Dordt and Pentecostal traditions: African ‘Spiritual’ Churches in South Africa today

Dordt and Pentecostal traditions: African ‘Spiritual’ Churches in South Africa today

This article explores the possible link between the teachings of the Canons of Dordt in the Netherlands (1618–1619) and those of the Pentecostal and African Spiritual Churches in South Africa today. This article tries to identify some common features as well as points of divergence between the two t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Henry Mbaya
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: AOSIS 2019-09-01
Series:In die Skriflig
Subjects:
African Traditions
Arminians
Canons
Christian
Doctrine
Dordt Synod
Dordrecht
Dutch
Pentecostalism
Reformed Faith
Salvation
Scripture.
Online Access:https://indieskriflig.org.za/index.php/skriflig/article/view/2469
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Summary:This article explores the possible link between the teachings of the Canons of Dordt in the Netherlands (1618–1619) and those of the Pentecostal and African Spiritual Churches in South Africa today. This article tries to identify some common features as well as points of divergence between the two traditions, particularly with regard to the role of Scripture, divine sovereignty, and human responsibility in salvation. Secondly, this study highlights the views on the role of the Holy Spirit in election and salvation in relation to divine grace.
ISSN:1018-6441
2305-0853

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