JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2010 Question 30

Question 30

Parables of Jesus

Jesus told the parable of the lost sheep in order to illustrate that

  1. A.every believer ought to rejoice with those who rejoice
  2. B.no person can hide from God
  3. C.God's love is unlimited
  4. D.there is joy in heaven over a sinner who repents.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (there is joy in heaven over a sinner who repents.)

Explanation

Jesus ended the parable by saying there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons (Luke 15:7).