Konteks yang Mempengaruhi Eklesiologi Calvin

Abstract

Among Calvin's scholars, Calvin has been known as a contextual theologian. He developed his ecclesiology in a particular context which at the same time appeared as a reaction towards the context itself. That is why his ecclesiology is called "praxis-contextual theology". So, his ecclesiology is not an ecclesiology in an empty space. This writing is trying to show the context in which Calvin developed his ecclesiology. It is clear that there are two fronts he faced: on the one hand he confronted the traditional church in Rome and on the other hand the Anabaptists. We identified these fronts as his opponents. So, it is true that Calvin stressed on the unity of the church and struggled for it because of his opponents. It means that to understand Calvin's ecclesiology we must know truly the context he faced.