# Lehre und Wehre_St. Louis Missouri_Februar 1914_S60
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

60 Die Tennesseesynode.

and sinfulness of men. We believe the author is right also in main-
taining that tlie dectrine of election should be learned from those
passages of Scripture which treat diréctly of that subject without
the bringing in of irrelevant passages which treat of something else,
and in his contention that these passages areé not dark and obscure.
but perspieuous and clear. Iis plea for the giving upeof the forniula,
ein view of faith,' is also, we think, deserving of consideration, since
it is not only misleading and affords cover for error, but is also non-
confessional and, unless synergistically understood, explains nothing
nor helps to clear the mystery. Dr. Pieéper is a man wiio is positive
in his convictions, and Knows how to give an answer to all inquirers
concerning the faith that is in him. HIis treatise, though it may
not accomplish its declared purpose of uniting the Lutheran Church
of Anierica, is deserving of careful consideration and study, and
will doubtless be productive of good. In the calm vein in which he
has written Dr. Pieper has set the pace for theological discussion.
No doubt replies will be made to Dr. Pieper's pamphlet. If the
same irenical tone pervades them, tlie doctrine may be considered
on its merits, and not be obscuréd under the flame of passion aroused
ν the kindling of barty sbirit. A thorough discussion in this spirit
will do no harm, and may, under God's gracious guidance, lead to
a better understanding and à closer union among Lutherans. It will
be à happy day when we Lutherans, who all hold to the same con-
fessions, shall understand each other thoroughly, be of one mind in
Christ Jesus, and with one mouth and one heart glorife God. even
the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God speed the day!“

(Schluß folgt.) F. P.

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Die Tennesseesynode.

(Fortsetzung statt Schluß.)

Auch die Pennsylvaniasynode wurde von den Tennesseern wieder⸗
holt aufgefordert, Farbe zu bekennen. Aus der „Maryländischen Teut⸗
schen Zeitung“ vom 25. Juni 1823 hatten sie erfahren, daß sich die
Pennsylvanier von der Generalsynode zurückgezogen hatten. Sofort
richtete die im Oktober zu Sinking Spring, Tenn., versammelte Synode
eine Anzahl Lehrfragen an die Pennsylvaniasynode, und als 1825 noch
keine Antwort erfolgt war, wurden die Fragen nochmals gestellt. Die
Eingabe lautete: „An die Ehrw. Ev. Luth. Synode von Pennsylvanien.
Vielgeliebte Brüder in Christo Im Jahr unsers Herrn 1823, wurden
von dieser Verbindung Eurem Ehrwürdigen Körper einige Fragen zur
Beantwortung, vorgelegt. Da man aber noch keine Antwort erhalten
hat, und auch nicht weiß, was die Ursache davon seyn mag; so ist es