# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1975_S109 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS 109 Scriptural nature of the modern charismatic movement: and be it further Resolved. That the proper District officials be asked to deal with members of the LCMS who worship with those who do not accept the Scriptural doctrine of justification by faith alone. Trinity Lutheran Church New Haven, Mo. Orville Meyer, Secretary 3-153 To Repudiate Charismatic Movement WHEREAS. The charismatic movement exists within some of the congregations of the Synod: and WHEREAS. This movement has caused disturbances and divisions within and between the congregations of Synod: and WHEREAS. This movement is in clear opposition to the Bible, the Lutheran Confessions, and our understanding of the mediacy of the Holy Spirit: therefore be it Resolved. That we memorialize the 1975 convention of the Synod to repudiate and deal with the charismatic movement. Trinity Lutheran Church Taylorville, Ill. Earl Schrodt, President Tom Ladage, Secretary 3-154 To Withdraw Sanction from Both Social Ministry Affirmations and Mission Affirmations WHEREAS. There is much confusion regarding the interpreta- tions of both the Social Ministry Affirmations and the Mission Affirmations: and WHEREAS. This confusion has added to our synodical dissen- sion: and WHEREAS. The wording of both of these documents is in many places ambiguous; therefore be it Resolved. That as a Synod we discard both of the documents (Mission Affirmations and Social! Ministry Affirmations): and be it further Resolved. That we construct similar documents, the wording of which should be much more precise, in order that we might clearly pronounce our position with regard to both of these important areas of ministry. St. Peter's Lutheran Church Brownstown, Ind. John Stuckwisch, Chairman Lynn Hinnefeld, Secretary J. V. Moyer, Pastor 3-155 To Rewrite Mission Affirmations WHEREAS. The Mission Affirmations were adopted by the Synod in 1965: and WHEREAS. Concerns regarding “improper interpretation and use’ and “serious ambiguity” of the Mission Affirmations were expressed at the 1967 and 1971 synodical conventions: and WHEREAS. The 1973 New Orleans convention commended the Board for Missions for ‘tthe theological principles . . . in- tended to undergird and amplify the Mission Affirmations’: and WHEREAS. The Commission on Theology and Church Rela- tions has undertaken and submitted to the church a study of the Mission Affirmations: “The Mission of the Christian Church in the World—A Review of the 1965 Mission Affirmations.” in September 1974: therefore be it Resolved. That the Synod commend and accept the CTCR study: and be it further Resolved. That the Mission Affirmations be rewritten in order to include the suggestions of the CTCR study: and be it finally Resolved. That the President of the Synod appoint a com- mittee made up of members of the Commission on Theology and Church Relations and the Board for Missions to carry out this assignment and submit it to the 1977 synodical convention for action. Emmanuel Lutheran Church Kingfisher, Okla. Dennis Post. Chairman V.H. Mickow. Pastor 3-156 To Adopt CTCR Document as Official Interpretation of Mission Affirmations WHEREAS. The Mission Affirmations adopted by the LCMS in 1965 continue to be the source of much disagreement with regard to the mission policy. fellowship with other denomina- tional groups. and interpretation of their own meaning: and WHEREAS. A definitive interpretation of the Affirmations by the Synod is necessary if they are to serve to promote harmony in the church and further its mission: and WHEREAS. The Commission on Theology and Church Rela- tions has produced a document, dated September 1974 and entitled ‘The Mission of the Christian Church in the World — A Review of the 1965 Mission Affirmations’: and WHEREAS. This document gives a sound. Scriptural interpre- tation of the Mission Affirmations that would ward off the difficulties arising out of certain interpretations of the Affirma- tions: therefore be it Resolved. That The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod in its convention at Anaheim adopt the above-mentioned document of the CTCR as its official interpretation and understanding of the Mission Affirmations. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Fairmont. Minn. Willis Hinz, Chairman Charles Backstrom. Secretary 3-157 To Adopt Resolution Clarifying Mission Affirmations WHEREAS. Resolution 2-33 of the Milwaukee convention of the Synod in 1973. which was drawn up to clarify the Mission Affirmations. has never been voted on by a convention: and WHEREAS. It is desirable that Scriptural guidelines be given to those who use the Mission Affirmations to forestall their misuse and misapplication: therefore be it Resolved. That the Synod in convention at Anaheim adopt in to Resolution 2-33 in the 1971 Proceedings. p. 123. as follows: WHEREAS. In the above overtures [2-204—2-208 (CW. pp. 105— 107)] issues have been raised in regard to the Mission Affirmations: therefore be it Resolved. That the Synod approach the Mission Affirmations with the presupposition that: a)—"God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself. not counting their trespasses against them and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation” (2 Cor. 5:19 RSV): b)—the purpose of the earthly ministry of the incarnate Son of God was to offer Himself as a sacrifice \Heb. 7:27: 9:26). propitiation (Rom. 3:25). and ransom (Matt. 20:28) for the sins of the world, not only to be a sign or symbol of God's love for the world: c)—the primary mission of the church is to preach repentance and remission of sins to all men (Luke 24:47), thus to lead to faith in Jesus Christ or to strengthen faith in Christ: d)—the ultimate question men must be taught to ask is not con- cerned with their own joy, happiness. pleasure, political. or economic freedom, but the question concerning the will of God for their lives (2 Cor. 5:14-151: and be it also Resolved. That the Synod reaffirm Resolution 2-20 of the New York convention that: