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NECO Christian Religious Studies Essay Answers 2025
Number 1
(1a)
Moses selected twelve spies to spy out the land of Canaan. Joshua, son of Nun was one of them. They were instructed to find out whether they would be able to conquer it or not. When the spies came back, there was disparity in the report because there was division among them. The majority report presented by ten of the spies dismayed the people and they wished they could go back to Egypt instead of being consumed by the giants in the land of Canaan. Joshua and Caleb presented the minority report. Their report was a favourable one, although the people did not believe in it. In their report, they said that the land which they had spied out was a very good land. If the Lord delighted in them, they would be in the land which they said flew with milk and honey.
Joshua warned them not to rebel against the Lord. He disabused their minds and cautioned them not to fear the people of the land. He strengthened their courage that the canaanites would be like food to them if God was with them. God commanded Moses to appoint Joshua as his (Moses) successor because Joshua was valiant and charismatic. He possessed all what a man requires to be a good leader. He feared and trusted God. This was shown in the report he presented. Moses ordained him by laying his hand upon him.
(1b)
(i) Many of our church leaders today fear certain people in the church probably because of their riches and wealth. Joshua did not fear the people. He reported the situation of things as they were. The church leaders of today should say what they see without fear or favour.
(ii) The church leaders of today should fear God and trust in Him. God is the over-all controller of the universe.
(iii) The church leaders should copy the outstanding qualities possessed by Joshua for the role he played among the twelve spies.
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Number 2
(2a)
Ahab was the king of Israel who is often described as weak, indecisive, and morally compromised. He lacked the courage to stand by what was right, especially when it came to his desire for Naboth’s vineyard. Instead of accepting Naboth’s refusal, Ahab became depressed and allowed his wife to manipulate the situation. Jezebel, on the other hand, was strong-willed, cunning, and ruthless. She took advantage of Ahab’s weakness and used her position as queen to orchestrate Naboth’s unjust execution, just to satisfy Ahab’s greed. Jezebel displayed a blatant disregard for justice and godliness, using lies and abuse of power to get what she wanted. In other words Both characters are driven by greed, a desire for power, and a disregard for the law and the well-being of others.
(2b)
(i)By promoting value-based education that emphasizes honesty, self-control, and respect for others’ rights from a young age.
(ii)By strengthening and effectively enforcing anti-corruption laws to ensure that those who engage in greedy or corrupt behavior are held accountable.
(iii)By encouraging transparency and accountability in both public and private institutions, so that actions and decisions can be openly scrutinized by the public.
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Number 3
(3a)
The statement “Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an overflowing stream” was made by the prophet Amos in response to the corruption and social injustice he witnessed among the Israelites. During this period, the people of Israel were prospering materially but were deeply involved in practices such as exploiting the poor, taking bribes, and denying justice to the oppressed. Despite their wrongdoing, they continued to hold religious ceremonies, offer sacrifices, and sing songs of praise, believing that these rituals would make them right with God. God sent Amos to declare that He rejected their empty religious rituals because they were not accompanied by genuine justice and righteousness. Instead, God demanded that justice and righteousness should be as abundant and constant as flowing water meaning that fair treatment and moral conduct should be a natural part of everyday life, not just religious observance.
(3b)
(i)By ensuring that religious faith inspires practical acts of kindness and support for the needy.
(ii)By advocating for and upholding fair treatment, equality, and honesty in all social and official dealings.
(iii)By encouraging both leaders and citizens to speak out against and actively resist corruption, discrimination, and any form of injustice in society.
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Number 4
(4a)
According to Luke 5:1-11, Jesus was teaching by the Lake of Gennesaret when a crowd pressed in on him. He saw two boats at the shore, and entering one belonging to Simon (Peter), he asked him to put out a little from the land. After teaching the crowds from the boat, Jesus told Simon to put out into the deep and let down his nets for a catch. Simon, having toiled all night and caught nothing, obeyed. When they did, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. They signaled to their partners in the other boat, James and John, sons of Zebedee, who came and helped fill both boats so full that they began to sink. Overwhelmed by this miraculous catch, Simon Peter fell at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” Jesus told him, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” Similarly, James and John were also astonished. They then pulled their boats ashore, left everything, and followed Jesus.
(4b)
(i)To be His companions:Jesus chose disciples to be with him, to learn from him directly, and to witness his life and teachings and who would share in His mission and spreading the massage of God’s kingdom and salvation.
(ii)To be trained for ministry: They were chosen to be trained as future leaders and evangelists, learning how to preach, heal the sick, and cast out demons and also empowering them to demonstrate His power and compassion.
(iii)To be sent out to spread the Gospel: Jesus intended to send them out to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to continue his mission of reaching out to others and demonstrate the values of humility, obedience, and service by calling ordinary people rather than those with power or status.
(iv)To be witnesses of His resurrection: The disciples were chosen to be eyewitnesses to Jesus’ life, death, and particularly his resurrection, so they could credibly testify about him to the world as the Son of God and the Savior.
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Number 5
(5a)
At the Garden of Gethsemane, after the Last Supper, Jesus went with His disciples to pray, fully aware of the suffering that awaited Him. He asked Peter, James, and John to stay awake and pray with Him, Jesus withdrew a short distance and prayed earnestly, falling to the ground. He prayed, “Abba, Father, everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” This prayer reveals his human struggle with the impending suffering and his ultimate submission to God’s will.
Jesus returned to his disciples multiple times and found them sleeping, despite his request for them to stay awake and pray.
He was in such agony that His sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. Each time He returned to His disciples, He found them sleeping, overcome with sorrow and exhaustion. After praying three times, Jesus told His disciples that the hour had come for Him to be betrayed, And Immediately after this
Judas Iscariot arrived with a large crowd, leading to Jesus’ arrest, marking the beginning of his passion.
(5b)
(i)The episode powerfully reveals Jesus’ full humanity, showcasing his fear, sorrow, and struggle in the face of suffering and death, making him relatable to human experience.
(ii)Gethsemane highlights Jesus’ perfect obedience and submission to the Father’s plan of salvation, even when it involved immense personal cost and suffering.
(iii)The agony in the garden foreshadows and initiates the atoning work of Christ on the cross, demonstrating the depth of his sacrifice and willingness to bear the sins of humanity.
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Number 6
(6a)
Paul and Barnabas were forced to move to Iconium from Antioch of Pisidia because of the Jewish persecution. In Iconium, they preached to the people in the synagogue and there were many converts. Despite the many converts they made, the Jewish persecutors descended hard on them and they were forced to leave for Lystra where they continued their preaching. In Lystra, they met a man who had been a cripple from birth. When they saw that he had faith, Paul made him well. He started to walk for the rest of his life. The crowd was astonished at the miracle performed by Paul and Barnabas.
They decided to make sacrifices to them believing that they were gods incarnate. The apostles prevented them from carrying out their plan as it would amount to committing sin. The apostles tore their clothes and rushed into the crowd, convincing them that they were not gods but men like them and that they needed no sacrifices. They told them that what they were doing was just to spread the good news concerning Jesus Christ which would turn them away from their ignorance of the worship of God. Still in Lystra, Paul drew the attention of the people to the freedom that God allowed them in the past. He told them how God sent His son (Jesus) to the world to bring salvation to the whole world.
However, Paul could not prevent the people from offering the sacrifices to them. At this point, the Jewish persecutors came and stirred the people against them. Paul was stoned and dragged out of the city. They thought he was dead. The new converts in Lystra gathered around him; when he had recovered, they secretly led him back into the city.
(6b)
(i)These visits were crucial in establishing early Christian communities in Gentile areas like Lystra, demonstrating the inclusion of non-Jews into the faith, a key aspect of Paul’s ministry as the “Apostle of the Gentiles”.
(ii)The miraculous healing of the crippled man in Lystra served as a powerful sign of God’s power working through Paul and validated his message, despite the subsequent persecution.
(iii)It was during this period in Lystra that Paul met and later recruited Timothy, who became one of his most trusted companions and a significant figure in the early church.
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Number 7
(7a)
John the Baptist’s description of Jesus Christ as the “Lamb of God” was shaped by the events surrounding Jesus’ baptism and the revelation John received from God. John was sent to prepare the way for the Messiah by calling people to repentance and baptizing them in the Jordan River. During his ministry, John made it clear that he was not the Christ but was preparing people for someone greater. When Jesus came to John to be baptized, John at first hesitated, saying he was not worthy, but Jesus insisted. As Jesus was baptized, the heavens opened, the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in the form of a dove, and a voice from heaven declared Jesus to be God’s beloved Son. After this event, John testified that he saw the Spirit rest on Jesus and recalled that God had told him the one on whom the Spirit descended would be the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit. Based on this divine revelation and what he witnessed, John identified Jesus as the “Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” John confessed that Jesus was greater than him for he (Jesus) had existed before him At first in other words John bore witness that Jesus is the son of God.
(7b)
(i)Jesus is the perfect and ultimate sacrifice for the sins of humanity, fulfilling and surpassing the Old Testament system of sacrificing lambs for atonement.
(ii)Jesus’ role as the Lamb of God fulfills the symbolism of the Passover lamb in Exodus, whose blood saved the Israelites from death, showing that Jesus’ sacrifice brings deliverance and salvation to all who believe.
(iii)By being called the Lamb of God, Jesus’ mission is revealed as one of humility, obedience, and self-giving love, showing God’s mercy and providing a model for Christians to follow.
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Number 8
(8a)
According to Paul in his epistle to the Galatians, he stressed that man was a slave under the law, but was redeemed through faith in Jesus Christ. With the coming of the son of God- Jesus Christ, our faith in him has made us children of God. Through our baptism in Christ, we have put on Christ. Therefore ,Jesus is already in us. Because of this, there is no distinction of race or sex. If we are Christ’s children, then we are Abraham’s offspring by faith, hence heirs of God’s promise. We can not be fully matured if we remain like children in our faith. We were subject to the elemental spirits of the universe, but God in His infinite mercy sent His only son to redeem those under the law and to adopt us as sons. We can then call God our father as adopted sons. So, through Jesus, we are no longer slaves, but sons and rightful heirs of eternal life.
(8b)
(i) We should reject satan in every sphere of our lives and accept Christ as our saviour.
(ii) We must obey and fulfill Christian obligations and those of state also.
(iii) We must strive hard to win more souls for Christ and contribute our quota in cash and kind towards the propagation of Christianity.
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Number 9
(9a)
Peter’s instructions on good citizenship: He instructed Christians to be subject to every human institution. They should respect Governors sent by the Emperor to punish those who do wrong. They should give praise tc those who do right. He also emphasized that, it is God’s will that by doing right, they should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men. They are to live as free men. They should not use their freedom as a pretext for evil. They should live as servants of God. Honour should be given to all men. They should love the brotherhood. The fea of God should be at the back of their minds. The Emperor should be honoured.
(9b)
(i)Christians demonstrate good citizenship by adhering to the laws of the land and respecting the authorities God has placed in power, as long as these laws do not contradict God’s commands.
(ii)Good citizens fulfill their civic duties, including paying taxes and contributing positively to the well-being and development of their communities and nation.
(iii)Christians are called to be peacemakers and to advocate for justice within society, speaking out against injustice and working for the common good in a way that reflects their faith.
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