JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2014 Question 3

Question 3

The Covenant

According to Jeremiah, the new covenant is based on

  1. A.circumcision.
  2. B.providence.
  3. C.righteousness.
  4. D.restoration.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (righteousness.)

Explanation

In the new covenant God writes His law on people's hearts so that they know Him and live rightly from within (Jeremiah 31:31-34); it rests on inner righteousness, not on outward signs like circumcision.