2026 NECO CRS Night Paper Answers

The following are the 2026 NECO CRS Night Paper theory answers, presented exactly as written and organized by question number.

Question (1a)

Jesus selected twelve disciples to be with him and to be sent out to preach. He gave them authority to cast out demons. The names of the twelve are: Simon (whom he surnamed Peter), James the son of Zebedee, John the brother of James (whom he surnamed Boanerges, that is, sons of thunder), Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot who betrayed him.

Question (1b)

(i) The disciples were to be companions of Jesus. (ii) They were to be sent out to preach the gospel. (iii) They were given authority to cast out demons. (iv) They were to continue the ministry of Jesus after his ascension. (v) They served as witnesses to Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.

Question (2a)

When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him appealing for help. He told Jesus that his servant was lying at home paralyzed and in terrible distress. Jesus said he would come and heal him. The centurion replied that he was not worthy for Jesus to come under his roof, but that Jesus should only say the word and his servant would be healed. He explained that he was a man under authority with soldiers under him — he tells one to go and he goes, another to come and he comes, and his servant to do something and he does it. When Jesus heard this, he marveled and said to those who followed him that he had not found such great faith even in Israel. Jesus then told the centurion to go, and that it would be done for him as he had believed. His servant was healed at that very hour.

Question (2b)

(i) Faith does not depend on nationality or religion — the centurion was a Gentile yet had greater faith than many in Israel. (ii) Humility is key in approaching God — the centurion acknowledged he was unworthy, showing that approaching God requires humility. (iii) Jesus has authority over sickness and distance — He healed without being physically present, showing His divine power. (iv) Great faith produces great results — the servant was healed instantly because of the centurion’s remarkable faith.

Question (3a)

After His baptism in the Jordan River, Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He spent forty days and forty nights fasting, and at the end of that period He was very hungry. It was then that Satan came to tempt Him. First Temptation: The devil said to Jesus, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” This was a temptation to use His divine power to satisfy His physical need. Jesus overcame it by quoting Scripture: “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” Second Temptation: The devil took Him to the pinnacle of the temple and said, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down.” This was a temptation to force God to prove Himself. Jesus answered, “Again it is written, You shall not tempt the Lord your God.” Third Temptation: The devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor, saying, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Begone, Satan! For it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.” After this, the devil left Him and angels came and ministered to Jesus.

Question (3b)

(i) The Power of Scripture: Jesus demonstrated that knowing and applying the Word of God is the primary weapon against spiritual challenges and temptation. (ii) Importance of Self-Discipline: The period of fasting shows that spiritual strength and fasting/prayer prepare a believer to resist physical and worldly desires. (iii) Trusting God’s Provision: Christians learn not to use their positions or gifts for selfish gain or to test God’s love, but rather to rely on His timing and will.

Question (4a)

After His baptism in the Jordan River, Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He spent forty days and forty nights fasting, and at the end of that period He was very hungry. It was then that Satan came to tempt Him. First Temptation: The devil said to Jesus, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” Jesus overcame it by quoting Scripture: “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” Second Temptation: The devil took Him to the pinnacle of the temple and said, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down.” Jesus answered, “Again it is written, You shall not tempt the Lord your God.” Third Temptation: The devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor, saying, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Begone, Satan! For it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.” After this, the devil left Him and angels came and ministered to Jesus. Jesus overcame the devil not by His own divine power, but by His obedience to God’s Word, His humility, and His complete trust in God.

Question (4b)

(i) The Power of Scripture: Jesus demonstrated that knowing and applying the Word of God is the primary weapon against spiritual challenges and temptation. (ii) Importance of Self-Discipline: The period of fasting shows that spiritual strength and fasting/prayer prepare a believer to resist physical and worldly desires. (iii) Trusting God’s Provision: Christians learn not to use their positions or gifts for selfish gain or to test God’s love, but rather to rely on His timing and will.

Question (5a)

(i) A teacher of the law came to Jesus and expressed his desire to follow him wherever he went. (ii) Jesus replied: “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” (iii) Another would-be disciple told Jesus to allow him first to go and bury his father. (iv) But Jesus told him to leave the dead to bury their own dead and follow him to proclaim the Kingdom of God. (v) Luke’s account also presents a disciple who wanted to follow Jesus but wanted permission to go back and say farewell to his family. (vi) Jesus replied, “No one who puts his hand on a plough and looks back is fit for the Kingdom of God.” (vii) He also said that if anyone would follow him and did not hate his father, mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, he could not become a disciple. (viii) If one wants to build a tower, one must first sit down and estimate the cost to see one has enough money to start and complete it to avoid being mocked by people. (ix) Secondly, a king whose military strength does not measure up to that of his enemy must immediately negotiate for peace. (x) Jesus, in essence, did not want a naive commitment that expected only blessings. (xi) Thus, whoever cannot take his cross to follow Jesus is not worthy of him. (xii) To follow Jesus requires self-denial, complete dedication and willingness to obey him and his cause.

Question (6a)

Paul taught that the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. Christians should therefore glorify God in their bodies. Sexual immorality is a sin against one’s own body. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. Christians were bought with a price — the blood of Jesus — and therefore they do not belong to themselves. They must flee sexual immorality.

Question (6b)

(i) Christians should avoid sexual immorality and keep their bodies pure. (ii) The body should be used to glorify God, not for sinful pleasures. (iii) Christians must remember they were bought with a price and live accordingly. (iv) The Holy Spirit dwells in believers, so they must not defile their bodies.

Question (7a)

Paul wrote about the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15. He affirmed that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose on the third day according to the Scriptures. He appeared to Peter, then to the twelve, then to more than five hundred brothers at one time. He also appeared to James, then to all the apostles, and last of all to Paul himself. Paul argued that if Christ has not been raised, then preaching is in vain and faith is in vain. But Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.

Question (7b)

(i) The resurrection is the foundation of Christian faith — without it, faith is empty and preaching is useless. (ii) Death is not the end for believers — Christians have hope of resurrection because Christ rose first. (iii) Christ’s resurrection guarantees the resurrection of all believers at the last day. (iv) The resurrection gives meaning to Christian suffering and sacrifice in this life.

Question (8a)

James advised all Christians to do away with any acts of partiality in the church. He said that partiality can manifest when well-dressed and poorly-dressed individuals go to church and the poorly-dressed person is asked to stand up for the well-dressed person. According to James, this is partiality. God often honours those who are despised on earth but are highly faithful in spiritual affairs because it is the earthly rich who are the oppressors of the faithful poor — they drag them to court without cause. All Christians should observe the royal law which says: love your neighbour as yourself. If you show partiality, you commit sin and you are convicted by the law. For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one has become guilty of all of it. If one commits adultery, but does not kill, he is guilty of breaking the law. Therefore, all our thoughts and actions must be in consonance with observation of the law of liberty. A Christian who fails to show mercy to the oppressed will receive God’s condemnation.

Question (8b)

(i) Appointment to church offices are often based on considerations other than merit. (ii) Allocation of seats in the church during occasions depends on special status and not morality. (iii) Contributions in terms of funds made by the poor are not recognized as that of the rich in the church.

Question (9a)

Humility is the quality of being modest and selfless, recognizing one’s limitations and standing before God without pride or arrogance.

Question (9b)

(i) Paul taught that humility implies that Christians should be of one mind. (ii) And that they should love one another. (iii) He believes nothing should be done from selfishness or conceit. (iv) Christians should in humility, count others better than themselves. (v) The interests of others should be projected above personal interests. (vi) Christ’s example of humility stands out: though in the form of God, he did not exalt himself. (vii) But emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, born in the likeness of men. (viii) In his human form, Jesus became obedient even to the point of death — a shameful death on the cross. (ix) For this obvious demonstration of humility God has highly exalted Jesus. (x) He bestowed on him the name which is above every name. (xi) That at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow. (xii) And tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

Question (9c)

(i) Performing acts of service for others without seeking recognition. (ii) Being willing to admit mistakes and seek forgiveness from others.