JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 2011

The Epistles Of James

View Answer

Question 2 Report

The Jews sought to kill Jesus after He healed the man at the pool of Bethzatha because they thought that He

claimed to have authority to forgive sins

made Himself equal with God

did not agree with the law of Moses

said that He was born before Abraham

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Jesus’ Teachings About Himself (JAMB)

Jesus’ Teachings About Himself

View Answer

Question 3 Report

The disciples that went to preach in Samaria after the great persecution in Jerusalem was

Philip

Andrew

Peter

James

Answer Details

The disciples that went to preach in Samaria after the great persecution in Jerusalem was Philip.

Read lesson note on Fellowship In The Early Church (WAEC)

View Answer

Question 4 Report

Why was God angry with Eli?

Eli's sons disregarded the people's warning

Eli's sons were wicked people

Eli's sons dishonoured God and he treated them with levity

Eli's sons were appointed as priests against God's will

Answer Details

Read lesson note on The Sovereignty Of God (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Obedience And Rewards (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Consequences Of Saul’s Disobedience (WAEC)

The Sovereignty Of God

Obedience And Rewards

Consequences Of Saul’s Disobedience

View Answer

Question 5 Report

Jesus encouraged His followers to rejoice when they were persecuted because

great would be their reward in heaven

angels would come to their aid

they would not lack anything good

all their sins would be forgiven

Answer Details

Jesus encouraged His followers to rejoice when they were persecuted because great would be their reward in heaven. This means that even though they might experience hardships and challenges for their faith, they should not lose heart because they will be blessed and rewarded in the end. They should keep their focus on their heavenly reward, rather than on their present circumstances, and trust that God will see them through.

View Answer

Question 6 Report

Jesus charged His followers to walk in the light while they had the light so that they may

have eternal life

become Sons of it

have the light of life

become custodians of it

Answer Details

Jesus charged His followers to walk in the light while they had the light so that they may have the light of life. This means that Jesus urged His followers to live according to the truth and righteousness that He represented. By walking in the light, they would not stumble or fall into darkness, but rather continue to live in the light of God's love and grace. This would enable them to experience the fullness of life that Jesus had promised to those who believe in Him.

Read lesson note on Love (JAMB)

Read lesson note on The Sovereignty Of God (JAMB)

Love

The Sovereignty Of God

View Answer

Question 7 Report

'''Do not destroy him; for who can stretch out his hand on the LORD'S anointed, and be guiltless?'''In the statement above, David was acknowledging God's role in

Abishai's command

Saul's leadership

Samuel's priesthood

Elijah's prophethood.

Answer Details

In the statement above, David was acknowledging God's role in anointing Saul as the king of Israel. David recognized that Saul was God's anointed one, and that it would be a sin to harm him. David's statement demonstrates his reverence for God and his respect for the authority that God had placed in Saul as the king of Israel.

Read lesson note on The Sovereignty Of God (JAMB)

Read lesson note on The Sovereignty Of God (WAEC)

The Sovereignty Of God

View Answer

Question 8 Report

The man of God whose word was ignored by kings Ahab and Jehoshaphat was

Elijah

Zedekiah

Malakiah

Micaiah

Answer Details

The man of God whose word was ignored by kings Ahab and Jehoshaphat was Micaiah. In 1 Kings 22:8-28, Micaiah was a prophet who warned King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah not to go to war against Ramoth Gilead. However, his warnings were ignored, and the kings went ahead with their plans, leading to Ahab's death in battle.

Read lesson note on The Covenant (JAMB)

Read lesson note on A Man After God’s Own Heart (JAMB)

The Covenant

View Answer

Question 9 Report

Nehemiah responded to the opposition of the enemies of Israel by

telling the people not to say a word

resporting the issue to king Artaxerxes

inviting them to dialogue in the King's court

asking God to return their taunt back to them

Answer Details

Nehemiah responded to the opposition of the enemies of Israel by asking God to return their taunts back to them. When Nehemiah and the Israelites were rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, they faced opposition from their enemies. Nehemiah's response was to pray to God and ask Him to remember the taunts and threats of their enemies and to repay them for what they had done. He did not tell the people not to speak or invite the enemies to dialogue in the king's court. Instead, he trusted in God and prayed for His protection and justice.

Read lesson note on Divine Providence, Guidance And Protection (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Leadership Roles (WAEC)

Read lesson note on Faith In God (WAEC)

Leadership Roles

Faith In God

View Answer

Question 10 Report

''What is the this that you have done!'' The people in the ship asked Jonah the question above because

he was fast asleep in the ship

they knew he was fleeing from the LORD

he lied to them about his presence in the ship

they realised that he had made attempts to commit suicide

Answer Details

The people in the ship asked Jonah the question "What is the this that you have done!" because they knew he was fleeing from the LORD. Jonah had been instructed by God to go to Nineveh and preach against the city's wickedness, but he chose to disobey and boarded a ship going in the opposite direction. When a great storm came upon them, the sailors eventually realized that Jonah was the reason for their troubles and asked him what he had done to bring such misfortune upon them.

Read lesson note on The Sovereignty Of God (JAMB)

Read lesson note on God’s Message To Nineveh (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Consequences Of Saul’s Disobedience (WAEC)

The Sovereignty Of God

God’s Message To Nineveh

Consequences Of Saul’s Disobedience

View Answer

Question 11 Report

Nebuchadnezzar ordered his subjects to worship the image he set up whenever they

heard his voice

saw him stand before the image

heard the sound of the born

were told to do so

Answer Details

Read lesson note on The Sovereignty Of God (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Divine Providence, Guidance And Protection (JAMB)

The Sovereignty Of God

View Answer

Question 12 Report

Noah's ark was sustained during the flood by its

resting on the highest mountains

being rowed on the waters

floating on the water

being anchored safely

Answer Details

During the flood, Noah's ark was sustained by floating on the water. As the water level rose, the ark was able to remain afloat and not sink because of its size and shape. It was built with a flat bottom and sloping sides which helped it to ride out the waves without tipping over. Additionally, the ark was built using strong, durable materials like gopher wood and was coated in pitch to make it waterproof. This allowed the ark to withstand the heavy rain and flooding for 40 days and 40 nights. So, the correct answer is "floating on the water."

View Answer

Question 13 Report

When Joshua fell upon his face during Israel's defeat at Ai, God told him to rise and

send more courageous soldiers to Ai

encourage the people

pray fervently against their enemies

sanctify the people

Answer Details

Read lesson note on The Sovereignty Of God (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Faith In God (WAEC)

The Sovereignty Of God

Faith In God

View Answer

Question 14 Report

God promised Abraham that nations of the earth shall be blessed through him because

he had obeyed Him

his decendants had obeyed Him

of his kindness to Hagar

of his exemplary leadership

Answer Details

Read lesson note on The Covenant (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Submission To The Will Of God (WAEC)

The Covenant

Submission To The Will Of God

View Answer

Question 15 Report

In the early Church, believers devoted themselves to the

daily distribution of food

apostles' teaching and fellowishp

breaking of bread in the Temple

performance of miracles

Answer Details

Read lesson note on The Holy Spirit And The Mission To The Gentiles (WAEC)

Read lesson note on Fellowship In The Early Church (WAEC)

The Holy Spirit And The Mission To The Gentiles

View Answer

Question 16 Report

Peter in his epistle, charged his fellow elders to

take care of their families

be strong in their faith

have compassion on the weak

tend the flock of God

Answer Details

Peter, in his epistle, charged his fellow elders to tend the flock of God. This means that he instructed them to take care of and guide the members of the church, just as a shepherd tends to his flock of sheep. The elders were expected to provide spiritual guidance, support, and care to the members of the church, to help them grow in their faith and stay on the right path. This charge highlights the responsibility of church leaders to oversee and care for those under their care, and to ensure that they are well-nourished and protected in their spiritual journey.

View Answer

Question 17 Report

At the second coming of Christ, those who are alive shall be

Bound for life

Caught up together with the Lord

Separated from the dead

Taken to the new Jerusalem

Answer Details

At the second coming of Christ, according to the Christian belief, those who are alive shall be "caught up together with the Lord". This is a reference to the event commonly known as the "Rapture". According to the Bible, believers in Christ who are still alive when He returns will be caught up in the air to meet Him, while the dead in Christ will rise first. This event is described in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17: "For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever."

Read lesson note on The Second Coming Of Christ (JAMB)

The Second Coming Of Christ

View Answer

Question 18 Report

The workmen who repaired the house of the LORD during Josiah''s religious reforms were not made to account for the money given them because they

did not receive the money directly

lacked accounting capabllities

bribed the Temple officials

were honest workmen

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Supremacy Of God (WAEC)

Read lesson note on Religious Reforms (WAEC)

Read lesson note on Concern For One’s Nation (WAEC)

Supremacy Of God

Religious Reforms

Concern For One’s Nation

View Answer

Question 19 Report

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

Members became more united

The Church experienced freedom from persecution

The Jews became leaders of the community

Gentiles were free to be members of the Church

Answer Details

The decision of the Council of Jerusalem was to accept that Gentiles did not need to convert to Judaism in order to become members of the Christian community. This meant that Gentiles were free to become members of the Church without having to follow Jewish laws and customs. This decision had a significant impact on the early Church because it allowed for the Church to expand beyond its Jewish roots and become a truly international faith. It also helped to create a more inclusive and diverse community, which ultimately helped to strengthen the Church. Therefore, the correct answer is: Gentiles were free to be members of the Church.

Read lesson note on Fellowship In The Early Church (WAEC)

View Answer

Question 20 Report

The disciples became terrified when they saw Jesus walking on the sea because

they thought He would drown

they thought He was a ghost

they lacked faith in Him

there was a great storm

Answer Details

In the Bible, the disciples became terrified when they saw Jesus walking on the sea because they thought He was a ghost. This story is recounted in the Gospel of Matthew (14:22-33), where it is described that the disciples were in a boat on the sea, and Jesus came to them walking on the water. They were initially terrified, thinking that they were seeing a ghost, but Jesus reassured them and told them not to be afraid. This event is often interpreted as a demonstration of Jesus' power over the natural world and as a lesson about having faith in Him, even in the face of fear and doubt.

Read lesson note on Miracles (JAMB)

Miracles

View Answer

Question 21 Report

Paul in Romans stated that the righteousness of God has been manifested thought

the Law

the Priests

faith in Jesus

Temple sacrifices

Answer Details

In the book of Romans, Paul states that the righteousness of God has been manifested through faith in Jesus. This means that people can receive the righteousness of God by believing in Jesus and trusting in his sacrifice on the cross, rather than through obedience to the Law, the priesthood or Temple sacrifices. Paul emphasizes that this righteousness is available to all who believe, both Jews and Gentiles, and that it is a free gift of God's grace.

Read lesson note on The Sovereignty Of God (JAMB)

Read lesson note on The Law And Grace (JAMB)

The Sovereignty Of God

The Law And Grace

View Answer

Question 22 Report

According to Amos, God desires knowledge of Him rather than

fervent prayers

dependency on the Law

the mulititide of prophecies

burnt offerings

Answer Details

Read lesson note on The Sovereignty Of God (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Obedience And Rewards (JAMB)

The Sovereignty Of God

Obedience And Rewards

View Answer

Question 23 Report

In the parable of the sower, the seed that fell among the thorns symbolized the one who hears the word but

does not understand it

loses it to the enemy

does not immediately receive it

the cares of the world choke it

Answer Details

In the Parable of the Sower, as told in the Bible, the seed that fell among the thorns symbolized the one who hears the word of God but is choked by the cares of the world. Jesus told this parable to illustrate how people respond differently to the message of the gospel. The seed that fell among the thorns represents someone who hears the word of God but is so consumed by the worries of life and the pursuit of material possessions that the message is crowded out and does not take root in their heart. As a result, the seed cannot grow into a fruitful plant. Therefore, the correct answer is "the cares of the world choke it."

Read lesson note on The Parables (JAMB)

The Parables

View Answer

Question 24 Report

"Follow me and leave the dead to bury their own dead."
By this statement, Jesus means that

disciples shall not attend burials

there is no life after death

following Him comes before anything else

disciples shall leave their families in God's care

Answer Details

In this statement, Jesus is emphasizing the priority of following Him above all other responsibilities and obligations, even those related to family or cultural practices such as burial. He is not saying that disciples should not attend burials or that there is no life after death, but rather that the call to follow Him is urgent and demands complete commitment.

Read lesson note on Jesus’ Teachings About Himself (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Submission To The Will Of God (WAEC)

Jesus’ Teachings About Himself

Submission To The Will Of God

View Answer

Question 25 Report

The prophet who was ordained from the womb for God's service was

Jeremiah

Isaiah

Ezekiel

Hosea

Answer Details

The prophet who was ordained from the womb for God's service was Jeremiah. In Jeremiah 1:5, God spoke to Jeremiah saying, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." This means that God had already chosen Jeremiah for His service even before he was born, and his purpose in life was to fulfill God's plan as a prophet to the nations.

Read lesson note on The Sovereignty Of God (JAMB)

The Sovereignty Of God

View Answer

Question 26 Report

God guided Abraham's steward in choosing a wife for Isaac by

teaching him how to select a good woman

leading a lady to fulfil his paryer request

taking him to Abraham's fatherland

giving him to an exemplary woman

Answer Details

Read lesson note on The Sovereignty Of God (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Divine Providence, Guidance And Protection (JAMB)

The Sovereignty Of God

View Answer

Question 27 Report

During Jehoiakim's reign, Judah was destroyed as punishment for Manasseh's sin of

keeping Temple prosititutes in the land

defiling the vessels in the Temple

offering unaceptable sacrifice

shedding innocent blood

Answer Details

Read lesson note on The Covenant (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Leadership Roles (WAEC)

The Covenant

Leadership Roles

View Answer

Question 28 Report

In his vision, Isaiah's guilt was taken away and his sin foegiven after

the angel of the LORD appeared to him

his mouth was touched with a burning coal

the seraphim had spoken to him

he had agreed to serve God

Answer Details

In his vision, Isaiah's guilt was taken away and his sin forgiven after his mouth was touched with a burning coal. This happened when he saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the seraphim flying around Him, proclaiming His holiness. Isaiah then cried out, "Woe is me! For I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips." One of the seraphim then flew to him with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken from the altar with tongs. He touched Isaiah's mouth with the burning coal and said, "Behold, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away, and your sin forgiven." This was a symbolic act of purification and consecration, which prepared Isaiah for his prophetic ministry.

Read lesson note on A Man After God’s Own Heart (JAMB)

View Answer

Question 29 Report

''Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jona! for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you....'''

offer their lives

be led by the Spirit

keep all the commandments

vow not to deny Him

Answer Details

In this statement, Jesus is blessing Simon Bar-Jona, also known as Peter, for understanding the true identity of Jesus. Jesus affirms that Peter's knowledge of Him did not come from human teaching but from divine revelation, that is, from God revealing it to him. Jesus is acknowledging that Peter's belief in Him is not based on human reasoning or evidence, but on a spiritual understanding of who He is. This statement highlights the importance of having faith in God and seeking spiritual revelation, rather than relying solely on human knowledge and reasoning. In summary, Jesus is commending Peter for his spiritual insight, which came from God, and recognizing that this is the foundation of true faith.

Read lesson note on The Parables (JAMB)

The Parables

View Answer

Question 30 Report

Laxity in disciplining children is dangerous both the family and society as exemplified by

Jonathan

Tamar

Absalom

Ahikam

Answer Details

The correct answer is Absalom. Absalom was the third son of King David in the Bible. He rebelled against his father and attempted to take over the throne. Absalom's rebellion was a result of his father's laxity in disciplining him and holding him accountable for his actions. David had not punished Absalom for killing his half-brother Amnon, which had led to Absalom's exile. The story of Absalom highlights the dangers of laxity in disciplining children. When parents do not hold their children accountable for their actions and fail to discipline them, it can lead to negative consequences for both the family and society.

View Answer

Question 31 Report

Saul was converted so that he might

cause confusion among the Jews

help Peter in his work

not be killed for his sins

spread the word to the Gentiles

Answer Details

Saul was converted so that he might spread the word to the Gentiles. Saul, who later became known as Paul, was a devout Jew who persecuted Christians before his conversion. On his way to Damascus, he had a vision of Jesus and was struck blind. After being healed by a disciple named Ananias, Saul became a believer and was baptized. His conversion marked a turning point in his life, and he became an important figure in the early Christian church, especially in spreading the gospel to the Gentiles.

Read lesson note on Submission To The Will Of God (WAEC)

Read lesson note on The Trials Of Jesus (WAEC)

Read lesson note on Mission To The Gentiles (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Opposition To The Gospel Message (JAMB)

Submission To The Will Of God

The Trials Of Jesus

Mission To The Gentiles

Opposition To The Gospel Message

View Answer

Question 32 Report

Solomon made the most unwise decision by engaging in

marriages for foreign women

alliances with his brothers

developmental works

so many wars of conquest

Answer Details

Solomon made the most unwise decision by engaging in marriages for foreign women. This was because he was instructed not to marry foreign women who worship other gods, but he ignored this commandment and married many foreign women who eventually led him astray from the worship of God. The result of this unwise decision was that his heart was turned away from God, and his actions led to the division of the kingdom of Israel after his death.

Read lesson note on The Covenant (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Faith In God (WAEC)

The Covenant

Faith In God

View Answer

Question 33 Report

In Corinthians, Paul stated that by one Spirit we were

free from bondage of sin

united into one church

committed to Christians service

baptized into one body

Answer Details

In Corinthians, Paul stated that by one Spirit we were baptized into one body. This means that as believers in Christ, we are all united together as one body, the church, through the Holy Spirit. This baptism is not a physical immersion in water, but rather a spiritual baptism that occurs when we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. It is through this baptism that we are all made equal and given the same spirit to serve God and His people.

Read lesson note on The Holy Spirit And The Mission Of The Church (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Parental Responsibility (WAEC)

The Holy Spirit And The Mission Of The Church

Parental Responsibility

View Answer

Question 34 Report

Baal did not answer his worshipers at the contest on Mount Carmel because he

was annoyed with their sacrifice

did not hear

wanted to disgrace his worshippers

was asleep

Answer Details

View Answer

Question 35 Report

According to Jeremiah, the anger of God toward standing on the right side of the altar of incense, he

cried out to him

was troubled and afraid

rejoiced in the Lord

left the Temple immediately

Answer Details

Read lesson note on The Sovereignty Of God (JAMB)

Read lesson note on The Sovereignty Of God (WAEC)

The Sovereignty Of God

View Answer

Question 36 Report

According to Paul in Philippians, humility means giving consideration to another people's

wealth

weakness

interests

needs

Answer Details

Read lesson note on Humility (JAMB)

Humility

View Answer

Question 37 Report

God visited the children of Israel on Mount Sinai during the giving of the commandments through

a storm

mist and dew

smoke and fire

a still small voice

Answer Details

God visited the children of Israel on Mount Sinai during the giving of the commandments through smoke and fire. This is described in Exodus 19:18 where it says, "Mount Sinai was covered with smoke, because the Lord descended on it in fire." The presence of God was accompanied by thunder, lightning, and the sound of a trumpet. The people were afraid and trembled at the sight of the smoke and fire, but God spoke to them and gave them the Ten Commandments.

Read lesson note on The Sovereignty Of God (WAEC)

The Sovereignty Of God

View Answer

Question 38 Report

God blessed and hallowed the seventh day because

it was the day He rested from creation

it was the day He created man

He wanted it to be a day of worship

He saw that all He had created was good

Answer Details

God blessed and hallowed the seventh day because it was the day He rested from creation. In the book of Genesis, it is written that after six days of creating the world and all that is in it, God rested on the seventh day. He blessed and sanctified that day as a reminder of His creative power and as a day of rest for His people. Therefore, the seventh day is considered holy and set apart for rest and worship.

Read lesson note on The Sovereignty Of God (JAMB)

Read lesson note on A Man After God’s Own Heart (JAMB)

The Sovereignty Of God

View Answer

Question 39 Report

The punishment for Adam and Eve's sin was that they

were driven out of the garden

would be naked forever

would never fellowship with God

would be enemies of crawing animals

Answer Details

After Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, the punishment for their sin was that they were driven out of the Garden of Eden, which was the perfect paradise where they had been living. As a result of their disobedience, they would experience pain, suffering, and death. They would also have to work hard to produce food from the ground, and their relationship with God would be strained. They would no longer have the same access to Him as they did before their sin. Therefore, the correct option is "were driven out of the garden."

Read lesson note on A Man After God’s Own Heart (JAMB)

Read lesson note on Divine Providence, Guidance And Protection (JAMB)