WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1998 Question 30

Question 30

Civic Responsibility

In his support for obedience to the governing authorities, Paul's view was that such authorities were exercising

  1. A.absolute power
  2. B.repressive authority
  3. C.discriminatory authority
  4. D.parliamentary power
  5. E.power consistent with Christ's rule.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (power consistent with Christ's rule.)

Explanation

Paul says authorities are instituted by God and are God's servants for good (Romans 13:1-4), so their power is under God's rule.