# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1965_S102 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 102 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 2 ing a doctrine. Among these considerations and con- ‘clusions are the following key statements: 1. “The Scripture, as the only source and norm of doctrine, is clear; therefore the statement in the memo- ‘rial [338], ‘There must be clear passages if there is doctrine,’ is correct.” 2. “The expression: “This is a purely exegetical ‘question,’ may be used only when differing interpreta- tions of a passage are possible which are not in conflict with the teaching of other passages of Scripture. 3. “That Synod recognizes that there may be legiti- ‘mate differences of opinion in purely exegetical mat- ters (cf. Paragraph 48 of Brief Statement), but that ‘this liberty does not extend farther and that no inter- pretation may be held which is contrary to the analogy of faith” (Proceedings, 1950, quoted in CTCR Report, CW, p. 40; see also footnote: “... that ‘farther’ means ‘purely exegetical matters, such as grammar, meaning of words, ete.’”); and be it further Resolved, That the Synod strongly urge the mem- bers of the Synod to follow these guidelines in their interpretation and use of Holy Scripture and avoid approaching a passage or text with any assumption or theory which is not found in the text itself or con- tradicts any clear passage of Scripture or the analogy of faith. Action: This resolution was adopted. Recommendation of the Commission on Theology and Church Relations Regarding “Revision of the Study Document on Revelation, Inspiration, and Inerrancy” and Its Study on Hermeneutics RESOLUTION 2-31 Reports 2-01 (CW, pp. 35, 36); 3-45: Supplement... (separate printing, p. 34) Wnuereas, The Commission on Theology and Church Relations has completed a “Revision of the Study Document on Revelation, Inspiration, and Inerrancy,” dealing with inspiration and inerrancy, “to indicate the limits within which and the lines along which our common study of these issues should move and so give stimulus and direction to a concerted investigation of the problems on the part of all members of our Synod” (original “Study Document,” p.2); and Wuereas, The commission has recommended “that a thorough study of ‘revelation’ be included in the comprehensive hermeneutical study which the commis- sion is recommending to the Synod” (Supplement, p. 34); therefore be it Resolved, That the Synod — 1) commend the Commission on Theology and Church Relations for presenting the “Revision of the Study Document on Revelation, Inspiration, and In- errancy”; and 2) encourage the synodical constituency — a) to study and evaluate this statement on in- spiration and inerrancy; and b) to present any reactions and criticisms of this revision to the Commission on Theology and Church Relations; and be it further Resolved, That the Commission on Theology and Church Relations complete its study of revelation, in- spiration, and inerrancy in connection with its compre- hensive study on hermeneutics for submission to a later ! convention of the Synod. Action: This resolution was adopted. To Increase Appropriation for Studies in Regard to Creation RESOLUTION 2-32 Overture 2-17 (CW, p. 64) Resolved, That the concerns expressed in Overture 2-17 be referred to the Committee for Research of the Commission on Church Literature (CW, pp. 364, 365) for study and possible action. Action: This resolution was adopted. False Doctrine Must Be Acknowledged and Retracted RESOLUTION 2-33 Overture 2-45 Un (3) (URO, p.5) Wuereas, Dr. Martin Scharlemann has withdrawn the first three documents quoted; and Wuereas, The presentation “The Pauline View of Man” was, according to Dr. Scharlemann, delivered from an outline, and we have received no documenta-~- tion; therefore be it Resolved, That this part of Overture 2-45 be. re- spectfully declined. Action: This resolution was adopted. Re Publication “What Is Troubling the Lutherans?” RESOLUTION 2-34 Overture 2-45 Un (2) (URO, p.5) Wuereas, “What Is Troubling the Lutherans?” is published by the Church League of America and does not represent the Synod; and Wuereas, The concerns expressed in this publication could be and to a large extent have been presented in overtures directly addressed to the Synod’s convention; therefore be it Resolved, That we respectfully decline this part of Overture 2-45 Un. Action: This resolution was adopted.