JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1985 Question 42

Question 42

General Knowledge

Theophilus was

  1. A.one of the twelve apostles
  2. B.the one for whom the Acts of the Apostles was written
  3. C.the centurion converted by Peter in Caesarea
  4. D.one of the seven deacons
  5. E.a governor of Judea.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (the one for whom the Acts of the Apostles was written)

Explanation

Luke addressed both his Gospel and Acts to Theophilus (Luke 1:3; Acts 1:1).