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Jesus condemns the partiality of the Church towards the rich because they
Ause their money for the general good
Boppress the poor
Chave faith as heir of the early kingdom
Dglorify the name of the Lord
Emanifest the grace of God in their lives
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Question 1582
waec1994
If Christ were not raised form the dead, argues Paul, Christian faith would have
Abeen undoubtful
Bbeen in vain
Cbeen guaranteed by Abraham's righteousness
Dbeen dependent on grace
Eended with this earthly life
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Question 1583
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In Paul's Epistle to the Galatians, which of the following is not a condition for the claim by Christians that they are children of God?
AEnslavement to the elemental spirit of the universe
BRedemption from sin by the blood of Jesus
CAdoption as children of God
DRedemption from the law by Jesus Christ
EThe indwelling of the spirit of God in their hearts
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Question 1584
waec1994
In his account of the stilling of the storm, Mark gave an extra detail not contained in either Mathew or Luke when he wrote that
Ait took place on the sabbath
BJesus was in the stern, asleep on a cushion
Cthe disciples woke him up
DJesus question the disciples' lack of faith
Ethe discipples marvelled at the miraculous power of Jesus
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Question 1585
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Jesus refused to send the multitudes to buy food for themselves when it was already getting late because
AHe wanted to reveal his messiahship
BHe knew that his words were of greater value than food
CThe multitude were unwilling to go home
DHe knew that the little food available will satisfy the people
EThey had insufficient funds
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Question 1586
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Jesus selected the twelve disciples in order to
ARepresent the Church
BMake them his bodyguards
CAct like other Jewish teachers
DTrain them to carry on after his departure
EComply with God’s injunction
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Question 1587
waec1994
Jesus said follow me and leave the dead to bury the dead. This implies that Jesus
AOpposed burial of the dead
BWas beside himself
CWas acting as a fanatic
DRegarded as dead anybody who rejects him
EPlaced more emphasis on the living than the dead
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Question 1588
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According to Mathew’s account, John the Baptist’s immediate reaction when Jesus came to be baptized was to
ABaptize Jesus
BAsk why he should baptize a non-sinner
CAsk that he should rather be baptized by Jesus
DAsk him to confess his sins
EAsk him to bear the fruit of repentance
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Question 1589
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‘Though you wash yourself with Iye and use much soap, the stain of your guilt is still before me’, says the Lord God. Jeremiah concluded the above statement by saying that
AIsrael will resort to Assyria for rescue
BShould Israel acknowledge their guilt, God will restore all of them to Zion
CNo more shall the covenant be recognized in Israel
DJerusalem shall cease to be the throne of the Lord
EIsrael can no longer escape the impending punishment
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Question 1590
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Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: ‘though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow’. By this statement, Isaiah means that
AGod is ever willing to communicate with man
BIf we are willing to repent, God will forgive us
CWe are so deep in sin that there is little hope of redemption
DGod gives us an opportunity to defend ourselves
EAll our sins are forgivable
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Question 1591
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According to Amos, true religion is described as one which
AFeasts and solemn assembles play important roles
BGod is always appeased with sacrifice and tithes
CJustice and righteousness flow like an endless stream
DFood and drinks are served as a mark of love
ERighteousness plays a secondary role
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Question 1592
waec1994
Which of the following ideas was uppermost in the mind of Hosea during his prophesy?
AGod’s everlasting kindness and mercy for man
BThe ultimate return of Israel to the Lord
CGod’s punishment for erring Israel
DGod’s love for Israel
EGod’s contention with Israel for their infidelity
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Question 1593
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The outcome of Nebuchadnezzar’s siege on Jerusalem during the reign of Jehoiachin was
AAllowing Jehoiachin to remain on the throne
BSlaying all the children of the King
CGouging out the eyes of the king
DCarrying away the treasures of the temple
EKilling the king
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Question 1594
waec1994
Naaman the Syrian leper was healed by
AAmos
BHosea
CElisha
DGehazi
EElijah
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Question 1595
waec1994
During the reign of Ahab, the supremacy of God was championed by
AElisha
BHazael
CObadiah
DElijah
EJehu
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Question 1596
waec1994
God allowed Rehoboam to retain only one tribe in Israel because
AHis father, Solomon, had shared the other tribes among the other brothers
BHe had married many foreign wives
CThe northern tribes had successfully revolted against him
DOf David ho had been faithful to the Lord
EHis father, Solomon, has served the Lord in his life
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Question 1597
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David told Abner in the wilderness of Siph that he (Abner) deserved to die because he
AWas slack in protecting King Saul
BAllowed David to steal the King’s helmet
CLost the King’s spear and shield
DPlotted against King Saul
ELed the King into a death trap
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Question 1598
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Saul’s war with the Amalekites was called Holy War because
AGod spared the Canaanites
BThe Amalekites worshipped baal
CThe booties of war were to be taken only by the King
DYahweh ordered total destruction
EThe Amalekites were God’s people
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Question 1599
waec1994
Which of the following officials were charged by pharaoh to kill the Hebrew male children?
AEgyptian physicians
BEgyptian taskmasters
CHebrew midwives
DEgyptian soldiers
EHebrew physicians
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Question 1600
waec1994
Which of the following leadership qualities was manifested by Joseph when he told his brothers not to be angry with themselves for selling him?
