Topic(s): Bible Authority

Todd Clippard

As one who does not celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday, it is difficult for me to advise you on how to conduct a Christmas drama.

I think the scripture you are thinking about is Deuteronomy 22:5, "The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God." KJV

This is an Old Testament prohibition and does not necessarily apply today. I believe there is a principle involved that is carried over into the New Testament, particularly 1 Corinthians 7.

You are probably wondering why I do not celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday. The reason is this -- there is not one word in the New Testament that gives any indication as to the month or day that Jesus was born. Additionally, there is no religious authority to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The New Testament authorizes me to remember Jesus' death each first day of the week through the observance of the Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 11:18-34; Acts 20:7). This is the event God wants us to remember.