JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 65

321.

Paul in Romans advised believers to respect those in authority to avoid God's wrath and also for the sake of

A.

Christ

B.

Conscience

C.

Others

D.

Faith

Correct answer is B

But when he says one must be subject. lest anyone submit to the authorities half heartedly and not from pure love, Paul adds: not only to avoid…wrath, but also for the sake of conscience. that is to say, you should not submit simply to avoid the authority’s anger, which can be done by pretense, but so that you might be assured in your conscience that you are doing this out of love for him . see Romans 13:5..

322.

In his teaching on spiritual gifts in Corinthians, Paul said that all gifts are inspired by

A.

Prayer

B.

The same spirit

C.

Grace

D.

The individual's ability

Correct answer is B

Spiritual gifts are ‘spiritual’ in nature for they are given by the Holy Spirit to every believer (1 Corinthians 12:7-11).

Each gift is a manifestation of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:7).

Spiritual gifts are ‘spiritual’ in that they are given only to those who are believers in Jesus Christ. Also, spiritual gifts differ from human talents and abilities in that they result in ‘spiritual’ fruit.

323.

What was Herod's reaction when he heard the news about Jesus birth?

A.

He was troubled

B.

He became calm

C.

He was excited

D.

He sent gifts

Correct answer is A

When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled
matthew 2:3

324.

According to Matthew, Jesus was accused of blasphemy when He said that He

A.

Was the Messiah

B.

Was the son of man

C.

Would be at at the right hand of power

D.

Would destroy the Temple and rebuild it

Correct answer is D

Matthew 26:64-68 (RSV)

64 Jesus said to him, “You have said so. But I tell you, hereafter you will see the Son of man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.” 65 Then the high priest tore his robes, and said, “He has uttered blasphemy. Why do we still need witnesses? You have now heard his blasphemy. 66 What is your judgment?” They answered, “He deserves death.” 67 Then they spat in his face, and struck him; and some slapped him, 68 saying, “Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who is it that struck you?”

325.

The new covenant between God and the Israelites is centered on

A.

Collective responsibility

B.

Individual responsibility 

C.

Religious doctrines

D.

Intensive teaching

Correct answer is B

The new covenant between God and the Israelites, as described in the Old Testament, particularly in passages like Jeremiah 31:31-34 and Ezekiel 36:26-27, emphasizes individual responsibility. In this covenant, God promises to write His laws on the hearts of individuals, indicating a more personal and internalized relationship with God. It highlights the idea that each individual has a responsibility to know and follow God's ways.