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Die Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika 1859-2002: die vervulling van ’n roeping in belang van die koninkryk van God?
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi | Vol 37, No 3 | a479 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/ids.v37i3.479
| © 2003 A. du Plooy
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Submitted: 02 August 2003 | Published: 02 August 2003
Submitted: 02 August 2003 | Published: 02 August 2003
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A. du Plooy, Fakulteit Teologie, Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir CHO, South AfricaFull Text:
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The Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika 1859-2002: Fulfilment of a calling for the benefit of the Kingdom of God?
The Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika was founded on 11 February 1859 in Rustenburg. This article looks at a number of subthemes from the history of the GKSA. These sub-themes represent a random choice but are relevant to the topic. Though not meant to cover the entire field, the following sub-themes are discussed:
• The historical context within which the Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika originated in 1859.
• The fundamental calling of the church to proclaim the Word of God in its purest form, and the importance of providing sound, scholarly education and training to theological students.
• The calling to actualise the unity of the church, with reference to the relationship among the three major Afrikaans-speaking reformed denominations, ecumenism and unity across ethnic and language boundaries.
• The calling to ensure justice in society, with brief reference to the Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika and the ideology of apartheid.
• The calling to bear testimony among people in society.
The Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika was founded on 11 February 1859 in Rustenburg. This article looks at a number of subthemes from the history of the GKSA. These sub-themes represent a random choice but are relevant to the topic. Though not meant to cover the entire field, the following sub-themes are discussed:
• The historical context within which the Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika originated in 1859.
• The fundamental calling of the church to proclaim the Word of God in its purest form, and the importance of providing sound, scholarly education and training to theological students.
• The calling to actualise the unity of the church, with reference to the relationship among the three major Afrikaans-speaking reformed denominations, ecumenism and unity across ethnic and language boundaries.
• The calling to ensure justice in society, with brief reference to the Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika and the ideology of apartheid.
• The calling to bear testimony among people in society.
Keywords
Calling; Ecumenicity; Gereformeerde Kerke In Suid-Afrika; 1859-2002; Unity
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