JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2005 Question 24

Question 24

Mission to the Gentiles

In Galatians, Paul said he persecuted the Church of God at first because he

  1. A.felt the Church was too fanatical about its faith
  2. B.was extremely zealous for the tradition of his fathers
  3. C.thought the Church was a heretical wing of Judaism
  4. D.believed the Church was turning people away from God.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (was extremely zealous for the tradition of his fathers)

Explanation

In Galatians 1:13–14 Paul says he persecuted the church because he was extremely zealous for the traditions of his fathers.