Unilorin Post-UTME Christian Religious Studies 2024 (Model questions) Question 7

Question 7

Justification by Faith

In the Pauline epistles, the concept of "justification by faith" primarily means:

  1. A.That one earns salvation through good works and adherence to the law.
  2. B.That God declares sinners righteous on the basis of their belief in Christ, not their merit.
  3. C.That faith is a secondary factor to divine grace in salvation.
  4. D.That only those who perfectly obey God's commands can be saved.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (That God declares sinners righteous on the basis of their belief in Christ, not their merit.)

Explanation

Paul teaches (e.g. Romans 3-5) that people are made right with God through faith in Christ, not by keeping the law.