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WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1996 Question 26

Question 26

Paul's Missionary Journeys

After fasting and praying the church in Antioch laid their hands on Paul and Barnabas and sent them off. The laying on of hands here signifies

  1. A.blessing
  2. B.imparting of the Holy Spirit
  3. C.confirmation
  4. D.forgiveness of sins
  5. E.commissioning.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (commissioning.)

Explanation

The Spirit said "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work"; the laying on of hands commissioned them for it (Acts 13:2-3).