JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1997 Question 38

Question 38

Justification by Faith

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.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (faith in Christ crucified.)

Explanation

Paul teaches that a person is justified by faith in Jesus Christ, who died for us, not by works (Galatians 2:16; Romans 3:24–25).