HTS Volume 51, Number 3 (1995)

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Perspektiewe uit die Psalms wat lig werp op die wese van die geloofsgemeenskap
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995) Bezuidenhout, L.C. (Louis Christiaan); Bible -- O.T. -- Psalms
The Psalms functioned in contexts which were quite different from that of the modern church, yet they can contribute to a better understanding of the essence of the community of faith. The spirit of a community is revealed in its art more than in its laws. The Psalms constitute the aesthetic residue of the ancient community of faith. Although they do not entail definite laws or regulations concerning the community of faith, they bear witness to the spirituality of the ancient community of faith. In the Psalms certain values can be discerned which are applicable to the modern church.
Nadenke oor die kerkbegrip : enkele perspektiewe op grond van die Deuteronomistiese geskiedenis
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995) Breytenbach, A.P.B. (Andries Petrus Bernardus), 1944-
This article seeks to explain why and how the Old Testament and Deuteronomistic history in particular are essential in our theological reflection on the concept of church. The main trends in the theology of the Deuteronomistic history are discussed, namely that YHWH is a unique, sovereign and almighty God who elected Israel and made a covenant with them. His steadfast love and preparedness to forgive, as well as his judgement on those who disobey him, serve as an appeal to Israel to honor and obey him in absolute loyalty. The article concludes with the notion that the very existence of the religious community is totally dependant on the grace and love of God, and that its members are therefore committed to him and to one another with the prophetic word as their hope for the future.
Opmerkings oor vroeë katolisisme in die Nuwe Testament, met besondere verwysing na die briewe aan die Kolossense en die Efesiërs, en die Pastorale Briewe
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995) Engelbrecht, J.J.
Attention is given to differences of opinion as to the nature of early catholicism, whether it is present in the New Testament, where it is to be found and how it should be evaluated. The difference between primitive Christianity and early catholicism with regard to ecclesiology is also taken into consideration. Aspects such as offices in the church, the relation of the reign of Christ to the metaphor 'body of Christ', the church as a holy temple, church and Israel, the Gentiles and the church, the unity of the church, the constitution of the church and the vision of the church are discussed. According to one viewpoint the development of the apocalyptic primitive Christianity into early catholicism was not a fringe phenomenon, but 'the greatest change in Christianity '. Consequences of recent research may be that Protestants and Roman Catholics should keep in mind that in more than one aspect the Bible leaves room for a reconcilable variety.
Kerk in die Nuwe Testament
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995) Pelser, G.M.M. (Gerhardus Marthinus Maritz)
The article explores the documents of the New Testament in search of the concept 'church' and finds that, in a nutshell, the answers are as follows: the Spirit-controlled, charismatic togetherness of people 'in Christ' (Paul); cross-bearing followers of Jesus (Mk); the people of God on their way through history (Lk-Ac); the faithful locked in battle with Satanic powers, but with the expectation of occupying the heavenly Jerusalem (Rv); the community with which Christ became solidary, and which is heading for its heavenly place of rest (Reb); the poor but pious community, putting their faith into practice (Ja); the body of Christ in which his universal reign can be experienced (Col); the sphere in which salvation is realized (Eph); disciples following Jesus as God-with-us, experiencing the rift between synagogue and church (Mt); friends and confidants of Christ, living at loggerheads with the synagogue (Jn); the household of God, governed by householders (Pastorals); and the socially ostracized elect of God whose way of life should be a demonstration of their otherness as Christians (1 Pt).
Reformatoriese kerkbegrip : enkele groot Iyne op grond van Calvyn se uiteensetting
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995) Pont, A.D. (Adriaan Drost), 1927-
Reformed ecclesiology is not a closed system. Notwithstanding differences, there is however a remarkable consensus on the major tenets of the doctrine of the church. An outline - mainly of Calvin's view - is given in the article, and the following arguments are brought forward: Jesus Christ is the only head of his body, which is a covenant community. The church is seen as a community sui generis , confessing its union with Christ and living its faith in the world.
Kerkbegrip en kerkorde
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995) Botha, S.J. (Schalk Jacobus), 1936-
This paper discusses the connection and relationship between church and church order within the context of the presbyterial-synodal system of church polity with a view to the rewriting of the church order of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika. This presbyterial-synodal system was build on the basic principles of Calvin's ecclesiology and corresponding church polity. These basic principles found its way to the confessions of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk.
Evaluering van verskillende gemeenteboumodelle met die oog op die daarstelling van 'n eie model vir die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995) Beukes, M.J. du P. (Mattheus Johannes du Plessis)
Since 1982 congregation development has been offered as a subject in most of the recognized practical theology departments. Certain factors have given rise to the fact that this subject and its practical application have not yet established themselves in the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika. Scientific, systematic, goal-orientated planning and leading of a congregation in the light of the current situation in many congregations of the church have become absolutely essential. This article is an attempt to look into the evaluation of the Dreyer, Nel, Hendriks and Callahan congregation-development models with a view to develop a model for the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika.
Implikasies van die kommunikatiewe handelingsteorie vir 'n prakties-teologiese perspektief op die ekklesiologie
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995) Dreyer, T.F.J. (Theunis Frederik Jacobus), 1946-
From a practical theological perspective, this article disputes the trend in present ecclesiastical thought, abstracting a model depicting the practical functioning of the church, which is based on a single biblical metaphor. The body-of-Christ metaphor is commonly used as a church model. The eagerness to implement this construct is inspired by a paradigm shift and the incorporation of the communicative actions theory at the level of meta-theory. The hypothesis of this research is that, once the matrix of this meta-theory has been clearly identified, it must be applied to the aspects of church life. All the biblical metaphors shedding light on the functioning of the church need re-interpretation within the framework of a postmodern society and symmetrical communicative patterns. This way of constructing an ecclesiastical perspective, would lead to a more balanced church praxis.
J H J A Greyvenstein en A S Geyser se teologiese denke oor die volkskerkgedagte
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995) Van Eck, Ernest
This paper - in two parts - aims to participate in the current debate regarding the writing of a new church order for the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika, concentrating on Article III of the current church order. As a debate within the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk, the first article traces the thoughts of two previous professors in New Testament Studies, J H J A Greyvenstein and A S Geyser, on the concept 'people's church' ('volkskerk'). In the following article Greyvenstein and Geyser's understanding of the Hervormde Kerk as 'peoples church' ('volkskerk') will critically be evaluated by means of a social-scientific analysis of meals as ceremonies in Mark's gospel.
Kerk
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995) Oberholzer, J.P.
This survey of biblical material on the church proceeds from the viewpoint that the identity of the church of God can be treated only as an existential question, asking 'who is the church?' and 'who am I?' at the same time. The article shows that, of the various images used in the New Testament to describe the church, virtually every one forms the basis of a call to a holy and dedicated life. At the same time these images, with the exception of the body image, unite the churches of the Old and New Testament in such a way that the church of Christ is shown to be heir and new creation at the same time. Two prominent features appear: the call to a holy life and acceptance of the universality of the church, emanating from the will and being of the Lord himself, and guided by his Holy Spirit.
Gemeentebou : 'n reformatoriese bediening
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995) Nel, Malan
Building up the local church is not simplistic. It is a comprehensive ministry. The challenge is to return the ministry to the people of God and to equip them to be faithful as God's representatives in this world. Any local body of believers is called to seek the coming of the Kingdom of God within its own context and in this world. This is our (the body of believers, including the offices) calling - not only to seek the coming of the Kingdom but also to be a showcase of and for the Kingdom. There is, however, often a disturbing discrepancy between the so-called defined and empirical subjects when it comes to any given local church. The academic discipline as well as the ministry of building up the local church has everything to do with helping the local church to become what it is supposed to be. In this sense it is nothing less than a ministry of reformation - facilitating, guiding, equipping believers to become in an increasing way who they already are in Christ.
Menslikheid van en die verskeidenheid in die kerk
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995) Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.)
In the ecumenical symbols of catholic Christianity the church is described as one, holy, catholic and apostolic. These notions correlate with the manner in which the one and only God interacts with humankind, as reported in Scripture. Holiness does not presuppose that the church consists of people who assume themselves to be in a timeless and spaceless heavenly kingdom, but that it consists of human beings, in a right relationship with God, who existentially live the values of God's kingdom. Catholicity presupposes the diversity of the church with regard to humankind, time, locality and culture. The catholic church, however, finds its identity not in plurality, but in its unity which transcends all diversity. This unity is the work of God's Spirit, encompassing the multiple witnesses of the proclaimers of the Jesus-event by empowering people in various ways at different times and places and letting them confess multifariously that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Etos van die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995) Koekemoer, J.H. (Johannes Hendrik), 1935-
In this article two aspects of the Reformed ethos of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika come to the fore. First, attention focuses on truth as encounter. Truth is not something neutral but something that involves the self, and is as such apprehended not by a solitary intellect, but by the whole person in fellowship with God. In the second place attention is given to the importance of the confessional tradition and its interpretation in Reformed theology.
Aard van die geloofsgemeenskap in Nehemia 9
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995) Venter, P.M. (Pieter Michiel), 1947-
In this study the prayer in Nehemiah 9:5b-37 is compared with Psalm 106 and investigated within its literary and social context. The conclusion is reached that the community of faith portrayed in this prayer is a cultic community standing in a relationship with God which expresses its guilt as well as its firm belief in God's power to change its circumstances.
Gemeenskap van die heiliges
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995) Van Wyk, I.W.C. (Ignatius William Charles)
The article argues that it is important to contemplate the dogma of the 'community of the saints' because some people stress the fact that the church is a community of believers whilst others understand the church as the symbol of an ideal society. The expression 'the community of the saints' explains a large variety of dimensions of Christian faith and ecclesiology. This confession underlines the necessity of ecumenical contact. It offers comfort to mourners. It learns us to honour our predecessors. It teaches us that the church is not an alternative society, nor the crown of society. It stresses the necessity for active deaconship and the importance of the Holy Communion.

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