Abstract
The article points out that the debate on churck unity cannot be confuted to either a spiritual or structural perspective. It is argued that the church, both risible and invisible, is a given reality. Racially based beliefs are identified as the cause of the separate existence of the NHKA and the HKSA. It is indicated that the true and tenable foundation for the church's mission work and ecclesiastical organisation is the love of God, which makes possible true Christian fellowship, service and witness. Ater pointing to developments in the enpnatien between the two churches, on which structural unity can be built, the aticle makes a strong call for a merger of the two churches in the new South Afica for the sake of positive witness to Christ's mission in the world.
Highlights
Chulch unity, as we all know, is one of the most important elements makinl up the Christian Church's confession of faith
As we all know, is one of the most important elements makinl up the Christian Church's confession of faith. This unity is prayed for by our Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospel according to St John 17:21, 22, and is "a liven reality of the new creation of God the Father through the Holy Spirit in Christ Jesus" (Fowler 1988: 1)
I Reworted venion of paper presented on September 6, 1996 at the Symposium Oft Church Unity, orpnised by the Council of Ecumenical Affairs of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk VM Africa
Summary
As we all know, is one of the most important elements makinl up the Christian Church's confession of faith. I Reworted venion of paper presented on September 6, 1996 at the Symposium Oft Church Unity, orpnised by the Council of Ecumenical Affairs of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk VM Africa This unity or oneness of heart, mind and purpose was the bottom-line for the first Christian church. We read in verse 47(b) that, as Christians engaged in the above-mentioned activities, the Lord kept on adding those who were being saved This oneness, togetherness or unity constituted a strong witness to the love of God in Christ, and was conducive to church growth (1 In 4:12; Rm 12:10, 16). I have a problem with the way in which these two views are espoused and propounded by their adherents
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