Tag: St. Matthew Passion

  • How should we worship God? RPW vs NPW

    Background The RPW (regulative principle of worship) is deeply flawed and problematic. It holds that everything which is not explicitly commanded or practiced in Scripture is forbidden. I believe it is overly restrictive, and the way many employ it is legalistic. I favor the NPW (normative principle of worship) over the RPW. Anything which is…

  • Bach's St. Matthew Passion

      J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion (Matthäus-Passion) Passion in 2 Parts – BWV 244 Bach composed this work in Leipzig during 1727 for the Good Friday vesper services. The Choir of King’s College Chapel Cambridge The Choir of Jesus College Cambridge  (Soprano in ripieno) Soloists: Evangelist: Rogers Covey-Crump (Tenor) Jesus: Michael George (Bass) Emma Kirkby…