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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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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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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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Solov'evskie issledovaniya, 2022 This article considers Russian Catholicism as a system of views characterized by the need for an independent Church authority, the special role of the Catholic Church in the history of Europe, and the importance of the unity of Churches around the Pope ...
A. Makarova
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The mystery and the unity of the Church: Considerations from an Eastern Orthodox perspective
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2021 This article attempts an approach to discuss the mystery and the unity of the church and firstly, it underlined that the church cannot have a formal definition as the divine life extended from Christ’s resurrected body into those who believe and receive ...
Nicolae V. Mosoiu
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International Journal of Advanced Research In Public Policy Administration and Development Strategies, 2023 The study examined the mediating role of the Church in peace building and Unity in Nigeria towards enhancing national development. The imperativeness of this is predicated on the fact that no society will record any meaningful development in a chaotic ...
Jonathan Ukah +8 more
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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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This Blessed Sacrament of Unity? Holy Communion, the Pandemic, and the Church of England
Journal of empirical theology, 2021 A major consequence of the pandemic for the Church of England was the decision of the Archbishops on 24 March 2020 to prevent the use of churches (even for the broadcasting of services by the clergy), and the consequent sudden trajectory into online ...
Leslie J. Francis, A. Village
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