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Question 1 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Noah’s obedience in building the ark (Genesis 6:9-22) shows his

A. Doubt in God
B. Trust in God’s word
C. Reliance on human skill
D. Rejection of God’s plan
Explanation

Noah’s obedience reflects trust, as Hebrews 11:7 praises his faith.

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Question 2 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac (Genesis 22:1-18) prefigures

A. Jesus’ baptism
B. Jesus’ crucifixion
C. The Last Supper
D. The Resurrection
Explanation

Abraham’s act foreshadows Jesus’ sacrifice, per John 3:16.

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Question 3 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

God’s appearance to Moses in the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-6) reveals His

A. Holiness
B. Weakness
C. Anger
D. Absence
Explanation

The bush signifies God’s holiness, as Isaiah 6:3 affirms.

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Question 4 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

The fall of Jericho (Joshua 6:1-20) demonstrates God’s power to

A. Depend on human effort
B. Fulfill His promises
C. Be limited by walls
D. Require sacrifices
Explanation

Jericho’s fall shows God’s promise fulfilled, per Hebrews 11:30.

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Question 5 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Samuel tells Saul that God prefers what over sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22)?

A. Wealth
B. Obedience
C. Rituals
D. Power
Explanation

Obedience surpasses sacrifice, as Hosea 6:6 supports.

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Question 6 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

God’s word is compared to what for guidance (Psalm 119:105)?

A. A sword
B. A lamp
C. A shield
D. A crown
Explanation

A lamp guides believers, as John 8:12 echoes.

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Question 7 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

The prophecy of Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14) points to Jesus’

A. Human birth
B. Divine presence
C. Political rule
D. Temporary role
Explanation

‘God with us’ signifies Jesus’ divinity, per Matthew 1:23.

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Question 8 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

God’s call to Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:4-10) shows His purpose is

A. Set after birth
B. Planned before birth
C. Based on human choice
D. Limited to adults
Explanation

God’s purpose for Jeremiah was set before birth, per Psalm 139:16.

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Question 9 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego’s faith (Daniel 3:16-18) reflects

A. Human strength
B. Defiance of God
C. Trust in deliverance
D. Fear of punishment
Explanation

Their faith trusts God’s power, as Hebrews 11:34 notes.

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Question 10 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Nineveh’s repentance (Jonah 3:1-10) shows God’s mercy

A. Limited to Israel
B. Extended to all who repent
C. Requiring sacrifices
D. Ignoring sin
Explanation

God’s mercy reaches all who repent, per 2 Peter 3:9.

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Question 11 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

John the Baptist’s repentance message (Matthew 3:1-6) prepares for

A. Political reform
B. Jesus’ coming
C. Temple rituals
D. Human leadership
Explanation

John fulfills Isaiah 40:3, preparing for Jesus.

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Question 12 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Jesus came to fulfill what (Matthew 5:17)?

A. The Law and Prophets
B. Human traditions
C. Political laws
D. Pharisaic rules
Explanation

Jesus fulfills the Law, as Romans 10:4 confirms.

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Question 13 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Jesus teaches to store treasures where (Matthew 6:19-21)?

A. On earth
B. In banks
C. In heaven
D. In secret
Explanation

Heavenly treasures are eternal, per Colossians 3:2.

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Question 14 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Jesus invites the weary to find what (Matthew 11:28-30)?

A. Wealth
B. Rest
C. Power
D. Fame
Explanation

Jesus offers rest, as Hebrews 4:10 supports.

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Question 15 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Jesus’ healing of the leper (Mark 1:40-45) shows His compassion

A. Is selective
B. Reaches outcasts
C. Avoids sinners
D. Requires payment
Explanation

Jesus heals outcasts, per Luke 7:22.

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Question 16 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

The woman with the issue of blood (Mark 5:25-34) is healed by

A. Wealth
B. Faith
C. Status
D. Works
Explanation

Her faith brings healing, per Hebrews 11:6.

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Question 17 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

The angels announce Jesus’ birth as what (Luke 2:8-14)?

A. Political leader
B. Good news of joy
C. Temporary king
D. Strict judge
Explanation

The birth is good news, fulfilling Isaiah 52:7.

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Question 18 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Jesus teaches to love whom, reflecting God’s mercy (Luke 6:27-36)?

A. Friends
B. Enemies
C. The righteous
D. The wealthy
Explanation

Loving enemies mirrors God’s mercy, per Romans 5:8.

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Question 19 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Jesus teaches against worry by trusting God for what (Luke 12:22-31)?

A. Fame
B. Provision
C. Power
D. Judgment
Explanation

God provides needs, per Psalm 23:1.

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Question 20 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Jesus prays for forgiveness for whom on the cross (Luke 23:34)?

A. Disciples
B. Crucifiers
C. Pharisees
D. Apostles
Explanation

Jesus shows mercy to His crucifiers, per Acts 7:60.

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Question 21 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Jesus as the Word becoming flesh (John 1:1-14) signifies His

A. Human-only nature
B. Divine and human nature
C. Temporary role
D. Prophetic role
Explanation

The Word is both divine and human, per Philippians 2:6-7.

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Question 22 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Jesus offers the Samaritan woman what (John 4:7-26)?

A. Physical water
B. Living water
C. Temporary water
D. Ritual water
Explanation

Living water is eternal life, per John 7:38.

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Question 23 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Jesus declares He is what, promising eternal life (John 11:25-26)?

A. The light
B. The resurrection
C. The judge
D. The king
Explanation

As the resurrection, Jesus grants life, per 1 Corinthians 15:22.

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Question 24 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Jesus says He is the way, the truth, and what (John 14:6)?

A. The life
B. The power
C. The law
D. The ruler
Explanation

Jesus is the life, leading to God, per Acts 4:12.

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Question 25 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to empower disciples as what (Acts 1:8)?

A. Rulers
B. Witnesses
C. Judges
D. Priests
Explanation

The Spirit empowers witnesses, per Luke 24:49.

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Question 26 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Paul’s Athens sermon emphasizes God’s call to what (Acts 17:22-31)?

A. Idol worship
B. Repentance
C. Human wisdom
D. Political reform
Explanation

Paul urges repentance, per 2 Corinthians 7:10.

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Question 27 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

The gospel is the power of God for what (Romans 1:16)?

A. Judgment
B. Salvation
C. Wealth
D. Power
Explanation

The gospel saves, per Ephesians 2:8.

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Question 28 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Paul teaches to overcome evil with what (Romans 12:17-21)?

A. Revenge
B. Good
C. Anger
D. Fear
Explanation

Good overcomes evil, per Matthew 5:44.

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Question 29 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

The church is compared to what, showing unity (1 Corinthians 12:12-27)?

A. A building
B. A body
C. An army
D. A kingdom
Explanation

The church is a body, united, per Ephesians 4:4.

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Question 30 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

The armor of God protects against what (Ephesians 6:10-18)?

A. Physical enemies
B. Spiritual forces
C. Human wisdom
D. Earthly trials
Explanation

The armor guards against spiritual forces, per 2 Corinthians 10:4.

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Question 31 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Prayer brings what from God (Philippians 4:6-7)?

A. Wealth
B. Peace
C. Power
D. Fame
Explanation

God’s peace comes through prayer, per John 16:33.

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Question 32 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Believers work heartily for whom (Colossians 3:23-24)?

A. Themselves
B. The Lord
C. Earthly masters
D. The church
Explanation

Work is for the Lord, per Ecclesiastes 9:10.

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Question 33 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Scripture is useful for what (2 Timothy 3:16-17)?

A. Entertainment
B. Teaching and correction
C. Political gain
D. Human pride
Explanation

Scripture equips through teaching, per Psalm 19:7.

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Question 34 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Jesus is the pioneer and perfecter of what (Hebrews 12:2)?

A. The Law
B. Faith
C. Power
D. Wealth
Explanation

Jesus perfects faith, per Hebrews 11:1.

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Question 35 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

The prayer of a righteous person is what (James 5:16)?

A. Weak
B. Powerful
C. Useless
D. Temporary
Explanation

Righteous prayer is powerful, per 1 John 5:14.

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Question 36 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Believers cast anxieties on whom (1 Peter 5:7)?

A. Themselves
B. God
C. The world
D. The church
Explanation

God cares for anxieties, per Psalm 55:22.

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Question 37 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

Jesus stands at the door and does what (Revelation 3:20)?

A. Judges
B. Knocks
C. Leaves
D. Rules
Explanation

Jesus knocks, seeking entry, per John 10:9.

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Question 38 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

The new heaven and earth lack what (Revelation 21:4)?

A. Joy
B. Death or pain
C. Worship
D. Light
Explanation

No death or pain exists, per Isaiah 25:8.

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Question 39 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

David’s victory over Goliath (1 Samuel 17:45-50) shows God’s power through

A. Human strength
B. Faith and trust
C. Military skill
D. Wealth
Explanation

David’s faith in God leads to victory, per Hebrews 11:32.

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Question 40 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2012

The parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) teaches

A. Religious superiority
B. Love for neighbors
C. Wealth accumulation
D. Judgment of others
Explanation

The parable emphasizes loving all as neighbors, per Leviticus 19:18.

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