The Binding Nature of Synodical Resolutions for a Pastor or Professor of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod

Authors

Arthur C. Repp, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

3-1-1971

Document Type

Article

Keywords

lutheran church, doctrinal, confessions, synodical resolutions, binding, faith, walther

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The author. argues that the principle that puts synodical resolutions of a doctrinal nature on a par with the Lutheran Symbols is unacceptable because it is unLutheran, unconstitutional, contrary to the advisory nature of the Synod, and too broad to be meaningful and valid.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

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

Galatians 1:8; Psalm 119:105;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Repp, Arthur C. (1971) "The Binding Nature of Synodical Resolutions for a Pastor or Professor of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 42, Article 16.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol42/iss1/16