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The dialectics between the unity and diversity of the church: A jigsaw puzzle metaphor

Verbum et Ecclesia, 2023
Conflict is often colouring the diversities of theology, besides church divisions, especially in the Indonesian context. In minimising the conflict, adequate knowledge is needed to understand that the diversity of theology is the essence of church unity.
Harls E.R. Siahaan, Johannis Siahaya
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Calvin, Luther and church unity

In die Skriflig, 2010
This article deals with Luther and Calvin’s efforts to preserve and promote church unity. Attention is given to their role as leaders of the reformational movement who self-evidently had to unite people from different countries.
I.W.C. van Wyk
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Christian identity and church unity

In die Skriflig, 2006
After centuries of Christianity the theme of “Christian identity” is still relevant and even more diverse than ever before. In this article this theme is discussed from a Reformed perspective with the focus on a specific ecclesiological facet, that is,
C. F.C. Coetzee
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Gnosticism, church unity and the Nicene Creed

In die Skriflig, 2008
Gnosticism (derived from the Greek word “gnosis; knowledge”) is the well-known phenomenon or movement which dates from the first centuries of church history.
C. F.C. Coetzee
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Exegesis Integrative Review of Salvation Because The Love Of God Is The Basic of The Church As The Unity of The Body of Christ (Ephesians 2:11-22)

Journal Didaskalia, 2020
The subject of the unity of the church has appeared several times during the period of church history as a major subject. Even in the 20th century, differences of opinion on the subject of unity led to divisions. This point cannot be ignored. That is why
Tonny Andrian
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Calvin’s view on church discipline and unity: a South African perspective

In die Skriflig, 2010
The reformer John Calvin, born in 1509, considers discipline and unity as two essential aspects of the Christian church. According to him, the bond of church discipline is a way to unite church members in the truth of the Word and the Christian faith ...
P.J. Strauss
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The Leuenberg Agreement and church unity: A possible matrix to cross ten seas with?

, 2009
This article gives a short historical background to the debate between Lutherans and Calvinists on unity. It is important that this debate should also start in southern Africa. The focus is placed on the Leuenberg Agreement of 1973 as a possible model of
Wim A. Dreyer
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Calvin on the sacraments and church unity

, 2010
Calvin’s ecumenical passion has often been documented by scholars (section 1). This article argues that these practical en- deavours were based on Calvin’s ecclesiological conviction that there is only one church (section 2), based on the communio of ...
D.J. Smit
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The unity of the church

In die Skriflig, 1992
The New Testament speaks consistently of the Church as being one. The classic New Testament passage that speaks on the unity of the Church is found in John 17, though it is by no means the only passage.
H. De Waard
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�The hastening that waits�: A critical assessment of the tangebility of unity within the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa

Verbum et Ecclesia, 2010
The tale of the Reformed Church tradition in South Africa remains conspicuous with challenges also within the current democratic context. Whilst the political past of South Africa contributed towards a Reformed church divided along racial lines, a ...
Rothney S. Tshaka, Peter M. Maruping
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