WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1998 Question 28

Question 28

Justification by Faith

According to Paul in Romans, the law and the prophets bore witness to the righteousness of God but man could not be justified until he

  1. A.learnt to be like the Jews
  2. B.had faith in Jesus
  3. C.saw the glory of God
  4. D.made a serious personal effort
  5. E.submitted wholly to the law.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (had faith in Jesus)

Explanation

The righteousness of God, witnessed by the law and prophets, comes "through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe" (Romans 3:21-22).