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To Uphold Deep and Broad Study of Book of Concord in Synod Seminaries

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Official Workbook overture source text

Overture: 6-06

Workbook page: Contents page viii; overture page 364

Source pages: Contents page viii; overture page 364

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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 
2026 Convention Workbook
364 PAST ORAL MINISTRY AND SEMINARIES

To Uphold Deep and Broad Study of Book of Concord in Synod Seminaries

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