WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2001 Question 41

Question 41

The Second Coming of Christ

Commenting on the date of the parousia, Paul advised the Thessalonians to

  1. A.be sober in maintaining their hope of salvation
  2. B.disregard all speculations about it
  3. C.know that the date will be announced later
  4. D.enjoy peace and security in the face of danger.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (be sober in maintaining their hope of salvation)

Explanation

Since the day comes like a thief, believers should be sober, wearing the hope of salvation as a helmet (1 Thessalonians 5:1-8).