WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2004 Question 40

Question 40

Spiritual Gifts

According to Paul, people should desire the gift of prophecy more than speaking in tongues because

  1. A.prophecy appeals to unbelievers.
  2. B.speaking in tongues always creates noise in the church.
  3. C.very few people have the gift of prophecy
  4. D.speaking in tongues is based on self-righteousness.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (prophecy appeals to unbelievers.)

Explanation

Prophecy builds up the church and, when an unbeliever hears it, he is convicted and worships God (1 Corinthians 14:3-5, 24-25).