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Question 1 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Genesis 17:1-14, the covenant of circumcision given to Abraham signifies what aspect of God’s relationship with His people, later reinterpreted in Colossians 2:11-12?

A. A temporary ritual
B. A sign of spiritual consecration
C. A political alliance
D. A physical distinction only
Explanation

Circumcision in Genesis 17:10-14 marks God’s covenant with Abraham, signifying spiritual consecration. Colossians 2:11-12 reinterprets this as spiritual circumcision through baptism, symbolizing faith and inclusion in God’s covenant (Galatians 3:29).

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Question 2 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Genesis 32:22-32, Jacob’s wrestling with God results in what change, reflecting his spiritual transformation?

A. He gains wealth
B. His name becomes Israel
C. He loses his family
D. He rejects God
Explanation

Jacob’s name changes to Israel in Genesis 32:28 after wrestling with God, symbolizing his spiritual transformation and God’s covenant promise to make him a nation (Hosea 12:4; Genesis 35:10).

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Question 3 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Exodus 20:1-17, the Ten Commandments establish God’s moral framework. How does Jesus summarize them in Matthew 22:37-40?

A. By emphasizing ritual purity
B. By focusing on love for God and neighbor
C. By prioritizing Sabbath observance
D. By demanding strict obedience
Explanation

Jesus summarizes the Law as love for God and neighbor in Matthew 22:37-40, encapsulating the essence of the Ten Commandments (Romans 13:10).

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Question 4 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Leviticus 19:9-18, the laws on gleaning and neighborly love reflect what theological principle, fulfilled in Christ’s teaching in Luke 10:27?

A. Economic self-sufficiency
B. Social justice rooted in love
C. Exclusion of foreigners
D. Ritual precedence over ethics
Explanation

The laws in Leviticus 19:18 promote social justice through love, fulfilled in Jesus’ command to love one’s neighbor in Luke 10:27, emphasizing ethical living (Galatians 5:14).

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Question 5 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Samuel’s call by God shows what about divine communication?

A. It requires human initiative
B. It comes through obedience
C. It is always clear
D. It is limited to priests
Explanation

Samuel’s response in 1 Samuel 3:10 shows God speaks to those open to His call, requiring obedience (John 10:27).

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Question 6 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In 2 Kings 4:1-7, Elisha’s miracle for the widow’s oil illustrates what about God’s provision in crisis, and how does this connect to Philippians 4:19?

A. Provision depends on human effort
B. God supplies needs through faith
C. Miracles are for the wealthy
D. God limits provision to Israel
Explanation

The widow’s faith in 2 Kings 4:5 leads to God’s provision, mirroring Paul’s assurance that God supplies needs in Philippians 4:19, showing divine care (Matthew 6:33).

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Question 7 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Psalm 51:10-12, David’s prayer for a clean heart after his sin reflects what need?

A. Physical healing
B. Spiritual renewal
C. Political power
D. Material wealth
Explanation

David seeks spiritual renewal in Psalm 51:10, acknowledging his sin, as Ezekiel 36:26 promises a new heart.

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Question 8 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Isaiah 9:6-7, the prophecy of a child born as 'Prince of Peace' foreshadows what aspect of Jesus’ ministry in John 16:33?

A. Political conquest
B. Spiritual peace through salvation
C. Temporary earthly rule
D. Rejection of peace
Explanation

The 'Prince of Peace' in Isaiah 9:6 points to Jesus, who offers peace through salvation in John 16:33, fulfilling God’s redemptive plan (Ephesians 2:14).

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Question 9 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Matthew 2:1-12, the Magi’s visit to Jesus signifies what about His identity?

A. He is a local leader
B. He is the King of the Jews
C. He is a priest
D. He is a prophet only
Explanation

The Magi seek the King of the Jews in Matthew 2:2, affirming Jesus’ messianic identity (Luke 2:11).

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Question 10 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Matthew 4:1-11, Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness demonstrates what about His obedience, contrasting Adam’s failure in Genesis 3?

A. Obedience through human strength
B. Obedience to God’s word over temptation
C. Rejection of divine authority
D. Dependence on earthly power
Explanation

Jesus resists temptation with Scripture in Matthew 4:4, obeying God, unlike Adam’s disobedience in Genesis 3:6. He fulfills the role of the second Adam (1 Corinthians 15:45).

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Question 11 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus calls His disciples salt and light to do what?

A. Gain personal fame
B. Influence the world for God
C. Avoid society
D. Focus on rituals
Explanation

Disciples as salt and light in Matthew 5:13-14 impact the world, glorifying God (Philippians 2:15).

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Question 12 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Matthew 9:9-13, Jesus’ call of Matthew and dining with sinners reveals what about His mission, echoing Hosea 6:6?

A. To uphold religious exclusivity
B. To call sinners to repentance
C. To reject the righteous
D. To abolish the Law
Explanation

Jesus calls sinners in Matthew 9:13, desiring mercy, as Hosea 6:6 teaches, aiming for repentance (Luke 5:32).

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Question 13 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Matthew 14:22-33, Peter walking on water shows what about faith?

A. Faith prevents all fear
B. Faith trusts Jesus despite doubt
C. Faith relies on human ability
D. Faith avoids challenges
Explanation

Peter’s faith in Matthew 14:29 allows him to walk on water, but his doubt causes him to sink. His trust in Jesus overcomes fear, showing faith’s power (Mark 11:22).

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Question 14 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Mark 4:26-29, the parable of the growing seed teaches what about God’s kingdom?

A. It depends on human effort
B. It grows by God’s power
C. It requires constant control
D. It is visible immediately
Explanation

The seed grows by God’s power in Mark 4:27, showing the kingdom’s divine growth (1 Corinthians 3:6).

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Question 15 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Mark 8:31-33, Peter’s rebuke of Jesus’ prediction of suffering reveals what misunderstanding, corrected in Romans 8:17?

A. The Messiah would avoid suffering
B. The Messiah was only a teacher
C. Suffering was unnecessary
D. The Messiah would rule politically
Explanation

Peter expects a triumphant Messiah in Mark 8:32, misunderstanding the necessity of suffering, which Psalm 22 foreshadows. Jesus’ suffering leads to glory (Isaiah 52:14).

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Question 16 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Luke 1:46-55, Mary’s Magnificat praises God for what?

A. Her personal honor
B. God’s mercy and justice
C. Political power
D. Material wealth
Explanation

Mary praises God’s mercy and justice in Luke 1:50-54, reflecting His faithfulness (Psalm 113:7-9).

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Question 17 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Luke 4:16-21, Jesus’ reading from Isaiah 61 in the synagogue declares what about His mission?

A. To establish a political kingdom
B. To bring spiritual liberation
C. To enforce the Law
D. To reject the poor
Explanation

Jesus fulfills Isaiah 61:1-2 in Luke 4:18, proclaiming liberation through salvation, not politics (John 8:36).

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Question 18 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Luke 7:11-17, Jesus raising the widow’s son at Nain foreshadows what event, and how does it connect to John 5:28-29?

A. His transfiguration
B. His own resurrection
C. The final resurrection of all
D. His ascension
Explanation

The miracle in Luke 7:14 foreshadows Jesus’ resurrection in Luke 24:6-7, showing His power over death (1 Corinthians 15:22). John 5:28-29 refers to universal resurrection, a broader event.

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Question 19 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Luke 10:38-42, Mary’s choice to listen to Jesus over Martha’s busyness teaches what?

A. Work is unimportant
B. Spiritual focus is priority
C. Service is sinful
D. Learning is for men
Explanation

Mary’s choice in Luke 10:42 prioritizes spiritual devotion, as Psalm 27:4 echoes.

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Question 20 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In John 2:1-11, the miracle at Cana reveals what about Jesus’ power, and how does it relate to Isaiah 25:6-8?

A. Power over nature, fulfilling messianic abundance
B. Power to judge, rejecting celebration
C. Power to heal, ignoring wine
D. Power limited to Israel
Explanation

Turning water to wine in John 2:9 shows Jesus’ divine power, fulfilling Isaiah 25:6’s promise of messianic abundance (John 1:14).

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Question 21 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In John 10:1-10, Jesus as the good shepherd contrasts with whom?

A. The disciples
B. False shepherds
C. Roman rulers
D. The apostles
Explanation

Jesus contrasts with false shepherds in John 10:8, offering life, as Ezekiel 34:12 predicts.

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Question 22 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In John 15:1-8, Jesus as the true vine teaches what about discipleship?

A. Independence from Him
B. Abiding in Him for fruitfulness
C. Rejecting His teachings
D. Focusing on works alone
Explanation

Abiding in Jesus in John 15:5 produces fruit, showing dependence on Him (Galatians 5:22).

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Question 23 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In John 19:30, Jesus’ cry 'It is finished' on the cross signifies what, in light of Hebrews 10:10?

A. The end of His suffering only
B. Completion of atonement for sin
C. Failure of His mission
D. A call for continued sacrifice
Explanation

Jesus’ words in John 19:30 mark the completion of atonement, as Hebrews 10:10 confirms Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice (Romans 5:8).

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Question 24 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Acts 3:1-10iós0, Peter healing the lame man shows what about apostolic ministry?

A. It relies on human power
B. It demonstrates God’s power
C. It seeks personal glory
D. It avoids miracles
Explanation

Peter’s miracle in Acts 3:6 shows God’s power through apostles, glorifying Christ (Acts 4:12).

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Question 25 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Acts 8:26-40, Philip’s encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch illustrates what about the gospel’s reach, fulfilling Isaiah 56:3-5?

A. Exclusion of foreigners
B. Inclusion of all nations
C. Limitation to Jews
D. Focus on ritual purity
Explanation

The eunuch’s baptism in Acts 8:36-39 fulfills Isaiah 56:3-5, showing the gospel includes all nations (Matthew 28:19).

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Question 26 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Acts 16:25-34, the Philippian jailer’s conversion shows what about salvation?

A. It requires wealth
B. It comes through faith in Jesus
C. It depends on works
D. It is for Jews only
Explanation

The jailer’s faith in Acts 16:31 leads to salvation, as Ephesians 2:8 confirms.

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Question 27 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Romans 6:1-4, Paul teaches that baptism unites believers with Christ in what way, contrasting the old life of sin?

A. It continues the old life
B. It joins them to His death and resurrection
C. It separates them from Christ
D. It focuses on ritual only
Explanation

Baptism in Romans 6:4 unites believers with Christ’s death and resurrection, enabling new life, unlike sin’s dominion (Colossians 2:12).

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Question 28 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Romans 8:28, Paul says all things work for good for whom?

A. Those who love God
B. Those who avoid trials
C. Those who rely on themselves
D. Those who reject faith
Explanation

God works all for good for those who love Him in Romans 8:28, showing His providence (Psalm 37:5).

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Question 29 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, the message of the cross is described as what to those who are perishing, and how does this relate to Isaiah 29:14?

A. Wisdom, fulfilling human logic
B. Foolishness, surpassing human wisdom
C. Power, aligning with strength
D. Irrelevant, ignoring prophecy
Explanation

The cross seems foolish to the perishing in 1 Corinthians 1:18, but surpasses human wisdom, as Isaiah 29:14 predicts God’s wisdom confounding the wise (2 Corinthians 2:14).

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Question 30 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Paul encourages cheerful giving, promising what?

A. Earthly wealth
B. God’s abundant provision
C. Freedom from giving
D. Personal fame
Explanation

Cheerful giving in 2 Corinthians 9:7 brings God’s provision, as Luke 6:38 affirms.

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Question 31 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Galatians 3:13-14, Christ’s death on the cross redeems believers from what, fulfilling the blessing of Abraham?

A. The Law’s blessing
B. The Law’s curse
C. Physical suffering
D. Spiritual growth
Explanation

Christ redeems from the Law’s curse in Galatians 3:13, extending Abraham’s blessing to Gentiles through faith (Genesis 12:3).

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Question 32 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Ephesians 4:32, believers are urged to forgive as whom?

A. The apostles
B. God in Christ
C. The Pharisees
D. Human leaders
Explanation

Forgiveness mirrors God’s in Christ in Ephesians 4:32, as Colossians 3:13 teaches.

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Question 33 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Philippians 2:12-13, Paul urges believers to work out their salvation, acknowledging what divine role, echoing Psalm 68:20?

A. Human effort alone saves
B. God works in them to will and act
C. Salvation excludes divine help
D. Works replace faith
Explanation

God enables believers to work out salvation in Philippians 2:13, as Psalm 68:20 attributes salvation to God (Hebrews 13:20-21).

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Question 34 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Colossians 1:13-14, believers are transferred from what to what?

A. Light to darkness
B. Darkness to God’s kingdom
C. Wealth to poverty
D. Faith to doubt
Explanation

God transfers believers from darkness to His kingdom in Colossians 1:13, redeeming them (1 Peter 2:9).

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Question 35 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Christ’s return will involve what event for believers?

A. Judgment without hope
B. Resurrection and rapture
C. Continued earthly life
D. Rejection of faith
Explanation

Believers will be resurrected and caught up in 1 Thessalonians 4:17, meeting Christ (1 Corinthians 15:52).

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Question 36 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Hebrews 9:11-14, Christ’s priesthood surpasses the old covenant by offering what, fulfilling Jeremiah 31:34?

A. Temporary sacrifices
B. Eternal redemption through His blood
C. Ritual purity alone
D. A new temple system
Explanation

Christ’s blood offers eternal redemption in Hebrews 9:12, fulfilling Jeremiah 31:34’s promise of forgiveness (Romans 3:25).

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Question 37 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In James 1:22-25, what does James say about hearing God’s word without doing it?

A. It is sufficient
B. It deceives oneself
C. It earns reward
D. It is optional
Explanation

Hearing without doing deceives in James 1:22, as obedience reflects faith (Matthew 7:24).

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Question 38 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In 1 Peter 1:3-5, Peter praises God for what hope, tied to Christ’s resurrection?

A. Earthly prosperity
B. Living hope of eternal inheritance
C. Temporary salvation
D. Human achievement
Explanation

Christ’s resurrection gives a living hope in 1 Peter 1:3, securing an eternal inheritance (1 Corinthians 15:20).

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Question 39 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In 1 John 2:1-2, Jesus is described as what for believers’ sins, fulfilling Leviticus 16:15-16?

A. A judge condemning sin
B. An advocate and propitiation
C. A teacher of the Law
D. A rejecter of sinners
Explanation

Jesus advocates and atones as propitiation in 1 John 2:2, fulfilling the atonement ritual in Leviticus 16:15-16 for all (Romans 3:25).

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Question 40 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2020

In Revelation 22:1-5, the river of life in the new Jerusalem symbolizes what?

A. Physical water
B. Eternal life from God
C. Temporary blessing
D. Human effort
Explanation

The river in Revelation 22:1 symbolizes eternal life from God, as John 4:14 describes.

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