WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1992 Question 32

Question 32

Forgiveness

Paul was very confident that Philemon would grant his request because

  1. A.Philemon was his former slave
  2. B.his imprisonment would arouse Philemon's sympathy and compliance
  3. C.Philemon had proved himself a true Christian partner
  4. D.Paul promised to pay back all debts owed by Onesimus
  5. E.Onesimus had been a faithful servant.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Philemon had proved himself a true Christian partner)

Explanation

Paul praised Philemon's love and faith and called him a partner, confident of his obedience (Philemon 4-7, 17, 21).