RT Article T1 John Calvin and the Reformed tradition on the jurisdiction of the church JF Koers VO 66 IS 1/2 SP 117 OP 132 A1 Coertzen, Pieter 1943- LA English YR 2001 UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1936631962 AB John Calvin’s view on the power of jurisdiction in the church, as he writes about it in the Institutes, is expounded in this article. Firstly, attention is given to the spiritual authority of the church, followed by an exposition of the power of the church to exercise jurisdiction. Lastly the current situation in Reformed circles on the jurisdiction of the church is discussed. K1 Spiritual Authority K1 Reformed Theology K1 Jurisdiction Of The Church K1 Church Polity And Church Government DO 10.4102/koers.v66i1/2.391