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Twee vroeë reaksies van Gereformeerde kant op Karl Barth
Authors: Engelbrecht B. J.
Published: June 2013

In 1919 het die eerste uitgawe van die epogmakende “Romerbrief” van Karl Barth verskyn. Van die tweede druk in 1922 sê hy dat “kein Stein mehr auf dem andem” gelaat is nie. So opspraakwekkend was hierdie boek dat in 1929 die 5de druk van die tweede, radikaal-hersiene uitgawe verskyn het. Intussen het nog ander werke van Barth en selfs oor Barth verskyn. 0ns noem o.a. sy Der Christ in der Gesellschaft (1920); Das Wort Gottes und die Theologie (1924); Vom Christlichen Leben (1926); Auferstehung der Toten (2. Aufl. 1927), sy preke saam met Eduard Thurneysen Komm Schopfer Geist, (Dritt Aufl., 7-9 Tausend(!) 1926). Maar 1927 was veral belangrik vanweë die verskyning van Barth se eerste Dogmatiekboek: “Die Christliche Dogmatik im Entwurf. 1 Die Lehre vom Worte Gottes. Prolegomena zur Christlichen Dogmatik” . Voor dié datum het dwarsoor die wêreld, maar ook in Nederland wye reaksie op sy teologie ontstaan. In 1926 skryf Max Strauch sy “Theologie Karl Barth’s”, terwyl Haitjema in Nederland ook in 1926 sy Barth boek die lig laat sien (Prof. dr. Th. L. Haitjema, Karl Barth, Wageningen 1926.) Ander Nederlanders wat gereageer het, was drr. A. H. de Hartog, V. Hepp, Ph. Kohnstamm en di. D. Tromp en 0. Noordmans.
Barth en die kinderdoop
Authors: Floor L.
Published: June 2013

Karl Barth, wie se honderdste geboortedag hierdie jaar herdenk word, was in velerlei opsigte ’n provokerende teoloog. Hy het nie altyd teologiese paaie bewandel wat reeds lank uitgetrap was nie maar hy het telkens gesoek na nuwe weë. Daar sit dan ook iets uitdagends in sy hele teologie.
Spel met sperma?
Authors: Van Wyk J. H.
Published: June 2013

Die moontlikhede wat die moderne tegniek en wetenskap, ook mediese tegniek, geopen het, is eenvoudig verbysterend en duiselingwekkend. Ek noem slegs ’n paar:
Die sondeval se radikale invloed op die reg
Authors: Smit C. J.
Published: June 2013

Elkeen wat deur die reg geboei word, word die een of ander tyd aangespreek deur die vraag of die reg konsekwent as rég gepositiveer word, ook in ’n gelowige regsgemeenskap-selfs ook in die kerk as ’n regsgemeenskap. Word daar nie dikwels onreg in die naam van die reg gepleeg nie? En is byvoorbeeld die ongelowige wat God verloën en sy Woord verwerp hoegenaamd in staat om reg te bedryf? Antwoorde op hierdie vrae moet myns insiens gesoek word in ’n skriftuurlike beskouing op die verhouding tussen die reg en die sondeval. Dáár lê die sleutel.
Kantaantekeninge by die prediking
Authors: Heystek N. P.
Published: June 2013

Die opskrif bevat twee kernbegrippe wat om die volgende redes nadere toeligting verdien: a. ’n vroegtydige aanduiding van wat onder die uitdrukking “kantaantekeninge” en “die prediking” verstaan word, behoort verhel derend by te dra tot die oogmerke wat vir hierdie voordrag gestel is; b. Die begrippe word doelbewus aangewend om te dien as aan­duiding én as begrensing van die stof wat in behandeling geneem.
Die rondreisende prediker as profeet in die vroeg-Christelike Kerk: 'n eksegeties-openbaringshistoriese studie
Authors: Venter J. L.
Published: June 2013

Die rondreisende prediker in sy groot tent is ’n bekende gesig in die S.A. samelewing. Enersyds wek hy die massas se belangstelling en word hy gesagvol aanvaar, maar andersyds is daar by baie gelowiges groot twyfel oor die egtheid van sy prediking en wondergenesings.
Die diens van die Woord in die kerk
Authors: Van der Linde G. P. L.
Published: June 2013

Dit is opvallend hoe die uitdrukking diens of bedienaar van die Woord die artikels beheers. Dit beteken dat ons hier nie te doen het met iets wat deur iemand self besluit is of uit homself gesê word. Vir hom word gesê: Hier is die Woord, gaan maak dit bekend. So dien die bedienaar van die Woord (die een wat preek) die Een wat die Woord aan Hom gee. Maar die dinge hou nog meer in. Die bedienaar, die een wat preek, maak dit wat die Een wat die Woord aan hom gee aan dié bekend wat moet weet wat vir hulle gesê word. Hy bring ’n boodskap. So dien of bedien die bedienaar van die Woord (die een wat preek) ook dié vir wie die boodskap bedoel is, die Kerk.
Die relevansie van die prediking vir tussenmenslike verhoudings in Suid-Afrika
Authors: Van Wyk J. H.
Published: June 2013

Indien ons die uitspraak verneem dat ten minste 77% van die Suid-Afrikaanse bevolking hulle as Christene beskou, skep dit groot verwagtinge dat die prediking van die evangelie van Christus inderdaad van groot invloed kan wees. Indien ons hier byvoeg dat baie Christene in die geleentheid is om (sê) oor ’n periode van vyftig jaar (20-70 jaar) sowat 5 000 preke te kan hoor (teen honderd per jaar ), dan styg ons verwagtinge nog meer. Daarom is dit ’n baie pynlike bevinding om te moet hoor dat ondersoeke daarop dui dat die effek van die prediking soms baie gering is en dat dit min verandering teweegbring (Jonker, 1976 : 85 - 86).
Integrating youth into the full life and work of the church - in worship
Authors: Nel M.
Published: June 2013

I would like to thank you for the privilege of partaking in this second international conference for youth leaders. It was my privilege to be intimately involved with the Regional Conference in/for Africa. I believe (implicitly) that this enriching contact between churches with a Reformed confession should be encouraged and is in the interest of congregational youth work. It is in fact a matter of integrating youth into the full life and work of the RES.
New Testament textual criticism for non-textual critics - A few suggestions
Authors: Petzer J. H. , Jordaan J. C.
Published: June 2013

The need arises now and again for a translator or an exegete with only a basic knowledge of textual criticism to examine a textual problem in order to verify the reading of the text with which he works. In many such instances the translator or exegete feels himself not capable to do so because of the many difficulties of text-critical methodology, and therefore does not even attempt to fulfil his need. In order to enable such non-textual critics to work with the text at least on a very basic level, we adapted text-critical methodology and rewrote it in a few simple steps. We found the following procedure useful.
Die gestalte van die diaken na 125 jaar
Authors: Spoelstra B.
Published: June 2013

Dit is ’n voorreg om na 125 jaar juis op Rustenburg die geskiedenis van die diakendiens in oënskou te neem. Ek wil u net eers voorstel aan die eerste en oudste diaken in Suidelike Afrika.
Die roeping van die Gereformeerde Kerke in die Suid-Afrikaanse politiek
Authors: Vorster K.
Published: June 2013

Die rol wat die kerk moet speel in die politiek is tans een van die mees besproke temas in die Teologie en kerklike praktyk. Dit is hoofsaaklik die gevolg van die afgelope vier dekades se wêreldwye strewe in die Christendom om Teologie en Kerk meer hedegerig en maatskaplik betrokke te maak.
The Church as the Body of Christ
Authors: Van Rensburg J. J. J.
Published: June 2013

The significance of the metaphor in 1 Cor 12 : 27 for the assessment of the New Testament teaching on the unity of the church.
Kerkgroei: 'n Kritiese evaluering van die kernaspekte van die Church Growth Movement
Authors: Buys F.
Published: June 2013

Daar is nie ’n sendingwetenskaplike rigting in die wêreld wat groter en invloedryker is as die “Church Growth Movement” nie. Die U.S. Center for World Mission, onder leiding van Ralph Winter, wat in 1976 uit die “Church Growth Movement” ontstaan het, en wat die beskouings van die “Church Growth Movement” die sterkste wêreldwyd propageer, is ingerig op ’n voormalige universiteitskampus in Pasadena. Kalifornie. Dit beslaan ’n grondgebied van 35 akkers, en is die grootste instelling in die wêreld wat hom beywer vir sendingwetenskaplike navorsing en ondersteuning van sendingprojekte. Kantoorruimte, klaskamers, rekenaarfasiliteite, ’n biblioteek, slaapsale en ander bates is reeds meer as 25 miljoen dollar werd. Sendelinge van sewentig verskillende denominasies en genootskappe werk reeds daar saam in navorsingsprojekte en gevorderde opleiding en mobilisering van sendelinge. Die oorheersende doel is om teen die jaar 2000 die sendingtaak van die kerk voltooi te sien in dié opsig dat daar Christelike kerke onder al die 17 000 onbereikte volksgroepe van die wereld tot stand gekom het, (Vgl The U.S. Center for World Mission. 198?).
The wider context of the social prophets in the Old Testament
Authors: Floor L.
Published: June 2013

In order to cover the scope of the assignment that I was asked to deal with in view of the consultation on Biblical mandates for relief and development, the present paper will mainly take into account the eighth century prophets (Jonas, Hosea, Amos, Isaiah and Joel). As we deal with the different aspects of the Old Testament world and life view as well as man’s responsibility in the spheres of reality and society, we shall refer primarily to Amos and Micah as their oracles deal with the questions at hand.
Van Bevrydingsteologie na Swart Teologie in Suid-Afrika
Authors: Spoelstra B.
Published: June 2013

Die bevrydingsteologie reageer teen strukture en praktyke wat die menswaardigheid van die mens en persoon aantas. Die wortels daarvan lê in Suid-Amerika en die VSA. Tog het Hitler se filosofie van die Ariërs as Herrenvolk en vervolging van die Jode die Tweede Wereldoorlog gemotiveer. Reeds in die oorlog het Bonhoeffer aandag gevra vir die ander mens in nood. Jy moet God dien in wat jy aan die ander doen. Dr. C. F. Beyers Naudé trek reglynig ’n parallel tussen Naziisme van Hitler en “apartheid” in Suid-Afrika (Berkhof, 1985 : 168).
Teologiese tipologie: 'n Homiletiese sleutel vir die prediking van die Ou Testament
Authors: Van der Walt J. J.
Published: June 2013

Daar is ’n baie ‘maklike’ en daarom verleidelike manier om uit die Ou Testament te preek deur ’n mens, van wie geskrywe word, tot ’n tipe of voorbeeld aan die gemeente voor te hou. Op hierdie manier word die sentrale boodskap van so ’n preek: ‘word ’n Rut’ ; ‘wees nie ’n Esau nie’. Op dieselfde wyse sou ook oor Calvyn, Vader Kestell of Lenin gepreek kan word: Daarom is dit duidelik dat prediking oor menslike tipes nie Bybelse prediking is nie, al kom die mense in die Bybel voor.
Die instelling van die doop
Authors: Venter J. L. , Van der Walt J. J.
Published: June 2013

Die eerste plek in die evangeliebeskrywings waar daar van die doop as ’n opdrag van Jesus Christus gepraat word en waar die betekenis die duidelikste uitkristalliseer, staan in Matteus 28 : 16 - 20. Heilshistories gesien, is dit die begin van kerklike inlywing van die wat gehoor het hoedat Jesus sy koninkryk proklameer, die evangelie aanvaar en tot bekering kom. Vir die doel van hierdie artikel word hierdie gedeelte ondersoek om te sien hoe die instelling geskied het, wat die plek en betekenis van die Christelike doop is.
Doop en wedergeboorte
Authors: Venter S. , Van der Walt J. J.
Published: June 2013

Die klem wat die Skrif plaas op die feit dat God die wedergeboorte bewerk, beteken nie sonder meer dat die mens dus totaal passief in sy eie wedergeboorte is nie. Die indruk mag bestaan dat die mens in sy eie doop aktief betrokke is, maar nie in sy wedergeboorte nie.
Die doop in die Gereformeerde Kerkorde
Authors: Smit C. J. , Van der Walt J. J.
Published: June 2013

Dit is veelseggend dat die klassiek geworde Gereformeerde Doopformulier aan ’n kerkorde ontleen is. Hierdie kerkorde is die van die Palts wat in opdrag van die keurvors Frederik die Vrome opgestel en in 1563 ingevoer is.
Koliegialisme
Authors: Du Plooy A. Le R.
Published: June 2013

Die koliegialisme is inderdaad andersoortig; alle ander erkende stelsels van kerkregering erken en handhaaf in ’n mindere of meerdere mate die Christus-regering in die kerk, maar die kollegialisme misken die Hoofskap van Christus oor sy sigbare kerk sowel as die unieke aard van die kerk as die liggaam van Christus.
Die pluriformiteitsleer van Abraham Kuyper
Authors: Jonker W. D.
Published: June 2013

Abraham Kuyper het deur sy ekklesiologie in Suid-Afrika baie invloed uitgeoefen, veral op die teologie van die Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk. Onder andere het hy deur sy visie op die kerk en deur sy pluriformiteitsleer ’n instrument aan Suid-Afrikaanse teoloë voorsien waarmee hulle sedert die veertiger jare die konsep van aparte kerke vir aparte volksgroepe teologies probeer onderhou het. Maar het dit werklik ten regte geskied?
Die Louw & Nida-Woordeboek
Authors: Botha J.
Published: June 2013

In Mei 1988 is ’n woordeboek met die titel Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament based on Semantic Domains onder groot belangstelling van die media en Bybelwetenskaplikes van oor die hele wereld gelyktydig in New York en in Kaapstad vrygestel. Die samestellers van die woordeboek is prof JP Louw van die Etepartement Grieks aan die Universiteit van Pretoria en dr EA Nida van die United Bible Societies in New York.
The church and the city
Authors: Kritzinger J. J. J.
Published: June 2013

One of the most important features of the late 20th century is the phenomenal growth of cities. The whole urbanisation process is explained with special reference to South Africa, and its challenges for the mission of the church are outlined. The main areas of need of the urban and urbanising people are delineated, with the intention of stimulating a need orientated approach by the church. In a final section the future ministry of the church is summarised in three dimensions: the communication of the good news, the compassionate service ministry and the establishment of real koinonia.
’n Kerkregtelike verkenning van die belewing van kerklike eenheid in en oor volks- en taalgrense
Authors: Du Plooy A. Le R.
Published: June 2013

This article investigates the problem of church unity, paying special attention to unity within and across boundaries of language and culture. The problem is approached from a church canonical point of view. A synopsis is given of the resolutions and viewpoints of the three Afrikaans Churches in South Africa. The reasoning behind the different points of view of these Churches which all adhere to reformational traditions and which all function and work in the same country, is discussed critically. Finally an attempt is made to indicate a few canonical parameters which may be regarded as guidelines to address the problem of unity and diversity in the one Church of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Direktiewe by morele reuses
Authors: Van Wyk J. H.
Published: June 2013

In a modern and complex society Christians are continually confronted by the problem of taking moral decisions. In this article the question is posed how the Christians decision should take shape against the ever changing background of this society, discerning God’s will under these circumstances. Taking these questions into account, the author of this article suggests that at least twelve directives should be considered; presuppositions, motives, norms, aims, means, methods, cases, results, considerations, prayer, (individual) choice and joint decision. The conclusion arrived at is that these directives do not function in isolation - they function interrelatedly, depend on and have an effect on one another.
’n Konkrete en strukturele ordeningsmodel vir kerke in kerkverband oor volks - en taalgrense heen
Authors: Spoelstra B.
Published: June 2013

Different and own divergent theological views provide different structural models for ecclesiastical organisation to be applied in a "new" South Africa. In this article it is accepted that unity in faith among congregations (churches) in a cultural diversity does exist. After having considered several basic ideas, the ecclesiastical model of the Reformed Churches in South Africa (GKSA) is analyzed against its 16th century background. This ecclesiastical model took shape within the broader context of the political and cultural reality of the Netherlands during the Reformation. The basic idea underlying this ecclesiastical model accepts that due to a common faith the universal unity in Christ is revealed in the plurality and diversity of congregations. Because of this fundamental unity, ecclesiastical fellowship is also imperative. Applying this basic idea of the Reformation, a model has emerged which stresses the unity resulting from the recognition of the common characteristics of the true church, but also simultaneously provides for Afferent modes and opportunities of ecclesiastical fellowship.
Gereformeerde teologiese opleiding en die toekoms
Authors: Kritzinger J. J.
Published: June 2013

In this article the author highlights five trends which will increasingly challenge reformed theological training in the South Africa of the future. These trends are illustrated byare: - the fast-growing church, - the growing nominality, - the increasing poverty, - the growing cities, and - the growing integration in society.
Die gebruik van die Ou Testament in die belydenisskrifte, hermeneuties beoordeel
Authors: Van Rooy H. F.
Published: June 2013

In this paper the use of the Old Testament in the Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic Confession and the Canons of Dordt is explored against the background of its use in the time of the Reformation. The most important trends are defined, namely a tendency to actualize, rarely to spiritualize, the interpretation and even quotation of the Old Testament through the New Testament and the use of texts from the Old Testament as dicta probantia (as proof texts). The relation between the Messianic interpretations of Ihe Old Testament in the confessions and the approach of the New Testament is made clear.
’n Inleidende bespreking oor die aard en gesag van die binding aan die belydenisskrifte
Authors: Du Plooy A. Le R.
Published: June 2013

The Synod of Dordrecht (1618/19) decided on a Form of Subscription which contains a declaration of agreement. The divergent opinions and controversies with regard to the character and authority of this agreement are discussed in this article. The author investigates the purpose and the significance of the signing of the Form of Subscription. In contrast to the historico-critical approach, the dose relationship between Scripture and Confession is emphasized, as well as the authority of Scripture and the authority of the creeds (quia, not qualenus). The conclusion arrived at is that the signing of the Form of Subscription should never become a mere form or a traditional performance.
Die verklaring van die Tien Gebooie volgens die Heidelbergse Kategismus
Authors: De Bruyn P. J.
Published: June 2013

I this article the explication of the Ten Commandments according to the Heidelberg Catechism is analysed. The Heidelberg Catechism indicates the following characteristics: Adherence to the Ten Commandments indicates gratitude. The Ten Commandments are synecdochaic in character. The Ten Commandments are explicated in the context of revelation history. The emphasis is placed on inner conviction. The negative as well as the positive vocation of the Christian is emphasized. The universal significance of the Decalogue is acknowledged. The practical implications of the Ten Commandments are indicated. The authority of the Ten Commandments is considered as absolute. The demands of the Decalogue express a personal character. The Roman Catholic and Lutheran divisions of the Ten Commandments are rejected. Biblicism is rejected. Perfectionism is rejected.
Besinning oor die viering van die Heilige Nagmaal
Authors: Van Wyk J. H.
Published: June 2013

A wide variety of forms in which Christians partake of Holy Communion still exists today. Calvin preferred the communio ambulatoria (communicants walking to and from the table), while Zwingli practised the communio sedentaria (communicants stayed seated in the pews). A variant of the latter practice is found in the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa. Since the sixteenth century a form of table-community has developed in the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands and thence spread worldwide amongst Reformed Churches. This is still the practice today in the Reformed Churches in South Africa. This wide variety of forms raises the question whether Scripture demands only one form of participation / communion. The author investigates the question and concludes by indicating some ways of finding an answer.
Riglyne vir die prediking oor wysheidsliteratuur, toegespits op die boek Spreuke
Authors: Van Rooy H. F.
Published: June 2013

The aim of this paper is to give guidelines for preaching on the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, concentrating on the book of Proverbs. As background for the guidelines, wisdom and wisdom literature are defined and attention is given to the forms of wisdom literature, problems regarding the preaching on wisdom literature and relevant information on the book of Proverbs. In many circles Proverbs is largely ignored in preaching to the detriment of the church's preaching. Preaching on wisdom forces the preacher to apply the guidelines practically and to touch on the daily life of the members of his congregation. Twelve guidelines are given and they are applied to three examples from Proverbs.
Volk van het land: een aktueel problem in het Oude Testament
Authors: Wielenga B.
Published: June 2013

In this article the meaning of the term amm ha'arets (people of the land) is reconsidered as it appears in those Old Testament books which deal with the monarchial period in South Israel. The 1936-definition of Würthwein is to be supported in spite of some modifications suggested by more recent research in especially the socio-economic context in which the ‘people of the land' has played its role.
Prediking: eskatologiese transformator en alarmsinjaal
Authors: Bingle P. W. , Van der Walt J. J.
Published: June 2013

Due to the interlocking of the old and the new aeon, preaching contains an eschatological tension and it projects an eschatological prefiguration in the existing old dispensation. Preaching the kingdom of God in its eschatological perspective is consequently not simply a matter of supplying interesting data about the last locus of dogmatics and what will happen at the end of times. Proclaiming Jesus Christ as the Eschatos constitutes preaching as an eschatological maturing process. The remembrance of the perfecta fulfilled by Christ invokes the futura which is yet to come. Eschatology offers to preaching an actuality and an existential moment in the timespan of every day. With regard to this, preaching the Word - Dabar - of God, which has an eschatological preference and which is critically associated with the proton as the yet incomplete world, opens a vision on the novum of the kingdom of God. Eschatology also projects an alignment with and a praeludium to the eternal judgement of God. Henceforth, preaching is an act of God’s clarion call to "prepare to meet your God" (Amos 4:12). Proclaiming the eschatological judgement, preaching transforms the viva vox of the Deus loquens to the language and environment of the target audience. The preacher is God's interpreter in the language zones of man.
’n Christelike beskouing van menseregte
Authors: Du Toit D. A.
Published: June 2013

The very important issue of human rights has become a highly controversial issue because of the alleged or denied relation with Scripture and faith.
Buite-kerklikheid en makro-kerklikheid in die moderne ekklesiologie
Authors: Vorster J. M.
Published: June 2013

Two significant trends can be identified in the church of today: indifferentism and the emergence of a macro-church. Indifferentism bears the implicit meaning that the church is no longer regarded as being important or having significance for Christianity. In line with this thought, it is claimed that it is possible to be a Christian without having any official commitment to a church as structure. The term macro-church, on the other hand, describes the concept of the church as primarily being a huge ecumenical structure which acts as 'super church’ in the world. These two trends should be regarded with caution. Not only are these trends theologically questionable, but the importance and effectiveness of the local church is also disregarded. When aiming to develop and establish the true essence of Christianity in future, the functioning of the local church should be restored. In this article it is thus argued that for the immediate future the main task of the Ecclesiology will be to establish the original meaning and functionality of the local church.
Regspraak volgens artikel 31 van die kerkorde van die GKSA ’n skriftuurlike beoordeling
Authors: Kruger M. A.
Published: June 2013

Due to a number of reasons judicature in the Reformed Churches of South Africa (GKSA) has developed into a system which has been formed not so much by scriptural norms as by other factors. Among these factors where the influence of democracy, inadequate distinction between church government and church judicature, a dichotomy between the acceptance of norms for church judicature and so-called secular judicature, insufficient attention to biblical norms and the development of a tradition among scholars of church law. Experience in plenary meetings of the church has indicated that church judicature should be put on a sounder scriptural foundation.
’n Skriftuurlike evaluering van artikels 72-76 van die kerkorde van die GKSA
Authors: Kruger M. A.
Published: June 2013

The articles on church discipline of the Reformed Churches in South Africa (GKSA) were founded almost exclusively on Calvin’s interpretation of Matthew 18:15 ff. Calvin, however, did not have manuscripts at his disposal which could enable him to do justice to the harmony of scriptural evidence for church discipline. He used texts in Matthew 18:15 as well as in Luke 17:3 which include the words "against you". With more manuscripts available today this interpertation of Matthew 18:15 should perhaps be reconsidered. Furthermore, development in the structural analysis of Scripture makes it necessary to re-examine the foundation which Calvin laid and the tradition which has been built on it.
Fokus
Authors: Office Editorial
Published: June 2013

Die oogpunt met hierdie rubriek is om ’n forum te skep waarin artikels van ’n meer populêr-wetenskaplike aard gepubliseer kan word. Artikels wat byvoorbeeld gerig is op die kerklike bedieningspraktyk, pastorale probleem hantering, spesifieke bedieningsfasette, die identifisering van probleemareas in die gemeentelike praktyk ensovoorts, kan in hierdie rubriek geplaas word.
Eskatologie en utopie. Bybelse en New Age - toekomsverwagting
Authors: Van Wyk J. H.
Published: June 2013

In this article the author compares the utopian views of the New Age cult with Biblical eschatological perspectives. The conclusion arrived at is that there are great differences between the two perspectives, yet, a negative attitude of only rejecting the New Age while emphasizing the Christian calling in a secularized world is not propagated.
Kenteoretiese besinning oor teologiebeoefening aan die Teologiese Skool van Potchefstroom die afgelope twintig jaar
Authors: Snyman G.
Published: June 2013

In commemoration of the death a hundred years ago of Dirk Postma, the founding father of the Gereformeerde Kerke in South Africa, this article focuses on the theological creativity of the past twenty years at the Theological School in Potchefstroom. Theological creativity in the GKSA should be viewed in the light of a fear of humanism, horizontalism and secularism. In the churches' zealousness to treat the Bible as the Word of God, in order to be able to say 'Thus says the Lord God’, the need to reflect on the recipients' epistemological presuppositions is not felt. Consequently, Neoplatonism, Positivism and Naive Realism found their way into the theological activity of the TSP. A lack of such reflection on these epistemological presuppositions creates the possibility of projecting them back into the Bible and then investing them with revelational authority.
Die selfidentifikasie van Christus in die Boodskap aan Smirna
Authors: Grové A. H. , Van Rensburg F. J.
Published: June 2013

As a specific way of interpreting the seven Messages of Revelation 2 and 3, scholars accept the importance of the self-identifications of Christ in these Messages. Little or (in the case of some of the self-identifications) no research has, however, been done on the coherence of the self - identification with the rest of the pericope. In the present article an attempt is made to define this coherence in the Message to Smyma (Revelation 2:8-11). In the article it is argued that coherence exists on three levels, namely coherence of thought structure, coherence of theme, and coherence of content. The conclusion arrived at points to the fact that a valid interpretation of the Messages cannot be made without taking this coherence into consideration.
Binnegevegte in die GKSA: verskuiwing van ‘plausibility structures’?
Authors: Snyman G.
Published: June 2013

The present tension within the Gereformeerde Kerke of South Africa (GKSA) is probably a result of a conflict between different plausibility structures. By referring to Berger’s definition of plausibility structures, the article illustrates their function in the churches. Because of the global village in which modern humankind finds itself the GKSA is furthermore influenced by other non-traditional plausibility structures. The theological implications of the change from a naive realistic plausibility structure to a more critical realistic one, as brought about by quantum metaphysics are explored. Similarly, the theological implications of retaining a naive realistic approach, namely a ghetto theology, are discussed.
Die eise aan die gereformeerde prediking in die teenswoordige kultuur van verandering
Authors: Vorster J. M.
Published: June 2013

Modern culture has been defined as a culture of change. In South Africa the present process of change across the broad spectrum of modern life is evident. This reality poses new challenges for Reformed preaching. In this article the major aspects of the new challenges are analysed from a futurological and sociological point of view. Attention is paid to changes in moral standards, secularization, the emancipation of Christian faith in the post-apartheid era, the loss in function and authority of the Church and the decline in ecclesiastical commitment of Christians. The severe influence of the cybernetic revolution and future shock is also discussed with reference to their effect on Christian faith and Reformed preaching.
Land en volk in die Areopagusrede (Handelinge 17:22-31)
Authors: Opperman W. C.
Published: June 2013

The basic aim of this article is to determine an adequate translation and interpretation of Acts 17:26, and to attempt, by means of basic exegesis and in the light of revelatory history, to supply a Christian perspective on the problem of land and people(s) in Southern Africa. In order to define the possible ‘meanings’ of words and to extract the main revelatory history related to this topic, the syntax and thought structure of this pericope are also analysed. The conclusion arrived at is that the second main thought of the speech, in which the creation of man and nations is described, is contracted in Acts 17:26. The creation and determination of the abode of man and nations are very definite biblical aspects of the revelation of the true God. A very important issue evident in this pericope is that the highest calling of each nation is not in the first place to determine and secure the location or borders of its country, but to seek the face of God within the abode granted by God as He is the creator and upholder of each nation.
Die verhouding tussen land en ekumene in die Ou Testament en die betekenis daarvan vir vandag
Authors: Helberg J. L.
Published: June 2013

The aim of this article is to determine to what extent God’s action with his people is determined spatially and to what extent focus on the land and ecumenicity are contrary, substitutionary, complementary or dialectic concepts. The following questions will be addressed. To what extent does land play a role in ecumenical relations? To what extent are these relations determined structurally or organisationally? To what extent is diversity or plurality accommodated? Old Testament material will receive special attention but the line of thought in the New Testament will also be touched upon briefly. Applied to current issues the article will inter alia pay attention to the question whether the aim of ecumenical reflection should be one ‘national church' with sister churches in other countries or one ‘world wide church'.
Die rewolusionêre mensbeskouing (konflikmodel)
Authors: Van Wyk J. H.
Published: June 2013

Wat die rewolusionêre mensbeskouing betref, sou breedvoerig aandag gegee kon word aan die Teologie van Bevryding, veral soos dit in die befaamde boek van Gutiérrez (1974) gestalte gevind het, 'n teologie waaroor daar reeds 'n hele reeks handige inleidings (vgl. Heyns, 1975; Kirk, 1979, 1980; Vorster, 1984; Boff & Boff, 1989) asook oorsigtelike uiteensettings bestaan (vgl. onder andere Heyns, 1975:31-43,55-80; Engelbrecht, 1978:12-39; Smit, 1988:25-34; Vorster, 1984: 79-116; Jonker, 1987:128 e.v.).
Perspektiewe
Authors: Van Wyk J. H.
Published: June 2013

Wanneer ons ten slotte enkele samevattende opmerkings oor 'n Skriftuurlik verantwoorde antropologie maak, moet daar in gedagte hehou word dat daar ook vele ander verbandhoudende aspekte is. Lategan (1991:92-94) wys byvoorbeeld op 'n dinamiese, transformerende en verantwoordelike antropologie. Ten einde egter verantwoord oor antropologie te praat, moet ten minste op die volgende belangrike fasette gewys word: die mens is mens van God en buite sy relasie tot God om kan daar slegs oor die mens gespekuleer word; die mens is mens deur 'n mens en sonder medemensliklieid verloor die mens sy menslikheid; die mens is as mens op die toekoms gerig en hy is op weg na 'n nuwe aarde waar alles reg is. Hieroor dan enkele opmerkings.
Paraenese of paraklese as generiese terme vir Nuwe-Testamentiese moral exhortation?
Authors: Botha J.
Published: June 2013

In the first two issues of In die Skriflig (1990) a series of articles was published in which the relation between indicative and imperative in the New Testament was considered from different angles.
Openbaring as principium theologiae
Authors: Kruger M. A.
Published: June 2013

Theological renewal regarding different theological disciplines as well as the complete theological encyclopedia has lately been debated worldwide. Likewise, the Reformed Churches in South Africa are in a process of reconsidering the traditional reformed theological encyclopedia. This task can, however, not be fulfilled unless the basic issues are not also reconsidered. This article focuses on revelation as the principium theologiae. The line of argumentation centres round the fundamental confession in article 2 of the Belgian Confession. The truth implicit in this article, and accepted by the Reformed Churches, stresses that God can be known through his creation, sustenance and government of the universe, but He can be known more convincingly by studying holy Scripture. To prove this point of departure, Romans 1-4 and Romans 10 are discussed. The distinction between special and general revelation, contextual theology and the relationship to world religions and H. Bavinck's concept of the principium theologiae are also considered.
Meestersimbool van ’n nuwe werklikheid: Jesus van Nasaret en die koninkryk van God volgens die sinoptiese evangelies
Authors: Joubert S. J.
Published: June 2013

This essay focuses on Jesus' understanding of the term kingdom of God as reflected in the Synoptic Gospels. Advancing from the viewpoint that he used it as a master symbol for the new reality which he proclaimed during his public ministry, the following aspects are discussed in this regard: Jesus’ view of himself, God, others, time and place. Throughout the essay attention is paid to Jesus’ activities in creating an encompassing new reality with new ‘borders’, which differed radically from the world views of the Jewish religious leaders of his day.
Die verbondsverhouding as basis vir klag en lof in Psalm 42 en 43
Authors: Helberg J. L.
Published: June 2013

Psalms 42 and 43 form a unity and can be regarded as one song containing elements of lament as well as of praise. Thus, however contradictory, lament and praise are integrated in a unity as both elements have a common ground, namely a specific relation between God and his people. As is customary in most other songs of lament it is not stated clearly what the relation is. Most commentators of this song do not offer more than a statement of the relation in general terms. This fact may relate to the recent trend to date the covenant in the exilic or post-exilic period, a trend which has come to the fore especially since the study of Perlitt (1969) about the covenant in the Old Testament. In this article an attempt is made to indicate that there is a covenantal relation underlying Psalm 42 and 43, a covenantal relation which is not institutionally or formally dominated and which is not only group-orientated but also strongly individual-orientated.
Dogmatische aspecten van het voortbestaan van de Christelijke Gereformeerde Kerk in 1892 - Enkele notities
Authors: Van't Spijker W.
Published: June 2013

Two doctrinal points of difference can basically be linked to people of the Christian reformed conviction who did not take part in the Unification of 1892: an ecclesiological and a soteriological point of view. Both aspects are closely related to the spirituality of these seceders.
Godsdiensvryheid in 'n toekomstige Suid-Afrika in die lig van artikel 36 van die Nederlandse Geloofsbelydenis
Authors: Vorster J. M.
Published: June 2013

Freedom of religion is a basic human right and is acknowledged as such in Christian ethics. The application of religious freedom may, however, not lead to a reduction of Christian faith and doctrine: it should also not result in a society with 'freedom from religion'. Christians should be able to ma­nifest their religious beliefs in teaching, practice, worship, observance, mis­sionary activity and evangelism.
Middelpuntvliedende en eenheidsoekende kragte in die 19 de eeu
Authors: Spoelstra B.
Published: June 2013

In order to commemorate the unification of the Christian Reformed Churches (CGKN) and the Dutch Reformed Church (NGK) in 1892, this article recalls the centripetal and centrifugal events within the Reformed Church of the Netherlands (NHK) during the 19th century. This history, important to South Africa, is rather unknown. It is alleged that the Church Ordinance of King William 1 (1816) gave rise to a new idea of the Church as a societal entity, directed by political and ecclessiastical authorities. This idea was challenged by ordinary people in 1834 and more deliberately in 1886 by Church Councils maintaining that the unity of the church is de­monstrated by testifying to the traditional reformed faith. This belief brought about the remarkable fusion of two church communities in a century characterised by multiple ecclessiastical secession.
Die invloed van Abraham Kuyper op ds. S.J. du Toit
Authors: Brown E.
Published: June 2013

The well-known Rev. S.J. du Toit must be understood as a prophet. Taking after die influential minister of Paarl, the reform-minded Rev. G.W.A. van der Lingen, Rev. S.J. du Toit associated himself with the Dutch theologian and politician Abraham Kuyper, who formulated and advocated a Calvinist worldview. Du Toit was guided by Kuyper in almost every way, but espe­cially in his call for a free and Christian system of education. Adopting the educational principles argued by Kuyper, he drafted a similar act of education for the Transvaal and with his aid attempted to foster a society in the Calvinist sense of the word. And yet, his prophetic vision estranged him from his Dutch teacher and friend as well as from those he so badly wanted to address and influence. Eventually he was left in the cold. Nevertheless, he proved himself as a prophet of Afrikaans... and perhaps he was politically also not without a prophetic sense.
Calvyn en die Heidelbergse Kategismus
Authors: Schulze L. F.
Published: June 2013

To ascertain the influence of Calvin on the Heidelberg Catechism has been complicated by at least three circumstances: (1) Olevianus' acknowledge­ment that the catechism was the work of many pious people from Switzer­land: (2) the fact that many facets of the Catechism's content were common currency during the 16th century; (3) the obvious independence of the Reform movement in the Palitinate. In this article it is argued that the typical Calvinian accent on the three-fold office of Christ as reflected in the Heidelberg Catechism is perhaps the dearest example of Calvin’s influen­ce. Yet even in this respect the Heidelberg Catechism retains its own cha­racter by condensing Calvin's exposition of the triplex munus in his Genevan Catechism.
John Calvin and the Belgic Confession
Authors: Strauss S. A.
Published: June 2013

Calvin's influence on the Belgic Confession is usually taken for granted. In this article this traditional view' is subjected to a critical study. Firstly a historical investigation is made of the possible biographic contact that John Calvin (1509-64) and Guido de Brés (1522-67) could have had. This investigation lead's to the conclusion that the latter was a close pupil of the former Calvin exercised influence on the Belgic Confession (1561) via the Confessio Gailicana (1559). When comparing the general theological con­tent of the Belgic Confession with the Institutes of Calvin, significant simi­larities are found.
’n Weg uit die oorheersing van die histories - kritiese metode, fundamentalisme en genitiefteologieë
Authors: Kruger M. A.
Published: June 2013

The Reformed Churches in South Africa (GKSA) have often during the past decades been accused of fundamentalism. The aim of this paper is to describe what fundamentalism implies, which trends of fundamentalism can be traced in South Africa and which hermeneutics should be followed in future. Seeing that fundamentalism is only one hermeneutical paradigm which dominates in some circles while the historical-critical method or one of the so-called genitive-theologies dominate in other cirlces, such a hermeneutics should also he adequate to eliminate the one-sidedness of these paradigms. Stuhlmacher's Hermeneutics of Consent with the biblical texts is recommended as a better hermeneutical alternative to interpret Scripture.
David and the matriarch in the Book of Ruth
Authors: Loader J. A.
Published: June 2013

In this paper it is argued that the motif of the matriarch is not only present in the Book of Ruth, but that it also fulfils an important role. Several motifs and clusters of motifs established in the patriarchal narratives, especially that of the protection of the matriarch, are shown to be used in such a way that Ruth is portrayed as a typical matriarch. Since a matriarch is a matriarch by virtue of the importance of her offspring, the David motif in 4:17 is by no means secondary, but an inherent part of the narrative itself. This in turn has implications for the theological basis of the Davidic dynasty: Since the motif of the matriarch in this way becomes part of the royal theme, its meaning is determined by the overarching theme of solidarity and love, viz. that the royal house is founded not on 'pure' descent, but on solidarity and love.
Liturgiese handelinge stel nie vanself ‘n erediens as ontmoeting met God (godsdiens) daar nie
Authors: Spoelstra B.
Published: June 2013

The Afrikaans reformed churches overwhelmingly uphold the concept worship service (erediens) and do not merely use the concept worship in their liturgy. This article challenges this concept inherited from the Aufkläring. It is argued that the concept worship service gives rise to the impression that a particular order of liturgical acts automatically establishes or equalises what is called a worship service while in reality only a real encounter between worshipper(s) and God by means of liturgy qualifies to be called worship. It is maintained that the Afrikaans tradition inherited too much of the Zwinglian emphasis placed on the edifying value of the sermon, and in this respect has deviated from the liturgy in the early churches. People therefore today do not experience worship but participate in the devotional attendance of a sermon. It is argued that this perception ought to be changed.
The function of the topos philophronesis in the letter to the Philippians - a comparison with three ancient letters of friendship
Authors: Cornelius E.
Published: June 2013

The objective of this article is to determine the function of the τόπος φιλοφρόνησις in the letter to the Philippians.
Abolition or mitigation of the death penalty - A perspective on the laws of Israel
Authors: Lion-Cachet F. N.
Published: June 2013

The issue concerning the topic of the death penalty for capital offences is still widely discussed. Those supporting the retention of the death penalty mostly quote the Old Testament as their source of authority. The question, however, is whether confirmation has not been found too easily in the Old Testament, without fully taking into account the conditions of the period. Or should the death penalty not be applied for transgressions other than manslaughter as well? In this paper special attention will he given to the demand for the death penalty for manslaughter and other crimes. The question whether the implementation of the death penalty in the history of old Israel implies the retention or mitigation thereof, will also have to be answered.
Is Allah die Here?
Authors: Van Rooy J. A.
Published: June 2013

Regarding the issue whether Allah is God, much difference of opinion exists among Reformed theologians. J.H. Bavinck, John Calvin and Z. Ursinus would probably say no in answer to the question as to whether Allah is God. whereas others, like Albert Kruyt and most specialists on Islam would say yes. These differences may be explained as emanating from different approaches. The subjective-personal point of view would not recognize in Allah the God of the Bible. Gods of different faiths reflecting a distorted image of God should, however, only in a very relative and limited way he called false gods. The exegetical point of view should take cognisance of Taul’s statements about the God of Judaism in Romans 10:2 and his own experience according to 2 Timothy 1:3. These Pauline statements make it clear that the God of Judaism cannot historically and objectively be called an idol. Knowledge of Allah of Islam, however, is historically dependent on Judaism and Christianity, and is therefore an extension of the knowledge Jews and Christians have of God. From a New Testament perspective Judaism and Islam cannot be called true religions, but neither can the God they worship be called an idol in the absolute sense of the word.
Psalm 84: ''n Dag in U voorhowe ...(?)'
Authors: Prinsloo W. S.
Published: June 2013

This article focuses on the most important problems posed by Psalm 84. An attempt is made to solve some of these problems by applying a text-immanent approach. The analysis indicates that although the psalm does not have a symmetrical or regular structure, it does show a definite cohesion and can he divided into a few stanzas, namely verses 2-3, 4, 5-8, 9-11, and 12-13. To be in the presence of the Yahweh, is the psalm's central theme. The chief function is to express the psalmist's longing for the temple and the presence of the lord. However, a text-immanent reading does not resolve the questions as regard's the psalm's historical or cultic Sitz.
Amos 6:1-7 as an intensification of Amos 3:9-11
Authors: Snyman S. D.
Published: June 2013

The composition of the book of Amos has caused a lively discussion in which many different answers have been given. One of the many proposals, namely that of J. Jeremias, holds that Amos 3-4 (a Gotteswort) should be separated from Amos 5-6 (a Prophetenwort), with 3-4 seen as representing, an earlier stage in the formation of the book. In this contribution the proposal made by Jeremias is put to the test by examining two pericopes in Amos 3-6 i.e. 3:9-11 and 6:1-7. The result of the investigation leads to the conclusion that Amos 6:1-7 serves as an intensification of Amos 3:9-11, thereby confirming the results of Jeremias on the composition of the book of Amos.