against Moses, the law, and God. As a result of these accusations, Stephen was arrested and brought before the Jewish high council, where he continued to defend his beliefs. Eventually, he was stoned to death, becoming the first Christian martyr.

Detalles de la respuesta

St. Paul's teaching on 'New Life In Christ' is centered on the idea that believers should live a transformed life by turning away from their old ways and embracing a new way of living through faith in Jesus Christ. He advises Christians to dwell richly in the word of God, which is the source of spiritual nourishment and growth. By reading and meditating on the Scriptures, believers can gain a deeper understanding of God's will and purpose for their lives. Additionally, Paul encourages believers to pray for the grace of God, which is the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit that enables them to live a holy and righteous life. Finally, while Paul does not explicitly mention baptism, he emphasizes the importance of repentance and turning away from sin as part of the process of entering into a new life in Christ.

Detalles de la respuesta

All that Christians have to do in preparation for the second coming of Christ is to live righteous lives with strong faith in the redemptive work of Christ

Detalles de la respuesta

Other nations of the world benefited from the exceptional leadership skills of Joseph -Egypt was the land of plenty sought after by other nations in the time of severe famine.

Detalles de la respuesta

The statement "Do not be afraid; for I know what you seek, Jesus who was crucified..." was made by an angel to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (the mother of James) who had come to Jesus' tomb on the morning of his resurrection. According to the Bible, after Jesus was crucified and buried, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to the tomb to anoint his body with spices. When they arrived, there was a great earthquake and an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled back the stone from the tomb, and sat on it. The guards who were watching the tomb were terrified and became like dead men. The angel then spoke to the women, saying "Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying" (Matthew 28:5-6). The women were overjoyed at the news and hurried to tell the disciples, who later saw Jesus alive and were convinced of his resurrection. Thus, the statement "Do not be afraid; for I know what you seek, Jesus who was crucified..." was a message of comfort and assurance from the angel to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, confirming the fulfillment of Jesus' promise to rise from the dead and providing them with evidence of his resurrection.

Detalles de la respuesta

St.Paul demonstrated to Philemon that he truly wanted him to forgive Onesimus by undertaking the extra responsibility of paying whatever sum Onesimus owed

Detalles de la respuesta

The correct answer is: Macedonians, Corinthians. In the Bible, specifically in 2 Corinthians 8-9, the apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians to remind them about their previous commitment to give to the collection for the poor in Jerusalem. He used the example of the Macedonian churches, who despite being in extreme poverty, had given generously to the same cause. Therefore, he urged the Corinthians to follow their example and give generously as well. So, St. Paul had already boasted to the Macedonians about the Corinthians' eagerness to give, and for this reason, he sent a reminder letter to the Corinthians on Christian giving.

Detalles de la respuesta

"Exuberance" is not a necessary quality of good discipleship. Good discipleship is characterized by qualities such as self-denial, where one is willing to give up their own interests and desires for the sake of following their spiritual leader or beliefs. Total commitment means being fully devoted and dedicated to the cause. However, exuberance refers to excessive excitement and enthusiasm, which is not necessarily a requirement for good discipleship. It is possible to be a good disciple without being overly energetic and enthusiastic. What is more important is a person's actions and behaviors, which should align with the principles and values of their faith.

Detalles de la respuesta

By asking Jesus to fall down and bow to him, after showing him all the kingdoms of the world, Satan wanted Jesus to derail from his focus on the kingdom of God to the possession and control of his worldly kingdoms.

Detalles de la respuesta

Jesus healed the lame man who had been sick for thirty-eight years at the pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem. This is recorded in the book of John, chapter 5. In this story, Jesus encounters a man who had been an invalid for a long time and was unable to walk. He asked the man if he wanted to be healed, and when the man said yes, Jesus commanded him to get up, pick up his mat, and walk. The man was instantly healed and did as Jesus commanded. This event caused controversy because it was the Sabbath, and the religious leaders accused Jesus of breaking the Sabbath law by healing the man on that day. However, Jesus defended himself by saying that he was doing the work of his Father. This story is an example of Jesus' compassion and power to heal those who were sick and in need of physical and spiritual healing.

Detalles de la respuesta

In St. Paul's epistle to the Romans in the New Testament of the Bible, he advises Christians not only to be law-abiding but also to do what is expected of them as responsible citizens. This means that Christians should be respectful of those in authority and their laws, and contribute positively to the society in which they live. St. Paul does not encourage Christians to provide moral advice to those in authority, shun membership of unlawful societies, or resist any illegitimate government. Instead, he emphasizes the importance of Christians fulfilling their civic responsibilities, such as paying taxes, showing respect to government officials, and being law-abiding citizens. By doing so, Christians can be good examples to others and promote the common good of the society in which they live.

Detalles de la respuesta

When Ezekiel was called, he was shown a scroll on which were written words of lamentations, mourning, and woe. Ezekiel was a prophet in the Bible who received a calling from God to prophesy to the exiled Israelites in Babylon. In the book of Ezekiel, it is written that when he was called, he saw a vision of God's glory and heard a voice speaking to him. The voice instructed him to eat a scroll, which he did. The scroll contained words of lamentation, mourning, and woe. These words are associated with the judgment that God was bringing upon Israel for their disobedience and idolatry. The words of lamentation expressed sorrow over the destruction that was coming, the words of mourning expressed grief over the loss of life that would occur, and the words of woe expressed warning of the impending disaster. Thus, the scroll that Ezekiel saw and ate symbolized the message of judgment that he was to deliver to the exiled Israelites, calling them to repent and turn back to God before it was too late.

Detalles de la respuesta

The Lord used his Angels, pillar of cloud and darkness to obstruct the view of the Egyptians when they pursued the Israelites

Detalles de la respuesta

God instructed Saul to utterly destroy Amalek because "its people opposed the Israelites on the way, after departing Egypt." In the book of Exodus, it is mentioned that the Amalekites attacked the Israelites as they journeyed through the wilderness after leaving Egypt. God saw this act of aggression as a direct attack on His chosen people and instructed Saul, who was the king of Israel at the time, to completely destroy the Amalekites and all their possessions as a form of punishment. This event is seen as a symbol of God's protection and care for His people, and a reminder of the consequences of opposing His will. The destruction of the Amalekites also served as a warning to other nations that might consider attacking the Israelites in the future.

Detalles de la respuesta

The triumphal entry refers to the event when Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey, just a few days before he was crucified. It is said to have fulfilled a prophecy from the Old Testament book of Zechariah. In Zechariah 9:9, it is written: "Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." This prophecy was written hundreds of years before Jesus' birth and is believed by Christians to have been fulfilled by his triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, as recorded in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The people of Jerusalem, who were familiar with this prophecy, saw Jesus' entry on a donkey as a sign that he was the promised Messiah and King who would deliver them from their oppressors. They welcomed him with great joy and praised him as the Son of David, the rightful heir to the throne of Israel. Thus, the triumphal entry was seen as a significant event in the life of Jesus and in the fulfillment of biblical prophecy.

Detalles de la respuesta

According to Luke, Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret. He then entered into a boat and began preaching to the people on the shores. After his preaching, he called Simon Peter and the rest of his disciples to follow him and become "fishers of men." In other words, Jesus was inviting Simon and the others to join him in his ministry and spread his message to the world.

Detalles de la respuesta

Detalles de la respuesta

Response of Israel to the genuiness of God's love is the correct answer. In the message of Hosea on 'Divine Love', God issued the above statement to indicate that he prefered steadfast love to burnt offerings.

Detalles de la respuesta

St James teaching on impartiality centers on the principle of loving our neighbours as ourselves in all situations. In his letter, he emphasizes the importance of treating everyone equally, regardless of their social status, wealth, or any other distinguishing factor. He urges Christians not to show favoritism to the rich over the poor, and not to judge people based on outward appearances. According to St James, impartiality is an essential aspect of Christian living and is demonstrated by acts of kindness, generosity, and compassion towards others. Christians are called to show love to their neighbors, not only in words but also in deeds, and to actively seek out opportunities to serve and bless others. Therefore, St James teaches that Christians should love and care for all people, regardless of their background or circumstances, and that true faith is demonstrated by living out this principle of impartiality in our daily lives.

Detalles de la respuesta

The correct answer is: Forty years. According to the Bible, after the children of Israel were freed from slavery in Egypt, they wandered in the wilderness for forty years before entering the Promised Land. During this time, the Lord provided them with food in the form of a substance called manna, which was described as being like coriander seed and tasting like honey (Exodus 16:31). The manna appeared on the ground each morning, and the Israelites were instructed to gather enough for their daily needs, with the exception of the day before the Sabbath, when they were to gather enough for two days (Exodus 16:4-5). The manna continued to appear every day for the entire forty-year period, until the Israelites reached the border of the Promised Land and were able to eat from the produce of the land (Joshua 5:12). Therefore, the correct answer to the question is: Forty years. The other options do not accurately reflect the length of time that the Lord supplied the Israelites with manna in the wilderness.

Detalles de la respuesta

The model example in St. Paul's teaching on humility is Jesus Christ. In Philippians 2:5-8, Paul wrote about the importance of humility and the example that Jesus Christ set for us. He urged his readers to have the same attitude that Christ had, which involved putting the needs of others before our own and serving them with humility and love. Paul described Jesus as one who, "being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!" (Philippians 2:6-8). This passage shows that Jesus, who was fully God, willingly took on human form and became a servant, putting the needs of others before his own. He humbled himself by submitting to death on a cross, even though he had the power to save himself. In doing so, Jesus set the ultimate example of humility and self-sacrifice, which serves as a model for all Christians to follow. Therefore, St. Paul's teaching on humility is centered around the example of Jesus Christ, who showed us the ultimate act of humility and selflessness through his life, death, and resurrection.

Detalles de la respuesta

The authoritative answer is 'replenish'. See- Genesis 1:28.

Detalles de la respuesta

Jesus ate the Last Supper with His disciples before His betrayal and arrest.

Detalles de la respuesta

Christians are to show love to everyone as Jesus Christ did when he made the supreme sacrifice for mankind through the shedding of his blood 

Detalles de la respuesta

Moses called the place, "Massah and Meribah' because the Israelites put God to proof by saying, "Is the Lord among us or not?

Detalles de la respuesta

St. Peter's model for wives in Christian families is given in 1 Peter 3:1-6, where he instructs wives to be submissive to their husbands and to win them over with their conduct. In this passage, St. Peter mentions Sarah, the wife of Abraham, as an example of a wife who honored her husband and obeyed God. Sarah is seen as a model of obedience and respect for all Christian wives. She is also a symbol of the faithful and obedient wife who is a source of blessing for her husband and her household.

Detalles de la respuesta

The invasion of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, and the carrying away of the treasures of the temple occurred during the reign of Jehoiachin. Jehoiachin was the son of King Jehoiakim and the grandson of King Josiah. He became king of Judah at the age of 18 and reigned for only three months before he surrendered to Nebuchadnezzar and was taken captive to Babylon along with many of the people of Judah. During the invasion, Nebuchadnezzar looted the temple in Jerusalem, taking away many of its treasures, including the golden vessels that had been used in worship. He also destroyed the temple and the city walls, and exiled many of the people of Judah to Babylon, leading to a period of exile for the Jewish people. In summary, Nebuchadnezzar's invasion and looting of the temple in Jerusalem occurred during the reign of Jehoiachin, the son of King Jehoiakim.

Detalles de la respuesta

Saul actually carried out Gods assignment to destroy Amalek. The gist of his disobedience was that he didn't perform this assignment according to the prescribed instructions, he spared Agag and reserved choice animals for himself 

Detalles de la respuesta

The person referred to in the statement is Jonah. The statement is a reference to the Biblical story of Jonah, who was a prophet in ancient Israel. In the story, Jonah was commanded by God to go to the city of Nineveh to preach against its wickedness. However, Jonah didn't want to do this and instead decided to flee on a ship to Tarshish. During the journey, a great storm arose, and the men on the ship became fearful for their lives. They eventually realized that Jonah was the cause of the storm because he was running away from God's command, and they threw him overboard to appease God. Jonah was then swallowed by a great fish, and after three days and nights, he was vomited onto the shore by the fish. Therefore, the phrase "For the men in the ship knew that he was fleeing from the presence of the Lord" refers to the realization of the sailors that Jonah was trying to escape from God's will, which caused the storm to come upon them.

Detalles de la respuesta

Lowliness is not considered a condition for effective prayer by Christians according to St Jame

Detalles de la respuesta

The scribes were angered by Jesus' statement 'my son, your sins are forgiven' when He healed the paralytic. To them, such statement was blasphemous, as it is only God that can forgive sins.

Detalles de la respuesta

Despite the fact that the Centurion was a Roman and not a Jew, Jesus healed his servant. This shows that salvation is open to all. NB; It was the Centurion's level of faith that Inspired this miracle and nor the Faith of his servant 

Detalles de la respuesta

St. Paul used this statement as to charge Christians to logically respond to the unbelievers in Christ's resurrection.

Detalles de la respuesta

Saul actually carried out God's assignment to destroy Amalek. The gist of his disobedience was that he didn't perform this assignment according to the prescribed instructions, he spared Agag and reserved choice animals for himself

Detalles de la respuesta

The Egyptians encamped at Pi-ha-hi-roth when they pursued the Israelites. To understand this, we need to go back to the story of the Exodus in the Bible. According to the book of Exodus, the Israelites were slaves in Egypt and God chose Moses to lead them out of slavery and into the promised land. After a series of plagues and miracles, the Pharaoh finally let the Israelites go. However, soon after leaving Egypt, the Pharaoh changed his mind and pursued the Israelites with his army. The Israelites were trapped between the pursuing army and the Red Sea, but God miraculously parted the sea and allowed the Israelites to pass through safely. After the Israelites had crossed the Red Sea, the pursuing Egyptian army followed them into the sea, but God caused the waters to return and drown the army. The Bible says that the Egyptians encamped at Pi-ha-hi-roth before pursuing the Israelites, so that is where they were when they were drowned in the Red Sea.

Detalles de la respuesta

St. Paul's epistle to the Philippians on "Christian Giving" indicated his reception of gifts from them through Epaphroditus. In his letter to the Philippians, Paul wrote about the importance of Christian giving and thanked the Philippians for their generosity in supporting his ministry. He mentioned that they had sent him gifts on several occasions, and he expressed his gratitude for their kindness. Paul specifically mentions in Philippians 4:18 that the Philippians' gifts were delivered to him by Epaphroditus, who was a member of the Philippian church and who had been sent by the Philippians to bring their gifts to Paul while he was in prison. In Philippians 2:25-30, Paul also spoke highly of Epaphroditus and praised him for his service to the church. Through these passages, it is clear that the gifts from the Philippians were delivered to Paul by Epaphroditus, who was a trusted member of the Philippian church and who had been sent specifically to deliver the gifts to Paul while he was in prison. This shows the close relationship between Paul and the Philippians and their commitment to supporting one another in their shared mission to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Detalles de la respuesta

Moses' courage and confidence in God, even though there was to certainty of safety for the Israelites at the red sea as the Eyptians chased after them, is a stand-alone lesson to hold on to from the story.

Detalles de la respuesta

The statement "I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in me, though he dies, yet shall he live" was directed by Jesus to Martha, the sister of Lazarus, after Lazarus had died and was buried. According to the Bible, Lazarus was a friend of Jesus and had become seriously ill. When Jesus arrived, Lazarus had already died and had been in the tomb for four days. Martha and her sister Mary were mourning the loss of their brother, but when Jesus arrived, Martha went out to meet him. During their conversation, Jesus declared that he was the resurrection and the life, and asked Martha if she believed in him. Martha responded by affirming her faith in Jesus and his power to bring her brother back to life. Jesus then went to the tomb, commanded Lazarus to come out, and miraculously raised him from the dead, fulfilling his promise that those who believe in him, even if they die, shall live. Thus, the statement "I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in me, though he dies, yet shall he live" was a powerful declaration by Jesus of his divinity and his ability to grant eternal life to those who believe in him, even in the face of death.

Detalles de la respuesta

Ghazi not only destroyed himself but also ruined the lives of his descendants (The curse of leprosy upon him and his generations forever) as a result of greed and dishonesty.

Detalles de la respuesta

St. Paul's teaching on spiritual gifts was directed to the Corinthians. In 1 Corinthians chapters 12-14, Paul discusses spiritual gifts and how they should be used in the church. He emphasizes that the gifts are given by the Holy Spirit for the common good of the church, and not for personal gain or to elevate oneself above others. Paul addresses various spiritual gifts, such as prophecy, healing, and tongues, and provides guidance on their use in the church. He also emphasizes the importance of love as the ultimate motivation behind the use of spiritual gifts. Therefore, Paul's teaching on spiritual gifts was specifically directed to the Corinthian church, and his guidance on their use continues to be relevant to Christians today.