Browsing by Subject "Covenant"
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An overview of the study of imprecatory Psalms: reformed and evangelical approaches to the interpretation of imprecatory Psalms
(The Old Testament Society of Southern Africa (OTSSA), 2016)This article looks at some interpretive issues regarding the so-called imprecatory psalms, focusing on the debate within reformed and evangelical circles. Introductory issues regarding these psalms abound, such as their ... -
The attributes of God the Father in the covenant : a pastoral foundation for fathering
(North-West University, 2008)The central theoretical argument of this study proposes that God reveals Himself to man through the biblically presented metaphor of Father, as portrayed by the Biblical covenants between God and man. The primary aim of ... -
Beskerm deur ingeligte toestemming: 'n gereformeerd-etiese besinning oor artikel 6 van die Universele Verklaring van Bio-etiek en Menseregte
(University of Stellenbosch, 2015)In 2005 the Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights (UDBHR) of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) was accepted unanimously by the world community - consisting of 191 member ... -
Die betekenis van die Vaderskap van God in die pastorale begeleiding van aangenome kinders
(North-West University, 2009)This study focuses on the meaning of the Fatherhood of God in the counselling of the adoptee. A study of relevant literature has shown that the metaphor "God the Father" is seldom incorporated in pastoral counselling. This ... -
The connection between God's praise and God's presence a biblical study
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)The main aim of this study is to provide an answer to the question whether there is a connection between God’s people’s praise and God’s presence. The central argument of this thesis is that Scripture in both Testaments ... -
Covenant and justification in the thought of John Owen, 1616-1683
(North-West University, 2006)This study demonstrates the thesis that John Owen's covenant theology profoundly influences his doctrine of justification by faith. Owen's belief that all true theology is based on a covenant is entirely consistent with ... -
The covenant as fundamental building block of marriage
(Stellenbosch University, 2012)Marriage is an institution of God, a social institution, a multidimensional experience, as well as an intimate personal relationship between a man and a woman. In the Bible the marital relationship is used to describe the ... -
Covenant, Christology, and kingdom as context in Matthew's use of Pl?ró?
(North-West University, 2013)Matthew’s Jewish audience was looking for continuity in the newly revealed kingdom.Thus, Matthew needed to connect faith in Jesus to the covenant ideal that was the foundation of their heritage. However, the Matthean ... -
Die uitwerking van die Christelike huweliksverhouding op verhoudingskwaliteit in die verbondsgesin in 'n postmodernistiese paradigma : 'n narratiewe pastorale ondersoek
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The theme of the present study is: The effect of the Christian marriage relationship on the quality of relationships in the covenant family within a post-modern paradigm – a narrative pastoral study. In the midst of the ... -
An explanatory account and examination of the doctrine of the mediation of Jesus Christ in the scientific theology of T. F. Torrance
(North-West University, 2012)The doctrine of the mediation of Jesus Christ in the scientific theology of T.F. Torrance rests on the fundamental scientific axiom, derived from the natural sciences, that knowledge is developed in accordance with the ...