Browsing Research Articles (Reformed Theological College) by Issue Date

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  • Gemeentevergadering as eiesoortige verskynsel binne die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika : 'n kerkhistoriese en kerkregtelike ondersoek 
    Schoeman, P.R. (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-03)
    The parish meeting as a distinctive manifestation within the Neder-duitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika also had a distinctive form of development, a development that spanned the period from the national gathering on 8 February ...
  • Kerkverband : 'n poging tot reformasie in die negentiende eeu 
    Van Wyk, B.J. (Barend Jacobus), 1946- (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-09)
    The view exists that the term denomination is especially evident of the nineteenth century Netherlands at the time when an attempt was made to accomplish change in the Nederlandse Hervormde Kerk. The decay in the Church ...
  • Akkommodering en bestuur van diversiteit in gemeenteverband 
    Dreyer, T.F.J. (Theunis Frederik Jacobus), 1946- (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-11)
    Diversity is becomming a prominent phenomenon of our society within a postmodern context. Many clergy and church members believe it threatens the peace and stability of churches and local congregations. Seemingly, ...
  • Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika as volkskerk : oorsig en herbesinning 
    Dreyer, Willem Akkerhuys (Wim) (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-11)
    The Church Order of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika (NHKA) states in Ordinance 4 that the NHKA is a "volkskerk", meaning a Church that is ethnically based and focused on the ministry to Afrikaans speaking people. ...
  • Kerkreg? Die plek van kerkreg en kerkregering 
    Van Wyk, B.J. (Barend Jacobus), 1946- (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    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 ...
  • Karl Barth as a homilist 
    Dreyer, T.F.J. (Theunis Frederik Jacobus), 1946- (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007-11)
    Any tribute to Karl Barth as the most important theologian of the 20th century must show an awareness of the many facets of his work. He will long be remembered for his monumental contribution to church dogmatics. The ...
  • Kerk, die huwelik en seks - 'n morele krisis? 
    Dreyer, T.F.J. (Theunis Frederik Jacobus), 1946- (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2008-03)
    Within Western societies the church is challenged by a new sexual "morality". Seemingly, the traditional theological answers do not address the challenge sufficiently. The incompetence of the church to change people's minds ...
  • "As jou broer verkeerd opgetree het teen jou ..." : enkele aspekte van kerklike dissipline uit die Kerkorde van die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika 
    Van Wyk, B.J. (Barend Jacobus), 1946- (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2008-09)
    Church discipline has been a substantial part of Church Ordinances since the Geneva Church Ordinance of 1541, and was pursued and developed in the Netherlands and consequently also in South Africa. For obvious reasons ...
  • Augustine, his sermons, and their significance 
    Van Oort, Johannes (Hans) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2009)
    Augustine’s sermons provide a unique source in explaining his influence from the 5th century onwards as a theologian and pastor, a minister of the Word preached and celebrated in the sacrament. Of particular value in this ...
  • Aspects of reformed missiology in Africa : a contribution to a German Lutheran debate 
    Van Wyk, I.W.C. (Ignatius William Charles) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2009)
    This article is based on a paper delivered at a Lutheran Missionary Conference in Bleckmar, Germany. The request was to give an overview of the development and the state of Reformed missiology with special reference to ...
  • The Leuenberg Agreement and church unity : a possible matrix to cross ten seas with? 
    Dreyer, Willem Akkerhuys (Wim) (OpenJournals Publishing, 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 ...
  • Kerk met karakter : die perspektief van Gerber Heitink 
    Dreyer, T.F.J. (Theunis Frederik Jacobus), 1946- (OpenJournals Publishing, 2009)
    Mainstream churches worldwide are experiencing a decline in membership. The wellknown Dutch practical theologian Gerben Heitink’s (2007) latest book "Een kerk met karakter, Tijd voor heroriëntatie" is an attempt to address ...
  • Calvin, Luther and church unity 
    Van Wyk, I.W.C. (Ignatius William Charles) (Bureau for Scholarly Journals, 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 ...
  • The Gospel of Judas as confictio (Irenaeus, ADV. Haer. 1, 31, 1) 
    Van Oort, Johannes (Hans) (Department of Ancient Languages, University of Pretoria, 2010)
    The first testimony we have to the newly discovered Gospel of Judas is in Irenaeus, Adv. haer. I, 31, 1. Here it is said that certain Gnostics adduce a confictio which they call ‘the Gospel of Judas’. The question is: ...
  • Finding a place for Jesus as healer in Reformed mission in Africa 
    Van Wyk, I.W.C. (Ignatius William Charles) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2011-06)
    Africa is a continent plagued with many sicknesses and diseases. Self-evidently health and healing would be major concerns and interests of the inhabitants. Reformed mission has formed a strategic alliance with scientifically ...
  • Walter Schmithals : his contribution to the theological and historical interpretation of the New Testament 
    Boshoff, Piet B. (Petrus Benjamin) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2011-06)
    The aim of this article was to explain Walter Schmithals’ unique understanding of the unity of the New Testament message. It focuses on his historical en theological interpretation of the New Testament within the parameters ...
  • ‘Wat jy ook op die aarde mag bind, sal in die hemel gebonde wees, en wat jy ook op die aarde mag ontbind, sal in die hemel ontbonde wees’ (Matt 16:19) 
    Dreyer, T.F.J. (Theunis Frederik Jacobus), 1946- (OpenJournals Publishing, 2011-06)
    This article has been a homiletic reflection on the well-known words in Matthew 16:19. The explication and application of these words have been theologically contextualised with respect to current debates amongst theologians ...
  • ‘Wat jy ook op die aarde mag bind, sal in die hemel gebonde wees, en wat jy ook op die aarde mag ontbind, sal in die hemel ontbonde wees’ (Matt 16:19) 
    Dreyer, Theuns F.J. (AOSIS Open Journals, 2011-06-07)
    This article has been a homiletic reflection on the well-known words in Matthew 16:19. The explication and application of these words have been theologically contextualised with respect to current debates amongst theologians ...
  • Wat is reformatoriese teologie? : nadenke na aanleiding van 'n kerklike beswaarskrif 
    Van Wyk, I.W.C. (Ignatius William Charles) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2011-11-04)
    The Netherdutch Reformed Church of Africa (NRCA) has been associated with apartheid for decades. In 2010 the NHKA decided to withdraw its theological legitimisation of apartheid. This decision caused conflict and strife ...
  • Benutting van vergifnis binne 'n pastorale gestaltterapeutiese intervensie 
    Denton, Rudy A. (OpenJournals Publishing, 2011-11-04)
    This article is based on a pastoral base theory within the Gestalt therapeutic perspective to guide abused persons in their utilisation of forgiveness as a source of a recovery experience. The formation of the paradigm ...