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CALENDAR
Calendar
We have chosen to unite with Israel in the keeping of the Hillel Calendar for the counting of the festivals. This calendar is the one that the Jewish people have kept for nearly 1700 years and is a calculated version of the Jewish calendar that Jesus kept. As such, our holidays fall on the same days as they do for the Jews in Israel, except for Pentecost (Shavuot)[1].
[1] We begin counting the omer on the first day of the week within Passover Week and because of this, Pentecost will always be on the first day of the week; 50 days after the first day of the week within the Passover week.
[1] We begin counting the omer on the first day of the week within Passover Week and because of this, Pentecost will always be on the first day of the week; 50 days after the first day of the week within the Passover week.
Sabbath
We practice the weekly seventh-day Sabbath as commanded in Scripture[1]. The Sabbath begins from sunset on Friday until sunset on Saturday and this is the pattern that we find in Creation and in the early church[2]. During this time, we abstain from all work (ie. yard work, occupational work, and housework) and worship the Creator as the body of Christ[3]. The Sabbath is also a prophetic memorial that points towards the eternal Sabbath where all believers will have rest with God eternally[4].
[1] Genesis 2:2-3; Exodus 16:23, 20:8-11, 31:13-17; Leviticus 23:3; Deuteronomy 5:15; Acts 13:42-44, 15:21, 18:4 [2] Genesis 1:5, 1:8, 1:13, 1:19, 1:23, 1:31, 2:2-3; Leviticus 23:3, 32; ; Acts 13:42-44, 15:21, 18:4; Hebrews 3:7-4:13 [3] Exodus 16:23, 20:8-11, 31:13-17; Leviticus 23:3; Deuteronomy 5:15; Matthew 12:12; Mark 2:27-28 [4] Hebrews 3:7-4:13; Colossians 2:16-17; Revelation 21:1-22:21This is where the description goes.
[1] Genesis 2:2-3; Exodus 16:23, 20:8-11, 31:13-17; Leviticus 23:3; Deuteronomy 5:15; Acts 13:42-44, 15:21, 18:4 [2] Genesis 1:5, 1:8, 1:13, 1:19, 1:23, 1:31, 2:2-3; Leviticus 23:3, 32; ; Acts 13:42-44, 15:21, 18:4; Hebrews 3:7-4:13 [3] Exodus 16:23, 20:8-11, 31:13-17; Leviticus 23:3; Deuteronomy 5:15; Matthew 12:12; Mark 2:27-28 [4] Hebrews 3:7-4:13; Colossians 2:16-17; Revelation 21:1-22:21This is where the description goes.
Festivals
We keep the biblical holidays as commanded in Scripture[1]. The Lord's holidays include Sabbath[2], Passover and the Unleavened Bread[3], Pentecost (Shavuot)[4], Feast of Trumpets (Rosh HaShanah)[5], the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)[6], and Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot)[7]. The other festivals in the Bible we observe are Purim[8] and the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah)[9]. These particular holidays are not formal sabbaths, rather they are memorials, celebrating God’s deliverance of His people in history.
[1] Leviticus 23:1-44 [2] Genesis 1:13; 2:1-3; Exodus 16:23, 20:8-11, 31:13-17, 35:2-3; Leviticus 23:3; Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Matthew 12:8, 11-12; Mark 2:27-28; Isaiah 58:13-14; Nehemiah 13:17-18, 21; Luke 23:54-56; Acts 15:19-21 [3] Exodus 12:1-51, 23:15; Leviticus 23:4-8; Deuteronomy 16:1-8, 16-17; Numbers 9:1-14; Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Matthew 26:17-28:10; Mark 14:12-16:8; Luke 22:7-24:49; John 13:1-38, 18:1-21:25; 1 Corinthians 5:7-8, 11:17-34, 15:21 [4] Exodus 19:1-20:22, 23:16-17; Leviticus 23:9-22; Deuteronomy 16:9-12, 16-17; Acts 2:1-47 [5] Leviticus 23:24-25; Matthew 24:29-31; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 11:15, 20:4, 20:6 [6] Leviticus 23:26-32, 16:1-34; Isaiah 53:3-11, 66:1-21, 66:24; Matthew 22:1-14; Mark 15:1-32; John 1:9-13, 1:29, 2:1-2; Acts 27:9; Romans 3:21-26; Colossians 1:13-14, 19-23; 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10; Hebrew 9:1-28; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 John 1:5-7; Revelation 20:7-15
[7] Exodus 23:16-17; Leviticus 23:33-43; Deuteronomy 16:13-17; Isaiah 65:17-25, 66:22-23; Nehemiah 8:13-18; Zechariah 14:16-19; Luke 1:26-38; John 1:14-18, 7:2; Revelation 20:1-3, 20:5, 21:1-22:21
[8] Esther 9:18-32 [9] John 10:22; Read 1st and 2nd Maccabees
[1] Leviticus 23:1-44 [2] Genesis 1:13; 2:1-3; Exodus 16:23, 20:8-11, 31:13-17, 35:2-3; Leviticus 23:3; Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Matthew 12:8, 11-12; Mark 2:27-28; Isaiah 58:13-14; Nehemiah 13:17-18, 21; Luke 23:54-56; Acts 15:19-21 [3] Exodus 12:1-51, 23:15; Leviticus 23:4-8; Deuteronomy 16:1-8, 16-17; Numbers 9:1-14; Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Matthew 26:17-28:10; Mark 14:12-16:8; Luke 22:7-24:49; John 13:1-38, 18:1-21:25; 1 Corinthians 5:7-8, 11:17-34, 15:21 [4] Exodus 19:1-20:22, 23:16-17; Leviticus 23:9-22; Deuteronomy 16:9-12, 16-17; Acts 2:1-47 [5] Leviticus 23:24-25; Matthew 24:29-31; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 11:15, 20:4, 20:6 [6] Leviticus 23:26-32, 16:1-34; Isaiah 53:3-11, 66:1-21, 66:24; Matthew 22:1-14; Mark 15:1-32; John 1:9-13, 1:29, 2:1-2; Acts 27:9; Romans 3:21-26; Colossians 1:13-14, 19-23; 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10; Hebrew 9:1-28; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 John 1:5-7; Revelation 20:7-15
[7] Exodus 23:16-17; Leviticus 23:33-43; Deuteronomy 16:13-17; Isaiah 65:17-25, 66:22-23; Nehemiah 8:13-18; Zechariah 14:16-19; Luke 1:26-38; John 1:14-18, 7:2; Revelation 20:1-3, 20:5, 21:1-22:21
[8] Esther 9:18-32 [9] John 10:22; Read 1st and 2nd Maccabees
The Passover Lamb
We do not eat lamb for the Passover meal for the following reasons:
- There is no temple,
- The Lamb was only to be sacrificed in Jerusalem[1],
- Jesus (Yeshua) is our Passover Lamb today who died once and for all. We now participate in consuming the Lamb (metaphorically) through faith in Jesus[2].
The Timing of Passover Meal
We celebrate the Passover meal around twilight on the 14th day of Nisan[1] (which is at the end of the 14th into the 15th). Passover is technically on the 15th day of the month[2]. [3]
[1] The first month of the Hebrew Calendar; It is also known as Aviv
[2] Exodus 12:8, 12:18, 13:3, 33:3 [3] In Leviticus 23:32, we are told that we are to keep the Yom Kippur from the end of the 9th day (which is also the beginning of the 10th day) until the end of the 10th day. But every Scripture which speaks of Yom Kippur says that it is to be kept on the 10th day. And since we have no reason (biblical or historical) to say that we are to keep Yom Kippur for two days, it makes the most sense to say that the end of the 9th is the beginning of the 10th. And if we use this same principle when talking about the twilight of the 14th of Passover, it would also stand to reason that the end of the 14th would be the beginning of the 15th. This is also attested in Targum Jonathan (an ancient Jewish commentary/paraphrase of the Tanakh which was translated into Aramaic), which simply refers to the “twilight of the 14th” as “the 15th” in Exodus 12:8 and Exodus 12:29.
[1] The first month of the Hebrew Calendar; It is also known as Aviv
[2] Exodus 12:8, 12:18, 13:3, 33:3 [3] In Leviticus 23:32, we are told that we are to keep the Yom Kippur from the end of the 9th day (which is also the beginning of the 10th day) until the end of the 10th day. But every Scripture which speaks of Yom Kippur says that it is to be kept on the 10th day. And since we have no reason (biblical or historical) to say that we are to keep Yom Kippur for two days, it makes the most sense to say that the end of the 9th is the beginning of the 10th. And if we use this same principle when talking about the twilight of the 14th of Passover, it would also stand to reason that the end of the 14th would be the beginning of the 15th. This is also attested in Targum Jonathan (an ancient Jewish commentary/paraphrase of the Tanakh which was translated into Aramaic), which simply refers to the “twilight of the 14th” as “the 15th” in Exodus 12:8 and Exodus 12:29.
DIETARY LAWS
Food Laws
God has laid out a very specific set of guidelines within the Bible conveying to us what things He has created to be consumed as food[1]. You’ll note that God established everything on the testimony of two[2] which includes those things that we may eat. Regarding animals, God has declared that all things that have cloven hooves and chew the cud are clean (we may eat them). And among the fish in the sea, God has declared that we may eat all those that have fins and scales[3].
We avoid eating the following:
Animals who have been sacrificed to an idol,
Animals that have been strangled,
Any blood from an animal[4],
Any fat of an animal that was dedicated to the Lord to be burnt on the altar[5],
Animals who have died of natural causes (though in rare
cases is permitted)[6],
Land animals that do not have cloven hooves and chew the cud (ie. pigs, rabbits, camels)[7],
Marine animals that don’t have fins and scales (ie. shellfish,
sting rays, catfish)[8],
Certain winged animals (ie. ostriches, vultures, bats)[9],
Arthropods that don’t have wings and jointed legs above
their feet (ie. ants, spiders, cockroaches)[10].
[1] Leviticus 11:1-47, 17:1-16; Deuteronomy 14:3-21 [2] Deuteronomy 17:6, 19:15; John 8:17; 2 Corinthians 13:1; Matthew 18:16; 1 Timothy 5:19; Hebrews 10:28 [3] Leviticus 11:1-12 [4] Acts 15:19-20; Leviticus 7:26-27, 17:10-16 [5] Leviticus 3:9-10, 3:16-17, 7:3, 7:22-25
[6] Exodus 22:31; Leviticus 11:39-40, 17:15; Deuteronomy 14:21
[7] Leviticus 11:1-8; Deuteronomy 14:3-8 [8] Leviticus 11:9-12; Deuteronomy 14:9-10 [9] The specific winged animals are listed in Leviticus 11:13-20 and Deuteronomy 14:11-20 [10] Leviticus 11:20-23
We avoid eating the following:
Animals who have been sacrificed to an idol,
Animals that have been strangled,
Any blood from an animal[4],
Any fat of an animal that was dedicated to the Lord to be burnt on the altar[5],
Animals who have died of natural causes (though in rare
cases is permitted)[6],
Land animals that do not have cloven hooves and chew the cud (ie. pigs, rabbits, camels)[7],
Marine animals that don’t have fins and scales (ie. shellfish,
sting rays, catfish)[8],
Certain winged animals (ie. ostriches, vultures, bats)[9],
Arthropods that don’t have wings and jointed legs above
their feet (ie. ants, spiders, cockroaches)[10].
[1] Leviticus 11:1-47, 17:1-16; Deuteronomy 14:3-21 [2] Deuteronomy 17:6, 19:15; John 8:17; 2 Corinthians 13:1; Matthew 18:16; 1 Timothy 5:19; Hebrews 10:28 [3] Leviticus 11:1-12 [4] Acts 15:19-20; Leviticus 7:26-27, 17:10-16 [5] Leviticus 3:9-10, 3:16-17, 7:3, 7:22-25
[6] Exodus 22:31; Leviticus 11:39-40, 17:15; Deuteronomy 14:21
[7] Leviticus 11:1-8; Deuteronomy 14:3-8 [8] Leviticus 11:9-12; Deuteronomy 14:9-10 [9] The specific winged animals are listed in Leviticus 11:13-20 and Deuteronomy 14:11-20 [10] Leviticus 11:20-23
No Drinking At Ministry Events or Services
We do not allow alcohol or drunkenness at any of our ministry-related events or services because drunkenness strips away our self-control and discernment[1] as well as the fact that we don't want to cause anyone in our community to stumble. This does not restrict you from drinking in your own homes (although you should not get drunk), but it does mean that we will not tolerate drunkenness or alcohol at our ministry events or services[2].
[1] Ephesians 5:18; Genesis 9:20-24, 19:30-33; Proverbs 31:4-5
[2] Romans 14:21-22
[1] Ephesians 5:18; Genesis 9:20-24, 19:30-33; Proverbs 31:4-5
[2] Romans 14:21-22
CHURCH STRUCTURE
Complementarian Headship
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Leadership
We practice Appointment. This means that our community appoints elders instead of voting congregationally. We believe that this is what we see as the practice of Jesus[1], the Apostles[2], and Moses[3]. Appointment is about choosing righteous and God-fearing men, who are full of the Holy Spirit to be leaders.
[1] 1 Peter 2:25; Acts 20:28; Hebrews 13:7 [2] Acts 16:1-22; Psalm 109:8 (LXX); Acts 20:28 [3] Exodus 18:25-26
[1] 1 Peter 2:25; Acts 20:28; Hebrews 13:7 [2] Acts 16:1-22; Psalm 109:8 (LXX); Acts 20:28 [3] Exodus 18:25-26
Marriage
We practice biblical marriage[1]. This means that we will only condone and consider conducting a wedding for a monogamous[2] heterosexual[3] couple who are equally yoked in the Lord[4].
[1] Genesis 2:18-24; Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:1-12; Mark 10:1-12; Deuteronomy 22:5; Leviticus 18:6-23; 1 Corinthians 7:1-8
[2] Genesis 2:24; Leviticus 18:18; Deuteronomy 17:17; Matthew 19:5, Mark 10:7-8; Ephesians 5:311 Corinthians 7:2; 1 Timothy 3:2, 12; Titus 1:6
[3] Leviticus 18:22, 20:13; Romans 1:27; 1 Timothy 1:10; 1 Corinthians 6:9; Jude 6-7 [4] 1 Corinthians 6:15-18; 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
[1] Genesis 2:18-24; Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:1-12; Mark 10:1-12; Deuteronomy 22:5; Leviticus 18:6-23; 1 Corinthians 7:1-8
[2] Genesis 2:24; Leviticus 18:18; Deuteronomy 17:17; Matthew 19:5, Mark 10:7-8; Ephesians 5:311 Corinthians 7:2; 1 Timothy 3:2, 12; Titus 1:6
[3] Leviticus 18:22, 20:13; Romans 1:27; 1 Timothy 1:10; 1 Corinthians 6:9; Jude 6-7 [4] 1 Corinthians 6:15-18; 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
Dress Code
Apparel Guidelines
Being a part of God’s kingdom, we have an obligation to
honor the Lord and one another by how we dress and to
not be a stumbling block for our fellow sisters and brothers
in Yeshua. Here are some basic guidelines to keep the
atmosphere at Corner Fringe conducive to holiness as we
gather to worship the Lord together.
Men & Teen Boys
And Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the LORD spoke, saying: ‘By those who come near Me
I must be regarded as holy; and before all the people I must be glorified.’” (Leviticus 10:3)
▪ No shirts with inappropriate pictures or writing on them.
▪ No big baggy jeans. Your clothing should be securely fastened to your body.
▪ No tank tops/sleeveless shirts.
▪ Shorts should be at least knee length.
▪ No form-fitting pants, jeans, or shirts.
Men, while giving commentary, are expected to follow the above guidelines in addition to those
that follow (think casual dress):
▪ No graphics on shirts.
▪ No shorts while on stage.
▪ No open toe sandals or shoes.
Women & Teen Girls:
“Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing modestly and discreetly, not
with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments, but rather by means of good works, as
is proper for women making a claim to godliness.” (I Timothy 2:9-10)
▪ No low-cut tops exposing cleavage.
▪ No mid-drift tops.
▪ No strapless tops or spaghetti strap tops unless wearing something to cover the
shoulders; straps on tops should be at least 3 fingers wide.
▪ No shirts with inappropriate pictures or writing.
▪ Skirts, dresses, and shorts should be at least knee length.
▪ Leggings or skinny jeans must have at least a knee length skirt over them. Leggings
should not be worn alone.
▪ No form fitting clothes of any kind – dresses, shirts, skirts, or jeans.
Being a part of God’s kingdom, we have an obligation to
honor the Lord and one another by how we dress and to
not be a stumbling block for our fellow sisters and brothers
in Yeshua. Here are some basic guidelines to keep the
atmosphere at Corner Fringe conducive to holiness as we
gather to worship the Lord together.
Men & Teen Boys
And Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the LORD spoke, saying: ‘By those who come near Me
I must be regarded as holy; and before all the people I must be glorified.’” (Leviticus 10:3)
▪ No shirts with inappropriate pictures or writing on them.
▪ No big baggy jeans. Your clothing should be securely fastened to your body.
▪ No tank tops/sleeveless shirts.
▪ Shorts should be at least knee length.
▪ No form-fitting pants, jeans, or shirts.
Men, while giving commentary, are expected to follow the above guidelines in addition to those
that follow (think casual dress):
▪ No graphics on shirts.
▪ No shorts while on stage.
▪ No open toe sandals or shoes.
Women & Teen Girls:
“Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing modestly and discreetly, not
with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments, but rather by means of good works, as
is proper for women making a claim to godliness.” (I Timothy 2:9-10)
▪ No low-cut tops exposing cleavage.
▪ No mid-drift tops.
▪ No strapless tops or spaghetti strap tops unless wearing something to cover the
shoulders; straps on tops should be at least 3 fingers wide.
▪ No shirts with inappropriate pictures or writing.
▪ Skirts, dresses, and shorts should be at least knee length.
▪ Leggings or skinny jeans must have at least a knee length skirt over them. Leggings
should not be worn alone.
▪ No form fitting clothes of any kind – dresses, shirts, skirts, or jeans.