WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 536

2,676.

God's promise to Abraham to inherit the world came through

A.

God's love for Abraham

B.

The righteousness of faith

C.

Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac

D.

Abraham's merit

E.

His obedience to the law

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,677.

The phrase 'old life' as used in the Epistle implies

A.

Life in old age

B.

Life under grace

C.

Life lived after baptism

D.

Sinful life

E.

Sinless life

Correct answer is D

In the New Testament epistles, the term "old life" or "old self" is often used to refer to one's life before coming to faith in Christ. The old life is characterised by sinful behaviour and separation from God. The contrast is often made between the old life and the new life in Christ, which involves transformation and a departure from sinful habits.

2,678.

The delegation from Antioch to the Council of Jerusalem consist of

A.

Paul and Peter

B.

Peter and Barnabas

C.

John and Peter

D.

Paul and Silas

E.

Paul and Barnabas

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,679.

They lifted up their voices saying in Lycaonian, 'The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!' The men referred to are

A.

Barnabas and Paul

B.

Paul and Elymas

C.

Paul and Silas

D.

Peter and Andrew

E.

James and Barnabas

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,680.

The two men nominated by the Apostle to vie for the place of Judas Iscariot were

A.

Joseph and Mathias

B.

Justus and Barnabas

C.

Barnabas and Justus

D.

Barnabas and Joseph

E.

Barsabbas and Marthias

Correct answer is E

In the Acts of the Apostles, Joseph Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Mathias were the two candidates qualified to be chosen for the office of apostle after Judas Iscariot lost his apostleship when he betrayed Jesus and committed suicide. 

."[Acts 1:24–25]
Then they prayed, "Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all [men], shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was numbered with the eleven apostles.