JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 2021

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

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

The reason for the first Apostolic Council in Jerusalem was that 

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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.

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

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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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Herod was very glad to see Jesus at the trial because

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

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The regret is expressed by Cleopas and one other disciple.

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 

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

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

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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.

"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

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at the gate called beautiful

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

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"...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 

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The immediate cause of the stoning of Stephen was his

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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.

Pilate delivered Jesus to be crucified because he

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

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believe in the Lord Jesus

The two disciples on the way to Emmaus recognized Jesus 

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

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

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"... 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 

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

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

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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.

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

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healed a crippled man

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

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Who requested for the body of Jesus after his death?

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

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- Jesus is the Son of God

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

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On arrival in Rome, Paul first addressed 

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"...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?

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Paul told the Athenians that they were very religious because 

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

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"... 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

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

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

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

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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.

"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? 

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

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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.

"... 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 

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- were deeply troubled and asked what they should do

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

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"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

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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.

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

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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.

Where did Jesus go after His triumphant entry into Jerusalem?

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"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

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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.