JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2013 Question 44

Question 44

Forgiveness

According to Paul in his letter to Philemon, forgiveness should not be by compulsion but by

  1. A.free will.
  2. B.His grace.
  3. C.justification.
  4. D.faith.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (free will.)

Explanation

Paul did not want to force Philemon to take Onesimus back, so that his goodness would be “not by compulsion but of your own free will” (Philemon 14).