JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2014 Question 27

Question 27

Discipleship

“... Who ever does not bear his cross and come after me cannot be my disciple ...”
This statement by Jesus entails that

  1. A.following Him leads to death on the cross.
  2. B.following Him demands total surrender and commitment.
  3. C.one must be prepared to disown his parents.
  4. D.His followers must carry a cross.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (following Him demands total surrender and commitment.)

Explanation

Bearing one's cross means being ready to give up everything, even one's life, to follow Jesus (Luke 14:27, 33).