LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1962, Page 102

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Meetings with Presbyterians
RESOLUTION 3-05

Report 301, H, and Memorial 348, pp. 146, 175, Reports
and Memorials

Waereas, An invitation was extended to our Synod
to send representatives to a series of discussions of
those doctrinal areas in which Lutherans and Reformed
have historically disagreed; and

Wuereas, This invitation was accepted and our
Synod was represented by the President and two mem-
bers of the Committee on Doctrinal Unity; and

Wuereas, Additional meetings are scheduled for such
doctrinal discussions between Lutherans and Presby-
terians; and

Wuereas, Our Synod must heed the Scriptural in-
junction to “endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit
in the bond of peace” (Eph. 4:3) and to be “ready to
give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason
of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear”
(1 Peter 3:15); therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod commend its President and
the Committee on Doctrinal Unity for their action; and
be it further

Resolved, That the Synod encourage participation
of duly appointed representatives of our Synod in
future discussion conferences between Lutherans and
Presbyterians; and be it further

Resolved, That our representatives participate in
such conferences in conformity with the stated prin-
ciples of our Constitution (Article III, 1) and the Scrip-
tural principles of fellowship; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Synod implore the gracious
blessing of the Lord of the church on these conferences.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Report of Exchange Study Committee
RESOLUTION 3-06 A
Report 301, pp. 143, 144, Reports and Memorials

Wuergeas, The experience thus far of the Exchange
Study Committee (p. 143, Report of the Committee on
Doctrinal Unity) warrants the continuation and ex-
pansion of this program; therefore be it

: Resolved, That this synodical convention endorse the
work of the Exchange Study Committee; and be it
further

Resolved, That in the future the selection of candi-
dates favor the exchange of professors; and be it further

Resolved, That both seminary faculties be repre-
sented on the Exchange Study Committee; and be it
finally

Resolved; That the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations supervise this.program and that the

RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 3

financial need involved be referred to the Board of
Directors of the Synod.

Action: This resolution was adopted after Resolu-
tion 3-06 (p. 251, Today’s Business) had been referred
back to the committee and replaced by this resolution.

To Insist that All Synod’s Missionaries
Believe and Teach Scripturally

RESOLUTION 3-07

Memorial 345, p.171, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, Article II of the Synod’s Constitution re-
quires all of our missionaries faithfully to teach the
Word, including the truth that Christ is the only way to
heaven; and

Wuereas, Existing procedural directives provide for
proper supervision in this matter; therefore be it

Resolved, That we decline this memorial since its
concern is already adequately satisfied.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Alert Synod’s Members to Developments
in Some Divinity Schools and Churches

RESOLUTION 3-08

Memorial 347, p.171, Reports and Memorials

Resolved, That Memorial 347 be referred to the Edi-
torial Committee of our church periodicals (e. g., The
Lutheran Witness) to consider informing our people of
trends mentioned in this memorial as they pertain to
certain divinity schools.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Supervise Doctrine and Practice
RESOLUTION 3-09

Memorials 335, 343, 344, 348, pp. 164, 165, 170, 171, 172,
Reports and Memorials

Unprinted Memorials 350 A, 350 B, 354, pp. 63, 68, 61,
Today’s Business

Wuereas, The confessional basis of our Synod is
clearly stated in the Constitution of The Lutheran
Church — Missouri Synod, Article II; and

Wuereas, The Constitution and Bylaws make com-
prehensive provision for careful supervision of teaching
and practice in our church’s life and work (Art. II,
Objects, 1, 4, 5, 7, 8; Art. XI, Rights and Duties of Offi-
cers, B, 1—3; Art. XII, Districts of Synod and Their
Regulations, 7, 8; Art. XIII, Expulsion from Synod;
Bylaws, 1.09a,b; 1.11; 2.27a; 2.119d,e,f,g; 3.41; 3.43;
3.71; 3.73 b,c; 3.75 a,b,e,d,e,f; 4.05; 4.07; 4.15; 4.17;
4.19 c; 4.21; 4.23; 4.25; 4.41; 4.53; 4.61 d; 4.63; 4.81 a,1;
4.85¢; 4.87a; 4.101; 4.103; 4.111; 6.05; 6:07 c,e; 6.21;