JAMB CRS (Christian Religious Studies) past questions and answers

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JAMB Christian Religious Studies: 180 past questions from 2 papers between 2023 and 2025, each with the answer and an explanation. In the UTME you answer 40 Christian Religious Studies questions, with Use of English and two other subjects, in 2 hours. Here are ten.

1. 1.

   Who was Ruth's mother-in-law?

   1. A
      Hannah
   2. B
      Naomi
      Correct
   3. C
      Deborah
   4. D
      Orpah
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   Answer: B

   Naomi was the mother-in-law of Ruth. After the deaths of Naomi's husband and two sons in Moab, Naomi urged her daughters-in-law to return to their own families. Ruth famously refused to leave Naomi, saying 'Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay' (Ruth 1:16), demonstrating exceptional loyalty and love.

2. 2.Which epistle contains the famous analogy of the Church as the "body of Christ" and the members as individual parts?
   1. A
      1 Corinthians 12
      Correct
   2. B
      Romans 12
   3. C
      Ephesians 4
   4. D
      Colossians 1
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   Answer: A

   In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul develops the analogy of the Church as the body of Christ, with each believer functioning as a distinct member (eye, hand, foot, etc.) yet forming one unified body. This passage was written to address divisions and misuse of spiritual gifts in the Corinthian church.

3. 3.

   The team that Cornelius sent to bring Peter from Joppa consist of

   1. A
      Three servants
   2. B
      Three devout soldiers
   3. C
      Two soldiers and a devout servant
   4. D
      Two servants and a devout soldier
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   Answer: D

   Acts 10:7 records that after the angel's instruction, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier who was one of his attendants and sent them to Joppa to bring Peter. The group therefore consisted of two household servants and one God-fearing soldier.

4. 4.

   The restrictions of Ezekiel's mission to the house of Israel were to show God's

   1. A
      Love for Israel
   2. B
      Sovereignty
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   3. C
      Judgment over Israel
   4. D
      Patience with Israel
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   Answer: B

   The various restrictions placed on Ezekiel — being struck mute, confined to his house, lying on his side, etc. — were signs to demonstrate God's absolute sovereignty over Israel and to confirm that a true prophet was among them (Ezekiel 3:24-27; 4:1-8). God's sovereign control of events and the prophet's own life and ministry were meant to be object lessons for the rebellious house of Israel.

5. 5.

   In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus walks on water to meet His disciples in a boat. Which disciple attempts to walk on water but begins to sink?

   1. A
      Peter
      Correct
   2. B
      James
   3. C
      Andrew
   4. D
      John
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   Answer: A

   Matthew 14:28-31 records that Peter stepped out of the boat and walked on water toward Jesus, but began to sink when he was afraid and took his eyes off Jesus. Jesus reached out and caught him, saying, 'You of little faith, why did you doubt?'

6. 6.

   Jesus changed water to wine at Cana to Galilee to

   1. A
      Prevent embarrassment to the bridegroom
   2. B
      Demonstrate His power over nature
   3. C
      Fulfil Old Testament prophecy
   4. D
      Reveal His glory
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   Answer: D

   John 2:11 explicitly states the purpose: 'What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.' The miracle at Cana was performed to reveal or manifest His glory, which then led His disciples to believe in Him. This was the first of His miraculous signs.

7. 7.

   What did Jesus say is the second greatest commandment?

   1. A
      Love your neighbour as yourself
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   2. B
      Do not kill
   3. C
      Do not covet
   4. D
      Honour your father and your mother
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   Answer: A

   In Matthew 22:39, Jesus said the second greatest commandment is 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' The first and greatest is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.

8. 8.

   According to the Gospel accounts, what was the first miracle performed by Jesus?

   1. A
      Turning water into wine at Cana
      Correct
   2. B
      Walking on water
   3. C
      Feeding the five thousand
   4. D
      Healing a blind man
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   Answer: A

   According to John 2:1-11, the first miracle Jesus performed was turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana of Galilee. John records this as the beginning of Jesus' signs, through which He revealed His glory and His disciples believed in Him.

9. 9.

   The three disciples that witnessed the Transfiguration of Jesus were

   1. A
      Peter, James and John
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   2. B
      Peter, Philip and John
   3. C
      Peter, Andrew and John
   4. D
      Matthew, James and John
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   Answer: A

   Matthew 17:1-2 records: 'After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them.' These three disciples — Peter, James, and John (the sons of Zebedee) — formed Jesus' inner circle and were the only witnesses to the Transfiguration, as well as being present at Gethsemane (Matthew 26:37).

10. 10.

    The women of Samaria were described by Amos as

    1. A
       Foxes of the vineyard
    2. B
       Daughters of Zion
    3. C
       Lions of the field
    4. D
       Cows of Bashan
       Correct
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    Answer: D

    In Amos 4:1, the prophet addresses the wealthy, self-indulgent women of Samaria: 'Hear this word, you cows of Bashan on Mount Samaria, you women who oppress the poor and crush the needy and say to your husbands, bring us some drinks!' Bashan was a fertile region known for its well-fed cattle, and the comparison was a sharp rebuke of their complacency and exploitation of the poor.

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