WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2012 Question 36

Question 36

Mission to the Gentiles

Philip's flight into Samaria was necessitated by

  1. A.the need to convert the Samarians.
  2. B.directive from the Holy Spirit.
  3. C.persecution of Christians by Saul.
  4. D.the stoning of Stephen.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (persecution of Christians by Saul.)

Explanation

After Stephen's death Saul ravaged the church and the believers scattered; Philip went to Samaria (Acts 8:1-5).