Question 18
Persecution of the Early ChurchThe major reasons why Peter and John were arrested by the officials of the temple after they had cure the lame man at a gate called beautiful was that they
- A.Disapproved of worship at the temple
- B.Incited the people to revolt
- C.Proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection
- D.Cry in the temple
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (Proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection)
Explanation
The priests and Sadducees were annoyed because the apostles were "proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead" (Acts 4:1–3).