2016 JAMB Christian Religious Studies Past Questions & Answers

Question 1

In his teaching on spiritual gifts in Corinthians, Paul said that all gifts are inspired by

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B. the same spirit

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A. prayer

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C. grace

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D. the individual's ability

Question 2

The action that portrayed Moses as a leader of the Israelites was his

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D. Killing of an Egyptian who fought with a Hebrew.

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A. disobedience to Pharaoh and escape

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B. request to Pharaoh to spare Israelite's sons

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C. protection of the daughters of Jethro

Question 3

Paul returned Philemon's slave back to him to ensure that

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C. Philemon forgave and accepted the slave

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A. he would be welcome when he left prison

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B. the slave can complete his service time

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D. he could boast of Philemon's obedience.

Question 4

During the Temple's repair, King Josiah commanded that the money for the work, be given to the workmen without asking for an account of it because

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A. they were honest men

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B. they were to be tested first

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C. there was no room for that

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D. the king enquried from God

Question 5

A good example of parental responsibility was demonstrated by

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D. Asa

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A. Eli

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B. Samuel

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C. David

Question 6

What was Herod's reaction when he heard the news about Jesus birth?

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A. He was troubled

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B. He became calm

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C. He was excited

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D. He sent gifts

Question 7

Paul in Thessalonians declared that at the second coming of the Lord, those who are alive will not precede those that are

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D. asleep

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A. condemned

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B. ignorant

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C. faithful

Question 8

Most believers celebrate Palm Sunday to honour Jesus as the

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B. King of Kings

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A. Lamb of God

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C. Son of God

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D. Saviour of the world

Question 9

Paul in Romans said that the righteousness of God has been manifested through faith in Jesus Christ for

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C. all those who believe

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A. the cleansing of the demand

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B. the exaltation of the authority

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D. the dead in Christ

Question 10

When Ezekiel ate the scroll that was given to him at his call, it signified that

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C. he was filled with God's word

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A. his sins were forgiven

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B. God would always go before him

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D. he would never be hungry

Question 11

The church that was commended for giving even when in extreme poverty was in

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D. Macedonia

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A. Corinth

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B. Galatia

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C. Thessalonica

Question 12

In Matthew's account of Jesus burial, Joseph who requested the body of Jesus was

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C. His disciple

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A. a kingdom seeker

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B. the council's elder

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D. a gospel lover

Question 13

'''.....For who is able to govern this thy great people?'''

In the statement above, Solomon declared his

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C. total dependence on God

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A. inability to carry out the duty

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B. inadequacy as a man

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D. lordship over the people of God

Question 14

What effect did the decision of the Council of Jerusalem have on the Early Church?

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D. Gentiles were free to be members

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A. Members became more united

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B. The Jews became leaders of the community

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C. The church experienced freedom from persecution

Question 15

What was God's immediate punishment to David for taking Uriah's wife?

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B. David's son by Bathsheba died

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A. God sent Nathan to him

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C. Absalom conspired against him

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D. Solomon built the Temple in his place

Question 16

Where did God promise to lengthen Solomon's days if he kept His commandment?

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B. Gibeon

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A. Gilboa

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C. Tabor

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D. Shechem

Question 17

In Jesus' teaching about the true vine, He said anyone who does not abide in Him shall be

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B. cast forth

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A. crucified with Him

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C. taken away

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D. remembered on the last day

Question 18

Whose address led to the conversion of three thousand souls on the of Pentecost?

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A. Peter's

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B. James

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C. Paul's

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D. John's

Question 19

According to Amos, true religion entails

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A. being just and righteous

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B. engaging in sacrifices and burnt offerings

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C. engaging in holy feasts and assemblies

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D. fasting and praying always

Question 20

''.....This man is that power of God which is called Great.''

The statement above referring to Simon the magician was made at

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C. Samaria

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A. Macedonia

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B. Jerusalem

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D. Ephesus

Question 21

'''The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner''

The statement above in Peter was directed to those who

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B. did not believe in Jesus' preciousness

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A. built the Temple of Jerusalem

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C. are hard hearted against Jesus Christ

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D. don't offers spiritual sacrifice

Question 22

'''Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a memorial before God.....''''

The statement above marked the conversion of

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B. Cornelius

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A. Philip

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C. Saul of Tarsus

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D. the Ethiopian Eunuch.

Question 23

How old was Abram when God appeared to him the second time?

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D. 99 years

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A. 75 years

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B. 105 years

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C. 85 years

Question 24

Amos is often referred to as a prophet of

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B. doom

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A. love

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C. justice

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D. hope

Question 25

For obeying His word, God rewarded Shiphrah and Puah with

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B. families

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A. positions

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C. wealth

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D. servants

Question 26

Paul in Romans advised believers to respect those in authority to avoid God's wrath and also for the sake of

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B. Conscience

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A. Christ

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C. others

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D. faith

Question 27

In his teaching on effective prayer, James said that the prayer of faith would

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A. heal and cleans sins

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B. influence the authority

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C. enhance commitment to church

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D. ensure salvation for the the sick

Question 28

One of the prophets that prophesied hope for Israel in spite of God's promise of punishment was

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A. Jeremiah

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B. Amos

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C. Hosea

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D. Obadiah

Question 29

''''Leave the dead to bury their own dead....''''
Jesus statement above to the man He asked to follow Him was indicative of

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C. the cost discipleship

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A. His desire to save the man

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B. His power over death

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D. the futility of life.

Question 30

"Shall I pursue after this band? Shall I overtake them?". David's dependence on God for direction is depicted in the statement above when

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D. the Amalekites had raided Ziklag

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A. Saul was within his grasp

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B. Absalom had revolted against him

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C. he was to go against Goliath

Question 31

''.....Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of host...''

The statement above was made in reference to the call of

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C. Isaiah

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A. Jeremiah

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B. Ezekiel

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D. Amos

Question 32

When David's son Absalom rebelled against him, David was forced to

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B. flee from Jerusalem

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A. abdicate the throne

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C. surrender to him

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D. divide his kingdom

Question 33

Believers today are partakers of the New Covenant through

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A. the gift of the spirit

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B. partaking in baptism by immersion

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C. obedience to church leadership

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D. adherence to all the sacraments

Question 34

''Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe''

Jesus made the statement above to

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D. Thomas, the twin

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A. His mother at Cana in Galilee

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B. the father of the epileptic boy

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C. the Syrophenician woman

Question 35

In order that the word of the LORD concerning Judah might come to pass, He

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D. sent Babylon and other nations against it

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A. made it the central city

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B. allowed the Canaanites to besiege it

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C. sent Kings to reign in Jerusalem

Question 36

''....You are the Christ, the son of the living God.''

The statement above was made by

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A. Peter

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B. James

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C. John

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D. Philip

Question 37

God fed the Israelites with Manna at the wilderness of

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C. Sin

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A. Elim

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B. Zin

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D. Sinai

Question 38

God sent Jonah to the city of Nineveh to

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A. preach against it

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B. mediate for the people

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C. convert the people

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D. lead it

Question 39

The religious tension in Israel during the reign of King Ahab was caused by

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B. Jezebel's introduction of idol worship

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A. Prophet Nathan's prophecy about Israel's doom

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C. Ahab's heed to the advice of the elders

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D. Elijah's insistence on God to punish Israel

Question 40

A parable that teaches a lesson on the demands of the kingdom is that of the

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A. weeds

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B. lost coin

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C. prodigal son

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D. Samaritan

Question 41

Before Moses brought the Israelites to meet God on Mount Sinai, he charged them to

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A. wash their garments and be consecrated

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B. ensure they eat very well

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C. touch the mountain at the sight of smoke

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D. mate with their wives for three days

Question 42

When the wall of Jerusalem was broken down, the survivors who escaped the exile were in great

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B. trouble and shame

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A. frustration

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C. disappointment

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D. confusion and dismay

Question 43

''.....I am the LORD, and there is no other, beside me there is no God....''

God's statement above through Isaiah depicts

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C. His sovereignty

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A. Israel's acceptance of His Supremacy

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B. assurance to Isaiah of His existence

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D. His divine nature

Question 44

Daniel and others opted for vegetables and water in place of the King's food and wine because

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B. the King's food would defile them

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A. they were fasting for Israel

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C. the King's food was not palatable

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D. God was not happy with Israel's situation

Question 45

''An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth...''
Jesus corrected the teaching in the statement above by declaring that

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D. forgiveness is right

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A. give and take is an ideal way of life

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B. retaliation should be in equal measure to the offence

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C. retaliation is right

Question 46

The story of Gehazi demonstrated God's hatred for

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B. greed

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A. disobedience

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C. envy

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D. tyranny

Question 47

According to Paul in Philippians, Jesus demonstrated humility when He

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C. took the form of man

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A. likened Himself to God

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B. had pity on the possessed man

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D. forgave those who crucified Him

Question 48

The ruler of the synagogue whose child Jesus raised to life was

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D. Jairus

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A. a widow

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B. Zebedee

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C. a centurion

Question 49

Paul admonished the Romans to live a new life in Christ by yielding themselves to God as men who

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B. have been brought from death to life

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A. will meet Christ in God's kingdom

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C. have suffered for the sake of the gospel

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D. will receive judgement on the last day.

Question 50

A key requirement for healing as exemplified by the disciple's inability to heal the epileptic boy is

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C. faith

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A. power

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B. righteousness

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D. humility

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