✝️ 1997

JAMB Christian Religious Knowledge 1997 past questions

37 questions from the 1997 JAMB UTME Christian Religious Knowledge paper. Free, with answers where available.

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Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q1 ✓ Answer: B
God made two great lights to
A
shine upon the earth
B
rule the day and the night
C
demarcate between the day and the night
D
give light to the world.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q2 ✓ Answer: D
God commanded the earth to bring forth living creatures according to their kinds on the
A
3rd day
B
4th day
C
5th day
D
6th day
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q3 ✓ Answer: C
When God heard the groaning of the people of Israel in Egypt, He
A
got angry with the Pharaoh
B
sent a warning to the Pharaoh
C
remembered His covenant with Abraham
D
plagued the Egyptians with drought.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q4 ✓ Answer: A
The golden calf which Aaron made for Israel was an evidence of.
A
lack of faith in God CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE 1998 [PAGE 41]
B
‘loss of confidence in Moses
C
a plot to replace Moses
D
an attempt to revolt against God
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q16 ✓ Answer: A
‘ Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nest; but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head.” The statement above implies that
A
discipleship costs much
B
the son of man need no house
C
church buildings are unnecessary
D
suffering is inevitable in life.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q17 ✓ Answer: B
According to Luke, following Jesus involves
A
confession
B
self-denial
C
baptism
D
daily prayers.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q18 ✓ Answer: A
In the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, which of the following played a very vital role?
A
Faith
B
Patience
C
Love
D
Repentance.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q19 ✓ Answer: C
Jesus healed the only son of the widow of Nain because
A
the crowd pleaded with him
B
the widow demonstrated faith in Him
C
he had compassion on her
D
he wanted to make people believe in Him.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q20 ✓ Answer: D
The healing of the paralytic brought by his four friends demonstrates
A
the power of Jesus to heal all types of diseases
B
that the friend had faith in the healing power of Jesus
C
the compassion of Jesus on the sick man
D
that Jesus has power to forgive sin.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q21 ✓ Answer: A
According to mark and Luke, the response of blind Bartmaeus to healing was to
A
follow Jesus immediately
B
run to show himself to the priests
C
confess Jesus as a prophet
D
speak to the Jew about Jesus
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q22 ✓ Answer: C
The parable which teaches about God’s judgment is that of the
A
sower
B
lost sheep
C
weeds
D
mustard seed.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q23 ✓ Answer: C
The parable of the good Samaritan implies that
A
Samaritans always love their neighbours
B
Priests and Levites hardly show love
C
neighbourliness is expressed in love and concern
D
a good neighbour must show love to his enemies.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q24 ✓ Answer: B
Luke ends the sermons on the plain with an analogy of a building to emphasize the importance of
A
preaching and hearing the word
B
hearing and obeying the word
C
studying and doing the word
D
preaching and abiding by the word.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q25 ✓ Answer: A
Jesus implies in His teaching on adultery, prayer, alms and fasting that these are more of matters of
A
the heart
B
individual interpretation
C
religious beliefs
D
social norms.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q26 ✓ Answer: D
Jesus’ injunction not to lay up treasure on earth for ourselves implies that the Christian should
A
not bank his money
B
give his money to charity
C
not be extravagant
D
be rich in good works.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q27 ✓ Answer: C
The seventy disciples who returned from their missionary work were told by Jesus to rejoice because
A
they were well received by people
B
the spirits were subject to them
C
their names were written in heaven
D
they preached to many people.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q28 ✓ Answer: A
According to Matthew, when Jesus was transfigured
A
his face shone like the sun
B
his body became as white as light
C
he could only communicate with heaven
D
he saw Elisha and Moses.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q29 ✓ Answer: D
According to Matthew, Jesus entered Jerusalem riding
A
a horse and a donkey
B
an ass and a horse
C
a colt and a donkey
D
an ass and a colt.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q30 ✓ Answer: D
The prayer of Jesus before his arrest showed that
A
he was sorrowful and troubled
B
his disciples had not understood his thoroughly
C
he was not prepared to die on the cross
D
he wanted his disciples to be prayerful. “Are you the king of the Jews? Jesus’ reply to the question above by Pilate was
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q32 ✓ Answer: B
According to Matthew, when the women went to see the sepulcher, the
A
found that the disciples had been thee
B
saw an angel sitting upon the stone
C
met Jesus on the way
D
found the guards rolling back the stone.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q33 ✓ Answer: D
Jesus used the illustration of the vine to teach that a Christian that abides in Him will surely
A
be a good shepherd
B
resurrect on the Last Day
C
be a bread of life
D
bear much fruit.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q34 ✓ Answer: A
Two of the seven disciple chosen to serve tables in the early church were
A
Parmenas and Timon
B
Mathias and Cornelius
C
Nathaniel and Philip
D
Stephen and Andrew
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q35 ✓ Answer: B
“Give me also this power, that any one on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit”
A
very crafty
B
money conscious
C
ignorant
D
fraudulent. [PAGE 40]
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q36 ✓ Answer: A
At the Beautiful Gate, Peter and John healed a man who was
A
lame
B
blind
C
deaf
D
dumb
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q37 ✓ Answer: D
The people referred to as pillars of the Jerusalem church, who gave Barnabas and Paul the right hand of fellowship were
A
Cephas, John and mark
B
James, john and silas
C
John, silas and Simon
D
James, Cephas and john.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q38 ✓ Answer: D
The condition for justification according to Paul is
A
merit and favour
B
possession of spiritual gifts
C
ability to keep God’s commandments
D
faith in Christ crucified.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q39 ✓ Answer: C
On which of the following grounds will faith be null and promise void?
A
Faith is a necessary condition for justification.
B
Believers saved through grace
C
Salvation comes through adherence to the law.
D
Justification is by God’s grace
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q40 ✓ Answer: A
According to the Letter of Paul to the Romans, Christians are to yield themselves to God as men who
A
have been raised from death to life
B
no longer live by the works of law
C
receive baptism after circumcision
D
have listened to the gospel of Christ.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q41 ✓ Answer: B
God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, into the world in the likeness of sinful flesh in order
A
to destroy the law
B
that the law might be fulfilled
C
that man may walk in the flesh
D
to save the righteous
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q42 ✓ Answer: D
“… at the name of Jesus every knee should bow… every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord…” The statement above demonstrates the Lordship of Jesus over
A
Christians only
B
non-Christians only
C
all religious persons
D
all creation.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q44 ✓ Answer: B
The greatest spiritual gift to seek for is
A
speaking in tongues
B
love
C
healing
D
working of miracles.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q45 ✓ Answer: C
One of the civic responsibilities Christians are commanded to carry out is
A
honoring elders in the society
B
maintaining holiness in life
C
obedience to lawful authority
D
observing the law faithfully.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q46 ✓ Answer: A
In the course of his ministry, Paul worked night and day so that
A
he might not be burden to any one
B
his followers might eat
C
he could raise money for the work of the gospel
D
he could pay the debt he was owing the brethren.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q47 ✓ Answer: B
Those who have fallen asleep before the coming of the lord are those
A
sleeping naturally
B
dead physically
C
dead spiritually
D
who are unfaithful
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q48 ✓ Answer: C
James enjoins Christians to remain impartial by
A
showing love to all without distinction
B
loving their neighbours as themselves
C
treating all brethren equally
D
giving everyone his due
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q49 ✓ Answer: C
According to James, the man who prays to God and at the same time doubts is
A
ignorant of God’s purpose
B
disobedient to God
C
double-minded
D
deceive by Satan.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1997 Q50 ✓ Answer: B
Peter admonishes Christian that suffering for Christ’s sake brings God’s
A
salvation
B
blessing
C
love
D
righteousness