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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 discipline makes change occur, according to the author?

2. Foster says that true prayer requires what of us?

3. What is the definition of fasting in the Bible?

4. What will happen, according to Foster, once people become in communion with God?

5. As stated by the author, how can true prayer take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to "Door to LIberations," what are the two types of difficulties a person will face when practicing the spiritual disciplines?

2. Based on what Foster writes, how is meditation different from reading the scriptures?

3. What is the first principle suggested by Foster to live a simpler life?

4. What does Foster say will happen if the disciplines become law-like?

5. What is the discipline of study focused on, according to Foster?

6. Explain the differences between verbal and nonverbal study.

7. What role does Bill Cathers play in the Introduction?

8. Based on Christian belief, how are studying and meditation different?

9. Christian belief states that the most important prayers must focus on what?

10. Foster writes that the main difference between Christian and Eastern forms of meditation is what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What effect does being part of the Quaker Church have on Foster's book? How does it add to the information in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Foster indicates that time, place, and posture are all significant to worship. Describe what he says about each term and what role each plays in helping Christians to become more connected with God.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Richard Foster as a new pastor and the Richard Foster two decades after his book was published. How does Foster's life change? How does he stay the same?

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