Question 30
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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CHRISTIAN_RELIGIOUS_STUDIES
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objective
In Acts 13‑14, Paul's first missionary journey, he employed different strategies when addressing (a) Jewish synagogues, (b) Gentile philosophers, and (c) local civic officials. Identify one specific approach used for each audience, then argue which of the three approaches resulted in the most enduring church foundation, supporting your argument with evidence from the subsequent Acts narrative (e.g., later references to the churches in Antioch, Iconium, Lystra).
Answer Options
A.
Paul's philosophical dialogues with Gentile philosophers (using Hellenistic arguments to present the gospel) produced the most lasting churches, as shown by the subsequent mentions of Antioch and Lystra, whereas the scriptural preaching to Jews and the diplomatic approach with officials led to less enduring congregations.
B.
Paul's diplomatic outreach to local civic officials (appealing to their authority and offering civic benefits) produced the most lasting churches, as evidenced by the later references to Lystra and Iconium, while the scriptural preaching to Jews and the philosophical method with Gentiles resulted in fewer enduring congregations.
Correct Answer
C.
Paul's scriptural preaching to Jewish synagogues (quoting the Old Testament to show Jesus as the Messiah) produced the most lasting churches, as seen in the later mentions of Antioch and Iconium, whereas the philosophical method with Gentiles and the diplomatic method with officials led to fewer enduring congregations.
D.
Paul's combined approach—mixing scriptural preaching, philosophical reasoning, and diplomatic appeals—resulted in equally enduring churches across Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra, with no single method standing out as more lasting than the others.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Paul's scriptural preaching to Jewish synagogues (quoting the Old Testament to show Jesus as the Messiah) produced the most lasting churches, as seen in the later mentions of Antioch and Iconium, whereas the philosophical method with Gentiles and the diplomatic method with officials led to fewer enduring congregations.
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