Doctrinal Statements and Theological Opinions
Summary
The Doctrinal Statements and Theological Opinions of the LCA are
listed below. Some are available for download here (in pdf format).
They are organised in 2 groups: Volume 1
and Volume 2.
VOLUME 1
Foreword
A. THESES OF AGREEMENT
Title
and Contents
Principles
Governing Church Fellowship
Joint
Prayer and Worship
Conversion
Election
The
Church
Office
of the Ministry
Eschatological
Matters
Scripture
and Inspiration
Lutheran
Confessions
Appendix
to the Thesis of Agreement
The
Status of the Theses of Agreement and Other Doctrinal Statements
The
Permanent Status of the Theses of Agreement
Document
of Union
B. THE SCRIPTURES
The
Theses of Agreement and Inerrancy
Genesis 1-3: A Doctrinal Statement
The Use of Bible Translations
A Consensus Statement on Holy Scripture
Attachment
1: Towards a Common Understanding on the Authority of Holy Scripture
Attachment 2: The Extent and Certainty of Canon
A Guide for the Use of Bible Versions
C. CHURCH FELLOWSHIP
Altar and Pulpit Fellowship: Special Cases
Fellowships and Declared Fellowships
Relationship with Overseas churches
Document of Agreement: German-speaking Lutheran
Churches and LCA
Guidelines
for Inter-Church Marriages
D. MINISTRIES IN THE CHURCH
The relationship between Graduation from Australian
Lutheran College (formerly Luther Seminary) & Ordination
Graduation from Australian Lutheran College (formerly
Luther Seminary)
The
Right to the Use of the Title 'Pastor'
The
Use of Lay-evangelists in the Church
The relationship of the Auxiliary Offices to the
Office of the Ministry
The Status of the Teacher in the Church
Directives concerning Parish Workers
Elders in the Lutheran Church of Australia
Standard Procedures and Questions in Colloquising
Prospective Church Servants of the LCA
Call and Appointment
What
Constitutes a Call?
Guidelines
for Introducing the Practice of Separation of First Communion and
Confirmation
E. THE SACRAMENTS
The
Mutual Recognition of Baptism (Roman Catholic and Lutheran Churches)
Pastoral
Practice in Reference to Holy Baptism
Concerning the Sacrament of the Altar
Infant Communion
The Blessing of Children at the Altar
F. WOMEN IN THE CHURCH
Right of Women to Vote at Meetings of the Congregations
The
Role of Women in the Church
The
Service of Women on Boards, Committees, etc.
G. INTER-DENOMINATIONAL COOPERATION -- CHURCH MOVEMENTS
Dialogue
with other Church Bodies or Organisations
On
Pastors Serving Full-time in Interdenominational Undertakings
Women's World Day of Prayer
The Lutheran Church of Australia and the Lutheran
Charismatic Renewal
Billy Graham Campaign
The
Use of Lutheran Churches by Other Denominations
Theology of a Lutheran Radio Mission etc.
Pastoral Attitude and Practice where a Pastor Is
Attracted to or Associated with the Charismatic Movement
H. ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES
Attitude
to Birth Control
Abortion
War,
peace, and Conscientious Objection to Service in War
The following subject and statement is under review as the LCA focuses on a pastoral approach to the matter:
Homosexuality
The
Involvement of the Church in Social & Political Problems
Capital
Punishment
The
Attitude of the LCA to Marriage, Divorce and Re-marriage
The
Use of Drugs
Euthanasia
or Mercy Killing
Human
Reproductive Technology
Man's
Treatment of Animals
Marriage
and De Facto Relationships
Dancing
Guidelines on Participation of Pastors in Protest
Marches
Declaration Concerning Communist and Other Persecution
of Christians
Statement on Apartheid
I. DOCTRINAL ISSUES
Summary of Pastoral Statement concerning the Body-soul
Issue
Public
Doctrine and Pious Opinion
VOLUME II
Contents
Foreword
A. THESES OF AGREEMENT
Theses
of Agreement II: Joint Prayer and Worship
B. THE SCRIPTURES
God
and Inclusive Language
C. CHURCH FELLOWSHIP
The
Lutheran Church of Australia's Application for Associate Membership
in the Lutheran World Federation
A
Confessional Agreement between the Lutheran Church of Australia
and the Lutheran Church-Canada
Guidelines
for Drawing Up a Statement of 'Recognition of Relationship' between
the Lutheran Church of Australia and Another Lutheran Church Body
D. MINISTRIES IN THE CHURCH
Female
Elders
The
Ministry of the People of God and the Public Ministry
E. SACRAMENTS
The
Service with Communion for Ministry to those who are Sick
The
Treatment of Unused Consecrated Elements
Some
Pastoral Guidelines for Responsible Communion Practice
The
Celebration of the Lord's Supper with Thanksgiving
The
Distribution of the Sacrament of the Altar
Distribution
of the Sacrament of the Altar by Deacons, Elders or Lay Servers
F. WOMEN IN THE CHURCH
Should
Women Serve as Lay Readers in Public Worship?
G. INTERDENOMINATIONAL COOPERATION - CHURCH MOVEMENTS
A
Brief Evaluation of the Church Growth Movement
Guidelines
for Participants in Cross-Denominational or Non-Denominational Bible
Study Groups
The
Lutheran Church of Australia and Interfaith Worship
Pastoral
Care of Isolated Members of the Lutheran Church of Australia
H. ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES
Human
Rights
HIV
and AIDS
I. DOCTRINAL ISSUES
A Statement on Mission
Is the Pope the Antichrist?
The Two Kingdoms and Social Ethics
J. CHURCH-SCHOOL ISSUES
The
Lutheran Church of Australia and its Schools
The
Teacher in the Lutheran School
The
Public Ministry in the Lutheran School
K. WORSHIP
Rationale
for Synodical Decision on Use of Approved Orders with Holy Communion
The
Use of Multi-purpose Worship Centres
A
Lutheran Approach to the Theology of Worship
Guidelines
for Services on Special Occasions
Worship at Luther Campus: A Declaration and Appeal
For more information, contact the LCA webmanager (webmanager@lca.org.au).
The Commission on Theology and Inter-Church Relations (CTICR)
The Commission on Theology and Inter-Church Relations (CTICR) has
the task of providing leadership in the church in the whole area
of theology and relationships with other churches. It does this
by focusing on particular current issues of theological concern
to the church, by considering and promoting various aspects of our
relations with other churches or with organisations within the Christian
church, and by preparing statements and giving advice to the church,
the General Church Council, and pastors and; conferences, as the
need arises.
Standing and ad hoc committees study particular questions and report
to full meetings of the CTICR. It has been particularly active in
the area of theological dialogue with other churches.
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