The Bible does not mention Halloween by name, since the holiday developed after the biblical era. However, Scripture does address themes related to Halloween—darkness, death, spirits, sorcery, and how believers should respond to them. Here’s a concise, KJV-focused overview to help you understand biblical perspectives on Halloween. Direct biblical themes and verses (KJV)

• Have no fellowship with darkness: Believers are advised to separate themselves from unfruitful works of darkness and instead reprove them.
  • Ephesians 5:11: “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”

• Be sober and vigilant against spiritual dangers: The devil prowls like a roaring lion seeking to devour.
  • 1 Peter 5:8: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.”

• Reject occult practices: The Bible warns against familiar spirits, wizards, sorcery, and divination.
  • Leviticus 19:31: “Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them…”

* Deuteronomy 18:10-12 (summarized): Do not learn to do the abominations of those nations; avoid divination, soothsaying, and witchcraft.

• Test everything and hold to what is good: Exercise discernment in spiritual matters.
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22: “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”

* 1 John 4:1: “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God…”

• Glorify God in all things: Whatever one does, do it to the glory of God.
  • 1 Corinthians 10:31: “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”

How to apply these principles

• Assess activities around Halloween in light of Scripture’s call to darkness awareness and sanctification. If an activity promotes fear, occult themes, or deception, many Christians choose to abstain or redirect to harmless, edifying alternatives.
• Focus on discernment, charity, and truth: Use the opportunity to discuss Scripture’s true teaching about life, death, and the afterlife, without engaging in fear-based or occult practices.
• Emphasize confession of Christ: For believers, central themes are faith in Christ, love for neighbor, and living in the light rather than participating in rites associated with darkness.

Common Christian considerations

• Some Christians observe Halloween by emphasizing fun, costumes, and candy while avoiding glorification of the occult, using it as a missionary or family-faith moment (light in darkness).
• Others opt out of Halloween entirely due to concerns about its origins and associations with occultism and superstition.
• A few communities participate in All Hallows’ Eve as a church outreach or alternative event (trunk-or-treats, community service, or family-friendly gatherings) to provide a safe, wholesome environment.

Notes on origins and how the Bible speaks to them

• Halloween’s roots involve All Saints’ Day (November 1) and earlier pagan harvest-festival elements; the biblical texts do not address Halloween itself, but they address practices like sorcery, divination, and communication with the dead, which many associate with Halloween’s historical aspects. Deuteronomy 18 and Leviticus 19 provide foundational warnings against such practices.

• Practical application for believers involves prayer, scripture study, and guidance from church leadership to determine what aligns with their conscience and biblical convictions. Focus on truth, light, and love rather than fear or superstition.

If you’d like, I can tailor this to a specific verse list (KJV) or provide a brief topical guide for a church classroom or family discussion setting.