JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1997 Question 35

Question 35

Mission to the Gentiles

"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.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (fraudulent.)

Explanation

Simon the magician tried to buy God's gift with money; Peter said his heart was not right before God and was in the bond of iniquity (Acts 8:18–23).