Correct Answer: B. Manasseh

Correct Answer: A. have a great reward in heaven

Correct Answer: B. obedience to civil authority.

Explanation

(a) Paul wrote to the Corinthians to counter the wrong teaching imparted to them. In the first place, he reminded them about his early teaching on the subject which they accepted and hoped would give them justification and salvation if they continued in true faith in Christ. Paul told them that he delivered the doctrine of resurrection to them as he received it; that Jesus died for their sins, was buried and has risen on the third day according to the scriptures. As proofs of his resurrection, he appeared to his disciples including Peter, James and five hundred others. Lastly, he appeared to him Paul, the least of the apostles, being a persecutor of the church. He wondered why some unbelievers should deny the resurrection of Christ if there were such abundant and clear evidence to prove it.

Paul averred that Jesus could not have been raised if there was no resurrection and, if he was not raised, then his preachings and those of others would have been in vain. This means that preachers would be guilty of deception and misrepresentation of God. These would render their faith useless and make them remain in sins. If Jesus did not resurrect, then the dead in Christ remain perished and those who are still alive with faith in Christ stand to be pitied. But the fact remains that Christ has been raised from the dead and has become the first fruit among those who have fallen asleep. Paul stated further that death first came through the first Adam, so also life after death has come to man through Jesus Christ. God has put every thing under Christ's authority and through his grace, Christians are assured of life eternal.

(b) The significance of resurrection of Jesus to Christians are:

(i) Victory over death has been won for the children of God by Jesus.

(ii) Death for a Christian is only the gate-way to eternal life in the kingdom of God for all believers.

(iii) By raising Jesus from the dead, God has shown the world that Jesus is His son.

Explanation

(a) St. Paul's letter to Philemon is an appeal to forgive his erstwhile slave, Onesimus and take him back. Onesimus had wronged his master and escaped. In his self imposed exile, he had come in contact with Paul (imprisoned in Rome) and had become a convert. He became closely attached to Paul by rendering useful service to him. Paul, therefore, sent him back to his master with a letter of appeal with the love of Christ. Paul began by congratulating Philemon on his love and devotion in the service of God, pointing out his immense joy for Philemon's goodness to the saints in the Church.

Paul claimed that, although as his mentor and benefactor, he had a right to command, but for God's sake, he preferred to appeal to Philemon's good sense, and urged him to take back Onesimus, not so much as a slave, but more importantly, as a Christian brother. Onesimus had formerly, by his action, been useless to Philemon so that by becoming a convert, he might become more useful and worthy to be taken back.

Paul said that he would have preferred to retain Onesimus, but the decision must be taken by Philemon himself. If Onesimus had owed him anything or made him suffer any financial losses, he should charge Paul's account; he would surely pay it during his next visit. He concluded by asking Philemon to prepare a guest house for him in readiness for his next visit.

(b) Forgiveness is that mental attitude by which one overlooks an injury or wrong done to one by another, whether physical, mental or moral. Forgiveness restores broken relationship, especially when it is accompanied by forgetting the injury suffered. In fact, forgiveness is more or less divine (Only God can truly forgive); human beings merely pardon.

Correct Answer: A. not required for salvation

Explanation

A. AMOS' ENCOUNTER WITH AMAZIAH (AMOS 7:10-17)

i. Amos was a shepherd in Judah whom God called to prophesy in Israel.

ii. He spoke against the social and religious malpractices of the Israelites of his day.

iii. Amaziah, the priest at Bethel, reported Amos to the king of Israel, Jeroboam l, accusing him of conspiracy and treason.

iv. According to Amaziah, Amos had prophesied that the king of Israel would go into exile.

v. Amaziah then met Amos who had told him that he was forbidden to speak against the king and the temple.

vi, Amaziah misconstrued Amos for one of the many false prophets of the time and called him a seer (a professional prophet who prophesies for a living).

vi. Amaziah commanded Amos to return to Judah, his home town to prophesy and earn a living there and never again at Bethel.

vii. This was because Bethel was the King's sanctuary and the temple of the kingdom.

ix. Amos disassociated himself from the wrong impression created about him by Amaziah.

x. He told Amaziah that the Lord called him to prophesy in Israel while he was tending his flock and dressing the sycamore trees.

xi. And for challenging him, Amos told Amaziah that his wife would become a harlot in the city and his sons shall fall by the sword and he Amaziah would die in exile.

B.WHY PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES OF SOME MEN OF GOD

i. Use of occultic/magical powers.

ii. Commercialisation of the gospel/extortion.

iii. Discrimination against the p0or and underprivileged.

iv. Immorality/ immoral lives.

v. False doctrines.

vi. False prophecies/ not trustworthy.

vii. Lack of adequate education.

vii. Embezzlement/ misappropriation of funds.

ix. Over-emphasis on prosperity messages above salvation and redemption.

x. Political alignment.

xi. Display of wealth and opulence.

xi. Mismanagement of church resources.

xii. Abuse of power and position.

Correct Answer: A. Jeremiah

Correct Answer: D) Peter

Explanation

The question is asking who said the statement Now I know that the Lord has sent his angel to deliver me.... The options are Joseph, Moses, Paul, Peter, and Stephen. The correct answer is option D, Peter.

Peter was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and was a leader in the early Christian church. In the book of Acts in the Bible, Peter was imprisoned by King Herod, and while he was sleeping, an angel of the Lord appeared to him, freed him from his chains, and led him out of the prison. When Peter realized that the Lord had sent an angel to deliver him, he made the statement in question.

It is important to note that Joseph, Moses, Paul, and Stephen were also important figures in the Bible, but they did not make the statement in question. Joseph was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers but later became a powerful leader in Egypt. Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and received the Ten Commandments from God. Paul was a Pharisee who later became an apostle of Jesus and wrote several books in the New Testament. Stephen was one of the first deacons in the early Christian church and was stoned to death for his faith.

Understanding the stories and teachings of these important figures in the Bible can help us grow in our faith and knowledge of God.

Correct Answer: A. Parmenas and Timon