JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1998 Question 29

Question 29

Pentecost and the Early Church

"Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show which one of these two thou has chosen to take the place .... from which Judas turned aside..." Who were the two men referred to in the statement above?

  1. A.Justus and Matthias
  2. B.Joseph and Barsabbas
  3. C.Justus and Barsabbas
  4. D.Joseph and Justus.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Justus and Matthias)

Explanation

The two were Joseph called Barsabbas, surnamed Justus, and Matthias (Acts 1:23–26).