JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 2021

Question 1 Report

"...Abstain from what has been sacrificed to idol and from blood and from what is strangled and from unchastity..." To which issue was the above a response?

Immoral behavior

Circumcision controversy

Idol worship

Demon possession

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Faith, Courage And Protection

Social Justice, True Religion And Divine Love

The Sovereignty Of God

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Question 2 Report

Herod was very glad to see Jesus at the trial because

John the Baptist spoke to him about Jesus

he believed that Jesus was the Messiah

he hoped to see Jesus perform some miracles

the quarrel between Herod and Pilate was settled on account of Jesus

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The Birth And Early Life Of Jesus

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Question 3 Report

When Paul and his companions were shipwrecked, the soldiers planned to kill the prisoner but the centurion prevented them because

they were Roman citizens

they would have to account for them

he wanted save Paul's life

it was not lawful to kill

Answer Details

the prisoners without a proper trial The centurion prevented the soldiers from killing Paul and his companions because it was not lawful to kill the prisoners without a proper trial. Additionally, Paul and his companions were Roman citizens, and the centurion may have wanted to avoid having to account for their deaths. Finally, the centurion may have wanted to save Paul's life for other reasons.

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Faith, Courage And Protection

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Question 4 Report

"...Gor the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many," This statement was made by Jesus

after healing two blind men near Jericho

immediately before he told the parable of the householder

during the discussion that followed the request of the sons of Zebedee

as he was foretelling his crucifixion and resurrection

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The Parables

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Question 5 Report

Jesus began to teach his disciples about his suffering, rejection, crucifixion and resurrection after

the Transfiguration

the healing of blind Bartimaeus

Peter's confession

the encounter of Gethsemane

Answer Details

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The Transfiguration

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Question 6 Report

The two disciples on the way to Emmaus recognized Jesus

while he was teaching

before they got to the village

when they got to Jerusalem

at the breaking of bread while at the table.

Answer Details

The two disciples on the way to Emmaus recognized Jesus at the breaking of bread while at the table.

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The Trials And The Death Of Jesus

Discipleship

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Question 7 Report

The reason for the first Apostolic Council in Jerusalem was that

Paul's apostleship was in dispute

circumcision was enjoined on the Gentile converts as necessary for salvation

the Gentiles were discriminated against at the fellowship meals

the widows of the Hellenistic Jews were discriminated against in the daily ministration.

Answer Details

The reason for the first Apostolic Council in Jerusalem was that the circumcision was enjoined on the Gentile converts as necessary for salvation and the Gentiles were discriminated against at the fellowship meals.

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Question 8 Report

"Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us..." This expresses the regret of

Peter's audience at Pentecost

the twelve after His audience arrest.

Cleopas and one other disciple

Cornelius and his friends.

Answer Details

The regret is expressed by Cleopas and one other disciple.

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Question 9 Report

"Then after fasting and praying, they laid their hands on them and sent them off". The significance of the laying of hands in this passage is that

the church under the guidance of the Holy spirit initiated the missionary works of Paul and Barnabas

the teachers' and prophets' hands conferred authority on Paul and Barnabas

the apostles, Paul and Barnabas were ordained

Paul and Barnabas were here confirmed Christians and the first apostles

Answer Details

The significance of the laying of hands in this passage is that the church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit initiated the missionary works of Paul and Barnabas. The teachers' and prophets' hands conferred authority on Paul and Barnabas. Paul and Barnabas were ordained. The laying of hands was a symbol of commissioning and imparting spiritual gifts and authority.

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Miracles

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Question 10 Report

When Saul escaped from Damascus to Jerusalem after his conversion, the disciples in Jerusalem

welcomed him

were afraid of him

were indifferent towards him

were full of sympathy for him

Answer Details

The disciples in Jerusalem were afraid of Saul after his conversion and escape from Damascus.

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The Covenant

The Trials Of Jesus

Consequences Of Saul’s Disobedience

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Question 11 Report

"I have no silver and gold, but I give you what I have; In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk". This was said by Peter to a lame man

at the pool called Bethsaida

carried by four friends

at the gate called beautiful

who was also blind

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at the gate called beautiful

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The Holy Spirit And The Mission To The Gentiles

The Call And Demands Of Discipleship

Fellowship In The Early Church

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Question 12 Report

The message of the risen Christ to the woman who came early to the tomb was to be relayed to the disciples and to

the Jews

the Sadducees

Thomas

Peter

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Resurrection, Appearances And Ascension Of Jesus

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Question 13 Report

According to Mark, the people who saw where Jesus was laid were Mary Magdalene and

Mary the mother of Jesus

Mary the mother of James

Joanna

Salome

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The Baptism And Temptation Of Jesus

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Question 14 Report

Owing to the uproar in Jerusalem, the tribune ordered Paul to be examined by scourging, but changed his mind when he discovered that Paul was

an innocent man

a Roman citizen

a Pharisee

a Jew

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Supremacy Of God

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Question 15 Report

Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, three women went to the tomb of Jesus to

see whether he had risen

decorate it

anoint the body of Jesus

see whether the soldiers had carried the body away

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The Birth And Early Life Of Jesus

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Question 16 Report

"...You shall indeed hear but never understand and you shall indeed see but never perceive". To which prophet did Paul attribute this saying?

Isaiah

Jeremiah

Joel

Ezekiel

Answer Details

The saying is attributed to Isaiah by Paul in the New Testament book of Acts.

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The Transfiguration

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Question 17 Report

"Let it be known to you then that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, they will listen". This implies that

the Gentiles will be more receptive to Christianity than the Jews.

the Jews have lost the opportunity of salvation forever

the Gentiles are very understanding

Paul has completely lost hope in the Jews

Answer Details

The statement "Let it be known to you then that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, they will listen" implies that the Gentiles will be more receptive to Christianity than the Jews. In other words, the author of this statement, believed that the message of salvation through Jesus Christ would be well received by the Gentiles, or non-Jewish people, and that they would be more likely to listen and accept it compared to the Jews. This does not mean that the Jews have lost the opportunity of salvation forever or that Paul has completely lost hope in the Jews. It simply means that the author believed that the Gentiles were more open to the message of salvation.

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The Holy Spirit And The Mission To The Gentiles

Mission To The Gentiles

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Question 18 Report

Before the Areopagus, Paul declared that the "Unknown God" was

indeed the creator of all

truly a fake deity

spiritually Jesus Christ

a manifestation of the human mind

Answer Details

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The Sovereignty Of God

The Trials Of Jesus

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Question 19 Report

To the question of the Philippians jailer, "Men, what must I do to be save?" Paul replied

confess your sins and give alms

believe in the Lord Jesus

release us and wash our wounds.

trust in God and pray always

Answer Details

believe in the Lord Jesus

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Jesus’ Teachings About Himself

Christian Living In The Community

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Question 20 Report

The apostles created a new office in the ministry besides prayers and preaching, in order to address the problem of

injustice

false prophecy

incest

adultery

Answer Details

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Dignity Of Labour

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Question 21 Report

Where did Jesus go after His triumphant entry into Jerusalem?

Bethphage

Bethany

Jerusalem

Nazareth

Answer Details

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Question 22 Report

According to Paul, which of the following is the greatest?

Truth

Love

Faith

Hope

Answer Details

Paul, in his letters to the early Christian communities, emphasized the importance of all four of these qualities: truth, love, faith, and hope. He saw them as interconnected and interdependent, and believed that they were necessary for a healthy Christian life. It can be argued that Paul saw love as the greatest of these qualities, as he wrote in 1 Corinthians 13:13, "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." In this passage, Paul is emphasizing the importance of love as the foundation of Christian life, as love is seen as the embodiment of all that is good and virtuous. However, it's worth noting that Paul also placed a high value on truth, faith, and hope, and saw them as essential aspects of the Christian life. So, while he may have considered love to be the greatest, he did not diminish the importance of the other three qualities.

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Love

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Question 23 Report

Paul told the Athenians that they were very religious because

some of their poets said that men are the offsprings

they dedicated an alter to the unknown God

their Epicurean and Stoic philosophers always discussed religious issues

the city was full of idols and symbols of religious devotion.

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Question 24 Report

The immediate cause of the stoning of Stephen was his

condemnation of the Jews

claiming to see Jesus at the right hand of God

declaration of Jesus as the Righteous One

condemnation of the Jewish rite of circumcision

Answer Details

The immediate cause of the stoning of Stephen was his declaration of Jesus as the Righteous One and claiming to see Jesus at the right hand of God.

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Parental Responsibility

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Question 25 Report

Paul was accused of apparently being a preacher of foreign divinities in Athens because he preached Jesus and the

cross

law

resurrection

second coming

Answer Details

Paul was accused of apparently being a preacher of foreign divinities in Athens because he preached Jesus and the resurrection.

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Jesus’ Teachings About Himself

The Call And Demands Of Discipleship

The Second Coming Of Christ

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Question 26 Report

On arrival in Rome, Paul first addressed

Caesar's household

the Gentiles

the Roman Council

the Jewish Council

Answer Details

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The Epistle Of 1st Peter

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Question 27 Report

Pilate delivered Jesus to be crucified because he

wished to satisfy the crowd

feared Caesar

found Him guilty

was afraid of the chief priest

Answer Details

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The Baptism And Temptation Of Jesus

The Trials And The Death Of Jesus

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Question 28 Report

"... I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees, respect to the hope and resurrection of the dead am on trial". This was part of the address of Paul

the Jerusalem crowd

king Agrippa and Festus

the Sanhedrin

the tribune

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Question 29 Report

Paul and Barnabas were referred to as "gods" in Lystra because they

were agents of the unknown God

silenced Elymas the magician

healed a crippled man

proclaimed the gospel with power

Answer Details

healed a crippled man

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Miracles

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Question 30 Report

"Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!". This verse is connected with

the birth of Jesus

Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem

the resurrection of Jesus Christ

the song of the disciples after the last supper

Answer Details

This verse is connected with Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. It is a quote from the book of Luke in the New Testament, where people are saying these words as Jesus is riding on a donkey into the city. They saw him as a king and were recognizing him as the messiah. This event took place just a few days before his crucifixion and resurrection.

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The Triumphal Entry And The Cleansing Of The Temple

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Question 31 Report

"But when they recognised that he was a Jew, for about two hours they all with one voice cried out, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!" Who was the Jew alluded to here?

Paul

Alexander

Gaius

Aristarchus

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Fellowship In The Early Church

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Question 32 Report

"... You have not lied to man but to God". The immediate effect of this effect of this statement of Peter on the liar was that he

became afraid

became ill

fell down dead

repented and was forgiven

Answer Details

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The Trials And The Death Of Jesus

Civic Responsibility

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Question 33 Report

When Paul and Barnabas healed a cripple at Lystra, the people named them

Zeus and Hermes

Zeus and Apollo

Jupiter and Mercury

Zeus and Mars

Answer Details

The people at Lystra named Paul and Barnabas as Zeus and Hermes after they healed a cripple. This was because the people believed that the two were gods and wanted to honor them as such. In Greek mythology, Zeus was the king of the gods and was associated with the sky and thunder, while Hermes was the messenger of the gods and was associated with commerce, communication, and cunning. The people at Lystra likely thought that Paul and Barnabas had divine powers and were showing their reverence by naming them after the gods.

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Divine Providence, Guidance And Protection

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Question 34 Report

"... Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly that God had made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.." As a reaction to this declaration, the Jews

decided to kill Peter and the apostles

went back to their houses in anger

were deeply troubled and asked what they should do

ridiculed Peter and the apostles

Answer Details

- were deeply troubled and asked what they should do

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Opposition To The Gospel Message

Greed And Its Effects

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Question 35 Report

Saul's encounter with the risen Christ on the road to Damascus convinced him that

he needed salvation

Jesus is the Son of God

the faith of his fathers was right

he should have gone to Damascus with more armed escort

Answer Details

- Jesus is the Son of God

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The Crucifixion, Burial And Resurrection Of Jesus

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Question 36 Report

The elders at Jerusalem advised Paul on his arrival to the city to

avoid Jewish Christians

purify himself along with men under vows

join those in the temple for prayer and fasting

preach the good news

Answer Details

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Question 37 Report

The Jews asked Jesus whether they should pay tax or not because they wanted to

entrap him in his talk

praise his teaching

help him and his disciples to pay their taxes

evade paying taxes

Answer Details

The Jews asked Jesus about paying taxes to test him and possibly entrap him in his talk. They wanted to see if his response would align with the beliefs of the Roman authorities or the Jewish leaders, and use it against him.

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The Sovereignty Of God

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Question 38 Report

Who requested for the body of Jesus after his death?

Nicodemus the Pharisee

Simon of Cyrene

Simon the disciple

Joseph of Arimathea

Answer Details

Joseph of Arimathea requested the body of Jesus after his death.

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The Transfiguration

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Question 39 Report

"Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's". The quotation teaches

rejection of civil authority

obedience to civil authority

indifference to civil authority

disobedience to civil authority.

Answer Details

The quotation teaches obedience to civil authority. The quote is from the Bible, specifically from the New Testament, in the book of Matthew (22:21), and it is spoken by Jesus in response to a question from the Pharisees about whether or not it is lawful to pay taxes to Caesar. By telling his listeners to "render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's," Jesus is instructing them to fulfill their obligations to the civil authorities, while reserving their ultimate allegiance to God.

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Submission To The Will Of God

Civic Responsibility

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Question 40 Report

"Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent for I am with you, and no man shall attack you to harm you; for I have many people in this city". The city referred to was

Corinth

Ephesus

Athens

Troas

Answer Details

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Divine Providence, Guidance And Protection

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