JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 2011

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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.

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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.

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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."

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

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When asked to interpret Pharaoh's dream, Joseph's first response was "It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favourable answer." This means that Joseph gave credit to God for any interpretation of the dream and did not claim credit for himself. He acknowledged that only God could reveal the meaning of the dream and that he was just a conduit for God's message. By saying this, Joseph also showed humility and respect towards Pharaoh, as he recognized that the interpretation was not his to give but rather came from a higher power. So, the correct answer is "It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favourable answer."

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According to Christian belief, the tearing of the curtain of the Temple into two at the death of Jesus signifies that people now have direct access to God through Christ. The curtain in the Temple separated the Holy of Holies, which was believed to be the dwelling place of God, from the rest of the Temple where the people worshipped. It was a physical barrier that prevented anyone from entering into the presence of God except the High Priest who could only enter once a year. The tearing of the curtain at the moment of Jesus' death symbolizes that the barrier between God and humanity has been removed, and people can now approach God directly through faith in Jesus.

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At the second coming of Christ, according to the Bible, those who are alive will be caught up together with the Lord. This event is also known as the Rapture, where believers who are still alive at the time of Christ's return will be taken up to meet Him in the air, along with those who have died in Christ who will be resurrected first. This event is described in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, which says, "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In Corinthians, believers are taught to forgive one another in order to keep Satan from gaining advantage over them. When we hold onto grudges and refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, we open the door for Satan to sow division and strife among us. Unforgiveness can create bitterness and resentment, which can lead to conflict and further harm to our relationships. However, when we forgive those who have wronged us, we prevent Satan from using these offenses to drive a wedge between us and our fellow believers. Forgiveness allows us to release the hurt and pain caused by the offense and to move forward in love and unity. Therefore, forgiveness is essential in maintaining healthy and strong relationships among believers and keeping Satan from gaining a foothold in our lives.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In the Bible, in the book of Matthew 14:22-33, the disciples of Jesus became terrified when they saw Jesus walking on the sea because they thought He was a ghost. According to the passage, the disciples were in a boat in the middle of the sea when a great storm arose. They saw Jesus walking on the water towards them and they were frightened, thinking that it was a ghost. It was only when Jesus spoke to them and identified himself that they recognized him and their fear was eased.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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According to the Bible in 2 Corinthians 8, Paul commended the churches in Macedonia for giving out of their freewill to the poor. The churches in Macedonia had given generously to support the needs of other believers who were facing difficult times. Paul praised them for their generosity, which he described as a reflection of their love for God and their commitment to follow Jesus' example of sacrificial giving. The money that the churches in Macedonia had given was intended to help those who were suffering from poverty, famine, or other forms of hardship. Therefore, the correct answer is "poor."

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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Jesus drove out the money changers and sellers of doves out of the Temple because the people defiled it with dubious business. This means that the Temple, which was meant to be a sacred place of worship, had become a marketplace where people were conducting business transactions in a dishonest and unethical way. Jesus was angry because the people were treating the Temple with disrespect, and he wanted to restore its sanctity by removing the traders and money changers. It was not because there was no need for animal sacrifice anymore, because the Jewish law still required it. Nor was it because the people were disobedient to the Law, or that animals and birds were not allowed in it.

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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.

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In the Bible, Saul was the first king of Israel. He consulted a medium to seek guidance, despite God's prohibition on such practices. This displayed his lack of faith in God's ability to guide and protect him. Therefore, the correct answer is "faith in God".

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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.

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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.

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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."

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In the statement above, the love of Israel is compared to a morning cloud because it disappears quickly. A morning cloud appears at dawn but vanishes when the sun rises and the day becomes warmer. Similarly, the love of Israel for God was fickle and short-lived. They would show some devotion and worship to God, but it would quickly fade away, and they would turn to idol worship and other sinful practices. Therefore, this comparison emphasizes how the love of Israel for God was not consistent or enduring, but rather fleeting and unreliable, like a morning cloud that vanishes quickly.