Botma, A.Koekemoer, J.H. (Johannes Hendrik), 1935-2012-02-202012-02-201997Botma, A & Koekemoer, JH 1997, 'Die verskynsel van die eenheid-verskeidenheid van die kerk : in gesprek met Calvyn', HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies, vol. 53, no. 1&2, pp. 326-352.0259-9422 (print)http://hdl.handle.net/2263/18157Spine cut of Journal binding and pages scanned on flatbed EPSON Expression 10000 XL; 400dpi; text/lineart - black and white - stored to Tiff Derivation: Abbyy Fine Reader v.9 work with PNG-format (black and white); Photoshop CS3; Adobe Acrobat v.9 Web display format PDFThis article engages in a critical dialogue with Calvin's conception of the unity-diversity of the church. Calvin, by understanding faith as the believer's personal relationship with God, stresses the dynamic character of the church. Concerning unity and diversity, Calvin held the view that there is only one Christ. Calvin distinguished between fundamental and secondary truths. In Calvin's view the redemption in Christ is reported monotonously in the New Testament. Contrary to Calvin the article shows that there are diverse interpretations of the Jesus- 'Sache' in the New Testament itself. However, in appreciation of Calvin, it is argued that he - because of the dynamic structure of the church - did not insist on one visible form of organisation for the church.27 pagesPDFAfrikaansFaculty of Theology, University of PretoriaJohn Calvin (1509–1564)Church -- RenewalChurch -- UnityArticle