Mission to the Gentiles: JAMB Christian Religious Studies Questions, Answers & Notes

What Mission to the Gentiles covers in the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus

Gentiles are non-Jews. Paul (formerly Saul, who persecuted the church) is the apostle to the Gentiles; he was converted on the road to Damascus by a vision of Jesus, struck blind three days until Ananias prayed and restored his sight. Peter learned through a vision not to call any person unclean and preached to the Gentile Cornelius and his household, who received the Holy Spirit — showing the gospel is for all. The believers were first called Christians at Antioch, and Paul (with Barnabas) went on missionary journeys, suffering persecution. The Jerusalem council decided Gentile converts need not keep all Jewish laws — salvation is by faith in Christ, not works of the law. Paul taught that in Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek; the mission broke down the barrier between them. The lesson: the gospel is for all people, and salvation is by faith in Christ.

For Mission to the Gentiles, JAMB expects you to be able to:

• Explain who the Gentiles are and Paul as apostle to the Gentiles
• Recall Saul's conversion, Peter and Cornelius, and the Jerusalem council
• State that the gospel is for all and salvation is by faith in Christ

Key facts & revision notes: Mission to the Gentiles

These are the recurring points our Mission to the Gentiles questions test — revise them until each feels automatic, then practise the questions above to lock them in.

• Gentiles are people who are not Jews.
• Paul is known as the apostle to the Gentiles.
• Paul was formerly called Saul before his conversion.
• Saul was converted on the road to Damascus by a bright light and the voice of Jesus.
• At his conversion, Saul was struck blind for three days until Ananias prayed for him.
• In a vision of a sheet with animals, Peter learned not to call any person common or unclean.
• Peter preached to Cornelius, a Roman centurion, and his household, who received the Holy Spirit.
• The gospel is meant for all people, both Jews and Gentiles.
• Paul went on several missionary journeys to spread the gospel to the Gentiles.
• The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.
• Barnabas accompanied Paul on his first missionary journey.
• The council at Jerusalem decided that Gentile converts need not be circumcised or keep all Jewish laws.
• The mission taught that salvation is by faith in Christ, not by keeping the Jewish law.
• Paul taught that in Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek — all are one.
• The mission to the Gentiles shows God's love and salvation is for all nations.
• Paul suffered much persecution and hardship while preaching to the Gentiles.
• Ananias prayed for Saul, and his sight was restored, then Saul was baptised.
• The Gentiles received the same Holy Spirit and salvation as the Jewish believers.
• The mission broke down the barrier/wall of division between Jews and Gentiles in Christ.
• The main lesson is that the gospel is for all people, and salvation is by faith in Christ.

Worked examples

Three Mission to the Gentiles questions with the answer and a short explanation, so you can see how the topic is set before you practise the full set.

How Mission to the Gentiles is tested in JAMB Christian Religious Studies

Our Mission to the Gentiles bank holds 20 questions (10 medium, 10 hard). JAMB Christian Religious Studies typically returns to Mission to the Gentiles 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 Mission to the Gentiles 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 Mission to the Gentiles. 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 Mission to the Gentiles is repeated timed practice, so use the button above until the recurring patterns feel automatic.

Common mistakes to avoid in Mission to the Gentiles

The errors that cost marks on Mission to the Gentiles 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 Mission to the Gentiles actively by answering questions, not just by re-reading notes — recall under time is what the exam rewards.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mission to the Gentiles part of the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus?

Yes. Mission to the Gentiles is a recognised topic in the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus, covering explain who the Gentiles are and Paul as apostle to the Gentiles. You should be able to recall its key facts and apply them to multiple-choice questions.

How many Mission to the Gentiles questions can I practise on Belmadeng?

There are 20 original, JAMB-standard Mission to the Gentiles 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 Mission to the Gentiles?

Gentiles are non-Jews. Paul (formerly Saul, who persecuted the church) is the apostle to the Gentiles; he was converted on the road to Damascus by a vision of Jesus, struck blind three days until Ananias prayed and restored his sight. Peter learned through a vision not to call any person unclean and…

How do I answer Mission to the Gentiles questions quickly in JAMB?

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

Are these JAMB Christian Religious Studies Mission to the Gentiles 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.