# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S158
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158 RESOLUTIONS

on Theology and Church Relations. to study issues
relating to the role of women in the church (Res. 3-06,
1977); therefore be it

Resolved, That the CTCR be requested to give prior
ity to the completion of its study in response to Dallas
Res. 3-06; and be it further

Resolved, That all congregations and members of
the Synod be encouraged to continue to be guided by
Denver Res. 2-17.

Action: Adopted as amended (10).

(Amendment: insertion of “and members” in second
resolve.)

To Study ‘““Theses on Justification”
RESOLUTION 3-11
Report 3-01, I, A, 4 (CW, p. 90)

WHEREAS, The Synod in convention expressed a
need for the church to study anew the doctrine of
justification (1981 Res. 3-12 “T'9 Make a Study on the
Doctrine of Justification”);'and

WHEREAS, The CTCR has published a report entitled
“Theses on Justification” (May 1983) (C W pp. 338-392);
therefore be it

Resolved, That we encourage the members of the
Synod to distribute and study this report.

Action: Adopted (10).

To Promote Uniform Practice
of the Lord’s Supper

RESOLUTION 3-12

Report 3-01, I, A, 3 (CW, p. 90); Overtures 3-12—3-
14 (CW, pp. 99—100); App. IIT (CW, pp. 343—350)

WHEREAS, In recent years disparity in the practice of
the Lord’s Supper has created confusion and contro-
versy in the Synod; and

WHEREAS, The practice of “close” communion, which
includes responsible care to Christians who are mem-
bers of denominations not in fellowship with The
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, has been encour-
aged in the church as being in accord with the Scriptures
and the Lutheran Confessions (Res. 2-19, 1967 conven-
tion; Res. 3-01, III, 1981 Convention Proceedings, pp.
154—155); and

WHEREAS, Some question whether this practice is in
fact supported clearly by the Scriptures and the Luther-
an Confessions; and

WHEREAS, The Commission on Theology and Church
Relations has completed its May 1983 report, “Theology
and Practice of the Lord’s Supper,” and has presented it
to the church; and

WHEREAS, It is desirable and proper that uniform

practice be observed in harmony with the theology of
the Lord’s Supper; therefore be it .

Resolved, That the Synod encourage broad and
comprehensive study of the Scriptures with respect to
the confessional character of the Lord’s Supper; and be
it further

Resolved, That the Synod encourage broad and
comprehensive study of the CTCR document, “The
Theology and Practice of the Lord’s Supper” by the
members of the Synod; and be it further

Resolved, That the congregations and pastors of the
Synod be encouraged to report their findings and
reactions to the CTCR; and be it finally

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod encourage and request the congregations of the
LCMS and their pastors, in particular, to abide by the
practice of “close” communion, including “responsible
care in extraordinary circumstances.”

Action: Adopted (11).
(The convention declined to strike the final resolve.)

To Continue Study of CTCR’s Report
on the Ministry
RESOLUTION 3-13
Report 3-01,1,A,1 (CW, p. 89); Overtures 3-15—3-
17, 3-19 (CW, pp. 100—103); App. III (CW, pp.
316—326) '
WHEREAS, The Commission on Theology and Church
Relations has prepared the study document, “The
Ministry: Offices, Procedures, and Nomenclature;” and
WHEREAS, In its report to the convention the CTCR
invites comments and concerns from the members of
the Synod and has indicated its intention to preparea
statement to clarify issues raised by discussion of “The —
Ministry”; therefore be it
Resolved, That the members of the Synod be urgedto
study the document already presented; and beit further .
Resolved, That the members of the Synod be urgedto .
present to the CTCR their concerns and suggestions -,
addressing the subject. BEB

Action: Adopted (11).

(The delegates declined an amendment to add the reso aot
Overture 3-19.) na

To Commend Statement: |. ‘
On Human Sexuality for Study’

RESOLUTION 3-14
Report 3-01, I, A, 2 (CW, p. 89); App. 3-0
pp. 96—97); App. III (CW, pp. 327—337)
WHEREAS, Holy Scripture both commends

kind the blessings of sexual behavior and w
its abuse; and :

as