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Authentic Final
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54
Bible Studies
Undergraduate 2
12/10/2009

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What does Foster claim is needed today for the people of faith to live faithfully
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faithfulness is money, sex & power
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What does Foster say about the value of living and aesthetic lifestyle?
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shouldn’t embrace an ascetic lifestyle or reject greed
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What was the Puritanical view of sex
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unlimited sex in marriage, fidelity
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What was the only thing Jesus talked about more than money
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the kingdom
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What does Foster say about money as a sign of God's blessing
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its not really a sign of his blessing
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What does Foster believer concerning the nature of money
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dark vs. light
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What does Foster say is a result of giving away money
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we're actually giving ourselves
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What does Foster say concerning secular and sacred (church related) work?
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you can work in either
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Where did Foster spend his summer internship
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California
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According to Foster, what is the key to using money properly?
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cultivating a spirit of Thanksgiving
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According to Foster, what is the spiritual and fiscally responsible way to make financial decisions?
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dont base it on your current financial situation
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What distinction does Foster make concerning "using" money and "serving" money
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has a hold on you=serving, doesnt have a hold=using it
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What does Foster teach concerning buying or selling frivolous items
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dont do it, it should be out of bounds
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What type of vow does Foster say Christians should take regarding money and what does this entail
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industry
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In what way does giving impact the world of commerce
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When you give to someone you’re supporting them which supports the economy
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According to Foster what role does the tithe play in the New Testament believer?
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still biblical
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According to Foster, what role do financial advisers have in the financial life of Christians
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they advice people to be good stewards of their money
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According to Foster, when should you begin talking to children about money?
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at an early age
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What is Fosters view regarding the respect for money
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shouldnt respect money
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According to Foster, what is the bibles view of human sexuality
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highly celebratory
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According to Foster, when did sexual relationships begin
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adam and eve
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According to Foster, what is the nature of Psalm of Songs
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about erotic love
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What was Saint Aug view concerning sex
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promoted an unhealthy view of sex
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What does Foster say concerning the level of difficulty of overcoming lust
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Not impossible if you say no to the things that sexually attract you
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What does Foster say about homosexuality
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not always a choice
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What is Fosters view of premarital sex
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believes in it and does not believe in it
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What is Fosters view concerning sex and the single Christian
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Shouldn’t suppress feelings & should embrace their sexuality
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According to Foster, why is genital sex outside of marriage unacceptable
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Violates the inner reality of the act
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What does Foster argue concerning sexual fantasies
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Doesn’t think they’re wrong
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What does Foster say concerning the morality of masturbation
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not wrong or sinful
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According to Foster, what should be the limit regarding sexual activity prior to marrige
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As you get closer to marriage, the more you can do
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According to Foster, what does the New Testament teach concerning romantic love
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nothing
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According to Foster, who should a couple consult when making a desicion the marry?
Definition
welfare beyond the couple, family, etc.
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According to Foster, how does a couples spiritual condition impact their sexual intimacy within marriage
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it will grow as the sexual intimacy grows
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According to Foster, why did moses permitted divorce
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to avoid having their heads bashed against a wall
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According to Foster, what reasons are acceptable for a Christian couple to seek divorce
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adultery and desertion
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According to Foster, what vow does he say a Christian should take regarding sex?
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vow of fidelity
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According to Foster, how do sexual needs compare to other needs?
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not same as air, food, water
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According to Foster, what makes a marriage Christian?
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covenantal
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According to Foster, what is emotional adultery?
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Being intimate emotionally with someone who’s not your spouse
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According to Foster, What are the two kinds of marriages and why are each needed?
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governed by church and state
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How does Foster feel about marriage and the mentally ill?
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its okay for them to get married
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According to Foster, what was the motivation behind the sin in the garden of eden
Definition
the desire to be more than creatures
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What is the relationship between pride and power?
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pride makes us think we're right, power makes us shove it down their throats
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According to Foster, why is power such a temptation to a leader?
Definition
infatuation with the media
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What role does the demonic play in the leadership of cruel leaders throughout time
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hitler
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According to Foster, what does it take to defeat distructive power
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use of discernment
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According to Foster, what examples does he use of people who used creative power
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William willberforce, martin luther king jr, abolishing slavery
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According to Foster, what is the mark of spiritual power
Definition
humility
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How did Jesus use power
Definition
death on the cross
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According to Foster, what is the mark of spiritual power
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death on the cross
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What is the key to not being enticed by destructive power
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having nothing to lose
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What does Foster say that the parable of the prodical son teach concerning spiritual power
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vulnerability
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According to Foster, how is self esteem satisfied
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self denial
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