GCE Christian Religious Studies 1990 Question 28

Question 28

New Life in Christ

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

  1. A.life in old age
  2. B.life under grace
  3. C.life lived after baptism
  4. D.sinful life
  5. E.sinless life.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (sinful life)

Explanation

The "old self" is the sinful life before conversion, which believers must put off (Ephesians 4:22; Colossians 3:9).