Forum: Thompson's modes of operation of ideology and depth hermeneutics as hermeneutical tools: ideology and the sermon on the Mount (Matthew 4:23-7:29) by E. K. Foshaugen

“…Reading the text in its particular social-historical setting this article will endeavour to disclose and draw attention to symbolic phenomena that serve and sustain relations  (domination being one aspect of this association) between God and his people who are the oppressed and persecuted. …”
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'n Narratiewe teologiese verkenning van negatiewe koronêre vatomleidingsoperasieuitkomste: 'n chirurgiese hermeneutiek by M. J. Swart, G. J. van Zyl, J. A. van den Berg

“…Bearing physiological barriers and lifestyles in mind, as well as God’s involvement, the patient and surgeon can in a new manner reflect on possible negative outcomes following operative procedures. …”
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Die verstaan en funksie van die Ou Testament in die kerk (of: kan die kerk klaarkom sonder die Ou Testament?) Deel II by S. D. Snyman

“…In part II it is argued that both the Old and the New Testament should rather be seen as the complete Word of God where both Testaments stand in need of one another. …”
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Die verstaan en funksie van die Ou Testament in die kerk (of: kan die kerk klaarkom sonder die Ou Testament?) Deel I by S. D. Snyman

“…In part II it is argued that both the Old and the New Testament should rather be seen as the complete Word of God where both Testaments stand in need of one another. …”
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Die invloed van emosies op gebeure in die Matteus-evangelie by D A Pauw

“…It is notable that human emotions become instrumental in the fulfilment of prophecies and in the execution of God's plan. Emotions play a determining role in decisions for or against Jesus, and it is emotions that cause people to witness, to worship and to praise the Lord. …”
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The Ethical Standards Prescribed in The Qur'an by Zamakhsyari bin Hasballah Thaib

“…The moral convictions that govern the sentiments of a Muslim revolve around fundamental principles such as tawhid (the unity of God), tawakkal (dependence on God), intention, and love.…”
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Forum: Attempting a dialectical reconciliation of the concept truth in the objectivism of evangelical Christianity and the relativism of postmodernism by E. K. Foshaugen

“…This article represents an endeavour to dialogically reunite the two perspectives by arguing for the seeking of the “truths” in both perspectives. God is Objective Truth and has become involved in history: in the existential; in the material setting of our relative and infallible thoughts and the slanted interpretative experiences of the Triune God and life. …”
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Front pages by R. Venter

“… Table of contents of Supplementum 34: CONSIDERING THE DOCTRINE OF GOD: FRAGMENTS ON TRINITY, DISCOURSES, AND TIME …”
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Reflections on the ecclesiastical interpretations of 6th April 1652 as a South African symbolic date by R. M. Britz

“…They could not assess it as an event caused by the determinant will of God. The article argues that this is the consequence of a (church) historical interpretation which is not accompanied by a theological-critical reflection and confessional  consideration in terms of the Church of Christ with the Word of God as norm. …”
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Lidmate se houding teenoor kerkvereniging in die NGK-familie: 'n kruiskulturele ondersoek na enkele veranderlikes by P. Jonch, A. le Roux, P. Verster

“… The unity of the church of Christ is a spiritual reality, which finds its origin in the triune God. Although unity is a spiritual reality given by God himself, a comprehensive, visible expression of this essential unity must be achieved. …”
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Ja, goed te deunen onze machtige (Psalm 147,1): De zoektocht naar een toonzetting van de Psalmen by A. de Keyzer

“…After a search spanning 50 years, a space opened in which God and man are able to meet. …”
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The word that moves by H. Welzen

“… This essay investigates the role of the Bible in spirituality by looking at the relationship between academic exegesis and spiritual reading, mysticism and language, Bible reading as an event in the relationship between God and human beings and liturgy as a mystagogical process. …”
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Godsdiens en Christelike teologie in die skadu van menslike outonomie: wetenskapsfilosofiese verkenninge by W. J. Richards

“…In the last section an effort is made to show how Reformed philosophy (preliminary as it may be, yet starting, as it does, from the same belief in God) tries to counter undesirable and detrimental trends in culture, while at the same time stimulating those which can honour God through service in His Kingdom. …”
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Improving access to suicide prevention services through the National Suicide Prevention Framework implementation: The community level evidence-based recommendations by J C Y Nyasulu, D A Siddiqi, S Seedat, J Bantjies, M Udedi, S Gondwe, S Kambale, M Mkandawire, N Silungwe, L A Hendricks, I Maposa, J Vumu, D Skinner

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Thulaganyo ya seretotumišo (sa Sepedi), pesalema (ya Bibele) le sefela sa kereke (ya Lutere) by Mawatle J. Mojalefa

“…A traditional poet praise ancestors and people by paying tribute at the graveyard, whereas a psalmist or hymnist prays to God by giving sacrifices and prayers in church. …”
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Eenmaal iets dappers deur Annelie Ferreira by D. F. van Tonder

“…Sy beweer dat mense intens bewus is van die onpeilbaarheid van daardie wonderlike kragtige en misterieuse mag wat hulle soms “god” noem en soms iets anders. Hulle weet dat daardie mag so groot is dat dit nooit volkome binne ’n enkele godsdiens omskryf kan word nie. …”
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Respek vir die liturgiese teks: J. Calvyn en J.S. Bach by L. F. Schulze

“…Matthew Passion) is rooted in their common respect for the Word of God originating from the Reformation. …”
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Power and authority in Matthew's gospel by F. P. Viljoen

“…He represents the Kingdom of God and ironically counters their unfair rule with his authority. …”
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The Influence of Foundation Bodies in The Teaching of Religious Education in Selected Primary Schools in Kasagama Sub-County Lyantonde District. by Kafeero, Athanus

“…The study revealed that; there were influences of foundation bodies in the teaching of religious education in primary schools and these included encouraging to grow up following the cultures and beliefs of their religion. encouraging pupils to have good manners and putting God first in their academics'. There were reasons why foundation bodies tended to influence in the teaching of religious education in Primary Schools and these included encouraging good morals among pupils, encouraging them to concentrate in their studies and putting God first in their academies. …”
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The eschatology of 1 Thessalonians in the light of its spirituality by P. G. R. de Villiers

“…Thirdly, it describes the present situation in Thessalonica and, fourthly, the future in terms of God’s ultimate soteriological and judicial actions for humanity. …”
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