LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1969, Page 90

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90 RESOLUTIONS

ment on Death, Resurrection, and Immortality” be re-
ferred to the 1971 convention of the Synod for action.
Action: Adopted (5).
(The committee accepted the suggestion to change the
last word from “adoption” to “action.”)

RESOLUTION 2-22

(Res. 2-22 was a duplicate of Res. 2-09 and was
therefore withdrawn by the committee in Session 5. )

To Study Charismatic Movement
RESOLUTION 2-23
Overtures 2-45, 2-46 (CW, pp. 88—89)

Wuereas, Charismatic gifts (e.g. “Spirit baptism,”
speaking in tongues, healing, prophecy, etc.) are spe-
cifically mentioned in the New Testament; and

Wuereas, Reports of charismatic manifestations are
becoming more frequent and widespread, also within the
Synod; and

Wuereas, Controversies and divisions have arisen in
certain areas of the Synod in relation to this matter;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod request the Commission on
Theology and Church Relations to make a comprehen-
sive study of the charismatic movement with special em-
phasis on its exegetical aspects and theological impli-
cations; and be it further

Resolved, That the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations be encouraged to involve in its study
brethren who claim to have received the baptism of the
Spirit and related gifts; and be it finally

Resolved, That the commission’s report be made
available to pastors, teachers, congregations, and con-
ferences as soon as practicable.

Action. Adopted (16).

To Accept and Commend “A Review
of the Question ‘What Is a Doctrine?’ ”
RESOLUTION 2-24
Report 2-01, I, C (CW, pp. 58, 501—507)

Wuereas, The Synod in its New York convention also
resolved that the document entitled “A Review of the
Question ‘What Is a Doctrine?’ ” be commended to the
Synod’s membership for study and discussion (Pro-
ceedings, 1969, p. 97); and

Wuereas, The Synod in its New York convention also
resolved that this document be referred to the 1969 con-
vention of the Synod for adoption; and

Wuereas, The Commission on Theology and Church
Relations received no questions or protests concerning
this document; therefore be it

Resolved, That the document entitled, “A Review of
the Question ‘What Is a Doctrine?’” be accepted with
thanks by the Synod and commended to its members for
reference and guidance.

Action: Adopted ( 16).

To Make In-Depth Theological Study
on Social Action Concerns
RESOLUTION 2-25
Overtures 2-48 (CW, p. 89); 2-73U (URO, pp. 10—11)

Wuereas, The “Statement of Principle on Social Ac-
tion” in Resolution 10 of the Floor Committee on Social
Action and Welfare of this convention speaks clearly
also to the concerns of Overtures 2-48 and 2-73U; and

Wuereas, Additional theological studies on the issues
that confront the church in today’s world are essential
for Christian involvement in social action; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations sponsor an in-depth study of social ac-
tion, including the pressing problems laid upon Chris-
tian consciences in Overtures 2-48 and 2-73U, as soon
as possible; and be it also

Resolved, That this study be made available to the
Synod.

Action: Referred to the President for action (16).

To Provide Principles for Guidance in
Participation in Cooperative Programs

RESOLUTION 2-26
Overture 2-34 (CW, pp. 82—84)

Wuereas, The Board for Missions sponsors the Inter-
Lutheran Missionary Pre-Service training program to-
gether with The American Lutheran Church and the
Lutheran Church in America; and

Wuereas, A question has been raised as to whether
the joint sponsorship of such programs by Lutheran
bodies not in fellowship is consistent with the Synod’s
doctrinal position on fellowship and unionism; therefore
be it

Resolved, That the following principles express the
Synod’s understanding of the theological aspects of our
involvement in such programs:

a. Joint sponsorship or participation in matters not
directly affecting the Synod’s doctrinal position (co-
operation in externals) is not only possible but desirable
when this can be done without compromising the faith
or confession of the church (cf. “Theology of Fellow-
ship,” Part Three C, 4, CW, p. 544).

b. Joint programs involving the teaching of non-
theological subjects or providing instruction and guid-
ance in skills or methods pertaining to the communica-
tion of the Gospel may be considered legitimate ex-
amples of such cooperation,

c. When such programs include courses designed to
provide instruction in doctrinal matters, the teaching of
such courses, as well as the responsibility for supervising
the doctrinal content of such courses (so far as mem-
bers of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod are
concerned), shall be carried out by members of the
Synod or of church bodies in fellowship with it.

Action: Adopted (16).