JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1978 Question 14

Question 14

Pentecost and the Early Church

The Holy Spirit descended on the followers of Christ and they began to speak in tongues

  1. A.during the Ascension of Christ
  2. B.at the Crucifixion of Christ
  3. C.as the people sat on Mount Gilboa
  4. D.while crossing the Red Sea
  5. E.on the day of Pentecost.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (on the day of Pentecost.)

Explanation

On the day of Pentecost the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in other tongues (Acts 2:1–4).