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JSCE Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective Past Questions

All 100 questions from the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.

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Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective — Question 10

Parable can be explained as one of the following:

  • A. windows through which one could understand the deep truth of daily life
  • B. common stories with heavenly meaning
  • C. earthly stories with heavenly meaningCorrect
  • D. elder's stories with heaving meaning

Explanation

A parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective — Question 11

In the parables of the "wheat and the tares" Jesus ......

  • A. told people to uproot the tares
  • B. told people the tares should be left until harvestCorrect
  • C. spoke of different kinds of soil
  • D. contrasted the size of wheat and tares

Explanation

The tares are left until harvest.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective — Question 16

The two trees that grew in the midst of the Garden of Eden can be identified as ......

  • A. the tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evilCorrect
  • B. the tree of life and the tree of death
  • C. the tree of knowledge of good and evil and the tree of joy and despair
  • D. the tree of death and the tree of joy and despair

Explanation

Genesis 2:9.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective — Question 22

The prayer of Jesus before His arrest showed that ......

  • A. He was sorrowful and troubledCorrect
  • B. He was not prepared to die on the cross
  • C. He wanted His disciples to be prayerful
  • D. His disciples had not understood Him thoroughly

Explanation

He was sorrowful and troubled in Gethsemane.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective — Question 24

The voice "thou art My beloved son with whom I am well pleased" indicated that Jesus was ......

  • A. the son of Joseph
  • B. baptized by John
  • C. called to be a messenger of God like one of His prophets
  • D. not a sinnerCorrect

Explanation

God's approval showed Jesus was sinless.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective — Question 32

Simon the sorcerer tried to bribe Peter for the gift of the Holy Spirit.

  • A. By crying for the Holy Spirit
  • B. By speaking against the Holy Spirit baptism
  • C. By offering Peter money to be baptizedCorrect
  • D. By laughing at the Holy Spirit

Explanation

He offered money (Acts 8:18).

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective — Question 40

Choose from the under-listed the one that is not among the decisions of the first Christian council which was communicated to the Gentiles.

  • A. Abstinence from meat sacrificed to idols
  • B. Avoidance of blood and fornication
  • C. Compliance with circumcisionCorrect
  • D. Abstinence from things strangled

Explanation

Circumcision was not required (Acts 15).

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective — Question 41

Identify from the under-listed the reason for a controversy at church in Antioch.

  • A. pledging of loyalties to different leaders
  • B. did not observe the Lord's Supper
  • C. did not observe the Holy Communion
  • D. insisted that the Gentiles should be circumcisedCorrect

Explanation

Acts 15:1.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective — Question 48

Jesus called a tax collector to be a disciple ......

  • A. to make him treasurer
  • B. to ensure that their taxes were duly paid
  • C. to show that he came to call the sinner to repentanceCorrect
  • D. to ensure that the disciples were involved in government

Explanation

He came to call sinners.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective — Question 54

Have you come out as against a robber with swords and club to capture me? Identify when this statement was made.

  • A. During the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem
  • B. During the crucifixion of Jesus
  • C. During the last supper of Jesus
  • D. During the arrest of JesusCorrect

Explanation

Said at His arrest.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective — Question 64

Choose from the following the reason why Jesus in his teachings on the swearing asked us not to swear by heaven

  • A. It is God's foot stool
  • B. It is God's throneCorrect
  • C. It is His religious city
  • D. It is the city of the Great King

Explanation

Heaven is God's throne (Matthew 5:34).

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective — Question 65

Jesus prayed before selecting His disciples, this implies that before engaging in any project, we should emulate Him by ......

  • A. asking for help from experts
  • B. asking elders for help
  • C. seeking God's directivesCorrect
  • D. just do what you want to do

Explanation

Seek God's guidance first.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective — Question 68

The dignity of a man is described in the fact that man is

  • A. created taller and more handsome than other creatures
  • B. wioked and passed unforgiving spirits
  • C. created in the image and likeness of GodCorrect
  • D. created in beautiful nature than other creatures

Explanation

Man is created in the image of God.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective — Question 69

From the under-listed, find the reason why Pharaoh was reluctant to grant Moses' request.

  • A. God hardened his heartCorrect
  • B. He loved the Israelites
  • C. Moses was a Levite.
  • D. The Israelites wanted to go and offer sacrifices to their God.

Explanation

God hardened Pharaoh's heart.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective — Question 76

The under-listed justify God as the Supreme Being EXCEPT ......

  • A. He alone created the world
  • B. He has no beginning and no end
  • C. He has being in existence before the world
  • D. He can't be in the same place at the same timeCorrect

Explanation

God is omnipresent.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective — Question 91

As a Christian prefect in your school, from the under-listed, identify what should be your attitude towards those under you.

  • A. Demand respect from all students
  • B. Make all the junior ones realize they are inferior
  • C. Show love to Christian students alone
  • D. Treat everybody well and equallyCorrect

Explanation

Treat everybody well and equally.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective — Question 96

Identify from the under-listed, the best heading for announcement of the birth of Christ to Mary by the Angel.

  • A. The Annunciation of Jesus' birthCorrect
  • B. The Decision of Christ
  • C. The Ascension of Christ
  • D. The Assumption of Christ

Explanation

The Annunciation.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective — Question 98

Jacob has 12 children but loved the 11th born more than the rest because ......

  • A. He was a dreamer
  • B. He used to bring ill report about his brothers
  • C. He had a coat of many colours
  • D. He was the son of his old ageCorrect

Explanation

Joseph was the son of his old age.

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