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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chan believe is causing his heart palpitations?

2. What song does Chan use as an example of how we know God loves us in this chapter?

3. What does Chan instruct his reader to stop doing?

4. Which word does not describe God's love for us?

5. What does Jesus say about lukewarm Christians?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are two ways that humans can respond to their own lack of control over their lives?

2. Why does Chan suggest that Jesus taught his followers in parables?

3. What are some of the differences between John and Isaiah's descriptions of God?

4. Who does Chan say these people whom God is about to spit out of His mouth are?

5. How does Chan indicate that followers of God will know if they are truly dedicated to God?

6. What does Chan say that worry implies about a person?

7. Do even good Christians show characteristics of lukewarm Christians?

8. What does Chan say about the financial situation of many people in America?

9. Why does Chan say he felt all right about giving God leftovers for several years?

10. In what circumstances can our lives be taken away from us?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast a lukewarm and an obsessed Christian. Do all Christians show some characteristics of both these types of believers at one time or another? Give reasons for your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Chan's use of the example of the "movie of life" in his book. What impact is he hoping to make on the reader by his reference to this movie? Does his use of this imagery work?

Essay Topic 3

What, in your opinion, is the reason that modern Christians do not fully serve God? Do you agree with Chan's opinion? Why or why not?

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