Doctrinal Emphases in the Missouri Synod

Authors

Erwin L. Lueker, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

4-1-1972

Document Type

Article

Keywords

faith, lutheran church, justification, luther, walther, missouri synod, absolution, doctrine, christian, concordia seminary, theology

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod has had the same doctrinal basis for 125 years. It is remarkable that within that period of time the loyalty of no group in Synod to that basis as given in the constitution could be seriously challenged. This, however, does not mean that there were no variations in emphases. This study is a brief synopsis of such variations. It is not concerned with difference, uniformity, contradiction, or inconsistency in doctrine (although some of these factors may be present) but with coordinating stresses. Examination of consistent adherence to basic insights is also beyond the scope of this brief study.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

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

Acts 4:12; Isaiah 53:5; 1 Corinthians 3:11-15;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Lueker, Erwin L. (1972) "Doctrinal Emphases in the Missouri Synod," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 43, Article 20.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol43/iss1/20