JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2005 Question 21

Question 21

Mission to the Gentiles

'Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit'
The event above took place when

  1. A.Philip went to Samaria
  2. B.about 3,000 souls were added to the Church
  3. C.Peter and John went to Samaria
  4. D.the seven deacons were appointed.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Peter and John went to Samaria)

Explanation

Acts 8:14–17: after Philip's preaching, Peter and John came to Samaria, laid hands on the believers, and they received the Holy Spirit.