FURTHER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON UNITY OF BELIEVERS

List five missionary groups that established mission stations in Kenya between 1890 and 1904   (5 marks)

1.  Church Missionary society (CMS)- Kabete 1904
2.  Holy Ghost Fathers 1890-91 (Mombasa)
3.  African Inland Mission (Kangundo 1902)
4.  Church of Scotland Mission (CSM), Kibwezi 1893
5.  SDA-Seventh Day Adventist
6.  Friends African Mission/Qauakers (Kaimosi 1903)
7.  Lutheran Church
8.  Consolate Fathers  (Tutho And Nyeri 1902

State five factors that led to the rise of African leadership in the Christians Church in Kenya (5 marks)

1.  Wanted to express Christianity in an African way
2.  Wanted greater role in the leadership and administration of the church/desirable leadership/prominence.
3.  Missionaries condemned the African cultures such as polygamy/female circumcision
4.  The literate African were able to read the Bible and made better interpretation/became enlightened thus felt the need to change.
5.  Bible translation created a desire to worship god in African way
6.  Realised that there was little or no difference between the missionaries and colonialists
7.  Wanted freedom from European domination
8.  Africans were not happy with the missionaries condemnation of their religious beliefs.

State five factors that led to the rise of African leadership in the Christian church in Kenya (5 marks)

1. Wanted to express Christianity in an African way
2. Wanted greater role in the leadership and administration of the church/desirable leadership/prominence.
3. Missionaries condemned the African cultures such as polygamy/female circumcision
4. The literate African were able to read the Bible and made better interpretation/became enlightened thus felt the need to change.
5. Bible translation created a desire to worship god in African way
6. Realised that there was little or no difference between the missionaries and colonialists
7. Wanted freedom from European domination
8. Africans were not happy with the missionaries condemnation of their religious beliefs.

State five factors which led to the coming of missionaries to Kenya (5 marks)

1.  The rise of revival movements in Europe
2.  To win more Christian converts to the Christian faith
3.  To stop slave trade and introduce legitimate trade
4.  Improve the living standards of Africans
5.  Obeying Jesus Christ’s command of evangelizing the whole world
6.  To settle freed slaves
7.  Population pressure in Europe
8.  To Introduce medical services
9.  To civilize the Africans
10.  To introduce formal education
11.  The respect given by early explorers                                     

    5x1=5marks

State the actions the church members would take in handling cases of dishonesty.    (7 marks)

1.  Find out what problems the members have/reasons for dishonesty.
2.  Help the people to meet their basic needs.
3.  Offering guidance and  counseling.
4.  Forgive them
5.  Pray for them
6.  Encourage them to pray.
7.  Report the matter to the authorities/discipline them.
8.  Help the people to set up income generating projects.
9.  Fellowshipping with them
10.  Preach to them.
11.  Setting a good-example for them to emulate
12.  Delegating duties to responsible persons
13.  Teaching them to live responsibly
14.  Encourage them to avoid situations which could lead them to dishonesty

Describe the conversion of Paul the Apostle by Jesus Christ as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles.  (12marks)     

1.  Saul was on his way to Damascus to persecute Christians
2.  A strange light stuck him and the voice of the lord said “saul why do you persecute me?”
3.  Saul recognized the voice of the strange power and asked, “Who are you Lord?”
4.  The men who were traveling with him stood speechless as they heard the voice but saw no one.
5.  Saul was blinded and had to be lead to Damascus.
6.  Saul was blind for three days and stayed without food or drink
7.  The lord spoke to Ananias at Damascus to lay his hands on Saul so that his sight could
8.  Ananias laid his hands on Saul and he regained his sight
9.  Saul was baptized and was filled with Holy spirit.
10.  Ananias also gave him food and Saul was strengthened.

Identify the problems faced by the early church before the conversion of  Paul the Apostle.

1.  They were stoned to death /killed.
2.  They were accused falsely.
3.  They were arrested.
4.  They were imprisoned.
5.  They were mistaken for being drunk when they spoke in tongues.
6.  There was unfairness in distribution of foods to widows.
7.  They scattered in fear of persecution.
8.  There was dishonest among some members e.g. Saphira and Ananias.
9.  They were warned/threatened not to use the name of Jesus in their preaching.
10.  They were whipped/beaten
11.  They were persecuted/oppressed.

Give reasons why a person should be converted to Christianity.       (7marks)

1.  To have eternal life in heaven.
2.  To enter God’s kingdom on earth.
3.  To turn away from sins/seek forgiveness/receive salvation.
4.  To enjoy  god’s covenant/enter God’s covenant relationship
5.  To be the light/salt of the world.
6.  To acquire a new identity.
7.  To escape judgment/fire in hell/punishment.

Reasons why it was difficult for the disciples to believe that Jesus had resurrected.

1. They have witnessed his death and burial
2. The report about the resurrected Christ was brought by women who were despised
3. The disciples expected a glorious triumphant political Messiah/not one that would die/suffering Messiah
4. They lacked faith.
5. There was conflicting message/information about the resurrection/He’s stolen
6. The tomb was heavily guarded by the Roman soldiers/A big rock.
7. They were ignorant of the divine nature of Jesus.
8. Influence from their historical background on resurrection/never happened.

Write down five ways through which the early Christians were persecuted. (5marks)

•  They were imprisoned
•  They were stoned to death e.g. Stephen
•  Not allowed to preach in public
•  They were denied access to the temple
•  They were beheaded.
•  They were beaten /flogged/tortured
•  They were ridiculed/mocked/ despised
•  They were insulted/abused.
•  They were thrown to wild animals
•  They were crucified .
•  They were thrown into boiling oil
•  Any other forms of persecution which are relevant/poisoned/stripped naked/slavery/exiled/thrown out by family(Rejection) Banished 

 5x1=5marks.

List five spiritual gifts given to the church according to Saint Paul.

1.  Faith
2.  Knowledge
3.  Healing
4.  Performing miracles
5.  Prophecy
6.  Distinguishing between spirits
7.  Interpretation of tongues
8.  Speaking in tongues

5x1= 5marks

List five way which the missionaries used to increase African participant in the Church in Kenya between 1844 and 1914   (5marks)

1.  They had a call from God/Inspiration
2.  They hoped for internal gain (Education, European way of life/European civilization/culture practice.
3.  They wanted to identify with Europeans/European way of life/European civilization/culture practice.
4.  They were forced into the mission stations by their local leaders thus got converted.
5.  The misfits/outcasts in Africa communities found refuge in missions stations and hence got converted/stopping slave trade/orphans/widows.
6.  There were those who were curious about the new faith/pealing
7.  There were those who wanted to enhance their social status/prestige/superiority/equality.
8.  Some of Traditional belief talked with Christian teaching     
9.  Bible translocation 

(5x1=5marks)

State five ways which the missionaries used to increase African participation in the church in Kenya between 1940 and 1960     (5marks)

1.  Training of African Church leaders both locally and abroad (St. Pauls theological College, Limuru, St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary).
2.  Appointing African to leadership positions e.g. Catechist/Priest
3.  Establishing local parishes/Dioceses.
4.  Incorporating African culture practices in worship e.g. clamping hands/tunes
5.  Adopting African attire e.g. way of dressing by clergy.
6.  Using African architectural styles in the construction of Churches.
7.  Use of African languages in worship/translation of bible into local language
8.  Allowing interaction between of different denominations/ecumenism
9.  Offering special privileges to Church leaders e.g. given a good house.

 5x1=5marks

How can harmony between the church and the state promoted by Christians in Kenya today?   (7marks)

1.  Encourage the faithful to obey the rulers
2.  Allowing the rulers to become leaders in the church/inviting them to the church
3.  Preaching/condemning evils in the society
4.  Advising the political leaders on the correct ways of administering
5.  Supporting state related projects
6.  Participating in reforming laws governing the country
7.  Promoting the positive image of the country/highlighting the positive activities of the state
8.  Working jointly with the state when calamities occur/helping the need
9.  Participating in elections of leaders
10.  Paying taxes
11.  Praying for God’s intervention
12.  Contributing to participation in national development activities (education, health, self-help, etc)    

 (7x1=7marks)

Explain ways through which the power of God was seen in the early church.    (8marks)

1.  They were able to pray together/fellowship
2.  They lived together
3.  They shared meals in their homes/breaking of the bread
4.  They performed miracles/healing/exorcising/raising the dead
5.  They persevered persecutions/humbled themselves
6.  They had courage/were bold/they condemned evil
7.  They were able to speak in tongues/interpret languages
8.  They were able to solve problems/conflicts amicably
9.  They sold their property for the common good/shared property
10.  They laid hands on the converts
11.  They baptized the new converts
12.  They appointed leaders/deacons
13.  They distributed food to the widows/orphans 

  (8x1 8marks)

Identify five problems that Christian missionaries face today  (5 marks)

1.  Inadequate finance
2.  Poor transport system/ infrastructure
3.  Language barriers
4.  Diverse customs/ traditions
5.  Suspicion/ rivalry among Christians religious cults, rejection
6.  Insecurity/ instability
7.  Greed/ corruption/ social evils
8.  Inadequate theological training
9.  Failure to lead exemplary lives
10.  Negative  influence of the mass  media/ effects of  science & technology
11.  Hostile climate conditions- diseases

Describe the factors that led to the spread of Christianity in the Apostolic age.  (12marks)

1.  Persecution of Christians
2.  They were led/guided by the Holy Spirit
3.  Good Communication/ Infrastructure
4.  Common language/ Greek
5.  There was peace in the  Roma empire
6.  The Jews  in the  Diaspora/ dispersion, welcomed the early disciples
7.  Good system  of government  with  just laws
8.  Dual citizenship of Paul
9.  Paul’s strong religious background in the Old Testament which was the basis for the new testament
10.  Paul’s occupation which was a source of income / inspiration to others
11.  Paul’s celibate status enabled him to be  fully committed to the preaching of the gospel
12.  The miracles/ wonders strengthened the disciples/ new converts faith
13.  The great number of converts inspired the  others to join the new  faith
14.  They were empowered by the Holy Spirit

In what ways the celebration of the Lord’s Supper misused in the church at Corinth?  (5marks)

1.  They ignored the significance of the feast taken as on ordinary meal
2.  It led to drunkenness/ disorder less
3.  It did not unite believers/ created divisions in the church
4.  It led to the oppression of the poor Christians/ rich showed off
5.  They took it when they were unworthy/ profaned it
6.  They did not seek God’s blessings/ give thanks

Give reasons why Christians take part in the Holy Communion (8marks)

1.  Reminds them of the death and resurrection of Jesus
2.  Proclaim the death and resurrection of Christ until he comes
3.  Unites the believers
4.  Helps them to rededicate themselves/ confess/ pray
5.  Reminds them to God’s love humanity/ strengthen their faith
6.  It is a thanksgiving for God’s saving act
7.  It symbolizes the body and blood of Jesus
8.  It  is a foretaste of the second coming of Christ
9.  It is a sign of purity of the believers of Christ
10.  in Obedience to Jesus commands
11.  It is a sign of the new covenant sealed in the blood  of Christ

List five practices of the early Christian community.  (5marks)

1.  praying/ fasting/ celebration of feast
2.  Breaking  of bread
3.  Baptism
4.  Singing/ praising
5.  Reading the word/ preaching
6.  Sharing  possessions
7.  Having fellowship
8.  Laying  of hands/ healing/ blessing   

 ( 5 x  1 = 5 marks)

State five traditional African customs that were condemned by the early Christian missionaries in Kenya   (5marks)

1.  Initiation ceremonies/ rituals
2.  Polygamy/ Bigamy/ polyandry/ wife inheritance
3.  Killing twins
4.  Songs and dances/ music
5.  Beer taking
6.  Use  of herbal medicine
7.  Ways of worship/ practice
8.  Ways  of dressing
9.  Consulting African  specialist
10.  African superstitions/ belief/ witchcraft 

( 5 x  1 = 5 marks)

How did the believers in the early church take care of the needy? (8marks)

1.  Took care of the poor/needy /widowers by giving them food/other provisions and share.
2.  They held everything in common and distributed it according to individuals needs.
3.  They prayed for the needy on salvation
4.  They collected money and sent to the Jews that were at Jerusalem
5.  They accepted others in their home like those who were in need
6.  They counseled the needy on their problem
7.  Showed concern/ sympathy to those with illness by healing them.
8.  Visited and welcomed those who were released from the prison into their homes
9.  They showed love to them.

Identify ways in which the youth participate in the church in Kenya today.  (7marks)

1.  They participate in bible reading
2.  They take part in singing as choir members
3.  They help in collection of tithe
4.  They help in distribution of invitation letters for an occasion
5.  The youths help in cleaning the church and its facilities before members come for prayers
6.  Helping the church in holding campaign e.g. HIV campaign.
7.  They engage in church crusade and distributing poster crusades.
8.  Holding the church crusade and distributing poster crusades.

State five ways through which God revealed himself in the early church  (5marks)

1.  Through visions
2.  Through dreams
3.  Through the works of the  Holy Spirit/ gifts of holy spirit/ prophecy through work of  miracles
4.  Through miracles, wonders, signs ( release of Paul, Peter)
5.  Through  apostolic teaching/ evangelization[1]
6.  Through scriptures/ Bible/ Holy book
7.  Through angles
8.  Election of  apostle/ deacons/ laying  of hands
9.  Growth of the church ( king Constantine)
10.  The faith of people endurances during  persecution Stephen/ Perpetua

 (5 marks)

State five reasons why the early Christian shared meals

1. It was a demonstration of unity of the body of Christ
2. As a  sign  of love  among the believers
3. It was a tradition  started during the Passover/ Lord’s supper – commemoration
4. It was a way of catering for the needy people
5. It was a way of  evangelizing/ spreading the gospel/  worship together
6. In order to enhance equality  of believers- common  pool
7. In readiness  of Jesus 2nd  coming
8. In order to provide  an  opportunity for fellowshipping/ strengthen their faith
9. Sign of obedience to Jesus/ community to be generous/ emulate Jesus way of life/ sharing/ generosity.

List five protestant missions in Kenya by 1914.    (5marks)

1.  The United  Methodist  Mission
2.  The Church  Missionary Society ( CMS)
3.  Friends African Mission (quakers)
4.  The church of Scotland  mission ( CMS)
5.  The Lutheran church
6.  Pentecostal Assembles  of God
7.  The gospel Missionary Society
8.  Seventh Day Adventists ( SDA)
9.  Church of God

Write down five ways in which the catechists helped in spreading Christianity in Kenya. (5marks)

1.  They taught the other  converts how to read the bible
2.  They helped the missionaries to translate the bible  into  other languages
3.  They accepted/ practiced Christian  Monogamous marriage
4.  They abandoned  some traditional ritual ceremonies
5.  Their new lifestyles attracted other  African  to them Christianity ( role  model)
6.  They preached  the gospel in their  home  areas and beyond
7.  They established smaller meeting  places  in the interior
8.  They were used as  interpreters by the  missionaries
9.  They  organized fellowship/ worship in areas where the missionaries could  not reach
10.  They provided security.

Identify the problems that Paul faced in spreading the gospel.   (12marks)

1.  People did not believe that he was  an apostle/ his conversion
2.  His message was rejected
3.  He was beaten/ stoned
4.  He was imprisoned
5.  He was deserted by close friends/ mark/ barnabarbas
6.  Some of the believers were backsliding
7.  There was competition from other preachers ( apostles)
8.  There was lack of money/ finance
9.  There were plots to kill him
10.  Influences of other religious/ cultural/ ideologies/ practices
11.  He was  persecuted/ oppressed
12.  He was ship wrecked

What lessons do Christian learn from the life of Stephen?   (5marks)

1.  Be ready to serve God/ people
2.  One should be ready to forgive
3.  Christians should have faith in God
4.  They should endure persecution
5.  They should be wise/ knowledgeable
6.  They should be ready to witness  for Christ
7.  They should be prayerful
8.  They should be of good repute/ exemplary
9.  They should be ready to condemn evil

Identify five factors that enabled Paul to win converts among the Gentiles.   (5marks)

1.  He was a Roman citizen
2.  His occupation as a tentmaker was not a burden
3.  He was well versed in religious/ legal matters
4.  He was unmarried/ celibate
5.  He was able to reach many  converts through letter writing
6.  The ability to perform  miracles and  wonders
7.  There was peace in the Roman empire/ pax Roman
8.  The use of Greek as a common  language in Roman empire
9.  There were good roads/ sea transport which led to efficient travel
10.  The Greek/ Roman religious were  not fulfilling                   

(5 x 1 = 5 marks)

State five reasons on the cost of discipleship that Christians learn from the story of Perpetua and Felicita. (5marks)

1.  A Christian should be ready to suffer/ endure persecution
2.  Christians should have faith in God
3.  They should love one another/ unite in suffering
4.  They should forgive their enemies
5.  They should be bold/ courageous
6.  They should rejoice in suffering
7.  They should encourage/ strengthen one another
8.  They should know that God’s calling is a priority to family demand/ ties
9.  Christians should know that martyrdom is not in vain/ there is hope in death                                                                                

 (5 marks)

State five problems faced by the Christian missionaries in Kenya by 1914.

1.  Language barrier
2.  Hostile reception by some  communities
3.  Poor  means of transport
4.  Tropical diseases
5.  Unfavourable  climate conditions
6.  Islam! African culture/ religion was an obstacle to Christian evangelization
7.  Rivalry among themselves
8.  Lack  of funds/ resources

With reference to the day of Pentecost, outline Peter’s message to the people  (12 marks)

1.  He told the people that the disciples  were  not drunk
2.  They were  filled  by the holy  spirit as fulfillment of God’s prophecy
3.  That Jesus was the son of God
4.  God’s power was seen in the  miracles, signs  and wonders performed  by Jesus
5.  Jesus had been killed by the Jews because of their wickedness
6.  God raised Jesus  back to life
7.  Jesus was a descendant of David
8.  That Jesus ascended to heaven and is at the right hand of God
9.  Jesus is the lord/ Christ
10.  He called the people to repent their sins so as to be forgiven
11.  They were to be baptized in the name of Jesus  Christ         

(6 x 2 = 12 marks)

What should be the qualities of an evangelist in Kenya today?   ( 6 marks)

1.  Should be knowledgeable in/ conversant with God’s word
2.  Should be obedient to God’s commandments
3.  Have their faith / trust in Jesus
4.  Preach the gospel/ win others to the kingdom  of God
5.  Should help the needy
6.  Live  a life  of fellowship with others/ listen to others
7.  Be exemplary/ be the salt and light of the world/ role model
8.  Ready to suffer for Christ/ self denial
9.  Guide and counsel others
10.  Pray all the time
11.  Condemn evils in the society

(6 x 1 = 6 marks)

Identify the spiritual gifts taught by Saint Paul in early church (6 marks)

1.  Wisdom
2.  Knowledge
3.  Faith
4.  Healing
5.  Working miracles
6.  Prophecy/ preaching
7.  ability to distinguish between  spirits/ discernment
8.  Speaking in tongues
9.  Interpretation of tongues 

( 6 x 1 = 6 marks)

Explain how the use of the  Holy Spirit brought disunity in the  church at Corinth   (8 marks)

1.  The people  who  had the gifts  of speaking in tongues despised those  who did not have
2.  There was  competition  in speaking in tongues
3.  There was  no interpretation of tongues  hence  messages were not understood
4.  People did not show love to one another as they used  the gifts of the Holy
5.  There was disorder/ confusion in worship  as people with different gifts tried to outdo one another
6.  People did not use their  gifts for  the growth/ development  of the  church
7.  Gifts such as  prophecy/ teaching/ preaching were  looked  down upon

 (8 marks)

Outline the contribution of women in the church in Kenya today.    (6 marks)

1.  Women engage in preaching the gospel/ evangelism
2.  They clean/ decorate the church
3.  Women take care of young children in the church
4.  They contribute  money/ clothes/ food to the less fortunate/ needy
5.  They prepare meals for  church  leaders/ visitors/ prepare holy  communion
6.  They act as ushers in the church
7.  Women run income generating projects/ other projects for the church
8.  Women sing in church choir
9.  They organize seminars/ workshops in the church/ guide and counsel members
10.  They are leaders in the church/ participate in choosing  leaders
11.  Women give tithes/ offering  to the church
12.  Women pray/ intercede   

(6 x1 = 6 marks)

Identify problems faced by new converts in the church today.  (7 marks)

1.  Poverty
2.  Corruption/greed/selfishness
3.  Disobedience /rebellion
4.  Inability to forgive others
5.  Influence from media/foreign culture
6.  Wrong choices/lack of vision/peer pressure
7.  Unemployment
8.  Permissiveness
9.  Influence of drug and substance abuse
10.  Poor role models
11.  Lack of guidance and counseling

Give reasons why children should take part in church activities.  (6 marks)

1.  They are sometimes not fully accepted/integrated/discriminated against
2.  The older Christians may not serve as role models
3.  They may not be involved in activities/not given responsibilities
4.  They are tempted to backslide to previous lifestyle
5.  Older Christians expect them to change faster than they can
6.  Some experience problems of communication/language barrier
7.  They may lack Christian literature to strengthen their faith
8.  In large churches, they get lost in the crowd/not identified/not recognized
9.  The financial demands of the church may be too much for them
10.  Lack of assistance/concern when a new member is in need.
11.  Some get frustrated when their expectations are not met
12.  They are given /assigned duties which they can’t manage
13.  They maybe rebuked/embarrassed in public when suspected to be in wrong

 (7 x 1 = 7 marks)

Explain what the teaching of Jesus about the vine and the branches in John 15:1-10 reveal about the unity of believers.  (8 marks)

1.  God is the vine dresser/Jesus is the true vine.
2.  The followers of Jesus/the Christians are the branches.
3.  Christians are related to God through Jesus.
4.  The unfaithful Christians are the unfruitful branches which are cut away/destroyed.
5.  The faithful Christians/fruitful branches are pruned so as to produce more fruit.
6.  Christians can only bear fruits/do good things if they remain united to Christ.
7.  Through Christ all Christians are joined to one another.
8.  Christians should rely on God for all providence.
9.  Love is passed on to the Christians from God through Christ.
10.  Christians should observe/keep God’s commandments.

(4x2=8 marks)

Give seven ways in which Christians prevent divisions in the church in Kenya today.  (7 marks)

1.  Treat each other with love.
2.  Avoid discriminations/segregations/tribalism in the church.
3.  Preach/teach the word of God/Bible truths to believers.
4.  Assist those in problems/poor/the less fortunate/the needy.
5.  Practice humility/avoid arrogance.
6.  Openly discuss issues affecting the church/respect the opinions of other people.
7.  Pray for one another/problems affecting the church.
8.  Practice transparent leadership styles.
9.  Give financial reports within acceptable period of time.
10.  Follow the church doctrines/constitutions/manuals/educate members on church procedures.
11.  Repent/ask for forgiveness whenever they are wrong/accept their mistakes.
12.  Preparing a budget annually/seasonally/ensuring that the resources are well utilized.
13.  Guidance and counselling.

(7x1=7 marks)

State five ways in which church leaders can respond to those who oppose them in their work   (5marks)

1.  Find out the causes/ reasons for the opposition.
2.  The church leader should pray for/ with them.
3.  Explain to them the Gospel truth in a humble manner/ guide and counsel them.
4.  Seek reconciliation through third party/ another person.
5.  Involve them in decision making / church activities
6.  Recognize their efforts in supporting the church maters.
7.  Visit them in their homes/ fellowship with them/ preaching.
8.  Assist them when in problem. (financial/materially)
9.  Send them message of encouragement.
10.  Change your approach to issue/ reform where necessary.

(5 marks)

Give seven factors that have led to the increase of Christian denominations in Kenya today.  (7marks)

1.  Rivalry for leadership /hunger for power.
2.  Differences in biblical interoperations/ teaching /doctrine to suit the person preaching
3.  Resistance to ‘Change by the older church members who want to remain as it was /generation gap..
4.  Material gain/greed selfishness where starting a church has become a business,
5.  Lacks of spiritual satisfaction by some members make them start their own churches,
6.  Lack of good exam poor role model by the leaders / corrupt leaders.
7.  Desire to be free from missionary/foreign control.
8.  Differences in mode of worship/ritual observance/model of worship.
9.  Nepotism / tribalism / clannish / racialism  among Christians.
10.  The Kenya constitution has allowed freedom of worship.
11.  Disagreements in ethical issues/ policies in the church regarding how certain matters should be handled e.g. family planning, dressing.

Identify four teachings of saint Paul on the similarities between the church and husband-wife relationship. (Ephesians 5: 21-32)

1.  Members of the church learn to live together in harmony/unity just like a husband and wife
2.  There is a chain of authority in, marriage where the head of family in the same way Christ is the head of church.
3.  Just as Christ sacrificially loves the church, husband should love wives
4.  The union between a husband and wife is meant to last forever, so Christians are called upon to maintain steadfast faithfulness to christ until eternity.
5.  Christians are called to submit to christ just as a wife submits to her husband
6.  Just as a husband and wife become one flesh, so Christians are supposed to be united/cling to Christ
7.  Just as Christ nourished/cherishes the church, husbands should care for their wives.

 (4 x 2 = 8marks)

State five ways in which Christians show respect to places of worship in Kenya today.  (5 marks)

1.  Christians maintain cleanliness in places of worship.
2.  Christians observe silence in the places of worship.
3.  Places of worship are treated with relevance (e.g in some cases shoes are removed etc)
4.  Christian dress in decent clothing as they go to place of worship.
5.  Order is maintained in places of worship/only authorised people are allowed to talk/make announcement.
6.  Posters/notices/decorations/flowers are put to remind people taht they are in sacred places.
7.  Constructing special places for worshipping God/dedicating them.

 (5 x 1 = 5marks)

Explain the teaching of Peter concerning the people of God (1st Peter 2: 9 – 10).   (10 marks)

1.  The believers are chosen people/race/they have been selected.
2.  They are a royal priesthood/they are to save the greatest King/God.
3.  They are Holy nation/expected to lead holy/righteousness lives
4.  They belong to God/they form a family of God’s own possession.
5.  They are to declare wonderful deeds of God/that is to lead a life of worshipping God/testifying about God.
6.  They were called from darkness to light/their lives had been transformed and should not be dominated by evil.
7.  They were once not a people/they were outside the covenant way of life.
8.  They are led by the mercies of God/have received God’s grace.    

 (5 x 2 = 10 marks)

Give six ways through which Christians can promote unity among themselves in Kenya today.  (6 marks)

1.  Christian should hold joint/interdenominational prayers.
2.  Christians take a joint stand against injustice/problems in the society.
3.  They should work together to promote educational programmes in the country.
4.  They should speak with one voice on matters of construction/political life of the nation.
5.  Christians should join together in the training of the clergy/pastors/from different denominations.
6.  They need to provide loans/funds/support to the poor irrespective of denomination affiliations.
7.  Christian churches/organization should employ Christian from different denominations.
8.  Christian communities should unite in provision of medical services.
9.  Christian need to respect one another’s doctrinal positions.

 (6 x 1 = 6marks)

Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the image of the body of Christ. (8 marks)

1.  St. Paul describes the believers as the body of Christ.
2.  Christ is the head of the Church.
3.  The believers form parts of the body.
4.  The body has different organs. In the same way the Church has different member
5.  They all need to work together for the well being of the Church.
6.  Every part of the body is needed to make it whole/ail parts are interdependent/one part cannot be without the other.
7.  The different Church members are given different spiritual gifts by the Holy Spirit to carry out God’s work.
8.  There should be no division In the Church since all believers are members of the body of Christ.
9.  Believers are united through baptism in the Holy Spirit.  

(4x2 = 8 marks)

In what ways do the Christians in Kenya demonstrate the New Testament teaching on Unity?   (6 marks)

1.  Christians meet for prayers/fellowship together.
2.  They observe a day of worship to honour God.
3.  They share the Holy communion/meals.
4.  They help those who are poor/needy:
5.  They solve problems affecting the Church members.
6.  They hold joint crusades/rallies.
7.  They also co-operate by providing Christian programmes in the mass media/resource materials.
8.  They speak in one voice to condemn evil in society.

(6x1=6 marks)