Official Workbook overture source text
Overture: 6-05
Workbook page: 364
Source pages: 364
Source status: source checked / public
Submitter: Mount Hope, Casper, WY; St. Paul, Milford Center, OH; / Trinity (Decatur Rd), Fort Wayne, IN
Ov. 6-05
To Uphold Deep and Broad Study of Book of Concord in Synod Seminaries
WHEREAS, The Book of Concord serves as the Church’s binding doctrinal confession because (Latin: quia) it faithfully confesses the teaching of Holy Scripture, as set forth in the Formula of Concord (FC Ep, Summary Content); and
WHEREAS, Pastoral formation within the Synod requires more than familiarity with the Lutheran Confessions, but sustained study that forms pastors who confess, teach, and practice theology in full accord with them; and
WHEREAS, The unity of the Church is preserved when pastors are formed to interpret Scripture and conduct ministry within the shared doctrinal framework of the Confessions; and
WHEREAS, The Synod has consistently affirmed quia subscription to the Lutheran Confessions as foundational to pastoral formation and ecclesial trust; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Synod reaffirm and encourage the seminaries of the Synod to maintain and deepen comprehensive, integrated instruction in the Book of Concord throughout the curriculum; and be it further
Resolved, That confessional formation not be treated as a discrete academic subject alone, but as a hermeneutical and theological framework shaping all pastoral instruction; and be it further
Resolved, That the seminaries be encouraged to form pastors whose preaching, teaching, and practice flow from a robust quia commitment to the Lutheran Confessions; and be it finally
Resolved, That the Synod give thanks to God for the Lutheran Confessions and pray for pastors who confess them faithfully in doctrine and life.
Mount Hope, Casper, WY; St. Paul, Milford Center, OH;
Trinity (Decatur Rd), Fort Wayne, IN
