GCE Christian Religious Studies 1989 Question 14

Question 14

Punishment and Hope

Which of the following truly represents Ezekiel's teaching on God's attitude to the wicked? The wicked

  1. A.should be stoned to death
  2. B.will not be punished for all his transgressions
  3. C.should change his way and live.
  4. D.should perish
  5. E.should be punished
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (should change his way and live.)

Explanation

God says through Ezekiel that He has no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that he should turn from his way and live (Ezekiel 18:23; 33:11).