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and by bringing potential leaders alongside to learn by experience. Sixth, when gifts of the Spirit are manifested among the members of the congregation, these experiences should be recounted to the entire church as an exhortation to others.                                                   1 All Scripture quotations are taken from the NIV. 4 When spiritual leaders acquire correct theology, teach it to the church, and raise expectation levels for application, believers can come to a point where they indeed do “greater works than these,” as they minister to a hurting and needy world 2  John F. McArthur Jr., The Charismatics (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1978), 134-5. 3  G. Raymond Carlson, Our Faith and Fellowship (Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House, 1977), 64-65. 4 Stanley M. Horton, private correspondence with author, May 27, 1994. 5 David C. Clark, private correspondence with author, December 8, 1993.
Encounter: Journal for Pentecostal Ministry, Summer 2009, Vol. 6 Wealth and Poverty in Luke’s Gospel and Acts: A Challenge to the Christian Church Samantha R. Brewer (M.A.T.S. 2009) Master of Arts in Theological Studies Paper, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary In April of 2004, the Bible and Theology Department of AGTS voted to present the Stanley M. Horton Award annually at graduation for excellence in the writing of the paper for the Theological Studies Seminar. The professor of record for the course makes recommendations to the Department for their decision on potential recipients, and the award is announced during graduation exercises. On April 15, 2009, the faculty ratified Samantha R. Brewer as the recipient of this award. Her paper follows. Contents Introduction Inductive Literary and Exegetical Analysis The Identity of the Poor The Plight and Status of the Poor Wealth and Poverty in Luke‟s Gospel God‟s Perception of the Poor Contrast between the Rich and the Poor Eschatological Implications in Jesus‟ Teachings Regarding the Poor Church‟s Historical Response in The Book of Acts Historical Examples of Communal Benevolence Commended Historical Examples of Individual Benevolence Commended Church‟s Priority of Benevolence from Acts to Modern Times A Challenge to the Christian Church Surrendering Possessions Dangers of Wealth Instruction in Use of Wealth Conclusion Bibliography 1
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