# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2007_S124
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

124

RESOLUTIONS

mission on Theology and Church Relations (CW, p. 66);
therefore be it
Resolved, That the President of the Synod appoint a task
force, in consultation with the President and Chief Executive Officer of Concordia Publishing House, to include professors from both seminaries and the Concordia University
System, to establish a new Committee on Church Literature by June 2008, “for the purpose of providing meaningful
input to Concordia Publishing House in identifying, promoting, and facilitating the publication of theological literature” (CW, p. 66) for use by members of the Synod, other
Christians, and the public in general; and be it further
Resolved, That this Committee on Church Literature report to the 2010 convention of the Synod.
Action: Adopted (8)
(During discussion, a motion to amend the resolution by
adding orthodox before theological literature in the title and first
whereas failed. The resolution was adopted as presented by the
committee [Yes: 947; No: 210].)

To Endeavor to Keep the Unity
of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace
RESOLUTION 3-11
Report 1-8, Parts I and II (CW, pp. 1–11 ; TB, pp.
14–25); Report 3-01, I, A, 7 and I, B, 1 (CW, p. 65);
Overtures 3-31–37 (CW, pp. 157–166)
WHEREAS, The Scriptures tell us it is good and blessed
when we live together in unity (Ps. 133:1); and
WHEREAS, From the founding of our Synod 160 years
ago, we have been blessed with the gift of unity in our common confession and the articles of our shared faith, such as
the Trinity, the person and work of Christ, original sin,
baptismal regeneration, the real presence of Christ’s body
and blood in the Sacrament, the inerrancy of Scripture, and
many others; and
WHEREAS, We desire to build upon the foundation of the
faith once delivered to the saints; therefore be it
Resolved, That the pastors of the Synod provide leadership in celebrating and strengthening this unity by their
full participation in their circuit pastoral conferences as
places for theological dialogue and for the mutual conversation and consolation of the brethren; and be it further
Resolved, That our circuit conferences be encouraged to
use the Bible studies prepared by the Praesidium of the
Synod (Faithful and Afire) as a means to facilitate discussion and consideration of our life and work together; and
be it further

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Resolved, That the Praesidium of the Synod be asked to
take into account such articles of faith as those listed above
as a basis for the Bible studies for the 2008–2009 program
year; and be it finally
Resolved, That the joint committee of representatives of
the Council of Presidents and the Commission on Theology
and Church Relations seek feedback from the circuit Bible
studies as it makes and implements recommendations for
district and/or Synod gatherings for theological conversation and reflection.
Action: Adopted (8)
(During discussion of the resolution, an amendment to insert a
new third whereas, WHEREAS, Our Synod in recent years has
shown signs of theological disunity in many areas; and, failed, as
did motions to amend by deleting unity in the second whereas
and replacing it with concord, and to amend by adding and taking
attendance in the first resolve after participation. The resolution
was adopted as presented by the committee [Yes: 1,018; No: 112].)

To Respectfully Decline Overtures
RESOLUTION 3-13
WHEREAS, The floor committee has considered all overtures assigned to it and has concluded, for various reasons,
that certain overtures should be declined; therefore be it
Resolved, That the following overtures be respectfully
declined for the reasons given:
Number

Subject

Reason

Ov. 3-42

Request Supervision and Discipline
in Practice of Close(d) Communion

Covered in Bylaws 4.4.4 (e), 4.4.5
and 4.4.6

Ov. 3-43

Require Supervision and Discipline
in the Practice of Close(d) Communion

Covered in Bylaws 4.4.4 (e),
4.4.5 and 4.4.6

Ov. 3-46

Direct District Presidents to Visit
Congregations re Closed Communion

Covered in Bylaws 4.4.4 (e),
4.4.5 and 4.4.6

Ov. 3-47

Identify Congregations Practicing
Open Communion

Covered in Bylaws 4.4.4 (e),
4.4.5 and 4.4.6

Ov. 3-87

List Qualifications for Commission
on Theology and Church Relations
Membership

Current process of electing or appointing
people to be members of CTCR already
evaluates their qualifications
(cf. Bylaw 3.9.6.1.1)

Ov. 3-92

Declare Opposition to Women Serving
in Combat

Covered in May 2003 Lutheran Witness
“Point/Counterpoint” article requested by
CTCR and prefaced by Executive Director
of CTCR

Action: Adopted (8)
(As the committee introduced the resolution, it was noted that
wording needed to be added to form a proper resolution:
WHEREAS, The floor committee has considered all overtures assigned to it and has concluded, for various reasons, that certain
overtures should be declined; therefore be it Resolved, That the following overtures be respectfully declined for the reasons given: .
Debate was ended prior to discussion, and the resolution was
adopted as changed [Yes: 919; No: 167].)