Who Are We?
We are a faith-based community dedicated to living according to the teachings of the King James Version (KJV) Bible. Our beliefs and practices are firmly rooted in the Word of God, as we seek to honor Him through our lives and worship.
We observe the biblical feast days outlined in Scripture, understanding them as important and meaningful appointments with God. These sacred times allow us to connect more deeply with our faith and heritage, as we follow the path set forth in the Bible.
In our commitment to adhere to biblical teachings, we do not observe modern Christian holidays such as Easter or Christmas. Instead, we focus on celebrating the feasts and holy days that are clearly defined in the Scriptures, believing they hold the true significance intended for God's people.
Our community is united by a desire to live faithfully, guided by the timeless wisdom of the Bible. We invite you to join us on this journey, as we seek to grow in understanding, faith, and obedience to God's Word.
What are the Holidays do we celebrate?
the seven biblical feast days: Passover, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits, Feast of Weeks, Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement, and Feast of Tabernacles.
Passover commemorates the Israelites' deliverance from slavery in Egypt. It is a celebration of God's protection and redemption. The feast begins with the Passover Meal, a special meal where symbolic foods are eaten, including lamb (representing the sacrificial lamb), unleavened bread (matzah), and bitter herbs. The key theme is freedom from bondage, both physical and spiritual.
This feast immediately follows Passover and lasts for seven days. During this time, no leavened bread is consumed, symbolizing the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt and the need to remove sin (symbolized by leaven) from our lives. Matzah is eaten throughout the week, and it’s a time of reflection on purity and holiness.
The Feast of First Fruits is celebrated during the week of Unleavened Bread. It marks the beginning of the barley harvest and is a time to offer the first portion of the harvest to God in thanksgiving. It symbolizes the principle of giving God the first and best of our blessings. In Christian tradition, it also foreshadows the resurrection of Jesus as the "first fruits" of the dead.
Also known as Pentecost, the Feast of Weeks occurs 50 days after Passover. It celebrates the wheat harvest and the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. It is a time of rejoicing and gratitude for God's provision, both physical and spiritual. In Christian tradition, Pentecost marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.
The Feast of Trumpets marks the beginning of the Jewish civil year and is the first of the fall feasts. It is a day of blowing the shofar (a ram's horn) to signal the gathering of God's people and to call them to repentance. This feast is a solemn reminder of God's judgment and a call to spiritual awakening.
Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the biblical calendar, a day of fasting, prayer, and repentance. It is a time for seeking forgiveness for sins and making reconciliation with God. The high priest would enter the Holy of Holies in the temple to offer sacrifices for the sins of the people. The day emphasizes the need for atonement and cleansing from sin. Jesus made the Atonement for our sins on the cross. So we celebrate this day in honor of Jesus and his sacrifice for us.
The Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot, is a joyous celebration that lasts for seven days. It commemorates the Israelites' 40 years of wandering in the wilderness and their reliance on God's provision. Participants build and dwell in temporary shelters (sukkahs) to remember this time. The feast is also a harvest festival for the grape harvest, thanking God for His blessings and looking forward to the messianic age when God will dwell with His people.
These feasts each carry deep spiritual significance and are observed to honor God's commands, remember His mighty acts, and anticipate His future promises.
What are the Holidays we don't celebrate?
As a community committed to following the biblical feast days outlined in Scripture, there are several popular holidays that we choose not to celebrate, including:
Reason for Non-Celebration: Christmas, traditionally celebrated on December 25th, is viewed by many as a Christian holiday marking the birth of Jesus Christ. However, the date and many associated customs, such as Christmas trees and gift-giving, have origins in pre-Christian pagan festivals like Saturnalia and Yule. Because these elements are not found in the Bible and are instead tied to later traditions, We choose not to observe Christmas.
Reason for Non-Celebration: Easter is celebrated as the resurrection of Jesus Christ. However, the timing of Easter and many associated customs, such as Easter eggs and the Easter bunny, have roots in pagan spring fertility festivals. The name "Easter" itself is derived from the pagan goddess Eostre. Since Easter is not a biblically mandated holiday and includes elements that are not rooted in Scripture, it is not observed.
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Reason for Non-Celebration: Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. However, the observance of Good Friday is a tradition developed by the early church and is not specifically mentioned or commanded in the Bible. Because it is not part of the biblical calendar, it is not celebrated.
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Reason for Non-Celebration: Lent is a 40-day period of fasting and penance leading up to Easter. It is a tradition observed by many Christian denominations but is not found in the Bible. Since it is a later church tradition and not a biblical command, it is not practiced.
Reason for Non-Celebration: Halloween, originally known as All Hallows' Eve, has its roots in ancient pagan practices, particularly the Celtic festival of Samhain, which was believed to be a time when the veil between the living and the dead was thin. Given its origins and associations with the occult and supernatural, Halloween is not celebrated.
Reason for Non-Celebration: Valentine's Day is associated with romantic love and is named after St. Valentine, a Christian martyr. However, the holiday has evolved to include many customs with roots in Roman paganism, such as Lupercalia, a festival of fertility. Since it is not biblically based, it is not observed.
7. New Year's Day (January 1st) Learn More
Reason for Non-Celebration: The modern New Year's celebration on January 1st is based on the Gregorian calendar and has no biblical basis. The biblical new year begins on the first day of the Hebrew month of Nisan, as outlined in Exodus 12:2. Therefore, the secular New Year's Day is not observed.
These holidays are not celebrated because they are not rooted in biblical teaching or practice, and often incorporate elements that have origins outside of the Bible. Instead, the focus is on observing the feasts and holy days commanded in Scripture.
We also don't decorate or buy anything to do with pagan festivities
We believe you shouldn't decorate for holidays with pagan origins based on what the Bible says, We focus on the Bible's teachings on idolatry, separation from worldly practices, and the importance of worshiping God in a way that aligns with biblical principles.
1. Avoiding Idolatry
The Bible strongly warns against idolatry, which is the worship of idols or participation in practices that are not honoring to God. In passages like 1 Corinthians 10:20-21, Paul cautions believers not to engage in practices that are associated with idolatry or pagan worship. Decorating for holidays that have pagan origins is participating in or endorsing practices that were originally meant to honor other gods or spiritual entities, which goes against biblical teachings.
1 Corinthians 10:20-21: "But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils."
2. Separation from the World
The Bible calls Christians to be separate from the world, meaning they should avoid practices that are associated with non-Christian traditions or beliefs. 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 speaks about not being "unequally yoked" with unbelievers and encourages believers to be distinct in their behavior and practices. Decorating for holidays with pagan origins blurs the line between Christian and non-Christian practices, making it harder to maintain this separation.
2 Corinthians 6:17: "Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you."
3. Pursuing Pure Worship
God desires worship that is pure and undefiled, focused solely on Him. In the Old Testament, God repeatedly warns the Israelites not to adopt the religious practices of the surrounding nations. For instance, in Jeremiah 10:2-4, God warns the Israelites not to learn the ways of the heathen, which included practices like decorating trees, a custom that has been linked to some modern holiday traditions. This passage could be interpreted as a broader warning to avoid incorporating any elements of pagan worship into Christian practice.
Jeremiah 10:2: "Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them."
4. Conscience and Testimony
Romans 14 discusses the principle of acting according to one’s conscience and being mindful of how one's actions affect others. If decorating for certain holidays could cause confusion or lead others to think that you are endorsing non-Christian practices, it might be wise to refrain. Your actions should align with your beliefs and the witness you want to present to others.
Romans 14:16: "Let not then your good be evil spoken of."
In summary, the Bible suggests that Christians should avoid practices that could be associated with idolatry, maintain a clear separation from worldly customs, and focus on worship that is pure and directed solely toward God. For these reasons, we have chosen not to decorate for holidays that have pagan origins, as doing so conflicts with these biblical principles.
More verses warning against pagan worship
Jeremiah 10:2-4:
"Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not."
This passage is often cited in discussions about Christmas trees, though it specifically addresses the practices of the people in Jeremiah's time, warning against adopting pagan customs.
2 Corinthians 6:14-17:
"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you."
This passage encourages believers to avoid participating in practices associated with idolatry and darkness, which some might apply to certain holidays with pagan roots.
1 Corinthians 10:20-21:
"But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils."
This verse warns against participating in rituals or practices that are not dedicated to God, which include certain holiday customs seen as having pagan origins.
Leviticus 18:3-4
"After the doings of the land of Egypt, wherein ye dwelt, shall ye not do: and after the doings of the land of Canaan, whither I bring you, shall ye not do: neither shall ye walk in their ordinances. Ye shall do my judgments, and keep mine ordinances, to walk therein: I am the Lord your God."
These verses depict how God's people should be seperate from the world's practices and only fallow after God.
Deuteronomy 18:9-12
"When thou art come into the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations. There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or and enchanter, or a witch. Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For all that do these things are an abomination unto the Lord: and because of these abominations the Lord thy God doth drive them out from before thee."
These verses show God's disdain for the pagan practices and his clear judgment against those that practice them. They also clearly show that God doesn't want his people to participate in their pagan practices.
Deuteronomy 12:1-4
"These are the statutes and judgments, which ye shall observe to do in the land, which the Lord God of thy fathers giveth thee to possess it, all the days that ye live upon the earth. Ye shall utterly destroy all the places, wherein the nations which ye shall possess served their gods, upon the high mountains, and upon the hills, and under every green tree: And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their groves with fire; and ye shall hew down the graven images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out of that place. Ye shall not do so unto the Lord you God."
This shows that God wants us to completely tare out pagan practices and images out of our lives, not even using their names. It also shows us that God doesn't want us to worship him like they do their false gods.
Deuteronomy 12:29-32
"When the Lord thy God shall cut off the nations from before thee, wither thou goest to possess them, and thou succeedest them, and dwellest in their land; Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. Thou shalt not do so unto the Lord thy God: for every abomination to the Lord, which he hateth, have they done unto their gods; for even their sons and their daughters they have burnt in the fire to their gods. What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it."
Once again this shows that God doesn't want us to worship Him like the pagan worship their Gods. He only wants us to serve Him as He has instructed us to do. He's even clear that we shouldn't add to or take away from His instructions.
Colossians 2:8
"Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ."
This verse warns against fallowing after the traditions and practices of the world but instead forcus on Christ.
Matthew 15:3
"But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?"
This verse is Jesus himself warning against transgressing against God by fallowing after the traditions of men.
