WAEC Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2025 Theory Past Questions

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1. King Hiram of Tyre sent a delegation to congratulate Solomon on his anointing as king. 2. Solomon sent word to Hiram expressing his father David's inability to build God a house. 3. This was because of the many wars David had to fight. 4. Now the Lord had given Solomon peace on every side. 5. Solomon proposed to build God a house as promised to David by the Lord. 6. David's son, whom the Lord would put on the throne, would build the house. 7. Solomon asked that Hiram have cedar cut for him. 8. Solomon's servants would join Hiram's servants in the work. 9. Solomon would pay Hiram for the timber and the work. 10. Hiram was glad and praised God for giving David such a wise son. 11. Hiram agreed with Solomon's proposal. 12. Hiram's servants would cut the timber and make it into rafts. 13. The timber would be floated to the place Solomon directed.

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1. Strong diplomatic ties help prevent conflicts and foster peaceful coexistence between nations through dialogue and negotiation. 2. Good relations open doors for trade agreements, foreign investment, and economic partnerships that boost national economies. 3. Countries with strong diplomatic connections are more likely to receive development aid and technical support during crises.

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1. King Ahab and Jezebel attempted to establish the worship of Baal as the state religion in Israel. 2. This provoked God's anger and inspired Elijah to champion the cause of the worship of Yahweh. 3. Elijah pronounced a drought for three and a half years and later organized a contest on Mount Carmel to establish God's supremacy. 4. Elijah, through Ahab, gathered all the Israelites at Mount Carmel to determine the true God, Baal or Yahweh. 5. Elijah charged the people not to waver between two opinions but to choose either Baal or Yahweh. 6. He challenged the 450 prophets of Baal to prepare a bull and call on Baal to consume it with fire; Yahweh answered by fire, proving His supremacy.

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1. The Church can use sermons, Bible studies, and educational programs to teach righteousness, integrity, and ethical behaviour. 2. Organizing youth groups, mentorship, and recreational activities helps guide young people away from immoral influences. 3. Providing pastoral counselling, rehabilitation programmes, and support for those struggling with addictions or immoral lifestyles.

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1. Amos was a shepherd in Judah whom God called to prophesy in Israel. 2. Amos went to the Northern Kingdom and preached against the social and religious decadence of his day. 3. Amaziah, the priest at Bethel, reported Amos to King Jeroboam II, accusing him of conspiracy and treason. 4. Amaziah then confronted Amos and forbade him from prophesying at Bethel, since it was the king's sanctuary. 5. Amaziah mistook Amos for one of the professional prophets who prophesied for a living, calling him a 'seer'. 6. Amaziah commanded Amos to return to Judah, his home town, to earn his living and never again prophesy at Bethel. 7. Amos rejected this characterisation, explaining that the Lord called him from tending his flock and dressing sycamore trees. 8. For challenging him, Amos pronounced judgment on Amaziah: his wife would become a prostitute in the city, his children would fall by the sword, his land would be divided, and he himself would die in a foreign land, while Israel would go into exile.

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1. Hypocrisy 2. Corruption 3. Sexual immorality/adultery

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1. David's adulterous relationship with Bathsheba resulted in the birth of a child. 2. God sent the prophet Nathan to tell David that, because of his sin, the child would die. 3. The child fell sick, and David fasted and lay on the ground pleading with God through the night. 4. David's servants tried but failed to get him to rise and eat. 5. On the seventh day, the child died, but the servants were afraid to tell David, fearing he might harm himself. 6. When David noticed his servants whispering, he realised the child was dead, and he then rose, washed, worshipped, and ate. 7. His servants were amazed, and David explained that he had fasted while the child lived, hoping God would be gracious, but now that the child was dead, fasting could no longer bring him back.

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1. On the first day of the week, Cleopas and another disciple were travelling to Emmaus discussing the events of the crucifixion and resurrection. 2. Jesus drew near and joined them, but they were kept from recognising him. 3. They explained to him their sorrow over Jesus' death and the report of the empty tomb from the women. 4. Jesus rebuked their unbelief and, beginning with Moses and the prophets, explained the scriptures concerning himself. 5. As it grew late, they urged him to stay with them. 6. At the table, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and their eyes were opened, and they recognised him, whereupon he vanished from their sight.

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1. The resurrection confirms that Jesus conquered sin and death, guaranteeing salvation for all who believe. 2. Christ's resurrection assures believers that they too will rise from the dead and have eternal life.

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1. Peter asked Jesus how many times he should forgive his brother, suggesting seven times. 2. Jesus replied that he should forgive seventy times seven, and told a parable to illustrate this. 3. A king wished to settle accounts with his servants, and one servant owed him ten thousand talents. 4. Unable to pay, the servant begged for patience, and the king, moved with compassion, forgave him the whole debt. 5. That same servant then found a fellow servant who owed him a hundred denarii and had him thrown into prison for failing to pay. 6. Other servants, distressed by this, reported the matter to the king. 7. The king summoned the unforgiving servant, rebuked him for his lack of mercy, and handed him over to the jailers until he should pay all that he owed.

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1. Forgiveness is a direct instruction from God, and obeying it shows faithfulness and submission to His will. 2. Forgiving others frees Christians from anger, bitterness, and resentment, bringing emotional and spiritual peace.

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1. The Sanhedrin, out of jealousy, arrested the apostles and put them in prison. 2. An angel of the Lord released them by night, and they went to the temple to continue teaching. 3. The apostles were re-arrested and brought before the council, who were enraged and wanted to kill them. 4. Gamaliel, a respected Pharisee and teacher of the law, urged the council to exercise restraint. 5. He cited the failed movements of Theudas and Judas of Galilee as examples that a movement not of God would collapse on its own. 6. The council heeded his advice, had the apostles flogged, warned them, and let them go.

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1. Sharing the gospel with non-believers helps bring new members into the Church. 2. Demonstrating love, integrity, humility, and kindness attracts others to Christ through personal example. 3. Consistent prayer for church leaders, members, and spiritual growth strengthens the church's foundation.

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1. Peter admonished Christians to put away malice, guile, insincerity, envy, and slander. 2. He urged them to long for pure spiritual milk like newborn babies, so as to grow up into salvation. 3. He reminded them they are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, called to declare His wonderful deeds. 4. He appealed to them not to conform to worldly standards but to abstain from fleshly passions that war against the soul. 5. He urged them to maintain good conduct among non-believers, so that even accusers would see their good deeds and glorify God. 6. He advised submission to every human institution and authority, and to honour all people and love the brotherhood.

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1. Prayer and fasting. 2. Studying and meditating on God's word and obeying His commandments. 3. Avoiding sinful environments and relying on the Holy Spirit for strength.

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1. James admonished Christians not to show partiality to anyone but to treat people equally, as God expects. 2. He illustrated this with a scenario of a rich man given a place of honour in a gathering while a poor man is treated with contempt. 3. He taught that showing such favouritism amounts to becoming judges with evil intentions and causing disunity. 4. James reminded them that God has chosen the poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and heirs of His kingdom. 5. He pointed out that it is often the rich who oppress the poor and blaspheme the honourable name of God. 6. He concluded that whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of breaking all of it, since the same God who forbids one sin forbids the others.

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1. Discrimination creates divisions, mistrust, and conflict among different groups, weakening national unity and harmony. 2. It leads to unequal access to education, jobs, and healthcare, deepening poverty and social injustice. 3. Persistent discrimination can fuel resentment, unrest, and even violence, disrupting peace and stability.