# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1947_S511
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INTERSYNODICAL AND DOCTRINAL MATTERS 511

Synod also resolved that we express our sincere desire that
ue Scriptural unity with the American Lutheran Church and
ith.other Lutheran bodies may be achieved and that we humbly
-.God for His guidance and blessings in this matter.

Church Union Without Complete Doctrinal Unity
; (Memorial 604)

In order that there might be no misunderstanding in regard to
od’s position on church fellowship, we respectfully ask Synod
‘yeaffirm its position on this point as follows:

That persistent adherence to any false doctrine, however
it may appear, is divisive of church fellowship (pulpit, altar,
‘prayer fellowship). Rom. 16:17-18; Titus 3:10; Brief State-
\t, paragraphs 28 and 29.

2. It shall be regarded as a violation of Synod’s position to
ractice pulpit, altar, and prayer fellowship:

a. with persons who persistently adhere to and spread false
doctrine, and if it be but a single false doctrine;

b. with orthodox teachers who are affiliated with a church body
which persistently advocates false doctrine, and if it be but
one so-called trivial doctrine;

c. with a church body which tolerates false teachers without
exercising doctrinal discipline against such teachers.

Rom. 16:17-18; Titus 3:10; Brief Statement, paragraphs 28
and 29.

3. That there must be complete doctrinal unity between two
church bodies before pulpit, altar, and prayer fellowship is estab-
lished. 2 Tim. 16-18; Brief Statement, paragraphs 28 and 29.

St, Joun’s EvaNncELICAL LUTHERAN CONGREGATION
oF Racine, Ws.

W. A. Rrecetman, Chairman

Ben Prerrrer, Secretary
Synod to Declare Its Position on Certain Doctrines
t (Memorial 607)
Wuereas, Recent developments in our beloved Synod have
caused apprehension and confusion among the membership of the
undersigned congregation, resulting in the uneasy feeling that there
is no longer full unanimity of doctrine in our midst, therefore we
have felt constrained to place before your convention a short
declaration of the controverted doctrines, with their antitheses, and
we respectfully, but urgently, request Synod to declare its position

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