WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2001 Question 43

Question 43

Forgiveness

In his letter to Philemon, Paul did not specifically ask him to

  1. A.grant freedom to his slave Onesimus
  2. B.allow Onesimus become a servant of God
  3. C.forgive Onesimus for his earlier misbehaviour
  4. D.prepare a guest room for him
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (grant freedom to his slave Onesimus)

Explanation

Paul asked Philemon to receive Onesimus as a brother and prepare a room, but never directly asked him to free him (Philemon 15-22).