JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2009 Question 13

Question 13

Persecution of the Early Church

Following the death of Stephen, the only group of believers not scattered by the great persecution was the

  1. A.deacons
  2. B.apostles
  3. C.prophets
  4. D.disciples.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (apostles)

Explanation

After Stephen was killed, a great persecution scattered the church throughout Judea and Samaria, except the apostles, who stayed in Jerusalem (Acts 8:1).