# LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters Minutes_St. Louis Missouri_NOVEMBER 2 1960_S2
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Committee on Constitutional Matters (2)
November 2, 1960

“Tow do we define the term ‘binding' ?" “Is it true that the doctrine of
verbal inspiration is not mentioned in the Confessional Writings?" ‘Is

this because this doctrine was taken for granted at the time the Confessional
Writings were developed?" "Should the Committee take a narrow and
technical view of the situation?" "Is it necessary for the Committee to

take any action at this time?"

Board Member Kuenne read excerpts from a legal opinion which seemed

to have a hearing on the present situation.

It was stated that one member of the Synod had questioned the com-
mittee's authority (based upon the provisions of the Synodical Handbook) to
rule in this matter. The entire morning session was spent in a full and
frank discussion, giving every opportunity to Professor Wunderlich and
Pastor Eberhard to add background information and viewpoints that will be

helpful to the Committee in arriving at a decision.

The two brethren were thanked for the help they had given the Com-

mittee.
Recess.

Afternoon Session
The Secretary read a communication from Mr. V. A. Cawi, Chairman
of the Board of Elders of Cross of Christ Lutheran Congregation in

Bountiful, Utah.

The Committee was asked to interpret paragraph 10 of page 25 of the
Guidelines: The Board shall "supervise the raising of all funds within the

congregation." It was the opinion of the Committee that basically the