# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1965_S96
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96 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 2

church in various forms for the widest possible study;
and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod authorize the Board of
Directors to supply funds for this project.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Uphold and Honor the Doctrinal Content
of Synodically Adopted Statements

RESOLUTION 2-08

Report 2-01, para. 38 (CW, p. 36)

Overtures 2-14, 2-25, 2-26, 2-27, 2-28 (in part), 2-29, 2-30,
2-31, 2-37 (CW, pp. 60, 73—78, 81, 82); 4-49 Un (URO,
p. 14)

Introduction. The Synod at Cleveland besought all
its members by the mercies of God to honor and uphold
the doctrinal content of synodically adopted statements
and asked all those who believe these statements to be
faulty in their formulation of doctrine or to have other
deficiencies, to present their concerns to the Commis-
sion on Theology and Church Relations (Proceedings,
1962, Resolution 3-17). All members of our Synod
willingly and joyfully place themselves under the Word
of God and the Lutheran Confessions. Furthermore,
the Handbook prescribes the procedure for the admoni-
tion and discipline of those who preach and/or teach
false doctrine, and Resolution 3-09 of the Cleveland
convention exhorted responsible officials to take prompt
disciplinary action when warranted. Nevertheless,
some overtures have expressed concern over reported
violations of the spirit and intent of Resolution 3-17;
and misunderstanding and distrust exist among laymen,
clergy, and teachers of our church.

Wuereas, Discord and disunity in the church are
valid items of concern to every member of the church;
and

Wuereas, It is only God’s Spirit, working through
His Word, who creates and preserves true unity in the
church; therefore be it

Resolved, 1. That we once again remind ourselves
by the mercies of God to uphold and honor the doc-
trinal content of synodically adopted statements under
the norms of Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Con-
fessions;

2. That those who believe these statements to be
faulty in their formulation of Scriptural doctrine or to
have other deficiencies, be reminded of their obligations
to present their concern to the Commission on Theology
and Church Relations;

3. That we call upon those who teach publicly in
the church (pastors, teachers, and professors) to test
their findings and opinions with their peer groups be-
fore presenting them to the church at large and to
refrain in brotherly love from disseminating doctrinal
opinions in such manner and in such situations as will
cause confusion and offense in the church;

4. That we, laymen, clergy, and teachers of The
Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod, devote ourselves

zealously to the common study of the Word, trusting
in God’s Spirit to give us added unity, joy, and
strength in the performance of our Christian mission;

5. That the Commission on Theology and Church
Relations be encouraged to prepare materials and to
provide channels for such study;

6. That we assure responsible officials of our prayers
and support as they perform their difficult task of
dealing with doctrinal aberrations in a firm and evan-
gelical manner; and that we recognize our own respon-
sibility to deal in the same spirit on the local level
with problems that arise in our midst.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Make a Clear Distinction Between Position
One and Position Two of “A Study Document
on Revelation, Inspiration, Inerrancy”
and to Reject the Document
RESOLUTION 2-09

Overtures 2-07, 2-08 (CW, p.50, 51)

Wuereas, Overtures 2-07 and 2-08 were drafted and
submitted: before the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations issued its partial revision of “A Study

Document on Revelation, Inspiration, and Inerrancy”;
and

Wuereas, The concerns of these overtures are di-
rected to a document that has “now served its purpose
and is no longer before the church for action” (Sup-
plement to CTCR Report, p. 31); therefore be it

Resolved, That Overtures 2-07 and 2-08 be declined.
Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Request the Synod to Declare Itself
on Ecumenicity and Church Fellowship
RESOLUTION 2-10
Overture 2-33 (CW, pp. 79, 80)

Wuereas, The Theology of Fellowship is before the
Synod at this convention and speaks to the concerns
expressed by this overture; therefore be it

Resolved, That no specific action on Overture 2-33
be taken.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Establish Emergency Procedures
for Handling Doctrinal Disputes
RESOLUTION 2-11
Overtures 2-32 (CW, pp. 78, 79); 4-55 M (TB, pp. 12—17)
Wuerras, The Commission on Theology and Church

Relations is now studying the issues to which these
overtures address themselves; and

Wuereas, The procedures requested by these over-
tures would be a duplication of effort; and