JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 139

691.

According to Peter, Christians should maintain good conduct among non-Christians so that they could

A.

Become children of God

B.

Love one another

C.

Be seen good things

D.

Get help from the Gentiles

Correct answer is C

In the Bible, specifically in 1 Peter 2:12, it says, "Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us." This passage encourages Christians to maintain good conduct among non-Christians so that they may receive help and support from them when needed.

692.

According to James, the prayer of a righteous man is

A.

Powerful and effective

B.

Important and powerful

C.

Effective and acceptable

D.

Valuable and effective

Correct answer is A

The correct answer is A. powerful and effective. This is based on the biblical verse found in the Book of James (James 5:16, RSV): "Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working."

693.

In Thessalonians, believers are taught that at the Second Coming, the dead in Christ will

A.

Rise first

B.

Rise last

C.

Be judged first

D.

Be judged last

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

694.

At the Beautiful Gate, Peter and John healed a man who was

A.

Lame

B.

Blind

C.

Deaf

D.

Dumb

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

695.

According to Jeremiah, the vital element in the new covenant God would make with the Jews was that

A.

He would bless all nations through the Jews

B.

Man would be enabled to keep God's law

C.

Salvation would come through a virgin's seed

D.

The individual would be accountable before God

Correct answer is B

According to the Book of Jeremiah in the Bible, the vital element in the new covenant God would make with the Jews was that:

 

B. man would be enabled to keep God's law

 

Jeremiah 31:33 in the Bible speaks about this new covenant: "I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people." This passage indicates that under the new covenant, God would enable people to keep His law by writing it on their hearts, thus allowing for a deeper and more personal relationship with God.