SECTION C: THEMES FROM SELECTED EPISTLES

Question 11:    Rom 6: 1-4; 12 – 14; Colossians 3: 1 – 17

(a)        Explain Paul’s teaching on the New Life in Christ.
                       
(b)        In what three ways can Christians show this in their daily life?

This question on New Life in Christ as stated by Paul was poorly answered.  Most candidates wrote their own idea and not that of Paul.  It was an uphill task for them to mention points as

1. One who has the new life in Christ has become dead to sin having been baptised into Christ death;
2. No longer to continue to live in sin having the new life;
3. Does not allow sin to have dominion over him;
4. He has become an instrument of righteousness.

The (b) part of the question was not well presented as they were unable to mention that:

1. A Christian should be part of a lively Christian fellowship;
2. They should study the word of God and allow it to dwell richly in them;
3. Live prayerful life. 

The performance of candidates in the question was poor.