An examination of the religious celebration of Christmas in light of the Scriptural duty of separation and the Regulative Principle of worship

by Douglas W. Comin

Preface

The following discourse was presented as a sermon to the congregation of the First Reformed Presbyterian Church of Beaver Falls, PA on December 22, 1991. It was not an easy message to preach. It is never easy to re-examine practices and patterns of thinking that have been presumed and taken for granted for a lifetime. It is especially difficult when these practices are associated with intense emotional feelings and are bound up with deep-rooted family traditions. Such is the case with the subject of Christmas. To even call into question the annual celebration of the birthday of Jesus Christ is inconceivable for most modern Christians. That anyone would even suggest that Christmas and its festivities have no warrant in the Word of God…

It’s that time of year again. Besides turkey, we have Black Friday sales and pre Black Friday sales, all in preparation for the big day… Christmas! But what has all this to do with Jesus our Savior? Can you picture the apostle Paul Christmas shopping, or going around wishing everyone a Merry Christmas? Can you picture Peter doing that? How about Jesus? This is crazy what we as born again Christians are doing! (I don’t do it anymore.) And it is without a doubt unbiblical to celebrate a Roman Catholic day that is pagan at its roots! Some food for thought as we enjoy our Thanksgiving dinners.

CHRISTMAS – A Poem

Thanksgiving’s here, another year,

The true difference between Legalism and Holiness is that Legalism is a self set standard that men do in a futile attempt to please God… It is outward only. God is not fooled.
Real Holiness is a heart separated unto the Lord. It does or does not do based upon a willing obedience to the Spirit of God in the believer’s life. It permits the believer to obey God out of a heart to serve Him, and not out of a fear of punishment from Him. Legalism seeks to show others how “spiritual” a person is, and condemns those who don’t follow the same standard. Holiness seeks to please God, apart from what others think.
And guess what? Without Holiness, no man will see the Lord .(Heb 12:14)

Modern Christianity — a hymn for today. The ending may surprise you.

Just a note: I cannot find the hymn called, Modern Christianity, but this is a still a good video~

Most of you know we are not yoked to keeping the Sabbath. This video will give you properly interpreted scriptures to use in correcting these cult members.

Cults have arisen again (many from the ‘Hebrew Roots Movement’) teaching church-goers false doctrine against Christ, that they are required to tithe, observe Jewish holidays, and keep the Sabbath.

For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. ~Matthew 5:18 KJV

All is fulfilled…in Christ Jesus! Amen!