# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1975_S106
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106 RESOLUTIONS

To Review Social
Ministry Affirmations
RESOLUTION 3-28A
(Replacing Resolution 3-28)
Overture 3-154 (CW, p. 109)

Wuereas, Concerns have been expressed about the
Social Ministry Affirmations; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations be requested to prepare a review of the
Social Ministry Affirmations.

Action: This resolution died since it failed to receive
action before adjournment.
The committee replaced tentative Res. 3-28 with Res. 3-

To Commend the Document
“The Inspiration of Scripture”

RESOLUTION 3-29

Report 3-01, I, 6; Overtures 3-125A—3-127 (CW, pp.
40, 100—101)

Wuereas, The canonical text of Scripture is the au-

_ thoritative Word of God for the church; and

Wuereas, There is confusion and misunderstanding
in the Synod concerning the terms such as canonical,
canon, inspiration, inerrancy, authority, and revelation;
and

WHEREAS, The document “The Inspiration of Scrip-
ture” prepared by the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations correctly explains the above-mentioned
terms; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod commend the position paper
entitled “The Inspiration of Scripture” to its members for
study and response.

Action: This resolution died since it failed to receive
action before adjournment.

(The committee changed “reference, study, and guidance” to
“study and response” and filed this change with the Secretary.)

To Commend the Document
“Gospel and Scripture”

. RESOLUTION 3-30
Report 3-01, I, Rec. 7 (CW, p. 40)

Wuereas, The Gospel is the center of Scripture and
the object of saving faith and the Scriptures are the
source and norm of all theology; and

Wuereas, The question of the relationship between
Gospel and Scripture is a subject that has come under
extensive discussion and debate within Lutheranism;
and

Wuereas, The document “Gospel and Scripture,” pre-
pared by the Commission on Theology and Church Rela-
tions, enunciates the proper relationship, purpose, and

use of Gospel and Scripture as confessed in the Lutheran
Symbols; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod commend the position paper
entitled “Gospel and Scripture” to its members for refer-
ence and guidance.

Action: This resolution died since it failed to receive
action before adjournment.

(The committee eliminated “study” from the resolved and
filed this change with the Secretary.)

To Decline Certain Overtures
Regarding the Council of Presidents

RESOLUTION 3-31A
(Replacing Part of 3-31)
Overtures 3-27A—3-29 (CW, p. 71)

WHEREAS, The implementation of Overtures 3-27A—
3-29 would be impractical and cumbersome; therefore be
it

Resolved, That we respectfully decline these over-
tures.

Action: This resolution died since it failed to receive
action before adjournment.

(The committee replaced tentative Res. 3-31 with Res. 3-31A
and Res. 3-37.)

To Indicate the Understanding
of the Word Doctrine in The
Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod

RESOLUTION 3-32

Report 3-01, I, A, Rec. 14; Overture 3-133 (CW, pp. 41,
103)

Resolved, That the Synod commend to its members for
reference and guidance the statement of the Commission
on Theology and Church Relations concerning the docu-
ment titled “A Review of the Question ‘What Is a
Doctrine?’,” the conclusion of which reads:

Conclusion

The Commission on Theology and Church Relations
holds that the document entitled “A Review of the Question
‘What Is a Doctrine?’” does not maintain that matters
pertaining to the authorship of Biblical books and the histor-
icity of certain Biblical accounts are outside the scope of
“doctrine.” Teachings and judgments on such matters ordi-
narily are not considered “doctrine” or “doctrines” in them-
selves. However, any teaching or judgment which denies or
contradicts what the Scriptures teach must be considered
“false doctrine.” For such a denial or contradiction is in
conflict with the doctrine of the authority of Holy Scripture,
the only infallible source and norm of all doctrine. Moreover,
the doctrine of the person of Jesus Christ is also involved in
the consideration of any of His statements, including those
which deal with isagogical or historical matters. In short,
the commission holds that it is a doctrinal matter to contra-
dict or deny whatever the Bible teaches on any subject.”

Adopted by the CTCR, May 24, 1971.

Action: This resolution died since it failed to receive
action before adjournment.

(The Committee removed “study” from the resolved after
“reference” and filed this change with the Secretary.)