JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2012 Question 8

Question 8

The Creation

When Adam and Eve ate the fruit of the forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden, they

  1. A.died physically
  2. B.lost contact with God
  3. C.regretted their action
  4. D.were cursed.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (lost contact with God)

Explanation

Their sin broke their close fellowship with God: they hid from Him and were sent out of the garden (Genesis 3:8, 23). They did not die physically at once.