WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2000 Question 45

Question 45

Forgiveness

Paul's letter to Philemon was written to

  1. A.support Onesimus as he returned to his master
  2. B.prevent Philemon from taking back his slave
  3. C.blame Onesimus for stealing from his master
  4. D.ask Philemon to punish his slave.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (support Onesimus as he returned to his master)

Explanation

Paul sent Onesimus back with the letter, asking Philemon to receive him as a brother (Philemon 12-17).