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LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 1975, Page 109

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THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS 109

Scriptural nature of the modern charismatic movement: and
be it further

Resolved. That the proper District officials be asked to deal
with members of the LCMS who worship with those who do not
accept the Scriptural doctrine of justification by faith alone.

Trinity Lutheran Church
New Haven, Mo.
Orville Meyer, Secretary

3-153

To Repudiate Charismatic Movement

WHEREAS. The charismatic movement exists within some of
the congregations of the Synod: and

WHEREAS. This movement has caused disturbances and
divisions within and between the congregations of Synod: and

WHEREAS. This movement is in clear opposition to the Bible,
the Lutheran Confessions, and our understanding of the mediacy
of the Holy Spirit: therefore be it

Resolved. That we memorialize the 1975 convention of the
Synod to repudiate and deal with the charismatic movement.

Trinity Lutheran Church
Taylorville, Ill.

Earl Schrodt, President
Tom Ladage, Secretary

3-154

To Withdraw Sanction from Both
Social Ministry Affirmations and
Mission Affirmations

WHEREAS. There is much confusion regarding the interpreta-
tions of both the Social Ministry Affirmations and the Mission
Affirmations: and

WHEREAS. This confusion has added to our synodical dissen-
sion: and

WHEREAS. The wording of both of these documents is in
many places ambiguous; therefore be it

Resolved. That as a Synod we discard both of the documents
(Mission Affirmations and Social! Ministry Affirmations): and be
it further

Resolved. That we construct similar documents, the wording
of which should be much more precise, in order that we might
clearly pronounce our position with regard to both of these
important areas of ministry.

St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Brownstown, Ind.

John Stuckwisch, Chairman
Lynn Hinnefeld, Secretary
J. V. Moyer, Pastor

3-155

To Rewrite Mission Affirmations

WHEREAS. The Mission Affirmations were adopted by the
Synod in 1965: and

WHEREAS. Concerns regarding “improper interpretation and
use’ and “serious ambiguity” of the Mission Affirmations were
expressed at the 1967 and 1971 synodical conventions: and

WHEREAS. The 1973 New Orleans convention commended
the Board for Missions for ‘tthe theological principles . . . in-
tended to undergird and amplify the Mission Affirmations’: and

WHEREAS. The Commission on Theology and Church Rela-
tions has undertaken and submitted to the church a study of
the Mission Affirmations: “The Mission of the Christian Church
in the World—A Review of the 1965 Mission Affirmations.” in
September 1974: therefore be it

Resolved. That the Synod commend and accept the CTCR
study: and be it further

Resolved. That the Mission Affirmations be rewritten in order
to include the suggestions of the CTCR study: and be it finally

Resolved. That the President of the Synod appoint a com-
mittee made up of members of the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations and the Board for Missions to carry out this
assignment and submit it to the 1977 synodical convention for
action.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Kingfisher, Okla.

Dennis Post. Chairman
V.H. Mickow. Pastor

3-156

To Adopt CTCR Document as Official
Interpretation of Mission Affirmations

WHEREAS. The Mission Affirmations adopted by the LCMS in
1965 continue to be the source of much disagreement with
regard to the mission policy. fellowship with other denomina-
tional groups. and interpretation of their own meaning: and

WHEREAS. A definitive interpretation of the Affirmations by
the Synod is necessary if they are to serve to promote harmony
in the church and further its mission: and

WHEREAS. The Commission on Theology and Church Rela-
tions has produced a document, dated September 1974 and
entitled ‘The Mission of the Christian Church in the World —
A Review of the 1965 Mission Affirmations’: and

WHEREAS. This document gives a sound. Scriptural interpre-
tation of the Mission Affirmations that would ward off the
difficulties arising out of certain interpretations of the Affirma-
tions: therefore be it

Resolved. That The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod in its
convention at Anaheim adopt the above-mentioned document
of the CTCR as its official interpretation and understanding of
the Mission Affirmations.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Fairmont. Minn.

Willis Hinz, Chairman
Charles Backstrom. Secretary

3-157

To Adopt Resolution Clarifying
Mission Affirmations

WHEREAS. Resolution 2-33 of the Milwaukee convention of
the Synod in 1973. which was drawn up to clarify the Mission
Affirmations. has never been voted on by a convention: and

WHEREAS. It is desirable that Scriptural guidelines be given
to those who use the Mission Affirmations to forestall their
misuse and misapplication: therefore be it

Resolved. That the Synod in convention at Anaheim adopt in
to Resolution 2-33 in the 1971 Proceedings. p. 123. as follows:

WHEREAS. In the above overtures [2-204—2-208 (CW. pp. 105—
107)] issues have been raised in regard to the Mission Affirmations:
therefore be it

Resolved. That the Synod approach the Mission Affirmations with
the presupposition that:

a)—"God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself. not
counting their trespasses against them and entrusting to us the
message of reconciliation” (2 Cor. 5:19 RSV):

b)—the purpose of the earthly ministry of the incarnate Son of
God was to offer Himself as a sacrifice \Heb. 7:27: 9:26). propitiation
(Rom. 3:25). and ransom (Matt. 20:28) for the sins of the world, not
only to be a sign or symbol of God's love for the world:

c)—the primary mission of the church is to preach repentance
and remission of sins to all men (Luke 24:47), thus to lead to faith
in Jesus Christ or to strengthen faith in Christ:

d)—the ultimate question men must be taught to ask is not con-
cerned with their own joy, happiness. pleasure, political. or economic
freedom, but the question concerning the will of God for their lives
(2 Cor. 5:14-151: and be it also

Resolved. That the Synod reaffirm Resolution 2-20 of the New
York convention that: