LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1965, Page 102

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102 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 2

ing a doctrine. Among these considerations and con-
‘clusions are the following key statements:

1. “The Scripture, as the only source and norm of
doctrine, is clear; therefore the statement in the memo-
‘rial [338], ‘There must be clear passages if there is
doctrine,’ is correct.”

2. “The expression: “This is a purely exegetical
‘question,’ may be used only when differing interpreta-
tions of a passage are possible which are not in conflict
with the teaching of other passages of Scripture.

3. “That Synod recognizes that there may be legiti-
‘mate differences of opinion in purely exegetical mat-
ters (cf. Paragraph 48 of Brief Statement), but that
‘this liberty does not extend farther and that no inter-
pretation may be held which is contrary to the analogy
of faith” (Proceedings, 1950, quoted in CTCR Report,
CW, p. 40; see also footnote: “... that ‘farther’ means
‘purely exegetical matters, such as grammar, meaning
of words, ete.’”); and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod strongly urge the mem-
bers of the Synod to follow these guidelines in their
interpretation and use of Holy Scripture and avoid
approaching a passage or text with any assumption
or theory which is not found in the text itself or con-
tradicts any clear passage of Scripture or the analogy
of faith.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Recommendation of the Commission on
Theology and Church Relations Regarding
“Revision of the Study Document on
Revelation, Inspiration, and Inerrancy”
and Its Study on Hermeneutics
RESOLUTION 2-31

Reports 2-01 (CW, pp. 35, 36); 3-45: Supplement...
(separate printing, p. 34)

Wnuereas, The Commission on Theology and Church
Relations has completed a “Revision of the Study
Document on Revelation, Inspiration, and Inerrancy,”
dealing with inspiration and inerrancy, “to indicate
the limits within which and the lines along which our
common study of these issues should move and so give
stimulus and direction to a concerted investigation of
the problems on the part of all members of our Synod”
(original “Study Document,” p.2); and

Wuereas, The commission has recommended “that
a thorough study of ‘revelation’ be included in the
comprehensive hermeneutical study which the commis-
sion is recommending to the Synod” (Supplement,
p. 34); therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod —

1) commend the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations for presenting the “Revision of the
Study Document on Revelation, Inspiration, and In-
errancy”; and

2) encourage the synodical constituency —

a) to study and evaluate this statement on in-
spiration and inerrancy; and

b) to present any reactions and criticisms of this
revision to the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations; and be it further

Resolved, That the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations complete its study of revelation, in-
spiration, and inerrancy in connection with its compre-
hensive study on hermeneutics for submission to a later !
convention of the Synod.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Increase Appropriation for Studies
in Regard to Creation
RESOLUTION 2-32
Overture 2-17 (CW, p. 64)

Resolved, That the concerns expressed in Overture
2-17 be referred to the Committee for Research of the
Commission on Church Literature (CW, pp. 364, 365)
for study and possible action.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

False Doctrine Must Be Acknowledged
and Retracted
RESOLUTION 2-33
Overture 2-45 Un (3) (URO, p.5)

Wuereas, Dr. Martin Scharlemann has withdrawn
the first three documents quoted; and

Wuereas, The presentation “The Pauline View of
Man” was, according to Dr. Scharlemann, delivered
from an outline, and we have received no documenta-~-
tion; therefore be it

Resolved, That this part of Overture 2-45 be. re-
spectfully declined.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Re Publication “What Is Troubling
the Lutherans?”
RESOLUTION 2-34
Overture 2-45 Un (2) (URO, p.5)

Wuereas, “What Is Troubling the Lutherans?” is
published by the Church League of America and does
not represent the Synod; and

Wuereas, The concerns expressed in this publication
could be and to a large extent have been presented in
overtures directly addressed to the Synod’s convention;
therefore be it

Resolved, That we respectfully decline this part of
Overture 2-45 Un.

Action: This resolution was adopted.