LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1969, Page 86

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86 RESOLUTIONS

adopted statements under the norms of Holy Scripture
and the Lutheran Confessions (cf. Proceedings, 1965, 2-
08, p. 96; Proceedings, 1962, 3-17, pp. 105 ff.); and

Whereas, The synodically adopted statements re-
flect a synodical consensus which speaks to the church
in a contemporary manner and may be regarded as at-
tempts to clarify the faith for the current life of the
church; and

Wuereas, The Synod has set forth in its Handbook
the procedures for carrying out doctrinal supervision;
and

Wuereas, The President of the Synod has been en-
trusted with the responsibility of the doctrinal super-
vision of the Synod; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod assembled in convention
thank Almighty God for His grace and mercy in grant-
ing our beloved Synod Scriptural doctrine and practice;
and be it further

Resolved, That by the grace and mercy of God the
Synod abide by its doctrinal position as stated in its
constitution (Art. II) and “uphold and honor the doc-
trinal content of the synodically adopted statements un-
der the norms of Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Con-
fessions” (Proceedings, 1965, 2-08, p.96); and be it
further

Resolved, That the provisions established by the
Synod for disciplinary action and removal from office
be evangelically followed and carried out; and be it
further

Resolved, That the Synod commend the President of
the Synod for his conscientious efforts in carrying out
evangelically the difficult task of doctrinal supervision;
and be it further

Resolved, That the President of the Synod and others
responsible for doctrinal supervision be earnestly and
prayerfully encouraged to continue such supervision
according to the procedures of the synodical Handbook;
and be it finally

Resolved, That all the members of the Synod be en-
couraged to support and cooperate with the President
of the Synod and other officers responsible for doctrinal
supervision in order that peace and unity be maintained.

Action: Adopted (10).

To Decline Request to Prohibit Use of RSV
RESOLUTION 2-07

Overtures 7-02, 10-13, 10-14 (CW, pp. 360, 423—424);
10-25U, 10-26U (URO, p. 77)

Whereas, Overture 10-13 does not present cogent
evidence that the Revised Standard Version is a “‘doubt-
ful Bible”; therefore be it

Resolved, That the request for prohibition of the
Revised Standard Version in Sunday school and other
literature be declined; and be it also

Resolved, That the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations examine Dr. William F. Beck’s cri-

tique of the Revised Standard Version for such evidence
as has not previously come to their attention.

Action: Referred to President for action (16).

To Answer Request for Restoring Full
Harmony Between Prophecy and Fulfillment
in RSV Used in New Catechism
RESOLUTION 2-08

Overture 7-02 (CW, p.360)

Wuereas, The problem presented by this overture
involves technical questions in lexicography, herme-
neutics, and interpretation, to which the Synod, in con-

vention assembled, is not able to give adequate time
and attention; and

Wuereas, An occasional lack of clarity does not vi-
tiate the usefulness of a version in a catechism; and

Wuereas, The Synod recognizes the desirability of
presenting the harmony of Old Testament prophecy and
New Testament fulfillment as clearly as possible; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That this question be referred to the Com-
mission on Theology and Church Relations for study.

Action: Referred to President for action (16).

To Approve Revised Rules of Inter-Lutheran
Commission on Worship
RESOLUTION 2-09

Overture 2-56 (CW, pp. 91—93)

Resolved, That Overture 2-56: “To Approve Revised
Rules of Inter-Lutheran Commission on Worship,” be
approved as submitted.

Action: Adopted (3).

To Commend CTCR Document
“Guidelines for Crucial Issues in
Christian Citizenship”
RESOLUTION 2-10

Roport 2-01, I, F (CW, pp. 58, 511—513)
Resolved, That the CTCR document “Guidelines for
Crucial Issues in Christian Citizenship” be gratefully

received by the Synod and is herewith commended to
its membership for reference and guidance.

Action: Adopted (3).

To Commend and Strengthen
Exchange Study Program
RESOLUTION 2-11
Report 2-01, Appendix A (CW, pp. 63—64)

Wuereas, God has richly blessed the programs for
exchanging students, pastors, and professors of The Lu-
theran Church — Missouri Synod and sister churches in

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