Issues, Etc. Worship, Adiaphora and the Lutheran Confessions, Part 1 – Pr. Will Weedon, 4/10/26 (1001)
Apr 10, 2026
Will Weedon, Lutheran pastor and worship scholar who once directed LCMS worship and leads a daily Bible study. He explores how worship practice reveals belief. He traces Luther’s liturgical reforms, the role of chant, and the Book of Concord’s guidance on ceremonies and adiaphora. He contrasts casual service settings with traditional sanctuary practice.
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Worship Reveals What You Truly Believe
- Worship practices reveal underlying doctrine rather than being mere neutral forms.
- Will Weedon explains belief in Christ's real presence shows up in posture and behavior at Communion, e.g., historic kneeling vs. casual reception.
Karlstadt's Chaos and Luther's Return
- Karlstadt's radical reforms led to iconoclasm and informal Communion practices early in the Reformation.
- Weedon recounts broken stained glass, toppled crucifixes, wooden tables, plain clothing, and Communion in both kinds as Karlstadt's changes.
Luther Restored Liturgy To Preserve Continuity
- Luther restored the Western liturgy to counteract radical changes and preserve continuity with church tradition.
- Weedon notes Luther brought back altars, vestments, crucifixes, and distribution under one kind before reforming texts and practice.
