WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1999 Question 42

Question 42

Justification by Faith

Paul teaches that the law which had served as a custodian has been superseded by

  1. A.tradition of the elders
  2. B.faith in Jesus Christ
  3. C.baptism of the Holy Spirit
  4. D.being Abraham's offspring.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (faith in Jesus Christ)

Explanation

"The law was our custodian until Christ came… but now that faith has come, we are no longer under a custodian" (Galatians 3:24-26).