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The first-of-its-kind Bible handbook offers charismatic and Pentecostal Christians a major reference tool that provides easy access to a wealth of biblical and practical information. Contains an interactive Survey (with Kingdom Life Insights) for each book of the Bible, the unique Spirit-Filled Life Encyclopedic Dictionary with over 1,300 entries, and Kingdom Keys for applying the principles of...

POOR IN SPIRIT—those who admit their spiritual inadequacy and cast themselves on the mercy of God (Matt. 5:3). The poor in spirit are the opposite of the proud, the arrogant, the self-righteous who boast of their own goodness. Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9–14) illustrates this contrast. The Gospel of Luke declares, “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God” (Luke 6:20). The poor in spirit are those who look to the Lord for justice, mercy, and deliverance,