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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1987 Question 41

Question 41

Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus

Jesus charged his disciples not to depart from Jerusalem but to wait for the promise of the Father. This promise was fulfilled when

  1. A.Jesus ascended into heaven
  2. B.the Holy Spirit filled the disciples on the day of Pentecost
  3. C.Jesus resurrected from the dead
  4. D.the Holy Spirit descended upon Cornelius and all who heard Peter's preaching
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (the Holy Spirit filled the disciples on the day of Pentecost)

Explanation

The promise of the Father was the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4–5), who filled the disciples on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1–4).