LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1962, Page 108

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108 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 3

and The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod” (India
Evangelical Lutheran Church was formed on January
8 and 9, 1958); and

Wuereas, This young sister church has shown coura-
geous initiative and dedicated service in sound Scrip-
tural witness, and after thorough theological study has
resolved to apply for membership with the Federation
of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in India; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That the Synod express its joyful thanks
to the Lord for holding His protecting hand over the
India Evangelical Lutheran Church in permitting it to
intensify its missionary outreach; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod urge our sister church in
India to exercise care in entering into fellowship with
other churches or federations of churches, fully con-
scious of its responsibility under the Word of God and
the Lutheran Symbols; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod assure the India Evangel-
ical Lutheran Church of its continued prayers for the
preservation and growing strength of our cherished ties
and for the abundant success of its labors; and be it
finally

Resolved, That the Board for World Missions report
this action of the Synod to our brethren in the India
Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Action: This resolution was adopted as replacement
for Resolution 3-21, p. 523, Today’s Business.

To Restudy “What Is a Doctrine?”
RESOLUTION 3-22

Memorial 351, p. 178, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, Memorial 351 points up the importance of
the question: What is a doctrine? and particularly the
relationship of doctrine and practice, or application of
doctrine; therefore be it

Resolved, That this memorial and the supporting
brief be referred to the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations for serious study, consideration, and
report; and be it further

Resolved, That the results of this study be sent to
all pastors and teachers at least one year before the
next convention so that conferences can study it before
it is acted on by the convention.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

For Reunion of Separated Brethren
with the Synod
RESOLUTION 3-23 R
Unprinted Memorial 353, pp. 60, 61, Today’s Business

Wuereas, Some pastors and congregations have sev-
ered their relations with The Lutheran Church — Mis-
souri Synod; and

Wuereas, The Synod in this 1962 convention has

reaffirmed by resolution its Scriptural and Confessional
position; therefore be it

Resolved, That congregations and pastors who have
severed their relations with the Synod be urged to
reevaluate their position and action in the light of the
Scriptures, the Lutheran Confessions, and the Synod’s
Constitution and Bylaws; and be it further

Resolved, That they be encouraged to return to our ,
fellowship and to the work of our church; and be it
finally

Resolved, That the officials of our Districts and of
the Synod endeavor to be helpful in negotiations with
pastors and congregations desiring to return to mem-
bership in our Synod.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Limit Contact with Heterodox, etc.
RESOLUTION 3-24
Memorial 312, pp. 151, 152, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, This memorial addresses itself to a number
of matters which have been adequately covered in
previous resolutions; therefore be it

Resolved, That no further action be taken in regard
to this memorial.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Ministers of the Gospel in the
Performance of Their Wider Ministry
RESOLUTION 3-25
Unprinted Memorial 322 B, pp. 59, 60, Today’s Business

Your committee, in consultation with the District
President concerned, has been assured that the subject
matter of Memorial 322B has received official attention
and is under continuing review.

In view of this action the committee is making no
direct recommendations in response to this memorial.

Nevertheless, Memorial 322B prompts us to think
of the many opportunities of the Synod’s ministers of
the Gospel to bear witness in the world of journalism,
through other mass media of communication, and on
public platforms. The Synod rejoices in this and thanks
God for the faithful witness of many. In presenting the
following resolution, your committee is mindful of con-
cerns expressed also by our overseas brethren.

Wuereas, The world, both secular and religious,
judges our Synod’s doctrinal position largely by the
preaching, teaching, lecturing, and literary productions
of the Synod’s ministers of the Gospel; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod encourage all its ministers
of the Gospel in the performance also of the wider
ministry noted above to discharge their obligation to
give a clear witness to the grace and glory of God by
responsibly representing our Savior, the truth of the
Holy Scriptures, and our Synod.

Action: This resolution was adopted.