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Question 1 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

What effect did the sudden death of Ananias and Sapphira have on the early disciples?

A. Many more disciples were won to God
B. Great fear gripped them all
C. They were all scattered
D. Apostle Peter was highly respected
Explanation

The sudden deaths of Ananias and Sapphira for lying about their offering instilled great fear among the early disciples, emphasizing the seriousness of honesty before God (Acts 5:11).

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Question 2 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

Paul and Barnabas were sent out on the first missionary work from Antioch to Seleucia by the

A. Holy Spirit
B. church elders
C. other disciples
D. prophets
Explanation

The Holy Spirit directed the church to set apart Paul and Barnabas for missionary work, showing divine guidance in their mission (Acts 13:2).

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Question 3 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

The two sons of Samuel that became judges in Israel were

A. Joel and Abijah
B. Abimelech and Abijah
C. Hophni and Phinehas
D. Joel and Abimelech
Explanation

Joel and Abijah, Samuel’s sons, were appointed judges but were corrupt, leading to the people’s demand for a king (1 Samuel 8:1-3).

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Question 4 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

The murmurings of the congregation in the wilderness stopped after Aaron’s rod budded, an indication of the people’s

A. lack of patience with them
B. lack of faith in them
C. fear of dying by the sword
D. inability to get to the promised land
Explanation

The budding of Aaron’s rod confirmed God’s choice of leadership, revealing the Israelites’ lack of faith in God’s appointed leaders (Numbers 17:8-10).

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Question 5 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

When the glory of the Lord appeared to Moses and Aaron in the wilderness of Zin, the Lord said they should

A. strike the rock with the rod to bring out water
B. fetch water for the people and their cattle
C. tell the people to go around the rock
D. strike the rock with the rod to divide the water
Explanation

God instructed Moses to strike the rock to provide water, demonstrating His provision despite the people’s complaints (Exodus 17:6).

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Question 6 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

At the confirmation of the covenant, after Moses had addressed the people, they answered and said

A. we are going to obey the Lord our God
B. we shall go and tell our fathers
C. we shall obey fully the ten commandments of God
D. we shall keep the ten commandments
Explanation

The people affirmed their commitment to obey God, sealing the covenant after Moses’ words (Exodus 24:7).

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Question 7 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

Saul visited the witch of Endor when he was besieged by the

A. Philistines
B. Ammonites
C. Anakites
D. Moabites
Explanation

Saul sought the witch of Endor to summon Samuel’s spirit for guidance during a battle against the Philistines (1 Samuel 28:4-7).

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Question 8 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

Why did Saul tell the Kenites to go away from among the Amalekites?

A. God did not tell him to destroy the Kenites
B. Saul married from Kenites
C. The Kenites had blood covenant with Israel
D. The Kenites had been good and kind to Israel
Explanation

Saul spared the Kenites because they had shown kindness to Israel during their journey, unlike the Amalekites (1 Samuel 15:6).

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Question 9 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

Whoever does not come out after Saul and Samuel, so shall it be done to his oxen! This covenant was made with Israel through

A. The power of the Lord to free them
B. The dread of the Lord which fell upon them
C. The spirit of the Lord came upon him
D. The word of the Lord came to Samuel
Explanation

The dread of the Lord caused the people to respond to Saul and Samuel’s call, showing God’s influence (1 Samuel 11:7).

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Question 10 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

Joseph was made prime minister in Egypt because he

A. interpreted the chief butler’s dream
B. interpreted the chief baker’s dream
C. was a faithful and upright man
D. interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams and counselled him
Explanation

Joseph became prime minister after interpreting Pharaoh’s dreams and providing wise counsel on resource management (Genesis 41:39-40).

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Question 11 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

Nehemiah in exile functioned as the King’s

A. guard
B. secretary
C. cupbearer
D. adelier
Explanation

Nehemiah served as the king’s cupbearer, a trusted role, before leading the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls (Nehemiah 1:11).

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Question 12 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

According to John, the work of God is

A. preaching the gospel
B. healing the sick
C. feeding the hungry who are in need
D. believing in Him whom He had sent
Explanation

John emphasizes that the core of God’s work is believing in Jesus, whom God sent as the Savior (John 6:29).

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Question 13 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

According to Amos, God decided to raise up a nation that would fight and oppress Israel because the people

A. rejected the law of God
B. claimed to achieve fame by their own strength
C. rejoiced in their evil deeds
D. turned justice into poison
Explanation

God’s judgment came because Israel rejected His law, leading to oppression as a consequence of disobedience (Amos 2:6-7).

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Question 14 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

What does James say would be the outcome of enduring trials?

A. Righteousness and faith
B. Trial and endurance
C. Humanity and obedience
D. Perfection and completion
Explanation

James teaches that enduring trials leads to spiritual maturity, making one perfect and complete in faith (James 1:4).

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Question 15 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

Jesus made a statement in response to the events of the past three days, referring to

A. arrest, trials, and judgment of Jesus
B. triumphal entry and cleansing of the temple
C. birth and presentation of Jesus
D. grace
Explanation

Jesus’ statement referred to His arrest, trials, and judgment, events leading to His crucifixion, as discussed by the disciples (Luke 24:21).

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Question 16 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

According to Peter, Christians who suffer according to the will of God will receive

A. forgiveness
B. the crown of glory
C. the Holy Spirit
D. blessing
Explanation

Peter assures believers that suffering for God’s will results in divine blessing, encouraging steadfastness (1 Peter 4:14).

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Question 17 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

Peter teaches that servants should be submissive to their masters with all respect, not only to the kind and gentle but also to the

A. ignorant
B. inconsiderate
C. wicked
D. impatient
Explanation

Peter instructs servants to respect even harsh or inconsiderate masters, reflecting Christ’s example of enduring suffering (1 Peter 2:18).

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Question 18 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

According to Paul, Christians should not be unequally yoked with unbelievers because

A. they have nothing in common
B. unbelievers are agents of the devil
C. they might lead them astray
D. they are not trustworthy
Explanation

Paul warns against being yoked with unbelievers due to fundamental differences in values and beliefs (2 Corinthians 6:14).

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Question 19 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

The response of Eli after Samuel told him the Lord’s message regarding his sons’ acts of blasphemy was that

A. he accepted what was offered on their behalf
B. he offered sacrifice to atone for them
C. he warned them to change their ways
D. he submitted to God’s will
Explanation

Eli accepted God’s judgment on his sons, submitting to the Lord’s will despite the harsh message (1 Samuel 3:18).

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Question 20 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

Rahab’s reward for hiding the messengers sent by Joshua to spy out the city of Jericho was that

A. she and her household were spared
B. she was given a place among the spies
C. she became one of the spies
D. she was given riches
Explanation

Rahab’s faith in hiding the spies led to her and her family being spared during Jericho’s destruction (Joshua 6:25).

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Question 21 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

David’s victory over the Amalekites who raided Ziklag was due to

A. the fact that David was a mighty man in battle
B. his swearing to the Egyptian servant of the Amalekites not to kill or harm him
C. his prayer and fasting
D. divine guidance and approval of God
Explanation

David sought God’s guidance before pursuing the Amalekites, and his victory was due to divine approval (1 Samuel 30:8).

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Question 22 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

God called Jonah and sent him to the people of Nineveh to

A. pray for their repentance
B. cry to Him for their forgiveness
C. preach His word to them
D. warn them of impending judgment
Explanation

God sent Jonah to warn Nineveh of judgment, prompting their repentance to avoid destruction (Jonah 1:2).

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Question 23 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

After Jonah had been thrown into the sea and it ceased from its raging, the men with him

A. feared the Lord and prayed
B. made a sacrifice to the Lord
C. prayed to God for forgiveness
D. offered sacrifices and made vows
Explanation

The sailors, seeing the storm cease, feared the Lord, offered sacrifices, and made vows to Him (Jonah 1:16).

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Question 24 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus taught that a true neighbor is one who

A. lives close to those in need
B. shows mercy and helps those in need
C. follows religious laws strictly
D. prays for the suffering
Explanation

The Good Samaritan showed mercy by helping the injured man, teaching that a true neighbor demonstrates compassion and action (Luke 10:25-37).

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Question 25 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

According to Peter, the man whose trespass led to condemnation for all, while one man’s act of righteousness led to

A. freedom for the faithful
B. salvation for the righteous
C. justification and life for all men
D. hope for all men
Explanation

Peter contrasts Adam’s sin, which brought condemnation, with Christ’s righteousness, which brings justification and life (Romans 5:18).

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Question 26 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

After the great confession by Peter, Jesus charged the disciples to

A. announce that the kingdom of heaven had come
B. tell no one that he was the Christ
C. go away from the crowd to rest
D. beware of the Pharisees
Explanation

Jesus instructed the disciples not to reveal His identity as the Christ until the appropriate time (Matthew 16:20).

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Question 27 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

According to Luke, the man who saw the coming of the twelve tribes at their restoration was

A. a man waiting for the consolation of Israel
B. a prophet who was righteous and devout
C. a man who saw the fulfillment of God’s promise
D. a man who had the Holy Spirit upon him
Explanation

Simeon, described as waiting for Israel’s consolation, saw Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s promise (Luke 2:25).

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Question 28 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

According to Matthew, true wisdom is

A. seeking first God’s kingdom and His righteousness
B. knowing the truth and doing it at all times
C. to beware of false prophets and teachers
D. obeying fully the ten commandments
Explanation

Jesus teaches that true wisdom lies in prioritizing God’s kingdom and righteousness above all else (Matthew 6:33).

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Question 29 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

The condition Jesus required from Jairus in order to heal his daughter was that he should

A. pray and fast
B. not fear but believe
C. put out those weeping in the house
D. repent and confess his sins
Explanation

Jesus encouraged Jairus to have faith and not fear, assuring him that his daughter would be healed (Mark 5:36).

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Question 30 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

According to Peter’s confession on the day of Pentecost, God made Jesus

A. Lord and King
B. both Lord and Christ
C. holy and mighty
D. overcome death and sin
Explanation

Peter declared that God made Jesus both Lord and Christ, affirming His divine authority and messianic role (Acts 2:36).

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Question 31 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

According to John, the accusation of the Jews leveled against Jesus before Pilate was that He

A. claimed to be the Son of God
B. was a blasphemer
C. was a perverter
D. was an impostor
Explanation

The Jews accused Jesus of claiming to be the Son of God, which they considered blasphemous and a threat (John 19:7).

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Question 32 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

According to Paul, a ruler does not bear the sword in vain but he

A. leads men into the ways of God
B. executes God’s wrath on the wrongdoer
C. rules as influenced by the people
D. enforces civil duties
Explanation

Paul explains that rulers are God’s servants to execute justice, including punishment for wrongdoers (Romans 13:4).

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Question 33 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

In Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians, as long as an heir is a child, he is under

A. guardians
B. custodians
C. protectors
D. teachers
Explanation

Paul uses the analogy of a child under guardians to describe believers before Christ’s coming, subject to the law (Galatians 4:2).

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Question 34 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

According to Peter, believers who are reproached for the name of Christ are blessed because the spirit of

A. glory and of God rests upon them
B. patience rests upon them
C. hope rests upon them
D. love and God rests upon them
Explanation

Peter encourages believers that suffering for Christ brings the spirit of glory and God’s presence upon them (1 Peter 4:14).

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Question 35 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

In interpersonal relationships, Paul advises believers to

A. emulate his good gestures
B. obey the law of Moses
C. think with others first
D. think of others first
Explanation

Paul urges believers to prioritize others’ needs, reflecting Christ’s humility and love (Philippians 2:4).

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Question 36 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

In his letter to Philemon, Paul described Onesimus as his

A. brother
B. fellow worker
C. fellow prisoner
D. child
Explanation

Paul refers to Onesimus as his child, indicating his spiritual mentorship and affection for him (Philemon 1:10).

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Question 37 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

In Thessalonians, Paul advises believers awaiting the coming of the Lord to put on the

A. armour of hope
B. helmet of righteousness
C. breastplate of faith
D. breastplate of salvation
Explanation

Paul encourages believers to hold onto faith, love, and the hope of salvation, using the metaphor of a breastplate (1 Thessalonians 5:8).

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Question 38 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

According to Corinthians, the same Spirit gives varieties of gifts while the same Lord gives varieties of

A. service
B. prophecy
C. working
D. healing
Explanation

Paul explains that the Spirit gives diverse gifts, while the Lord assigns different kinds of service to believers (1 Corinthians 12:4-5).

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Question 39 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

After healing the man at the pool of Bethesda, Jesus told him to

A. go and sin no more
B. tell others what he should offer
C. tell people about the cleansing
D. return to the pool
Explanation

Jesus warned the healed man to sin no more, linking his healing to a call for repentance (John 5:14).

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Question 40 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2024

When they returned from their mission, the seventy reported to Jesus that

A. their needs were fully met
B. even Samaritans accepted their message
C. they saw Satan fall like lightning
D. even demons were subject to them
Explanation

The seventy rejoiced that demons were subject to them in Jesus’ name, showing the power of His authority (Luke 10:17).

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