JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2002 Question 29

Question 29

The Second Coming of Christ

In Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, believers were admonished to prepare for the Second Coming of Christ by

  1. A.encouraging idlers to work hard
  2. B.preaching peace and tolerance
  3. C.keeping awake and being sober
  4. D.praying and fasting.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (keeping awake and being sober)

Explanation

Because the day of the Lord comes like a thief, Paul says 'let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober' (1 Thessalonians 5:6).