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JAMB Christian Religious Studies Past Questions

Real JAMB Christian Religious Studies past questions, each with the correct answer and a worked solution. Below are 8 to work through free — no account needed.

8 JAMB Christian Religious Studies questions with answers

Question 1

When Peter and John were commanded by the Sanhedrin not to teach in the name of Jesus, they replied, 'Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge.' What principle were the apostles demonstrating through this response?

  1. a.Obedience to earthly authorities takes priority over God's command
  2. b.Spiritual boldness rooted in faith and commitment to God's will
  3. c.Avoiding confrontation to maintain peace with religious leaders
  4. d.Compromise between faith and civic responsibility

Solution

Peter and John demonstrated spiritual boldness by prioritizing obedience to God's command, even in the face of threats from authorities. The most tempting wrong option is 'Obedience to earthly authorities takes priority,' but the apostles actually refused to obey the Sanhedrin's unjust order, showing that God's will is above all.

Question 2

While Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns in the Philippian prison, an earthquake shook the foundations, opening all the doors and loosening everyone’s chains. Based on how Paul responded to the jailer’s actions immediately after this event, what does this episode best demonstrate about Paul’s understanding of Christian witness?

  1. a.He prioritised saving a life over escaping personal danger, showing faith in God’s plan.
  2. b.He saw miraculous escape as a sign to immediately flee injustice.
  3. c.He interpreted suffering as punishment and urged the jailer to repent in fear.
  4. d.He considered freedom an opportunity to preach only to those already converted.

Solution

Paul prevented the jailer from harming himself by assuring him all prisoners were present, prioritizing the jailer’s wellbeing and demonstrating faith and selflessness. Option 1 is correct. Option 2 is tempting but incorrect; though the escape route was open, Paul did not see the miracle as a call to flee, but as a means to bear witness through compassion.

Question 3

After Peter denied Jesus three times, he wept bitterly. Which lesson does this incident most directly teach about forgiveness in Christian practice?

  1. a.True repentance includes sincere regret for wrongdoing and opens the way for forgiveness.
  2. b.Forgiveness is only possible if a person publicly confesses their sin to others.
  3. c.Christian who denies Jesus cannot be forgiven under any circumstance.
  4. d.Sinning against Jesus leads to permanent separation from God regardless of repentance.

Solution

Peter's bitter weeping shows genuine repentance, which is essential for receiving forgiveness according to Christian teaching. The claim that forgiveness is only possible after public confession (option 1) is incorrect; repentance and sincere regret before God are key, not the act of public confession.

Question 4

In the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37), Jesus tells of a man who was attacked by robbers and left half-dead. Both a priest and a Levite saw him but passed by on the other side, while a Samaritan stopped to help. According to the passage, what is the main reason Jesus praises the Samaritan over the priest and Levite?

  1. a.The Samaritan showed compassion to someone outside his social group.
  2. b.The Samaritan donated money to the temple after helping.
  3. c.The Samaritan had experienced similar suffering before.
  4. d.The Samaritan was more knowledgeable about the law than the others.

Solution

Jesus commends the Samaritan because he demonstrated mercy and compassion beyond social or ethnic boundaries, fulfilling the command to 'love your neighbor as yourself.' The most tempting distractor is that the Samaritan had experienced suffering before, but the passage gives no evidence for this; his actions are praised purely for his compassionate response.

Question 5

When Paul and Silas were imprisoned in Philippi, what was the immediate result after they prayed and sang hymns to God at midnight, as recorded in Acts 16?

  1. a.An earthquake shook the prison, opening all the doors and loosening everyone's chains.
  2. b.The prisoners escaped, leading to the jailer's dismissal.
  3. c.Paul and Silas were released after the jailer pleaded with the magistrates.
  4. d.An angel appeared and led Paul and Silas out of the prison unseen.

Solution

The correct answer is that an earthquake shook the prison, opening all the doors and loosening everyone's chains; this is the immediate result described in Acts 16. The most tempting wrong option is that an angel appeared to lead them out, which happened to Peter in Acts 12, not Paul and Silas in Philippi.

Question 6

During Paul’s second missionary journey, he was imprisoned with Silas in Philippi after casting out a spirit from a slave girl. While in prison, the jailer was about to harm himself after an earthquake freed the prisoners, but Paul intervened. What key lesson does this incident most vividly demonstrate regarding Christian conduct in adversity?

  1. a.Enduring suffering with hope while upholding justice and concern for others
  2. b.Seeking opportunities to escape hardship as a sign of faith
  3. c.Responding to persecution by publicly reprimanding authorities
  4. d.Using miraculous power primarily to secure personal freedom

Solution

Paul and Silas remained calm, worshipped despite suffering, and proactively saved the jailer’s life, showing hope and selfless concern even when mistreated. The second option is tempting but incorrect—Paul did not escape though he had the chance, focusing instead on others’ safety, not just his own deliverance.

Question 7

After Solomon became king, he demonstrated wisdom by proposing to divide a living child between two women claiming to be the mother. Which principle did Solomon primarily apply in this judgment, and what effect did it have on the people of Israel?

  1. a.He applied discernment to reveal the true mother, which established his reputation for divine wisdom among the people.
  2. b.He relied on strict adherence to precedent, which led the people to question his fairness.
  3. c.He acted on impulse to intimidate the women, causing the people to fear his authority.
  4. d.He deferred judgment to the elders, which caused the people to doubt his leadership.

Solution

Solomon applied discernment (wisdom) to uncover the truth, demonstrating divine insight that impressed the people and confirmed his God-given wisdom. The tempting distractor, 'He relied on strict adherence to precedent,' is wrong because Solomon's decision was unprecedented and innovative, not merely a repetition of existing laws.

Question 8

While Peter was kept in prison, the church prayed earnestly for him. According to Acts 12, what was the key result of this persistent prayer?

  1. a.An angel led Peter out of prison despite the guards on duty.
  2. b.Herod decided to release Peter after speaking to the people.
  3. c.Peter escaped by disguising himself with the help of the other disciples.
  4. d.Peter was transferred quietly to another prison at midnight.

Solution

The church's earnest prayer led to an angel miraculously leading Peter out of prison, overcoming the guards. The wrong but tempting option claims Herod released Peter, but in fact, Herod intended to execute him and was surprised at Peter's disappearance.

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