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The LCMS/WELS/ELS/LCC Statement of Purpose
A subforum for the LCMS, WELS, ELS, LCC, and other conservative Lutherans to discuss and fellowship together.
If you belong to the ELCA, ELCIC, or anyother liberal Lutheran branch, only fellowship posts are allowed. You are not allowed to debate here. If you would like to debate something with a member of a conservative Lutheran branch, please do so in the main Lutherans forum.
Homosexuality and Same Sex Marriage:
The LCMS/WELS/ELS/LCC forum allows homosexuality and same sex marriage to be discussed, however, no promotion is allowed. Promotion is defined as encouragement of the progress, growth, or acceptance of something including advertising and publicity. The following statements explain the position of the conservative denominations of the Lutheran church on homosexuality and same sex marriage:
Community Rules
All posts within this faith community must adhere to the site wide rules found here (Community Rules). In addition, if you are not a member of this faith group, you may not debate issues or teach against it's theology. You may post in fellowship. Active promotion of views contrary to the established teachings of this group will be considered off topic.
A subforum for the LCMS, WELS, ELS, LCC, and other conservative Lutherans to discuss and fellowship together.
If you belong to the ELCA, ELCIC, or anyother liberal Lutheran branch, only fellowship posts are allowed. You are not allowed to debate here. If you would like to debate something with a member of a conservative Lutheran branch, please do so in the main Lutherans forum.
Homosexuality and Same Sex Marriage:
The LCMS/WELS/ELS/LCC forum allows homosexuality and same sex marriage to be discussed, however, no promotion is allowed. Promotion is defined as encouragement of the progress, growth, or acceptance of something including advertising and publicity. The following statements explain the position of the conservative denominations of the Lutheran church on homosexuality and same sex marriage:
Q: What is the Missouri Synod's response to homosexuality?
A: The Missouri Synod believes the Bible teaches homosexual behavior is contrary to God's Word and will, and the LCMS seeks to minister to those who are struggling with homosexual inclinations. In 1992, the LCMS adopted Res. 3-12A To Develop a Plan for Ministry to Homosexuals and Their Families.
A: The Missouri Synod believes the Bible teaches homosexual behavior is contrary to God's Word and will, and the LCMS seeks to minister to those who are struggling with homosexual inclinations. In 1992, the LCMS adopted Res. 3-12A To Develop a Plan for Ministry to Homosexuals and Their Families.
Q: In light of all the recent publicity about same-sex marriage, where does the LCMS stand on the issue?
A: God gave marriage as a picture of the relationship between Christ and His bride the Church (Eph. 5:32). Homosexual behavior is prohibited in the Old and New Testaments (Lev. 18:22, 24, 20:13; 1 Cor. 6:9–20; 1 Tim. 1:10) as contrary to the Creator’s design (Rom. 1:26–27). The LCMS affirms that such behavior is "intrinsically sinful" and that, “on the basis of Scripture, marriage [is] the lifelong union of one man and one woman (Gen. 2:2-24; Matt. 19:5-6)” (2004 Res. 3-05A). It has also urged its members “to give a public witness from Scripture against the social acceptance and legal recognition of homosexual ‘marriage’ ” (2004 Res. 3-05A). At the same time, the Synod firmly believes "the redeeming love of Christ, which rescues humanity from sin, death, and the power of Satan, is offered to all through repentance and faith in Christ, regardless of the nature of their sinfulness” (1992 Res. 3-12A). The Synod developed a Law/Gospel ministry plan for use in ministry to those who are troubled by homosexual desires, Ministry to Homosexuals and Their Families.
Statement Link
WELS Statement: http://wels.net/marriage-defined-by-god/
A: God gave marriage as a picture of the relationship between Christ and His bride the Church (Eph. 5:32). Homosexual behavior is prohibited in the Old and New Testaments (Lev. 18:22, 24, 20:13; 1 Cor. 6:9–20; 1 Tim. 1:10) as contrary to the Creator’s design (Rom. 1:26–27). The LCMS affirms that such behavior is "intrinsically sinful" and that, “on the basis of Scripture, marriage [is] the lifelong union of one man and one woman (Gen. 2:2-24; Matt. 19:5-6)” (2004 Res. 3-05A). It has also urged its members “to give a public witness from Scripture against the social acceptance and legal recognition of homosexual ‘marriage’ ” (2004 Res. 3-05A). At the same time, the Synod firmly believes "the redeeming love of Christ, which rescues humanity from sin, death, and the power of Satan, is offered to all through repentance and faith in Christ, regardless of the nature of their sinfulness” (1992 Res. 3-12A). The Synod developed a Law/Gospel ministry plan for use in ministry to those who are troubled by homosexual desires, Ministry to Homosexuals and Their Families.
Statement Link
WELS Statement: http://wels.net/marriage-defined-by-god/
Community Rules
All posts within this faith community must adhere to the site wide rules found here (Community Rules). In addition, if you are not a member of this faith group, you may not debate issues or teach against it's theology. You may post in fellowship. Active promotion of views contrary to the established teachings of this group will be considered off topic.
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