JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 2019

Which of the following was Pilate's question to Jesus at his trial?

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Pilate's question to Jesus at his trial was "Are you the king of the Jews?" Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus. During the trial, Pilate asked Jesus if He was the king of the Jews, which was a political charge brought against Him by the religious leaders. This question was significant because it put Jesus in a difficult position, as claiming to be the king of the Jews would be seen as a challenge to the authority of the Roman Empire. In response to Pilate's question, Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world." This answer conveyed that Jesus was not a political or military leader, but rather a spiritual leader who came to offer salvation and eternal life to all who would believe in Him.

To St Paul, Christians can prepare for the second coming of Christ by______

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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

St Paul's epistle to the Philippians on "Christian Giving' indicated his reception of gifts from them through________

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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.

The model example for wives in Christian families according to St Peter is _____

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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.

St. Paul had already boasted to the ______and for this reason he sent a reminder letter to the ______ on Christian giving

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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.

One of the most significant lessons from the emergence of Deborah as a leader is that_________

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One of the most significant lessons from the emergence of Deborah as a leader is that gender difference isn't a limitation to leadership. Deborah was a prophetess and judge who led the Israelites during a time of oppression by the Canaanites. Despite living in a patriarchal society where men were typically the leaders, Deborah's wisdom and courage were recognized and respected by both men and women. Her leadership not only resulted in the defeat of their enemies but also brought peace to the land for forty years. Therefore, the lesson from Deborah's emergence as a leader is that one's gender should not be a limiting factor in leadership. What matters most is one's ability, character, and commitment to lead effectively.

Jesus charged Christians to express love just as_______

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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 

God charged man to 'be fruitful, and multiply, and .... the earth, and subdue it'. (1st creation story)

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

When Jesus healed the paralytic, the anger of the scribes was aroused by His_______

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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.

"Do not be afraid; for I know what you seek, Jesus who was crucified..." This statement was made__________

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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.

"I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in me, though he dies, yet shall he live". Jesus directed this statement to

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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.

"What you sow does not come to life unless it dies". This was______

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

God instructed Saul to utterly destroy Amalek because___________

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God instructed Saul to utterly destroy Amalek because its people opposed the Israelites on the way after departing Egypt. In the Old Testament, the Amalekites were a people who attacked the Israelites in the wilderness after they had left Egypt, and continued to harass them throughout their journey. God's command to destroy the Amalekites was a punishment for their unprovoked aggression and hostility towards Israel. This command was given to Saul, the first king of Israel, who was expected to carry out God's judgment in obedience to His word. However, Saul failed to fully obey God's instructions, sparing the Amalekite king and some of the spoils of war, which ultimately led to his downfall. Therefore, God's command to destroy the Amalekites was a judgment for their opposition to His chosen people, the Israelites.

One of the following is not a quality of good discipleship________

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"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.

Nebuchadnezzer king of Babylon invaded Jerusalem and carried away all the treasures of the temple during the reign of_________

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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.

Only ...stated that the transfiguration took place eight days after Peter's confession of Jesus as the son of God.

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The synoptic record of Luke added that Christ's transfiguration took place 8 days after the Peter confessed Jesus as the son of God. (Luke 9:28).

Moses named the place where the Israelites drank water from the rock "Mesah and Meribah' particularly because---------

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

... updated Nehemiah about the state of Jerusalem while he was ...

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Hanai visited Nehemiah, a captive in Babylon and reported the state of Jerusalem to him.

In the Gospel according to St. Matthew, Jesus sent His disciples to______

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Jesus sent the disciples to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, the Jews, according to the report of St. Matthew. (Matthew 10:5-6)

The Lord protected the Israelites with all but one of the following when the Egyptians chased them

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

At about the ... hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice "Eli Eli lama sabach - thani".

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At about the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice 'My God, my God why has thou forsaken me.'

The triumphal entry was in fulfilment of the prophecy of_______

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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.

Peter refuted the mockery of drunkenness of the disciples by referring to the prophecy of________

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The correct answer is "Joel." Peter was speaking to the crowd on the day of Pentecost, after the Holy Spirit had come upon the disciples and they were speaking in tongues. Some people in the crowd accused the disciples of being drunk, but Peter explained that this was not the case. Instead, he pointed to the prophecy of Joel, which said that in the last days, God would pour out His Spirit on all people, and they would prophesy and speak in tongues. So, Peter was using the prophecy of Joel to show that the events of that day were not a result of drunkenness, but were the fulfillment of God's promise to pour out His Spirit on all people. This was a powerful way for Peter to refute the accusations against the disciples and to show that what was happening was a work of God, not the result of any human effort. In summary, Peter referenced the prophecy of Joel to show that the events of that day were a fulfillment of God's promise and not a result of drunkenness.

St. James in the teaching on faith and work gave the analogy of _______

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St James liked his teaching on Faith and work to the situation of a hungry man who approached his fellow Christian for help but who was rather told to "Go in Peace; be warmed and filled'.

St. Paul showed commitment as a means upon which forgiveness can effectively thrive by_______

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

Abraham's faith was reckoned to him as righteousness'. This underscores St Paul's admonition that ______

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According to St Paul, Abraham was justified by faith and not by law, the implication of the Above statement

"It shall be neither mine nor yours; divide it" what was to be divided?

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"It shall be neither mine nor yours; divide it" refers to a live baby that two women claimed as their own. This story is recorded in the Old Testament book of 1 Kings chapter 3, where King Solomon was faced with the difficult task of determining which of two women was the real mother of a baby. Both women claimed that the baby belonged to them, and Solomon had to decide who was telling the truth. His solution was to propose cutting the baby in half and giving each woman an equal share. The true mother's love for the child was revealed when she begged the king to spare the baby's life and give it to the other woman instead. Solomon then declared that the first woman, who was willing to give up her claim to the child rather than see it harmed, was the true mother. Therefore, the phrase "It shall be neither mine nor yours; divide it" refers to the live baby that King Solomon was called upon to judge and which he ultimately saved by revealing the true mother's identity.

To St. James, a doer of the word of God must learn to also__________

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According to St. James a doer of the word must learn to control his tongue, as anyone who cannot do this, deceives himself and his religion is in vain.

The illustration of Satan, the adversary who prowls around seeking whom to devour, is particular to__________

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In St. Peter's teaching on humility, he advised that Christians be sober and watchful, for Satan, the adversary, prowls around seeking whom to devour.

When Ezekiel was called, he was shown a scroll on which were written words of______

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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.

The intent of the their temptation of Christ was to____________

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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.

St Paul, in 'Law and Grace', although man was condemned, he has been redeemed through the ____

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St. Paul in 'Law and Grace' explains that although man was condemned due to sin, he has been redeemed through the grace of God. This means that even though we have failed to live up to God's standards, God has extended his unmerited favor and love towards us through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. This redemption is not based on our own efforts or good works, but solely on the grace of God, which is given to us freely by faith in Jesus Christ. So, in simple terms, St. Paul is saying that we are saved by the grace of God and not by our own merit or good works.

Since fervent prayers of the righteous has great power in its effects, Christians according to St. James must________

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Christians must confess their sins before God and take conscious steps to forsake them as the prayer of the righteous answers fervently.

The core of St Paul's advice on dignity of Labour is that

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The core of St. Paul's advice on the dignity of labor is that Christians should be productive and work diligently in whatever occupation they have, as if they are working for the Lord. In the Bible, St. Paul emphasizes the importance of work and the need to avoid idleness. He encourages Christians to work hard, not just to support themselves, but also to support others who may be in need. St. Paul believed that labor was a way to honor God and to demonstrate love for others. In his letter to the Colossians, St. Paul wrote: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving" (Colossians 3:23-24). St. Paul also worked hard himself, despite facing many challenges and difficulties, and encouraged others to follow his example. He wrote, "We were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone's food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you" (2 Thessalonians 3:7-9). Thus, the core of St. Paul's advice on the dignity of labor is that Christians should work hard and be productive in their occupations, not just to support themselves, but also to serve others and honor God.

One of the following is not a condition for effective prayer according to St James_____

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

Jeremiah prophesied God's punishment of the Israelites because they had_______

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Jeremiah prophesied God's punishment of the Israelites because they had compromised their worship and turned away from God. The Israelites had abandoned their faith and turned to idolatry, worshiping false gods and engaging in other sinful practices. This behavior was in direct violation of God's commands, and Jeremiah warned the people that their disobedience would lead to punishment and exile. In addition, the Israelites had also trampled on the needy and committed other injustices, which further angered God and contributed to his decision to punish them. However, it was primarily their abandonment of true worship that led to Jeremiah's prophesies of punishment.

Joseph's leadership quality was so exceptional so much that_________

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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.

"Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest!" This was... account of the Triumphal Entry

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Matthew's synoptic account (in Matthew 21:9) is the authoritative answer to this. N.B: paying attention to little details a true quality of an Art and CRS student.

St Paul's teaching on spiritual gifts was directed to ____

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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.

St. Paul on 'Civic Responsibility' advised Christians not only to be law-abiding but also________

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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.