JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1989 Question 50

Question 50

Paul's Missionary Journeys

During the voyage to Rome, some people thought that Paul was a god because

  1. A.he caused rain to fall
  2. B.an angel appeared to him
  3. C.he was not harmed by a viper
  4. D.he broke his chains easily.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (he was not harmed by a viper)

Explanation

On Malta a viper fastened on Paul's hand but he suffered no harm, so the people said he was a god (Acts 28:3–6).