CRS JAMB Questions and Answers 2027

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UTME / 2027 JAMB Christian Religious Studies (CRS) Examination

Time Allowed: 40 Minutes | 40 Questions

1. According to the Genesis account of creation, on which day did God create the luminaries (sun, moon, and stars) to govern the day and night?

A. Third Day
B. Fourth Day
C. Fifth Day
D. Sixth Day

Correct Answer: B. Fourth Day

Explanation/Tip: Genesis 1:14-19 records that God created the sun, moon, and stars on the fourth day to separate light from darkness and serve as signs for seasons.

2. Why did King Saul lose the kingdom of Israel according to the prophet Samuel?

A. Because he committed murder and adultery
B. Because he rejected the word of the Lord and spared King Agag
C. Because he refused to go to war against the Philistines
D. Because he built idols in Jerusalem

Correct Answer: B. Because he rejected the word of the Lord and spared King Agag

Explanation/Tip: In 1 Samuel 15, Saul disobeyed divine instruction during the war against the Amalekites by sparing King Agag and the best of the livestock under the guise of sacrifice.

3. How did Prophet Elijah demonstrate the supremacy of Yahweh over Baal on Mount Carmel?

A. By calling down fire from heaven to consume the wet sacrifice
B. By causing a three-year drought across the land
C. By raising the widow’s son from the dead
D. By parting the River Jordan

Correct Answer: A. By calling down fire from heaven to consume the wet sacrifice

Explanation/Tip: In 1 Kings 18, Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal. Yahweh answered by sending fire that consumed the burnt offering, wood, stones, and water in the trench.

4. What was the immediate social and political consequence of Solomon’s unfaithfulness and heavy taxation towards the end of his reign?

A. Immediate exile to Babylon
B. The division of the united monarchy into Israel and Judah
C. Total destruction of the temple
D. Invasion by the Assyrian Empire

Correct Answer: B. The division of the united monarchy into Israel and Judah

Explanation/Tip: Following Solomon’s death, Rehoboam’s harsh policies caused the ten northern tribes to secede under Jeroboam, splitting the kingdom (1 Kings 12).

5. Prophet Amos condemned the religious practices of the Israelites primarily because their worship was:

A. Performed in secret locations
B. Conducted without burnt offerings
C. Separated from social justice and righteousness
D. Led by foreign priests

Correct Answer: C. Separated from social justice and righteousness

Explanation/Tip: Amos strongly denounced elaborate rituals while the wealthy oppressed the poor, famously demanding that justice roll down like waters (Amos 5:21-24).

6. According to Prophet Hosea, what did God desire from His people above ritual sacrifices?

A. Wealth and gold
B. Steadfast love and knowledge of God
C. Military alliances
D. Observance of dietary laws

Correct Answer: B. Steadfast love and knowledge of God

Explanation/Tip: Hosea 6:6 states: “For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.”

7. How did Prophet Isaiah describe the suffering servant of Yahweh in Isaiah 53?

A. As a conqueror with a physical sword
B. As one pierced for our transgressions and bearing our griefs
C. As a wealthy king sitting on a golden throne
D. As an angel leading heavenly armies

Correct Answer: B. As one pierced for our transgressions and bearing our griefs

Explanation/Tip: Isaiah 53 depicts the servant as despised and rejected, suffering substitutionary punishment for the sins of humanity.

8. What was the core message of Prophet Jeremiah regarding the new covenant between God and His people?

A. It would be written on stone tablets in the temple
B. It would be put in their minds and written upon their hearts
C. It would eliminate the need for personal prayer
D. It would apply exclusively to the Levites

Correct Answer: B. It would be put in their minds and written upon their hearts

Explanation/Tip: Jeremiah 31:33 emphasizes internalization of God’s law where God will be their God and they will be His people.

9. Why were Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego thrown into the blazing furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar?

A. They refused to pay state taxes
B. They refused to worship the golden image set up by the king
C. They translated sacred scrolls into foreign languages
D. They prayed to the God of Israel in public

Correct Answer: B. They refused to worship the golden image set up by the king

Explanation/Tip: Daniel 3 details their steadfast refusal to bow down to Nebuchadnezzar’s golden statue, trusting God to deliver them.

10. What motivated Nehemiah to leave his high position as cupbearer in the Persian court to rebuild Jerusalem?

A. A royal decree from King Cyrus
B. Distress upon hearing that the wall of Jerusalem was broken down and its gates burned
C. A personal ambition to become governor of Judah
D. An invitation from the high priest Ezra

Correct Answer: B. Distress upon hearing that the wall of Jerusalem was broken down and its gates burned

Explanation/Tip: Nehemiah 1-2 records his grief upon learning of Jerusalem’s devastated condition, prompting him to seek King Artaxerxes’ permission to return and rebuild.

11. According to Matthew’s Gospel, what was the primary significance of Jesus’ baptism by John in the River Jordan?

A. To wash away Jesus’ personal sins
B. To fulfill all righteousness and receive divine endorsement
C. To officially join the sect of the Essenes
D. To establish John as superior to Jesus

Correct Answer: B. To fulfill all righteousness and receive divine endorsement

Explanation/Tip: Jesus told John that baptism was necessary “to fulfill all righteousness” (Matthew 3:15), followed by the descent of the Spirit and the heavenly voice.

12. How did Jesus respond to the third temptation by Satan in the wilderness according to Matthew 4?

A. “You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.”
B. “Man shall not live by bread alone.”
C. “Begone, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God…'”
D. “Get behind me, Satan; you are a hindrance to me.”

Correct Answer: C. “Begone, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God…'”

Explanation/Tip: The third temptation involved offering all kingdoms of the world in exchange for worship, which Jesus rejected using Deuteronomy 6:13.

13. In the Sermon on the Mount, what did Jesus teach regarding oaths and swearing?

A. Swear by heaven if swearing by earth is forbidden
B. Do not swear at all; let your yes be yes and your no be no
C. Always swear in the name of the temple
D. Oaths are acceptable if made before the elders

Correct Answer: B. Do not swear at all; let your yes be yes and your no be no

Explanation/Tip: Matthew 5:33-37 emphasizes complete honesty in speech, making elaborate oaths unnecessary.

14. What lesson is primarily taught in the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10)?

A. Ritual purity is superior to charity
B. Anyone in need is our neighbor, transcending ethnic and religious barriers
C. Priests and Levites are exempt from social duties
D. Traveling alone on the road to Jericho is illegal

Correct Answer: B. Anyone in need is our neighbor, transcending ethnic and religious barriers

Explanation/Tip: Jesus redefined neighborliness through the despised Samaritan who showed mercy, contrasting with the religious officials who passed by.

15. According to the Parable of the Sower, what represents the seed sown among thorns?

A. Those who hear the word and immediately understand it
B. Those who hear the word, but worldly cares and riches choke it
C. Those who have no root in themselves and fall away during tribulation
D. Those whose hearts are hardened like a footpath

Correct Answer: B. Those who hear the word, but worldly cares and riches choke it

Explanation/Tip: Matthew 13:22 explains that thorns symbolize distractions, deceitfulness of wealth, and worldly desires that render the word unfruitful.

16. What was Jesus’ symbolic action when He entered Jerusalem riding on a colt (donkey)?

A. Fulfilling prophecy and demonstrating peaceful kingship
B. Mocking the Roman military governors
C. Preparing the disciples for an armed revolution
D. Demonstrating exhaustion from traveling

Correct Answer: A. Fulfilling prophecy and demonstrating peaceful kingship

Explanation/Tip: Jesus entered triumphantly on a donkey as prophesied by Zechariah 9:9, portraying Himself as a humble, peace-bringing Messiah rather than a conquering warlord.

17. During the Last Supper, what new commandment did Jesus give to His disciples?

A. Observe the Sabbath strictly without interruption
B. Love one another as I have loved you
C. Carry two swords for self-defense
D. Fast twice a week in remembrance of His death

Correct Answer: B. Love one another as I have loved you

Explanation/Tip: In John 13:34, Jesus introduced the new commandment, noting that this self-sacrificial love would be the hallmark of His disciples.

18. Which disciple denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed, as predicted by Jesus?

A. Judas Iscariot
B. Thomas
C. Peter
D. Andrew

Correct Answer: C. Peter

Explanation/Tip: All four Gospels record Peter’s denial in the courtyard of the high priest during Jesus’ trial.

19. Who requested the body of Jesus from Pontius Pilate and provided his own new rock-hewn tomb for Jesus’ burial?

A. Nicodemus
B. Joseph of Arimathea
C. Simon of Cyrene
D. Joseph of Nazareth

Correct Answer: B. Joseph of Arimathea

Explanation/Tip: Matthew 27:57-60 describes Joseph of Arimathea as a respected member of the council who courageously asked Pilate for Jesus’ body.

20. What miraculous event marked the birthday of the Church on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2?

A. The parting of the Red Sea
B. The descent of the Holy Spirit with tongues of fire and speaking in other languages
C. The resurrection of Dorcas
D. The appearance of angels to Caesar Augustus

Correct Answer: B. The descent of the Holy Spirit with tongues of fire and speaking in other languages

Explanation/Tip: Acts 2 records the baptism of the Holy Spirit, empowering the apostles to proclaim the gospel to people from various nations in their native tongues.

21. Why were Ananias and Sapphira struck dead according to Acts 5?

A. For practicing sorcery against the apostles
B. For lying to the Holy Spirit by keeping back part of the land proceeds
C. For refusing to share food with the Hellenist widows
D. For preaching outside Jerusalem

Correct Answer: B. For lying to the Holy Spirit by keeping back part of the land proceeds

Explanation/Tip: Peter confronted them for deceit, emphasizing that they had lied not to men, but to God.

22. Who was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot as the twelfth apostle?

A. Barnabas
B. Stephen
C. Matthias
D. Timothy

Correct Answer: C. Matthias

Explanation/Tip: Acts 1:23-26 records that lots were cast between Joseph called Barsabbas and Matthias, and the lot fell on Matthias.

23. What was the outcome of the dramatic conversion of Saul of Tarsus on the Damascus road?

A. He was imprisoned for life in Rome
B. He became the apostle to the Gentiles, proclaiming the faith he once tried to destroy
C. He retired immediately to the desert of Arabia
D. He was appointed high priest in Jerusalem

Correct Answer: B. He became the apostle to the Gentiles, proclaiming the faith he once tried to destroy

Explanation/Tip: Acts 9 details Saul’s encounter with the risen Christ, transforming him from a persecutor of the church into its foremost missionary.

24. What major decision was reached at the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 regarding Gentile believers?

A. They must be circumcised according to the law of Moses
B. They did not need to be circumcised, but should abstain from idols, blood, strangled meat, and fornication
C. They were forbidden from entering Jewish synagogues
D. They had to offer animal sacrifices annually

Correct Answer: B. They did not need to be circumcised, but should abstain from idols, blood, strangled meat, and fornication

Explanation/Tip: The council ruled that salvation is by grace through faith, setting minimal necessary behavioral guidelines for harmonious fellowship.

25. In Paul’s letter to the Romans, how is human justification before God attained?

A. By keeping the works of the Mosaic law
B. By grace through faith in Jesus Christ, apart from works of the law
C. Through rigorous asceticism and fasting
D. Through inherited righteousness from ancestors

Correct Answer: B. By grace through faith in Jesus Christ, apart from works of the law

Explanation/Tip: Romans 3:23-24 emphasizes that all have sinned and are justified freely by God’s grace through redemption in Christ.

26. According to Paul in 1 Corinthians 13, which spiritual virtue is considered the greatest?

A. Faith
B. Hope
C. Love
D. Prophecy

Correct Answer: C. Love

Explanation/Tip: 1 Corinthians 13:13 concludes: “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”

27. What analogy did Paul use in 1 Corinthians 12 to describe the unity and diversity of gifts within the Christian church?

A. A vine and its branches
B. A building and its foundation
C. The human body and its various interdependent members
D. A shepherd and his flock

Correct Answer: C. The human body and its various interdependent members

Explanation/Tip: Paul explained that just as a body has many parts working together, the church comprises diverse members with unique gifts functioning harmoniously.

28. In Galatians 5, what are contrasted against the fruit of the Spirit?

A. Philosophical teachings
B. The works of the flesh
C. Roman imperial laws
D. Gentile customs

Correct Answer: B. The works of the flesh

Explanation/Tip: Galatians 5:19-23 contrasts vices like immorality, discord, and jealousy with spiritual virtues like love, joy, and peace.

29. What practical instruction did Paul give regarding diligence and work in 2 Thessalonians 3:10?

A. “If anyone will not work, let him not eat.”
B. “Sell all your possessions and wait for the immediate return of Christ.”
C. “Rely solely on alms provided by the community.”
D. “Abandon manual labor in favor of continuous prayer.”

Correct Answer: A. “If anyone will not work, let him not eat.”

Explanation/Tip: Paul rebuked idleness among believers waiting for the parousia, instructing them to earn their living quietly.

30. According to James 2, what is the relationship between faith and works?

A. Faith and works are completely unrelated
B. Faith without works is dead
C. Works replace the need for faith
D. Faith nullifies all ethical responsibilities

Correct Answer: B. Faith without works is dead

Explanation/Tip: James 2:17 emphasizes that genuine faith naturally expresses itself in practical deeds of compassion and obedience.

31. What advice does the Epistle of James give regarding human speech and the tongue?

A. The tongue is easily tamed by human will
B. Everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger
C. Words spoken in anger carry no spiritual consequences
D. Flattery is encouraged in Christian gatherings

Correct Answer: B. Everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger

Explanation/Tip: James 1:19 highlights self-control in communication, likening the tongue to a small rudder that steers a large ship.

32. In 1 Peter, how are Christians described in relation to the secular society around them?

A. As rulers of earthly kingdoms
B. As aliens and exiles called to maintain honorable conduct
C. As revolutionaries mandated to overthrow governments
D. As isolated hermits living in wilderness caves

Correct Answer: B. As aliens and exiles called to maintain honorable conduct

Explanation/Tip: 1 Peter 2:11-12 encourages believers to abstain from passions of the flesh and keep their behavior excellent among Gentiles.

33. What is the core message of 1 John regarding Christian fellowship and love?

A. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God
B. Love requires no obedience to commandments
C. Loving others is secondary to theological debate
D. Hatred of enemies is justified under persecution

Correct Answer: A. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God

Explanation/Tip: 1 John 4:16 emphasizes that love is the defining characteristic of God and those born of Him.

34. Why did Joseph and Mary flee with the infant Jesus to Egypt according to Matthew 2?

A. To pay Roman taxes in Alexandria
B. To escape King Herod’s decree to kill all male children in Bethlehem
C. To visit relatives in the Nile delta
D. To escape a famine in Judea

Correct Answer: B. To escape King Herod’s decree to kill all male children in Bethlehem

Explanation/Tip: Warned by an angel in a dream, Joseph took Mary and Jesus to Egypt until Herod’s death.

35. What was the response of the Samaritan woman at the well after talking with Jesus in John 4?

A. She hid her water jar and fled in fear
B. She left her jar, went to the city, and invited people to see the Messiah
C. She reported Jesus to the local authorities
D. She demanded payment for the water

Correct Answer: B. She left her jar, went to the city, and invited people to see the Messiah

Explanation/Tip: John 4:28-30 records her evangelistic zeal, telling townspeople, “Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ?”

36. How did Jesus heal the paralyzed man let down through the roof in Mark 2?

A. He immediately told him to pick up his mat and walk after forgiving his sins
B. He anointed his eyes with mud and saliva
C. He touched his garments from a distance
D. He asked the Pharisees to pray over him

Correct Answer: A. He immediately told him to pick up his mat and walk after forgiving his sins

Explanation/Tip: Jesus demonstrated His divine authority to forgive sins and heal physical infirmities simultaneously.

37. What was the significance of the tearing of the temple curtain from top to bottom at the moment of Jesus’ death?

A. It signaled the permanent closure of the temple
B. It symbolized direct access to God for all believers through Christ’s sacrifice
C. It indicated an earthquake destroyed the inner altar
D. It was a routine maintenance procedure by the priests

Correct Answer: B. It symbolized direct access to God for all believers through Christ’s sacrifice

Explanation/Tip: The veil separating the Holy of Holies was torn, indicating that believers can now approach God boldly through Jesus.

38. Who accompanied Paul on his first missionary journey from Antioch?

A. Silas and Timothy
B. Barnabas and John Mark
C. Luke and Aquila
D. Apollos and Titus

Correct Answer: B. Barnabas and John Mark

Explanation/Tip: Acts 13:2-5 records that Barnabas and Saul (Paul) were set apart by the Holy Spirit, accompanied by John Mark as their assistant.

39. What message did the angel convey to the women at the empty tomb on resurrection morning?

A. “He has risen; He is not here. See the place where they laid Him.”
B. “Go back to Galilee and wait for further instructions from Pilate.”
C. “The body has been stolen by the Roman guards.”
D. “Do not weep; meet Him at the Mount of Olives tomorrow.”

Correct Answer: A. “He has risen; He is not here. See the place where they laid Him.”

Explanation/Tip: Mark 16:6 (and parallel Gospel accounts) highlights the angelic declaration of Christ’s victorious resurrection.

40. According to Philippians 2, what attitude should believers imitate from Christ Jesus?

A. Pride in spiritual achievements
B. Humility, taking the form of a servant and becoming obedient unto death
C. Isolation from worldly politicians
D. Aggressive defense of personal rights

Correct Answer: B. Humility, taking the form of a servant and becoming obedient unto death

Explanation/Tip: Philippians 2:5-8 presents Christ’s self-emptying (kenosis) and supreme humility as the ultimate model for Christian relationships.

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