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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. By whom are the Psalms written?

2. What conquers the world?

3. In his book "God is the Gospel," what does John Piper ask his reader if they could do without in heaven?

4. If we want to love others, what should we do?

5. Of what have people not accused the families of the murdered Amish children?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Chan say that our actions on Earth show?

2. Why does Chan say that he wrote his book?

3. What does Rings do with his monthly paycheck?

4. What can sometimes happen to humble people when they begin to receive praise for work they are doing for God?

5. Why does Chan wonder if many American churchgoers really love God as they say they do?

6. What choice did Cornerstone Church make when they were building a new sanctuary?

7. What point does Chan make about people's willingness to submit to God in this chapter?

8. What matters in life?

9. What is mossy foot?

10. What does Chan say in this chapter is one of the reasons that he wrote this book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider Chan's instructions in his first chapter for his reader to stop praying. What were your thoughts about this statement when you first read it? What do you think about it now that you have finished the book? Do you understand more completely why he made this suggestion? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 2 Chan warns his readers that they might not finish that chapter because life can be ended quickly and without warning. How did this statement make you feel? Did it encourage you to live differently? Why or why not?

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