1. To what extent does Mark’s Gospel potray Jesus as a divine being?

 

2. a) Examine the ways in which Paul’s background affected the spread of Christianity in the Early Church.

b) What factors may hinder the spread of the Gospel in Uganda today?

 

3.a) Discuss the significance of the call of Levi (Mark 2:14)

b) Explain the lessons that Christians in Uganda today can learn from the call of Levi

 

4. a) Analyse the factors that led to the formation of the New Testament Canon

b) Explain the criteria used in the selection of the 27 books of the New Testament.

 

5. a) Examine the significance of Jesus’ healing of the official’s son in John’s Gospel

(John 4: 46 -54).

b) Suggest lessons that leaders that leaders can learn from the official.

 

6. ‘The Gospels of Mark and John portray Peter as the leader of the twelve disciples.’ Discuss.

 

7. “If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” (John 8:7 NIV)

a) Examine the significance of this suggestion by Jesus Christ.

b) In what ways can religious leaders apply this teaching in their ministry?

 

8. ‘Both John and Mark portray Jesus as the Messiah.’ Justify this statement

 

9. a) How did Paul react to the problem of legal disputes amongst the Corinthian Christians?

b) What lessons can modern Christians learn from Paul’s teaching on legal disputes?

 

10. a) “Faith without works is dead.” James 2:17. Explain this statement by James in his letter.

b) Show the relevance of this teaching for Christians in Uganda today.

 

11.“Let me tell you, my brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preach is not of human origin.” (Galatians 1:11 GNB)

a) Justify Paul’s defence of his apostleship

b) Explain the areas in which evangelists today would encounter opposition from other Christians.

 

12. a) Discuss the teaching in I Peter about family relationships.

b) To what extent have Christians in Uganda today followed Peter’s teaching on marriage?