Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Christian Religious Studies Question 17

Practice objective / multiple choice question 17 from the 2019 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Christian Religious Studies examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Christian Religious Studies Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 17 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • CHRISTIAN_RELIGIOUS_STUDIES • objective

The early church is recorded as having about 1,200 members in AD (50). Suppose the community grew at a constant annual rate of (5%) (ignoring deaths).\n\na) Estimate the number of members by AD (70) using compound growth.\n\nb) Briefly discuss how such numerical growth could have affected the Council of Jerusalem's decision on Gentile inclusion.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Approximately 3,190 members; the surge of Gentile believers created pressure for the Council of Jerusalem to permit Gentile inclusion without requiring circumcision, reflecting the practical need for a broader, unified church.
B. Approximately 4,000 members; such a large increase would have intensified debates, potentially leading the council to impose stricter requirements on Gentile believers.
C. Approximately 1,800 members; the modest rise would have meant the council could maintain traditional Jewish practices without major concessions.
D. Approximately 2,500 members; the slower growth would have lessened pressure on the Council of Jerusalem, making the decision on Gentile inclusion less urgent.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Approximately 3,190 members; the surge of Gentile believers created pressure for the Council of Jerusalem to permit Gentile inclusion without requiring circumcision, reflecting the practical need for a broader, unified church.

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Christian Religious Studies Question 17. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Christian Religious Studies examination.

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