Calvyn en die eenheid van die kerk
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Date
2006
Authors
Coetzee, C. F. C.
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Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State
Abstract
English: The subject of church unity remains one of the most relevant and most important subjects
that Reformed churches have to deal with. We believe the one, holy, catholic and
apostolic church. But we also experience the tragic disunity of the church. Church unity
therefore is not only a gift but also a calling. From a reformed perspective it is always
important to take note of the viewpoint of John Calvin. He was called a “champion of
church unity” (Wendel). For Calvin, the primacy of the Word of God and therefore the
emphasis on the truth of the doctrine was not negotiable. But he distinguished between
fundamental and mediocre matters. He was also willing to accept differences in liturgy
and church order provided that there was unity in doctrine. The viewpoint of Calvin can
definitely benefit the striving for unity amongst the different Reformed church communities
in South Africa.
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Keywords
Church unity, Calvin, Truth, Disunity
Citation
Coetzer, C. F. C. (2006). Calvyn en die eenheid van die kerk. Acta Theologica, 26(1), 16-35.