JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1989 Question 49

Question 49

Paul's Missionary Journeys

'Let it be known to you then that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, they will listen'. This implies that

  1. A.the Gentiles will be more receptive to Christianity than the Jews.
  2. B.the Jews have lost the opportunity of salvation forever
  3. C.the Gentiles are very understanding
  4. D.Paul has completely lost hope in the Jews.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the Gentiles will be more receptive to Christianity than the Jews.)

Explanation

Paul said this in Rome after many Jews refused his message; he expected the Gentiles to accept the gospel more readily (Acts 28:28).