JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1997 past questions and answers

In extolling the sovereignty of God, Amos contrasted Him with the Nile which he described as

1. A.rising and sinking
2. B.drying and flooding
3. C.the source of the waters of the sea
4. D.the source of Egypt's power.

By keeping God's covenant, the people of Israel would become

1. A.the conquerors of nations
2. B.a kingdom of priests to God
3. C.the inheritors of the earth
4. D.a nation where God would manifest Himself.

Joseph saw his rise to leadership position in Egypt in relation to his brothers as

1. A.a proof of his superiority over them
2. B.an opportunity to avenge their evil deeds
3. C.a time to test their honesty
4. D.a means of preserving their lives.

"If you will go with me, I will go; but if you will not go with me, I will not go". In the statement above, 'you' refers to

1. A.God
2. B.Balaam
3. C.Deborah
4. D.Jael.

The name Ichabod means

1. A.without glory
2. B.unfolding glory
3. C.perpetual glory
4. D.departed glory.

How did David perceive that his child from Bathsheba was dead?

1. A.Bathsheba lamented the loss of her child
2. B.he saw his servants whispering together
3. C.he received a message to that effect from Joab
4. D.God revealed it to him through Nathan.

"As one falls before the wicked you have fallen" This is a part of David's lamentation over

1. A.Absalom
2. B.Jonathan
3. C.Abner
4. D.Saul.

The mother of the living child asked Solomon to give the child to the other woman because

1. A.killing the child would serve no useful purpose
2. B.her heart yearned for the child
3. C.she was confident that the king would ensure justice
4. D.she believed the child would recognize her at maturity.

Hosea's matrimonial experience symbolizes God's intention to

1. A.reform Israel and make her greater
2. B.review His covenant with Israel
3. C.discipline Israel for her infidelity
4. D.redeem Israel from her unfaithfulness.

The harlotry of Gomer is compared to Israel's

1. A.abandonment of the ephod
2. B.false and insincere sacrifices
3. C.oppression of the poor
4. D.unfaithfulness to God.

"Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory", This statement was made in the year

1. A.Solomon dedicated the temple
2. B.Josiah completed his reformation
3. C.Uzziah of Judah died
4. D.David brought the ark to Jerusalem.

"Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom! Give ear to the teaching of our God, you people of Gomorrah! "The nation referred to as Sodom and Gomorrah in the statement above is

1. A.Israel
2. B.Judah
3. C.Samaria
4. D.Ephraim.

Jeremiah was not anxious to accept God's call to become a prophet because

1. A.it was a hazardous profession
2. B.he knew that the people would not listen to him
3. C.he needed to know God more
4. D.he was too young and inexperienced.

The devil's principal purpose for tempting Jesus Christ was to

1. A.show that nobody is above temptation
2. B.demonstrate that he controls the world
3. C.lure Jesus Christ from His mission
4. D.prove that afterall, Jesus is only human.

"Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head." This statement above implies that

1. A.discipleship costs much
2. B.the Son of man needs no house
3. C.church buildings are unnecessary
4. D.suffering is inevitable in life.

According to Luke, following Jesus involves

1. A.confession
2. B.self-denial
3. C.baptism
4. D.daily prayers.

In the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, which of the following played a very vital role?

1. A.faith
2. B.patience
3. C.love
4. D.repentance.

Jesus healed the only son of the widow of Nain because

1. A.the crowd pleaded with Him
2. B.the widow demonstrated faith in Him
3. C.He had compassion on her
4. D.He wanted to make people believe in Him.

The healing of the paralytic brought by his four friends demonstrates

1. A.the power of Jesus to heal all types of diseases
2. B.that the friends had faith in the healing power of Jesus
3. C.the compassion of Jesus on the sick man
4. D.that Jesus has power to forgive sin.

According to Mark and Luke, the response of blind Bartimaeus to his healing was to

1. A.follow Jesus immediately
2. B.run to show himself to the priests
3. C.confess Jesus as a prophet
4. D.speak to the Jews about Jesus.

The parable which teaches about God's judgement is that of the

1. A.sower
2. B.lost sheep
3. C.weeds
4. D.mustard seed.

The parable of the good Samaritan implies that

1. A.Samaritans always love their neighbours
2. B.priests and Levites hardly show love
3. C.neighbourliness is expressed in love and concern
4. D.a good neighbour must show love to his enemies.

Luke ends the Sermon on the Plain with an analogy of a building to emphasize the importance of

1. A.preaching and hearing the word
2. B.hearing and obeying the word
3. C.studying and doing the word
4. D.preaching and abiding by the word.

Jesus implies in His teaching on adultery, prayer, alms and fasting that these are more of matters of

1. A.the heart
2. B.individual interpretation
3. C.religious beliefs
4. D.social norms

Jesus' injunction not to lay up treasures on earth for ourselves implies that the christian should

1. A.not bank his money
2. B.give his money to charity
3. C.not be extravagant
4. D.be rich in good works.

The seventy disciples who returned from their missionary work were told by Jesus to rejoice because

1. A.they were well received by people
2. B.the spirits were subject to them
3. C.their names were written in heaven
4. D.they preached to many people.

According to Matthew, when Jesus was transfigured,

1. A.His face shone like the sun
2. B.His body became as white as light
3. C.He could only communicate with heaven
4. D.He saw Elisha and Moses.

According to Matthew, Jesus entered Jerusalem riding

1. A.a horse and a donkey
2. B.an ass and a horse
3. C.a colt and a donkey
4. D.an ass and a colt.

The prayer of Jesus before His arrest showed that

1. A.He was sorrowful and troubled
2. B.His disciples had not understood Him thoroughly
3. C.He was not prepared to die on the cross
4. D.He wanted His disciples to be prayerful.

"Are you the king of the Jews?" Jesus reply to the question above by Pilate was

1. A."You have said so"
2. B."My kingship is not of this world"
3. C."Who has made you a prince and a judge over us?"
4. D." Why put me to the test, you hypocrites?".

According to Matthew, when the women went to see the sepulchre, they

1. A.found that the disciples had been there
2. B.saw an angel sitting upon the stone
3. C.met Jesus on the way
4. D.found the guards rolling back the stone.

Jesus used the illustration of the vine to teach that a christian that abides in Him will surely

1. A.be a good shepherd
2. B.resurrect on the Last Day
3. C.be bread of life
4. D.bear much fruit.

Two of the seven disciples chosen to serve tables in the early church were

1. A.Parmenas and Timon
2. B.Matthias and Cornelius
3. C.Nathaniel and Philip
4. D.Stephen and Andrew.

"Give me also this power, that any one on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit". Peter rebuked the speaker for being

1. A.very crafty
2. B.money conscious
3. C.ignorant
4. D.fraudulent.

At the Beautiful Gate, Peter and John healed a man who was

1. A.lame
2. B.blind
3. C.deaf
4. D.dumb.

The people referred to as pillars of the Jerusalem church, who gave Barnabas and Paul the right hand of fellowship were

1. A.Cephas, John and Mark
2. B.James, John and Silas
3. C.John, Silas and Simon
4. D.James, Cephas and John.

The condition for justification according to Paul is

1. A.merit and favour
2. B.possession of spiritual gifts
3. C.ability to keep God's commandments
4. D.faith in Christ crucified.

On which of the following grounds will faith be null and promise void?

1. A.faith is a necessary condition for justification
2. B.believers are saved through grace
3. C.salvation comes through adherence to the law
4. D.justification is by God's grace.

According to the Letter of Paul to the Romans, christians are to yield themselves to God as men who

1. A.have been raised from death to life
2. B.no longer live by the works of law
3. C.receive baptism after circumcision
4. D.have listened to the gospel of Christ.

God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, into the world in the likeness of sinful flesh in order

1. A.to destroy the law
2. B.that the law might be fulfilled
3. C.that man may walk in the flesh
4. D.to save the righteous.

"...... at the name of Jesus every knee should bow .... every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord ......"The statement above demonstrates the Lordship of Jesus over

1. A.christians only
2. B.non-christians only
3. C.all religious persons
4. D.all creation.

Paul told the Corinthians that if any one has caused pain to the church he should be

1. A.removed from their midst
2. B.punished severely
3. C.forgiven and comforted
4. D.made to confess his sins.

The greatest spiritual gift to seek for is

1. A.speaking in tongues
2. B.love
3. C.healing
4. D.working of miracles.

One of the civic responsibilities christians are commanded to carry out is

1. A.honouring elders in the society
2. B.maintaining holiness in life
3. C.obedience to lawful authority
4. D.observing the law faithfully.

In the course of his ministry, Paul worked night and day so that

1. A.he might not be a burden to any one
2. B.his followers might eat
3. C.he could raise money for the work of the gospel
4. D.he could pay the debt he was owing the brethren.

Those who have fallen asleep before the coming of the Lord are those

1. A.sleeping naturally
2. B.dead physically
3. C.dead spiritually
4. D.who are unfaithful.

James enjoins christians to remain impartial by

1. A.showing love to all without distinction
2. B.loving their neighbours as themselves
3. C.treating all brethren equally
4. D.giving everyone his due.

According to James, the man who prays to God and at the same time doubts is

1. A.ignorant of God's purpose
2. B.disobedient to God
3. C.double-minded
4. D.deceived by Satan.

Peter admonishes christians that suffering for Christ's sake brings God's

1. A.salvation
2. B.blessing
3. C.love
4. D.righteousness.