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

In: Journal of Reformed Theology
Author:
Nico Koopman Professor of Systematic Theology and Ethics; Stellenbosch University

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Online Publication Date:
01 Jan 2008
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Abstract

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.

Title:
Vulnerable Church in a Vulnerable World? Towards an Ecclesiology of Vulnerability
Article Type:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1163/156973108X333731
Language:
English
Pages:
240–254
Keywords:
ECCLESIOLOGY; CALLING; TRINITY; ANTHROPOLOGY; VULNERABILITY
In:
Journal of Reformed Theology
In:
Volume 2: Issue 3
Publisher:
Brill
E-ISSN:
1569-7312
Print ISSN:
1872-5163
Subjects:
General, Theology and World Christianity, History of Religion, Religious Studies

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