Abstract
Johan Heyns as ecumenical figure The role that Heyns played in ecumenical developments within the Dutch Reformed Church since 1986 is described. He played a leading role in breaking the ecumenical isolation of the Church. In his theology Heyns strongly emphasized the unity and the ecumenical calling of the church. His theological insights in this connection is described and evaluated. Special attention is given to what he said about the pluriformity of the church and about the diversity of confessions and the unity of the church. In conclusion his views on the practice of ecumenism is discussed.
Highlights
The role that Heyns played in ecumenical developments within the Dutch Reformed Church since 1986 is described
Toe die afgevaardigdes van die dogterkerke daarop aandring dat apartheid as sonde verklaar moet word, het die Ned Geref Kerk geantwoord met ’n definisie van apartheid waarin die "ideologie van apartheid" omskryf en veroordeel is in soverre dit die m enswaardigheid van ander rasse benadeel het
Die goue draad wat deur Heyns se teologie loop en die sleutel tot die verstaan daarvan, is die sentraliteit van die Koninkryic van God wat homself manifesteer in die iconingsheerskappy van God in Christus en deur die Heilige Gees oor die kerk, maar ook in beginsel oor die ganse skepping
Summary
The role that Heyns played in ecumenical developments within the Dutch Reformed Church since 1986 is described He played a leading role in breaking the ecumenical isolation o f the Church. In his theology Heyns strongly emphasized the unity and the ecumenical calling o f the church. Special attention is given to what he said about the pluriformity o f the church and about the diversity of confessions and the unity o f the church. In conclusion his views on the practice o f ecumenism is discussed
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