The Calling of the Church in Ethiopia: A Conflicted Society
The current Ethiopian government established the ‘Identity and Boundary Affairs Commission’ in order to solve the conflicts that arise from identity and geographical boundary quests. It is believed that these conflicts are the effects of lack of real and holistic transformation. The word transformat...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2023
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Transformation
Year: 2023, Volume: 40, Issue: 4, Pages: 293-303 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CH Christianity and Society KBN Sub-Saharan Africa KDG Free church NBC Doctrine of God NBQ Eschatology |
| Further subjects: | B
Kingdom of God
B Reconciliation B Identity B Eschatology B Vocation B Transformation (motif) |
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| Summary: | The current Ethiopian government established the ‘Identity and Boundary Affairs Commission’ in order to solve the conflicts that arise from identity and geographical boundary quests. It is believed that these conflicts are the effects of lack of real and holistic transformation. The word transformation has been put into use by various secular and faith-based organisations. However, real and holistic transformation is characterised by two qualities: True identity and true vocation of humanity. It is the lack of a clear understanding of identity and vocation that has affected the Ethiopian Kale Hiwot Church to witness the hope and new life in Christ. Furthermore, their eschatological position contributes significantly to their weak socio-economic involvements. The impact of these factors – identity, calling (vocation) and eschatology – influence the maturia of the church as well as their participation in the missio Dei to proclaim and establish the Kngdom of God. |
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| ISSN: | 1759-8931 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Transformation
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/02653788231163805 |