# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1969_S87
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RESOLUTIONS 87

various parts of the world for purposes of theological
study and teaching; and

Wuereas, This has contributed to the theological
growth and enriched the fellowship of the respective
church bodies and their schools of theology; therefore
be it

Resolved, That we gratefully acknowledge the little-
publicized work of the Exchange Study Committee and
the faculties of our St. Louis and Springfield seminaries
for their respective contributions to this valuable un-
dertaking in behalf of the Synod; and be it further

Resolved, That we encourage the members of the
Synod to remember this cause in their prayers; and
be it finally

Resolved, That we encourage the Commission on
Theology and Church Relations, under whose aegis
this work is administered, to develop and expand this
program for strengthening the theological foundations
of Lutheranism in many parts of the world.

Actions: Adopted (3).

To Give Further Study to
Communion Practices

RESOLUTION 2-12
Overture 2-44 (CW, p. 88)

Wuereas, A District of the Synod has expressed con-
cern with respect to the theological soundness of Reso-
lution 2-19 of the New York convention (Proceedings,
p. 93) concerning the administration of Holy Commu-
nion with particular reference to Lutherans of other
synods not now in fellowship with us; therefore be it

Resolved, That the concerns voiced in Overture 2-44
(CW, p. 88) be referred to the Commission on Theology
and Church Relations for study and report to the Synod.

Action: Referred to the President for action (16).

To Answer Concerns of Overture 2-07
(Interpretation )

RESOLUTION 2-13
Overture 2-07 (CW, pp. 74—75)

Wuereas, The Synod has recognized the great im-
portance of questions of Biblical hermeneutics; and

Wuereas, The Synod is working toward a clear
statement on the interpretation of the written Word
of God; and

Wuereas, Although Overture 2-07 expresses many
concerns of the Synod, in its final statement (6) it is
not fully in agreement with the statements of the Lu-
theran Confessions and Holy Scripture concerning the
way of salvation; and

Wuereas, The Synod shares many of the concerns
expressed in Overture 2-07; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod urge the members of St.
Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bremen, Ind., to continue their

study of the work of the Synod in the area of Biblical
hermeneutics and to share in this work.

Action: Adopted (5).

To Include Laymen in Theological
Conferences
RESOLUTION 2-14
Overture 2-55 (CW, p.91)

Wuereas, It is of great importance that the laity
also have a wider understanding of the theological issues
that face the church today; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod ask the Council of Presi-
dents, in consultation with the Commission on Theology
and Church Relations, to study the feasibility of estab-
lishing theological conferences of pastors, teachers, and
laymen on District, regional, and circuit levels; and
be it also

Resolved, That if their findings are in the affirmative
they prepare guidelines for such conferences.

Action: Adopted (5).

To Coordinate and Issue Study on
Ordination and the Church’s
Various Ministries

RESOLUTION 2-15

Report 2-01, I, G; Overtures 2-47 (CW, pp.58, 89);
2-74U (URO, p. 11)

Whereas, The Detroit convention, 1965, Resolution
5-14, (Proceedings, p.127), asked the Commission on
Theology and Church Relations to prepare a statement
on “To Ordain Called Male Teachers”; and

Wuereas, The Commission on Theology and Church
Relations has engaged in a comprehensive study of this
subject and its relationship to the church’s various
ministries (CTCR Report, CW, p.58); and

Wuereas, The Council of Presidents and the Com-
mission on Mission and Ministry, and a special com-
mittee are also currently studying facets of this matter;
and

Wuereas, Overture 2-47 requests “To Study Impli-
cations of Multiple Ministries Deriving from One Office
of the Ministry”; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod ask the Commission on
Theology and Church Relations to coordinate these
various studies and issue a statement to the Synod by
the next convention.

Action: Adopted (5).

To Affirm Historicity of New Testament
RESOLUTION 2-16
Overtures 2-19, 2-20, 2-21, 2-22, 2-23 (CW, pp. 76—77);
2-58U, 2-59U, 2-60U, 2-69U (URO, pp. 5—6, 8)
Wuereas, Current trends in theology make the con-
cern of these overtures relevant for today; and