JAMB Christian Religious Knowledge Past Questions & Answers - Page 95

471.

Jesus declared that men loved darkness rather than light because

A.

Their hearts were hardened

B.

Their deeds were evil

C.

They had no truth

D.

They had been blinded

Correct answer is B

Jesus spoke about people loving darkness rather than light because their actions were evil. Light is often associated with truth, goodness and righteousness, while darkness symbolizes ignorance, sin and evil. In this context, Jesus was highlighting that people tend to avoid exposure to truth and righteousness because it reveals their wrongdoings and challenges their sinful ways.

John 3:19 (RSV)

19 And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

472.

''... for if this plan or this undertaken is of men, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them...''
Them in Gamaliel's statement above refers to

A.

Paul and Timothy

B.

Peter and John

C.

Peter and apostles

D.

Paul and Silas

Correct answer is C

In Acts 5, the apostles, particularly Peter and John, were arrested for preaching about Jesus. After their arrest, an angel of the Lord miraculously freed them from prison.

Upon discovering that the apostles had escaped, the religious leaders were furious and wanted to take severe action against them. However, Gamaliel, a respected Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin, advised caution. 

Gamaliel's point was that if the apostles' actions were merely human endeavours, they would eventually come to nothing. However, if their movement was from God, then opposing it would be futile, as it would be a direct opposition to God's work. Gamaliel's advice led to the release of the apostles, and the early Christian community continued to grow and spread its message.

473.

''....We must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day; night comes, when no one can work...''
Jesus made the statement above after the healing of the

A.

Man born blind

B.

Centurion's servant

C.

Ten lepers

D.

Paralytic man

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

474.

God called Jonah and sent him to the people of Nineveh to

A.

Pray to Him for their forgiveness

B.

Pray for their repentance

C.

Preach His word to them

D.

Cry against their wickedness

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

475.

What did King Josiah do to the altar that was erected by Jeroboam at Bethel?

A.

He removed its items

B.

He broke its stones into pieces

C.

He burnt it down

D.

He rained curses upon it

Correct answer is B

2 Kings 23:15-16 (RSV)

15 Moreover the altar at Bethel, the high place erected by Jerobo′am the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin, that altar with the high place he pulled down and he broke in pieces its stones,[c] crushing them to dust; also he burned the Ashe′rah.