Issues, Etc. Liturgical Innovation and Doctrinal Innovation – Pr. Will Weedon, 11/3/25 (3071)
Nov 3, 2025
Pr. Will Weedon, an expert in liturgy and worship and host of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever, delves into the relationship between liturgical practices and doctrine. He explores the origins of 'lex orandi, lex credendi' and the implications of liturgical changes on belief systems. Weedon highlights Martin Luther's liturgical reforms and their significance in correcting misunderstandings of the sacraments. He also discusses the impact of modern language shifts in hymns on theology and the church's confession, urging a careful examination of liturgical evolution.
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Prayer Shapes Belief
- "Lex orandi, lex credendi" means worship shapes belief and vice versa.
- When prayers change, underlying doctrine usually has shifted accordingly.
Liturgical Wording Changed At Worship
- Will Weedon recounts a specific liturgical wording change in the Lutheran hymnal's prayers.
- The revised wording removed the explicit image of receiving afflictions as from the Father's hand.
Sovereignty Reflected In Prayer
- Removing language that God can send unpleasant things softens the doctrine of divine sovereignty.
- Scripture and the fathers affirm God governs history, including trials and hardships.
