Doctrinal Doxology is a website built to help those who play and serve in their church, to have a deeper understanding of why we sing songs each week as part of our Sunday gathering, and of the responsibility it is to pick and lead worship.
The phrase “doctrinal doxology” might seem a bit intimidating at first read, but actually, it’s a really beautiful and important idea for anyone involved in worship — or wanting to understand what the importance of correctly ordered praise is all about.
Doctrine
Doctrine is the truth(s) we believe about God – who He is (The Triune God), what He’s done, how He’s revealed Himself as the Lord Jesus Christ, and also through His Word. Think: God’s holiness, our sinfulness, Jesus’ sacrifice, our salvation by grace through faith.
Doxology
Doxology is a word for giving praise to God and there are a number of examples of this throughout the Bible.
“Ascribe greatness to our God. He is the Rock, His work is perfect; for all His ways are justice, a
God of truth and without injustice; righteous and upright is He.”
– Deuteronomy 32:3-4
“It is good to praise the Lord… to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp.”
– Psalm 92:1-3
So when we talk about doctrinal doxology, we’re talking about praise that is rooted in what we know to be true about God from His Word. It’s not just singing because it feels good, or because we’re told to. It’s not manufacturing emotion with smoke and lights — it’s worship that’s foundation is in the real, solid, biblical truth of who God is, and what Christ has done for us. It’s our hearts respond in awe because we’re being reminded afresh of this wonderful news every time the church meets together.
Here’s a simple example: when we sing, “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty,” we’re not just repeating words – we’re echoing the truth of Scripture (Isaiah 6, Revelation 4). That’s doctrine in action, expressed as worship – that’s doctrinal doxology.
I hope you find this to be a helpful resource. If you have any questions on worship and leading the congregation in song, send them to dotrinaldoxology@gmail.com
