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Vulnerable Church in a Vulnerable World? Towards an Ecclesiology of Vulnerability

Vulnerable Church in a Vulnerable World? Towards an Ecclesiology of Vulnerability <jats:sec><jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>This essay argues that the faithfulness of the church in a world with so many vulnerabilities entails that she acknowledges her own vulnerability and frailty. This ecclesial vulnerability is based in the vulnerability of the triune God to whom she witnesses, as well as in the vulnerability of human beings. On the basis of this trinitarian and anthropological vulnerability, suggestions are made regarding the nature, attitude, and public calling of the church. As witnesses and disciples of Jesus Christ, the church has a threefold presence in public life; namely, to be vulnerable prophets, priests, and royals. A vulnerable church is a faithful church, and therefore, a relevant church.</jats:p> </jats:sec> http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Reformed Theology Brill

Vulnerable Church in a Vulnerable World? Towards an Ecclesiology of Vulnerability

Koopman, Nico
Journal of Reformed Theology , Volume 2 (3): 240 – Jan 1, 2008
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Brill
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© 2008 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
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1872-5163
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1569-7312
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10.1163/156973108X333731
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Abstract

<jats:sec><jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>This essay argues that the faithfulness of the church in a world with so many vulnerabilities entails that she acknowledges her own vulnerability and frailty. This ecclesial vulnerability is based in the vulnerability of the triune God to whom she witnesses, as well as in the vulnerability of human beings. On the basis of this trinitarian and anthropological vulnerability, suggestions are made regarding the nature, attitude, and public calling of the church. As witnesses and disciples of Jesus Christ, the church has a threefold presence in public life; namely, to be vulnerable prophets, priests, and royals. A vulnerable church is a faithful church, and therefore, a relevant church.</jats:p> </jats:sec>

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Journal of Reformed Theology – Brill

Published: Jan 1, 2008

Keywords: ECCLESIOLOGY; CALLING; TRINITY; ANTHROPOLOGY; VULNERABILITY

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