Holiness and Divine Call: JAMB Christian Religious Studies Questions, Answers & Notes

What Holiness and Divine Call covers in the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus

Holiness means being pure, sacred and set apart unto God. God's holiness is seen in Isaiah's vision, where he saw the Lord on a high throne and the seraphim cried 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord.' Overwhelmed by God's holiness, Isaiah confessed his sinfulness ('Woe is me!'), and a seraph cleansed his lips with a burning coal — showing a person must be cleansed of sin before serving God. A divine call is God's choosing and commissioning of a person for His service; when God asked 'Whom shall I send?', Isaiah willingly replied, 'Here am I; send me.' God called many — Moses, Samuel (who said 'Speak, for your servant is listening'), Jeremiah and Ezekiel — and equips those He calls. Because God is holy, He calls His people to be holy, to approach Him with reverence and to respond to His call with prompt obedience and holy living.

For Holiness and Divine Call, JAMB expects you to be able to:

• Define holiness and God's holiness (Isaiah's vision)
• Explain the divine call and response (Isaiah, Samuel)
• State the need for cleansing, reverence and holy living

Key facts & revision notes: Holiness and Divine Call

These are the recurring points our Holiness and Divine Call questions test — revise them until each feels automatic, then practise the questions above to lock them in.

• Holiness means being pure, sacred and set apart (separated) unto God.
• In Isaiah's vision, the seraphim cried 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts.'
• Isaiah saw the Lord seated on a high and lofty throne, filling the temple.
• Seeing God's holiness, Isaiah became deeply conscious/ashamed of his own sinfulness ('Woe is me!').
• A seraph touched Isaiah's lips with a burning coal from the altar, cleansing his sin.
• A divine call is God's choosing and commissioning of a person for His service.
• Isaiah responded to the call, 'Here am I; send me.'
• Isaiah's response shows willingness and readiness to serve God.
• Isaiah's cleansing shows that a person must be cleansed/forgiven of sin before serving God.
• God calls His people to be holy because He Himself is holy.
• Holiness requires turning away from sin and living a pure life.
• God called prophets like Moses, Samuel, Jeremiah and Ezekiel to His service.
• Samuel replied, 'Speak, for your servant is listening,' when God called him as a boy.
• A person called by God is set apart and commissioned for a special task or ministry.
• God's holiness demands that worshippers approach Him with reverence and awe.
• God equips and enables those He calls for His service.
• Living a holy life is a mark of a true follower/servant of God.
• Isaiah was sent to deliver God's message to the people.
• The right response to God's call is prompt obedience and willingness to serve.
• The main lesson is that God is holy and calls people to serve Him in holiness.

Worked examples

Three Holiness and Divine Call questions with the answer and a short explanation, so you can see how the topic is set before you practise the full set.

How Holiness and Divine Call is tested in JAMB Christian Religious Studies

Our Holiness and Divine Call bank holds 20 questions (13 medium, 7 hard). JAMB Christian Religious Studies typically returns to Holiness and Divine Call year after year, so steady practice on this topic is high-value revision. Questions are multiple-choice with four options, and at UTME pace you get roughly 40 seconds each — which is why timed practice matters.

How to answer Holiness and Divine Call questions

Work the stem first and predict the answer before you look at the options; then eliminate the ones that contradict the key facts above. Watch for “which is not…”, “all of the above” and “except” style stems, which are where rushed candidates lose easy marks on Holiness and Divine Call. If a calculation or a precise definition is involved, work it from first principles rather than guessing from a half-remembered rule. When two options look right, re-read the stem for the qualifier that separates them — JAMB rarely repeats an option by accident. If you are still unsure, eliminate the two weakest choices to lift your odds, flag the question, and move on; never burn a full minute on one Christian Religious Studies item when the exam gives you about forty seconds each. Then come back to flagged questions with whatever time remains. The single most reliable way to get faster at Holiness and Divine Call is repeated timed practice, so use the button above until the recurring patterns feel automatic.

Common mistakes to avoid in Holiness and Divine Call

The errors that cost marks on Holiness and Divine Call are usually careless rather than conceptual: misreading a negative stem, confusing two similar terms, or rushing a definition you actually know. Candidates also over-rely on “expo” and last-minute cramming instead of understanding the topic — which fails the moment JAMB rephrases a familiar idea. Treat every option as a claim to be checked against the facts above, keep your working tidy for any calculation, and don’t change a considered answer on a hunch. Above all, revise Holiness and Divine Call actively by answering questions, not just by re-reading notes — recall under time is what the exam rewards.

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiness and Divine Call part of the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus?

Yes. Holiness and Divine Call is a recognised topic in the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus, covering define holiness and God's holiness (Isaiah's vision). You should be able to recall its key facts and apply them to multiple-choice questions.

How many Holiness and Divine Call questions can I practise on Belmadeng?

There are 20 original, JAMB-standard Holiness and Divine Call questions in our free bank, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. You can practise them untimed or as a timed test.

What are the most important points to know about Holiness and Divine Call?

Holiness means being pure, sacred and set apart unto God. God's holiness is seen in Isaiah's vision, where he saw the Lord on a high throne and the seraphim cried 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord.' Overwhelmed by God's holiness, Isaiah confessed his sinfulness ('Woe is me!'), and a seraph cleansed his …

How do I answer Holiness and Divine Call questions quickly in JAMB?

Read the stem carefully, eliminate clearly wrong options, and match the remaining choices to the key facts for Holiness and Divine Call. Practising timed Holiness and Divine Call questions builds the speed you need for UTME's pace of about 40 seconds per question.

Are these JAMB Christian Religious Studies Holiness and Divine Call questions past questions or original?

They are original questions written to JAMB (UTME) standard and mapped to the official syllabus — not reproduced past papers. This keeps them legal to use freely while closely mirroring how the real exam tests the topic.

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About these questions: original, JAMB-standard items written from the official UTME Christian Religious Studies syllabus (last reviewed 2026-09-18). Belmadeng is an independent study platform and is not affiliated with JAMB. Spotted an error? Use the report link.