LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1986, Page 134

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134 RESOLUTIONS

task force with instructions to prepare such a new trans-
lation; and

Wuereas, A proposed new translation of the Enchiri-
dion has now been prepared and field-tested, with copies
sent to all pastors and teachers of the Synod; and

Wuereas, On the basis of their comments additional
revisions were made, and the final proposed copy of the
new translation of the Enchiridion is included in the report
of the Board for Parish Services to this 1986 convention,
and has been approved by the Synod’s Commission on The-
ology and Church Relations; therefore be it

Resolved, That this proposed new translation of the En-
chiridion, Luther’s Small Catechism, as printed in the re-
port of the Board for Parish Services in the 1986
Convention Workbook be approved for use in the congre-
gations of the Synod.

Action: Adopted (10).
(Delegates declined a motion to delete the third whereas.)

To Authorize Preparation
of Revised Exposition to Enchiridion
Luther’s Small Catechism

RESOLUTION 2-17
Overture 2-13 (CW, p- 84)

Wuereas, The Board for Parish Services feels duty
bound to address contemporary problems such as faulty
methods of Bible interpretation, cults, abortion, euthan-
asia, satanic manifestation in 20th century forms, drug
abuse, alcoholism, sinful sexual life-styles, and so forth;
and

Wuereas, The Board for Parish Services feels these is-
sues should be dealt with in the exposition to Luther’s
Small Catechism instead of updating or modernizing the
Enchiridion; and

Wuereas, The Board for Parish Services directed its
task force to make a comprehensive effort in the exposition
to address contemporary concerns as they relate to the Six
Chief Parts; and

Wuereas, The Board for Parish Services has not had
sufficient time to complete the work of revising the expo-
sition to Luther’s Small Catechism as found in the 1943
edition published by Concordia Publishing House; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That the Board for Parish Services be en-
couraged to complete its work of preparing a revised ver-
sion of the 1943 exposition to Luther’s Small Catechism
and arrange for immediate publication for field review; and
be it further

Resolved, That the Board for Parish Services provide
for a thorough field review of this proposed revised expo-
sition, allowing ample time for study and response from
the field, and make further revisions on the basis of the
field review; and be it finally

Resolved, That after approval by the Commission on
Theology and Church Relations, the Board for Parish Ser-
vices publish the revised exposition to the Enchiridion for
use in the congregations of the Synod.

C—O

Action: Adopted (10).

(During discussion a motion to resolve that “prior to publi-
cation the exposition to the Enchiridion be presented to the 1989

convention for consideration” was declined.)

To Warn of Consequences of licit Sex
RESOLUTION 2-18
Overture 2-20 (CW, p- 85)

Wuereas, It is well known that illicit sex, that is, sex
outside the bonds of marriage, is becoming more and more
commonplace among both married and unmarried people;
and

Wuereas, There is a growing complacency regarding
illicit sex; and

Wuereas, It is also known that illicit sex leads to un-
wanted pregnancies and thereafter frequently to abortion;
and

WueEreas, Illicit sex is also one of the common causes
of divorce and other family problems, and

WueEreas, Illicit sex is becoming a prelude to more vi-
olent acts, such as rape and murder; and

Wuereas, God’s Word explicitly forbids sexual relations
outside the bonds of marriage (Heb. 13:4); therefore be it

Resolved, That local congregations be encouraged to
warn their members of the physical and mental conse-
quences of engaging in illicit sex, such as unwanted preg-
nancies, health hazards, divorce, mental anguish, guilt,
etc., to such extremes as rape, abortion, or murder; and
be it further

Resolved, That congregations be encouraged to make
their members increasingly aware of the spiritual conse-
quences surrounding illicit sex (1 Cor. 6:9-20; Matt. 15:19;
Eph. 5:3-6; Gal. 5:19-21); and be it further

Resolved, That congregations be encouraged to deal pas-
torally (Gal. 6:1) with individuals within the body of Christ
who are engaging in illicit sexual activity, through the use
of rebuke and church discipline for those who are not re-
pentant, and offering forgiveness and aid to those who are
truly repentant and seek to amend their ways; and be it
finally

Resolved, That congregations be encouraged not to give
the appearance of condoning illicit sex within the com-
munity as a whole, put actively strive to combat illicit sex
and its consequences by emphasizing the beauty of sex
within the marriage covenant and the joys and blessings
that come from life-styles in harmony with God’s design.

Action: None.

To Encourage Political Involvement
of Individuals as a Christian Witness

RESOLUTION 2-19
Overture 2-67 (CW, p- 96)

Wuereas, The Bible speaks to the morality of nations;
saying, “Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a re
proach to any people” (Prov. 14:34); also “Blessed 1S the
nation whose God is the Lord” (Ps. 33:12); and