JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1992 Question 29

Question 29

Miracles of Jesus

According to Luke, the healing of the paralytic was intended to show that

  1. A.God alone can forgive sins
  2. B.Jesus has authority to forgive sins
  3. C.the Holy Spirit makes intercession for sinners
  4. D.faith and prayer can heal.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Jesus has authority to forgive sins)

Explanation

Jesus healed him ‘that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins’ (Luke 5:24).