The False Arguments for the Modern Theory of Open Questions

Authors

C. F. Walther, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
W. Arndt, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

5-1-1939

Document Type

Article

Keywords

unity, faith, open questions, johann gerhard, doctrine, fellowship, st. augustine

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Johann Gerhard, whose authority is adduced against us, is of the same well-founded opinion [that, while in this life not a higher unity than a fundamental one is possible, errors that arise in a church-body should not be treated with indifference, even if they are of a non-fundamental character]. He writes against the papists, who place unity among the marks of the Church: ''It must be added that unity of faith and doctrine in the Church is not a perfect and absolute one in this life; for at times controversies occur between members of the true Church through which this holy unity is torn.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

1 Corinthians 13:9; Acts 11:2; Galatians 2:11; Acts 15:39; 1 Corinthians 1:2; Galatians 1:2;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Walther, C. F. and Arndt, W. (1939) "The False Arguments for the Modern Theory of Open Questions," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 10, Article 37.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol10/iss1/37