SHOW: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? (Masters Seminary)

By The Master’s Seminary | 4m
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SUMMARY: In a short four minutes Master’s Seminary historical theology professor Nathan Busenitz suggests two principles for Christians to use when approaching Halloween. First, anything that is overtly sinful needs to be avoided. Second, Christians can use their Christian liberty (Romans 14 and 15; 1 Corinthians 8 and 9). To further flesh this approach out he suggests asking several questions: Is this activity something that dishonors Christ? (1 Cor. 10:31). Is this activity something that violates my conscience? (1 Cor. 8 and 9) Is this an activity that may cause a weaker brother to stumble? (1 Cor. 8)

KEY QUOTES: “Anything that is overtly sinful needs to be avoided by Christians, but there are activities associated with Halloween that are not necessarily, inherently sinful.”

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