WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1998 Question 26

Question 26

Persecution of the Early Church

The Jewish leaders opposed the Early Church because believers

  1. A.performed miracles and wonders
  2. B.ate with Gentiles
  3. C.preached Jesus Christ crucified
  4. D.opposed Jewish authority
  5. E.were appointed deacons.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (preached Jesus Christ crucified)

Explanation

The leaders were annoyed that the apostles taught and proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection, and charged them not to teach in His name (Acts 4:2, 18; 5:28).