WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2020 Question 41

Question 41

Pentecost and the Early Church

The election of Matthias to succeed Judas was

  1. A.a command from Peter.
  2. B.the fulfilment of the scriptures.
  3. C.an instruction given by Jesus.
  4. D.a way of getting more disciples.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (the fulfilment of the scriptures.)

Explanation

"His office let another take" — scripture had to be fulfilled (Acts 1:16, 20).