Political implications of the Trinity: Two approaches

Deetlefs, Johannes P.

doi:10.4102/hts.v75i1.5396

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies

2019

DOI: 10.4102/hts.v75i1.5396

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Political implications of the Trinity: Two approaches

Johannes P. Deetlefs

Abstract: This article is a reworked version of aspects from the PhD dissertation of the author, entitled 'God-images and politics: The contribution of trinitarian theology', University of the Free State, under the supervision of Prof. R. Venter.

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Trinitarianism and Pentecostal Ecclesial Practices

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2023

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This article investigates a possible connection between a doctrine of the Trinity and Pentecostal ecclesial practices. I aim to show how a hierarchical model of the Trinity generally motivates a hierarchical church structure. Moreover, I argue that a hierarchical church structure has some potential problems; it can, among other things, lead to an expected loyalty by church members to their leaders. If the church is to dampen such problems, I suggest that not only organisational but also theological work is needed. Thus, I propose that an understanding of the Trinity as ontologically and functionally relational may benefit the Pentecostal church in upholding equality and reciprocity between leaders and members of a congregation.

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Political implications of the Trinity: Two approaches

Abstract: This article is a reworked version of aspects from the PhD dissertation of the author, entitled 'God-images and politics: The contribution of trinitarian theology', University of the Free State, under the supervision of Prof. R. Venter.

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References 12 publications

Trinitarianism and Pentecostal Ecclesial Practices

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