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the encarnational theology is important because of the poverty in the country. The NPS interpret this as essentially a problem of a spiritual order, but they fail to give the necessary attention to the structures that generate poverty. It is essential to face the problem of poverty in a context where the breach between rich and poor is a reality that cannot be ignored. To turn spiritual powers into the main cause of poverty is to avoid the truth of human responsibility in the face of injustice and other similar evils.\u000A4. A further theological understanding of Neo-Pentecostalism\u000AWhereas the Neo-Pentecostal phenomenon is recent, few studies exist from the theological field. It is important to carry out a wider analysis to throw more light on its nature and social role. At present more importance has been given to what they do than to who they are. It is essential to deepen the theological base in order to see what should be expected of the church. Some authors notice some dangers that should be taken into account with respect to the analysis of these churches. Vazquez says that \u2018Martin limits himself to examining the social effects of Pentecostal practice and organization. In other words, he describes what Pentecostalism does but not what it is\u2019 (1998:82). In a similar direction, Kessler affirms that Martin mentions the gifts of the Spirit and persons who experienced the baptism of the Spirit, but does not explore their meaning or their effect on the Pentecostal world. He considers that Martin does not understand the motivations or the most important reasons behind Evangelical growth in Latin American (1993: 51-52).\u000AIt is also important to deepen the analysis of the church\u00B4s nature so as to distinguish the role and mission of the NPCs. For example, some authors see the NPCs only as salesmen of goods for salvation. The study by Cant\u00F3n cited in this thesis reduces the laity to sales persons of goods symbolic of salvation. She underlines, the salvation offered by Pentecostalism speaks of what it is, while the demands to which it responds speak of what it does (1998: 172). She affirms that supply and demand are not the same for different social sectors: the dominated (Pentecostals) accept their social position regarding the crisis;\u000A353\u000A