“Koinonia” in Reformed Theology

Reformed theology's concept of 'koinonia'—a communion with Christ and fellow believers—offers a distinct framework for church governance, ministry, and ecumenical engagement. Unlike secular models of community, this paper argues that true participation in the church requires active involvement in Christ's threefold office (royal, priestly, prophetic) and concrete social service, rooted in Reformed ecclesiology. Presented at an international conference on synodality, the work highlights its untapped potential for fostering Christian unity. The analysis draws from Reformed Confessions of faith to emphasize that church structure and practice must stem from this communal bond rather than external adaptations.

FAZAKAS, S. (2023). “Koinonia” in Reformed Theology. Studia Universitatis Babeș-Bolyai Theologia Catholica Latina, 83–95. https://doi.org/10.24193/theol.cath.latina.2023.lxviii.2.04