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

6-1-1939

Document Type

Article

Keywords

open questions, confessional, ecclesiastical, doctrines, theological, unity, christian, lutheran, salvation

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

A further argument for this theory is the view that evidently for ecclesiastical unity not more is required than agreement in the teachings laid down in the public confession of the Church; that these are the only ones fixed by the Church itself; that on these only the Church has made pronouncements and decisions; and that everything else has to be considered as belonging to the category of open questions.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

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

Isaiah 28:19; 1 Corinthians 11:19; Matthew 25:14 ff; Hebrews 5:12; 2 Peter 3:18; 1 Corinthians 14:20; Ephesians 4:14;

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 43.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol10/iss1/43