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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1984 Question 43

Question 43

Mission to the Gentiles

Which of the following was NOT one of the decisions of the Jerusalem Council communicated to Gentile Christians?

  1. A.Abstinence from eating meat offered to idols
  2. B.Compliance with circumcision rites
  3. C.Avoidance of eating meat with blood in it
  4. D.Abstinence from eating strangled animals flesh
  5. E.Avoidance of fornication.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Compliance with circumcision rites)

Explanation

The council decided Gentile believers need not be circumcised; it asked them only to avoid food offered to idols, blood, strangled meat and unchastity (Acts 15:19–20, 28–29).