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

7-1-1939

Document Type

Article

Keywords

faith, dogmas, christian, doctrine, open questions, rationalism

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

In the first place, it is not true that our dogmas come into existence gradually and that hence there are articles of faith "which are still in the process of formation, and others which as yet have either not at all or merely by way of beginning been drawn into the stream of events in which dogmas take shape." It is not true that some articles of faith have come down to us "as undecided, unfinished questions, incomplete structures, as open questions," because concerning these things one does not yet find unanimous agreement in the Lutheran Church.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

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

John 10:16; Acts 15:11; Acts 26:22; Acts 13:32-33; John 5:39, 45-47; Acts 17:11; Ephesians 2:20; Galatians 4:26; Ephesians 4:5; John 8:32; 2 Timothy 3:7; Jude 1:3;

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 51.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol10/iss1/51