JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2009 Question 22

Question 22

Mission to the Gentiles

"Can any one forbid water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?"
The statement above was made by Peter at the conversion of

  1. A.Herod
  2. B.Lydia
  3. C.Saul
  4. D.Cornelius.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Cornelius.)

Explanation

The Holy Spirit fell on Cornelius and his household while Peter was preaching, so Peter ordered them to be baptised (Acts 10:44-48).