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140 Proceedings of Thirty-Third Regular Convention,

‘That in Thesis 8, Election Series, the following ought to be in-
serted after Tr. 1,080: “Where, among other things, we read: Like-
wise, when we see that. God gives His Word at one place (to one
kingdom or realm), but not at another (to another. nation); removes
it from one place (people) and allows it to remain at another; also,
that one is hardened, blinded, given over to a reprobate mind, while
another, who is indeed in the same guilt, is converted again,” ete.

Respectfully submitted by the Committee:
TH. Encevper. Ricu. Nerrze,. Pauu ScHULZ.

Official Translation of the Report of Committee 17
on Intersynodical Matters,
As Adopted by Synod.

Synod’s Committee on Intersynodical Matters has conscien-
tiously examined the pertinent materials, as far as the time at its
disposal permitted, and would recommend the following for adop-
tion: — ,

1, That Synod express its joy over the fact that the conferences
held by our Intersynodical Committee with those of other synods
have not been in vain; rather do the theses which have been accepted
and published by these committees, in a number of propositions, give
expression to the true Lutheran doctrine, ward off false teaching, and
may therefore contribute to the achievement of doctrinal unity.

2. It must, however, be stated that the Lutheran doctrine has not
yet in all points received such expression as is clear, precise, adequate,
and exclusive of all error. The changes which the Examining Com-
mittee, elected by the previous convention, has proposed, especially in
the theses on conversion and predestination, are well founded. For
this reason the theses cannot as yet be recommended to Synod for
adopted in their present form.

3. As appears from several memorials: to Synod, this fact has
also been recognized in some circles of our Synod on the basis of
thorough discussions at conferences. The theses, however, have not
been generally examined and discussed, partly because not all circles
had enough time at their disposal after the changes propased by the

Examining Committee became known. Some groups of Synod have .

expressly asked for more time in which to.examine the theses. We
also add that leaders and Districts of the Ohio Synod have publicly
voiced their disagreement with the theses.

4. We, therefore, recommend that the theses, together with the
proposed changes, be everywhere exhaustively discussed at pastoral
conferences, and that in the interest of our own Synod. Only profit
and blessing can result if everywhere we all ‘intensively discuss
doctrine, speak as one man on the controverted doctrines, and exclude
all error.

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