Browsing Verbum et Ecclesia Volume 28 Issue 1 (2007) by Type "Article"

Browsing Verbum et Ecclesia Volume 28 Issue 1 (2007) by Type "Article"

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  • 1 Korintiërs 9:24-27 - Kerklike leierskap vra 'n besondere vorm van selfbeheersing 
    Bredenkamp, David Samuel Milne (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The purpose of this article is to describe Paul's self-control in 1 Corinthians 9 as an example to contemporary church leaders. After ascertaining the framework of 1 Corinthians 8:1 to 11:1 as following Christ in loving ...
  • Atmosfeer in die erediens deur die loop van die geskiedenis 
    De Klerk, Barend Jacobus, 1945-; Leuschner, F.W. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The worship service occupies a central position in the life of the believer and therefore the atmosphere in the worship service is vital. The variations through history are studied in this article. The viewpoints of the ...
  • Bonhoeffer in South Africa : role model and prophet 
    Meiring, Piet (Pieter Gerhard Jacobus), 1941- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    Dietrich Bonhoeffer, arguably more than any other European theologian, influenced the way in which South African Christians, clergy and laity alike, have come to see their role in the struggle against apartheid. In his ...
  • Can a major religion change? Reading Genesis 1-3 in the twenty-first century 
    Spangenberg, I.J.J. (Izak J.J.) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    Ever since the fourth century Christian theologians read Genesis 1-3 as a historical account about creation and fall. Augustine (354-430), one of the Latin fathers of the Church, introduced the idea of "original sin" on ...
  • The conqueror motif in chapters 12-13 : a heavenly and an earthly perspective in the Book of Revelation 
    Shin, Eun-Chul (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The theme of the conqueror motif in the book of Revelation is one of the prominent themes. The theme of the conqueror motif provides various symbolical messages from an exegetical and theological perspective. An alternative ...
  • Does the church deliver? Perceptions amongst South Africans about the role of the church in the HIV / AIDS field 
    Van Dyk, P.J.; Van Dyk, Alet C. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The aim of this study was to investigate the perceptions of South Africans regarding the church and their attitudes towards HIV-positive people and condom usage. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to investigate ...
  • Echt gebeurd? Verhalen of feiten? Over historische en literaire bijbelkritiek en de zeggenschap van de bijbel 
    Vroom, Hendrik M., 1945- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    A serious objection against Christian faith is that the Bible is not trustworthy because the history it relates does not correspond to the facts of history. In theology this problem is "solved" by some biblical scholars ...
  • Fulfilment in Matthew 
    Viljoen, Francois P. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    Matthew extensively explored the motif that Jesus was the fulfilment of the Old Testament hopes. In this article investigation is done on the way Matthew employs this motif. The expression of fulfilment of Scripture had ...
  • Geloofsverskille : waar kom hulle vandaan en wat maak ons met hulle? 
    Jordaan, W.J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    In this article about the origin of differences in faith and how we can / should deal with them, the article explores the extent to which language may guide or misguide our reflections about God as mystery, and how differences ...
  • Historiographical issues related to the writing of contemporary history of Christianity 
    Duncan, Graham A. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    Contemporary history is a fluid concept. Its writing implies commitment and self awareness. The former canons of objectivity, subjectivity and progress as they have traditionally been understood are anachro-nistic. Some ...
  • Huwelik as 'instelling van God' (met implikasies vir gay huwelike) 
    De Villiers, Gerda (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    This article focuses on marriage. It appears that marriage is in the first place a social cultural institution with legal implications, and not religious by nature. Concepts and practices regarding marriage change along ...
  • In defence of partisan justice - an ethical reflection on "the preferential option for the poor" 
    Naude, P.J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    Can one defend a form of partisan justice? This question is answered in the affirmative in the light of two broad arguments: The theological argument arises from the preferential option for the poor from Latin America, and ...
  • Is intelligent design science, and does it matter? 
    Bateman, Philip W.; Ellis, J.M. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The debate between evolution and intelligent design is usually presented by evolutionary biologists as a clash between science and non-science (creationism and religion) and therefore as a sterile argument which science ...
  • Jesus, Judas en 'n stukkie brood. Die betekenis van 'n gebaar in Johannes 13:26 
    Tolmie, D.F. (D. Francois) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    In the Gospel according to John, Jesus identifies Judas as the traitor in a highly dramatic fashion by handing him a morsel. Although Johannine scholars do not often comment on this gesture, in cases where they do, one ...
  • A language of hope from a homiletical perspective 
    Vos, C.J.A. (Casparus Johannes Adam), 1945- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The purpose of a sermon is to give hope when it appears that there is none. This hope must be like a light, breaking through the darkness. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's music is a transition from darkness to light. His music ...
  • Lente in die Teologie : 'n opwindende ligstraal van hoop vir die kerk 
    Muller, Julian C. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    Despite popular opinion, current theology is still in the midst of winter. In this article the nature of spring - of it as the in-between season - is taken as a metaphor for theology: between the lines and prior to the ...
  • Natality. A theological approach to an anthropological basic concept in the context of bioethics 
    Kortner, Ulrich H.J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    In the controversy about the introduction of new biotechnological and medical technologies, their judicial regulation and political control, not only so-called moral values are discussed but ultimately also religious credos. ...
  • Ontluikende kerke - 'n nuwe missionêre beweging. Deel 1 : ontluikende kerke as prototipes van 'n nuwe missionere kerk 
    Niemandt, Cornelius Johannes Petrus (Nelus) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The article describes Emerging Churches as a 21st century phenomenon. Emerging churches are not a new denomination, but are experimental forms of church life, found in all denominations; formulating and living Christian ...
  • Ou Testament en / in die kerk van Jesus Christus? 
    Snyman, S.D. (Stephanus Daniel), 1954-; Snyman, Fanie, 1954- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The question raised in this contribution is suggested in the title: Should the place of the Old Testament be regarded as outside of, over against and thus not really part of the church or should the Old Testament be regarded ...
  • Pentecostals' reading of the Old Testament 
    Nel, Malan (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The question of a valid and viable Pentecostal hermeneutic is discussed leading to the preliminary conclusion that such a hermeneutic would consist of the following elements: the experience of the immanence of God, within ...