# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S189
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INTERSYNODICAL AND DOCTRINAL MATTERS

189

Wuereas, The attainment of the first object of our synodical
constitution: “the conservation and promotion of the unity of the
true faith and a united defense against schism and sectarianism,”
requires constant vigilance; and

WuereEAs, Synod’s Constitution and By-Laws adequately pro-
vide for proper supervision of doctrine and practice; therefore be it

Resolved, That Synod’s Praesidium and all District Praesidia
be encouraged to use every available means for proper supervision
of doctrine and practice; and be it further

Resolved, That all congregations, pastors, and teachers heartily
support such efforts of these elected officials.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Statement on Scripture
RESOLUTION 6, COMMITTEE 3

Memorial 601-A, page 483, Reports and Memorials
Memorial 627, page 529, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The Statement on Scripture submitted by the Com-
mittee on Doctrinal Unity is based on the teaching of the Holy
Scriptures themselves; and

Wuereas, The Statement on Scripture contains nothing new
and is in harmony with the Lutheran Confessions and with the
public teaching (publica doctrina) of The Lutheran Church — Mis-
souri Synod; and

Wuereas, This statement speaks clearly on questions relating
to the doctrine of Holy Scripture; and

Wuersas, This document was adopted by the Synodical Con-
ference in convention assembled at Lakewood, Ohio, on Aug. 5—8,
1958; and

Wuereas, The statement was published in the Proceedings of
the afore-mentioned convention and also in THE LUTHERAN
WITNESS (Feb. 24, 1959); therefore be it

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod adopt
the afore-mentioned Statement on Scripture as a true and correct
exposition of the doctrine of the Holy Scriptures.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Statement on the Antichrist
RESOLUTION 7, COMMITTEE 3
Memorial 601-B, pages 486—491, Reports and Memorials
Wuereas, The Synodical Conference has not yet had an oppor-

tunity to act upon the Statement on the Antichrist adopted by the
Joint Committees of the Synodical Conference, Oct. 15, 1958; and