Correct Answer: B. Gamaliel

Correct Answer: D. Paul and Barnabas

Correct Answer: D. believed the gospel

Correct Answer: D. to dry up flood from the face of the earth

Correct Answer: A. Abishai

Correct Answer: B) He is being compared to the Passover lamb that would atone for the sins of all world.

Explanation

In the Gospel of John, Jesus is identified as the Lamb of God in chapter 1, verse 29. This means that Jesus is being compared to a lamb, which has several symbolic meanings in the Bible. The lamb is often associated with sacrifice and atonement for sins, and this is why Option B is the correct answer. In the Old Testament, the Passover lamb was sacrificed to atone for the sins of the Israelites, and Jesus is seen as the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of the world.

The symbolism of the lamb also represents innocence, meekness, and gentleness, which are qualities that Jesus embodies. However, Option C is incorrect because the lamb's attentiveness to its owner is not the reason why Jesus is identified as the Lamb of God. Similarly, Option D is incorrect because although the lamb represents patience, meekness, gentleness, and innocence, this is not the reason why Jesus is identified as the Lamb of God in the Gospel of John.

In summary, Jesus is identified as the Lamb of God in the Gospel of John to represent his sacrificial mission to atone for the sins of the world, just like the Passover lamb in the Old Testament.

Correct Answer: B. of the grace of God that was with him

Explanation

(a) Paul admonished that if one is raised with Christ, let him seek the things that are above, not the things that below for such a person has died and his life is hid in Christ. When Christ who is our life appears, then we will appear with him in glory, putting to death what is earthly such as fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, covetousness and idolatry. Paul enjoined us to put away anger, wrath, malice, slander and foul talk from our mouth. "Do not lie to one another because you are now a new creation. There should be no discrimination of race in you, no Greek or Jew, free man or slave, circumcised, and uncircumcised, sex or creed, but Christ should be all in all".

He also admonished that, "You should put on compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, patience and forebearance towards one another. You should forgive one another as the Lord has forgiven you. You should show love, teaching and admonishing one another. You should sing songs of thanks and praises to God. Everything must be done in the name of God through Christ".

(b) Some ways by which Christians can manifest this are:

(i) Living a new life and forgetting the old.

(ii) As a Christian you should be a light and salt of the world.

(iii) You must involve yourself in the work of preaching the Gospel.

Correct Answer: C. Matthew's

Explanation

(A) James’ advice to Christians to be doers of the word and not hearers only. (James 1:22-27, 2:14-26).

Candidates are expected to list out points such as;

1. James advised Christians to live according to the word of the Lord, which they have heard.

2. He said it would be of no use to hear the word and fail to put it into practice.

3. According to James, if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer he is like someone who sees himself in a mirror and turns away and immediately forgets.

4. James says that, he who looks into the perfect law, and perseveres by doing it shall be blessed.

5. James is of the opinion that if one thinks he is religious but does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is vain.

6. James holds the view that pure and undefiled religion before God entails visiting orphans and widows in their afflictions.

7. Pure religion also involves keeping oneself unstained from the world.

8. James says it is of no use to say you have faith but have no works to demonstrate the faith you have.

9. According to James, if someone is poorly clothed and hungry and you ask him to go in peace, and be warmed and filled without providing the clothing and food, then you are not backing your faith with works.

10. Hence, faith without works is dead/useless.

11. Abraham justified his faith by works when he was prepared to sacrifice his son, Isaac.

12. Abraham believed God and it was counted as righteousness and he was called a friend of God.

13. A person is therefore justified by works and not faith alone.

14. Similarly, Rahab the prostitute justified her faith by works when she received the messengers of Joshua and sent them out by another way..

15. James concludes by saying that, as the body without the spirit is dead so also faith without works is dead.

(B) Factors that hinder Christians from doing the will of God

1. Lack of faith/backsliding/unforgiving spirit

2. Unpleasant experiences

3. Desire to please the world/Materialism

4. Poverty

5. Fear

6. Lack of commitment/being ashamed to preach the word of God