JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2008 Question 15

Question 15

Pentecost and the Early Church

"...And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh..."
Peter quoted the statement above from the prophecy of

  1. A.Ezekiel
  2. B.Joel
  3. C.Jeremiah
  4. D.Isaiah
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Answer: B (Joel)

Explanation

Peter explained the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost as the fulfilment of Joel's prophecy that God would pour out His Spirit on all flesh.