Skrif en kerkorde
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Date
2004
Authors
Celliers, A.
Strauss, P. J.
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Publisher
Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State
Abstract
English: The church is continuously called upon to listen to the Word of God so that, under
the guidance of the Holy Spirit, it can remain church in and for its time, as God
intended it to be. The Word presents a unique, complex, and multifaceted image of
the church. This reflects the dynamic way in which the Lord enables His church to
be church in its specific circumstances. This multifaceted image of the church elicits
certain constants that form the outlines of the nature and order of the church. As
far as the organisational aspects are concerned, it is important to realise that Jesus
Christ is the structure of the church, and that He sees to it that it is being served
in an orderly fashion. Every member has a God-given responsibility within the church,
and existing ministries have the responsibility to instruct the congregation in the
teaching of the gospel in particular. This enables the congregation to adhere to its
calling for obedience, love, and witness, so that the church can continue to exist. The
outlines of the nature and order of the church should be addressed in all church
orders to avoid pragmatism and arbitrariness on the one hand, and to create space for
the various demands of local circumstances on the other.
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Keywords
Scripture, Church Polity, Church structure, Dutch Reformed Church
Citation
Celliers, A. & Strauss, P. J. (2004). Skrif en kerkorde. Acta Theologica, 24(2), 1-22.