JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1981 Question 32

Question 32

Miracles of Jesus

The story of the healing of the paralytic shows that Jesus

  1. A.has power over demons
  2. B.is merciful
  3. C.is the Messiah
  4. D.has the authority to forgive sins
  5. E.is a healer.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (has the authority to forgive sins)

Explanation

Jesus healed the man 'that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins' (Mark 2:10–11).