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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2011 Question 40

Question 40

Mission to the Gentiles

What effect did the decision of the Council of Jerusalem have on the early Church?

  1. A.Members became more united.
  2. B.The Church experienced freedom from persecution.
  3. C.The Jews became leaders of the community.
  4. D.Gentiles were free to be members of the Church.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Gentiles were free to be members of the Church.)

Explanation

The Council decided Gentile believers did not need to be circumcised or keep the whole Law of Moses, so Gentiles could freely join the Church (Acts 15:19-29).