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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2000 Question 38

Question 38

Miracles of Jesus

The teachers of the law accused Jesus of blasphemy because He

  1. A.claimed to have power to heal the sick
  2. B.declared that He had authority to forgive sin
  3. C.said sin was the cause of sickness
  4. D.called Himself Son of Man.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (declared that He had authority to forgive sin)

Explanation

When Jesus told the paralysed man his sins were forgiven, the scribes said He was blaspheming, since only God can forgive sins (Mark 2:5-7).