LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1967, Page 91

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THEOLOGICAL MATTERS 91

Dr. Walter E. Buszin

commend Dr. Buszin for his many years of faithful
service and bespeak God’s continued blessing on his
chosen fields of endeavor.

_ Action: Adopted.

To Adopt “Theology of Fellowship”’
for Reference and Guidance
RESOLUTION 2-13
Report 2-01, II, B, 2 (CW, pp. 46—47)
Overtures 2-70 (CW, p. 77), 2-04a (CW, p. 60)

WHEREAS, Studies regarding the theology of fellow-
ship were initiated by the St. Paul convention of 1956;
and

Wuereas, A document was produced which was re-
ceived at the Cleveland convention of 1962 and assigned
to the Commission on Theology and Church Relations
for further study and revision; and

Wuereas, The 1965 Detroit convention resolved that
the revised document entitled “Theology of Fellowship”
(Parts I, II, and II, CW, pp. 365—392) “be received for
study and guidance and be commended for that purpose
to the constituency of the Synod” and that it “be recom-
mended to the Synod for adoption at the next conven-
tion”; and

Wuereas, The constituency of the Synod has now had
ample opportunity to study and review the document;
and

Wuereas, The document addresses itself to current

questions and problems in the area of Christian fellow-
‘ship; and

Wuereas, The document is a sound presentation of
the basic Biblical, theological, historical, and practical
principles of Christian fellowship; and

Wuereas, The Commission on Theology and Church
Relations has again recommended adoption of “Theology
of Fellowship” at this convention; therefore be it

Resolved, That this convention adopt “Theology of
Fellowship” as a synodical document for reference and
guidance; and be it further

Resolved, That attention be called to the six “Sug-
gested Guidelines for the Church in the Practice of Fel-
lowship” (CW, pp. 389—390) ; and be it further

Resolved, That the convention especially urge the
church in its practice of Christian fellowship to avoid
the twin dangers of unionism and separatism as defined
in the document (CW, pp. 389—390); and be it finally

Resolved, That the Synod continue to uphold the
doctrine of the Gospel and its implications as determina-
tive in the theology and practice of Christian fellowship
(CW, p. 380).

Action: Adopted.

To Take No Action Regarding an Additional
Document on Selective Fellowship
RESOLUTION 2-14

Overture 2-04b (CW, p. 60)

Wuereas, The document of the Commission on The-
ology and Church Relations entitled “Theology of Fel-
lowship” sets forth the basic principles and suggested
guidelines for the church in the practice of fellowship;

‘therefore be it

Resolved, That no action be taken on Overture 2-04b.
Action: Adopted.

To Invoke God’s Blessing on Hermeneutics
Committee
RESOLUTION 2-15

Report 2-01, Il, Appendix D (CW, pp. 50—51)

WHerEas, The 1965 convention of The Lutheran
Church — Missouri Synod instructed the Commission on
Theology and Church Relations to plan and produce a
comprehensive study of Biblical hermeneutics, based on
the Lutheran Confessions and oriented to the church’s

primary task of proclamation and edification (Resolution
2-07, Proceedings, 1965, p. 95); and

Wuereas, A subcommittee of eight men has been ap-
pointed by the Commission on Theology and Church
Relations, which committee is working full time this
summer and will regularly report to the Committee on
Theology and Church Relations; therefore be it

Resolved, That we commend these men for their
work and call upon our Lord to bless their work and
sive them His guidance for their future efforts.

Action: Adopted.