GCE Christian Religious Studies 1990 Question 17

Question 17

Miracles of Jesus

When Jesus told the paralytic, 'your sins are forgiven' the scribes accused him of

  1. A.disobeying the law
  2. B.mixing with sinners
  3. C.healing on the sabbath.
  4. D.blaspheming
  5. E.using demonic powers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (blaspheming)

Explanation

The scribes thought, "It is blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?" (Mark 2:5-7).