JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 429

2,141.

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

A.

The Law

B.

The Priests

C.

Faith in Jesus

D.

Temple sacrifices

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,142.

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

A.

Members became more united

B.

The Church experienced freedom from persecution

C.

The Jews became leaders of the community

D.

Gentiles were free to be members of the Church

Correct answer is D

The Council of Jerusalem, as described in Acts 15, was a pivotal moment in the early Church's history. The main issue at hand was whether Gentile converts to Christianity needed to follow Jewish practices, such as circumcision and adherence to the Mosaic Law. After much debate and discussion, the apostles and elders reached a decision that Gentile believers did not need to be circumcised or follow all aspects of the Jewish law to be part of the Christian community.

 

2,143.

Saul was converted so that he might

A.

Cause confusion among the Jews

B.

Help Peter in his work

C.

Not be killed for his sins

D.

Spread the word to the Gentiles

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,144.

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

A.

Philip

B.

Andrew

C.

Peter

D.

James

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,145.

In the early Church, believers devoted themselves to the

A.

Daily distribution of food

B.

Apostle's teaching and fellowishp

C.

Breaking of bread in the Temple

D.

Performance of miracles

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.