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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1991 Question 42

Question 42

Persecution of the Early Church

The immediate cause of the stoning of Stephen was his

  1. A.condemnation of the Jews
  2. B.declaration of Jesus as the Righteous One
  3. C.condemnation of the Jewish rite of circumcision
  4. D.claiming to see Jesus at the right hand of God.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (claiming to see Jesus at the right hand of God.)

Explanation

When Stephen said he saw the Son of man standing at God's right hand, the council rushed at him and stoned him (Acts 7:55–58).