RE EXAM
OPTION A-CHRISTIANITY
You MUST answer THREE questions: Question 1 (the compulsory question) and any TWO other
questions.
You should spend approximately 40 minutes on Question 1 and 35 minutes on EACH of the
other TWO questions you choose.
HUMAN LIFE ISSUES
1. (a). Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
Yet thou hast made him little less than God,
and dost crown him with glory and honour
Thou hast given him dominion over the works of thy hands
thou hast put all things under his feet.
all sheep and oxen,
and also the beasts of the field,
the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea,
whatever passes along the paths of the sea.
Psalm 8: 5-8 (RSV).
(1) Identify who God made a little less than God himself.
Ans: God made hums a little less than himself.
(ii) State the TWO qualities with which God crowned human beings at Creation.
Ans: He crowned humans with glory and honor.
(iii) State the responsibility which God gave to human beings at Creation.
Ans: Humans were given the responsibility of “dominion over the works of thy hands”,
(creation), by God.
(v) Identify TWO creatures/animals over which God has given man/human beings authority.
Ans: Sheep and Fish
(iv) List FOUR gifts God gave to human beings at Creation, other than those mentioned in the
passage above.
Ans: He gave us the gifts of – 1. Life
2. Free will
3. the ability to create and work
4. wisdom and understanding
(b). Using Christian teachings, discuss TWO characteristics of the members of God's family.
Ans: God gave us many characteristics as members of his family. One being love and the act of
obeying. As said in John 13:34-35, the members of God’s family are supposed to love one
another as God loves them. Love is shown through acts of kindness, care, and compassion. In
order to love God, we must obey him. Our obedience to His commandments shows our
devotion to him (John 14:15) and following God’s teachings whiles living righteously reflects our
relationship with Him. Another characteristic is our ability to forgive and care for others. As
Christians we are taught to forgive others just as God forgives them. We must care for the
needy, help those in distress and show compassion to all, by supporting one another, we
demonstrate our faith and commitment to God’s family.
(ii) Using biblical references, explain what it means to be created in God's image and
likeness.
Ans: In the beginning of Genesis, specifically Genesis 1:27, it is written, "So God created man in
his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.". This
verse represents our spiritual aspects which reflect God’s nature, meaning we can worship, pray,
and build a relationship with God. Wherein human have a soul that lives eternally, unlike
animals. We were also created for relationships and community which reflects God’s love.
Humans can form meaningful connections with others. This explanation ties in with 1 John 4:16,
which states, "God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him."
c) Victor: James, I see your father going to work seven days of the week. We do not see him in
church anymore.
James: Yes, he has become a slave to his work.
Victor: Doesn't he know that, as a Christian, he should observe a day of rest?
This issue has been brought to your attention as a pastor. Using appropriate Christian
teachings, advise James' father about his disregard for the day of rest.
Ans:
GOD
(a) Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth The earth was without form and void,
and darkness was upon the face of the deep and the Spirit of God was moving over the face of
the waters.
And God said. "Let there be light and there was light
Genesis 1:3.
(i) Identify TWO entities which God created in the beginning.
Ans: God created the heavens and the earth.
(ii) Identify what was upon the face of the deep.
Ans: Darkness was upon the face of the earth.
(iii) State the action of the Spirit of God at the beginning of Creation.
Ans: The Spirit of God was moving over the face of the waters in the beginning.
(iv) Quote what God said at the beginning of Creation.
Ans: God said, "Let there be light”.
(v) Give THREE examples in the Bible where God is seen as a provider.
Ans: 1. Exodus 16:4-35 2. 1 Kings 17:2-6 3. Matthew 14:13-21
(vi) Outline ONE example of God as Revealer.
Ans: God used the Prophet Isaiah to prophesied about the coming of the Messiah, revealing
God’s plan for salvation. (Isaiah 7:14)
(b) (i) Explain the concept that God is Sovereign Ruler over all.
Ans:
(ii) j Christian teaching, explain the belief that God is the Source and Sustainer of life.
Ans:
