JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1983 Question 39

Question 39

Persecution of the Early Church

Who insisted in his speech that God does not dwell in houses made with hands and that it was wrong for Solomon to have built a house for him?

  1. A.Peter
  2. B.James
  3. C.Paul
  4. D.Matthew
  5. E.Stephen.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Stephen.)

Explanation

In his defence before the council Stephen said Solomon built a house for God, 'yet the Most High does not dwell in houses made with hands' (Acts 7:47–48).