Abstract:
It is generally accepted that John Calvin can be referred to as the
founder of the presbyterial-synodal form of church government
which is found in the Reformed Churches. It would therefore be
appropriate to focus on his views and to indicate to what extent he
influenced the notion that Jesus Christ is Head of the Church and
Lord of the world. If it can once again be concluded that there is a
close relation between Church, Confession and Church Ordinance,
then it is quite evident that Church polity occupies a fundamental
place in the Reformed Churches which must be treated with greater
concern.
