GCE Christian Religious Studies 1989 Question 2

Question 2

The Covenant

God commanded Abraham to circumcise his male descendants as a

  1. A.Rule binding on all mankind.
  2. B.Mark of honour for Abraham and his descendants
  3. C.Sign of God's covenant with Abraham.
  4. D.Mark of faith.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Sign of God's covenant with Abraham.)

Explanation

God said circumcision "shall be a sign of the covenant between me and you" (Genesis 17:10-11).