| Of course, you can drink wine. Why else would Jesus turn water into wine? And that too in copious amounts. Jesus told his disciples to drink the wine as His blood of the covenant for forgiveness of sins. Therefore we commemmorate His actions during the Eucharist. While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins." Matthew 26:26-28 Resveratrol in wine has cardioprotective and chemoprotective effects.. It has been known to be an anti-bacterial agent. It is used for bloating, constipation, diarrhea , gout, halitosis,snakebite s, tapeworms and vertigo.It is both an analgesic and an antiseptic. It adds flavour to dishes. But like all things intake of wine should be moderate.. If wine was bad Jesus would have told us so. But he told us to drink it with the breaking of the bread in commemmoration of His sacrifice. Yours in Christ, Molly On Sat, 8/22/09, Jody Hopkins <hopkins.jody@ ymail.com> wrote:
From: Jody Hopkins <hopkins.jody@ ymail.com>
Subject: Re: [FamilyofGod] Bible question
To: FamilyofGod@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 1:53 AM
Yes, he turned the water into wine so the party would not end for he knew of the great marriage yet to come!
From: Angie Roberts <itsajesusthing09@ yahoo.com>
To: FamilyofGod@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 11:22:55 AM
Subject: Re: [FamilyofGod] Bible question
Hey, I think I aggree, the bible says that Jesus turned water into wine, it does not say(at least i've never seen it) that he drank it.
--- On Fri, 8/21/09, nilo, jr. Veloso <nilojr.veloso@ ymail.com> wrote:
From: nilo, jr. Veloso <nilojr.veloso@ ymail.com>
Subject: Re: [FamilyofGod] Bible question
To: FamilyofGod@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, August 21, 2009, 12:57 PM
Hi Ebby,
I agree with your answer to the question concerning wine drinking. Hope many will be enlightened with your clear explanation on the matter. Kudos!!
nilo veloso
--- On Fri, 8/21/09, Jody Hopkins <hopkins.jody@ ymail.com> wrote:
From: Jody Hopkins <hopkins.jody@ ymail..com>uestio
Subject: Re: [FamilyofGod] Bible question
To: FamilyofGod@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, August 21, 2009, 12:03 PM
I have never read that Jesus drank wine..does not the scripture say that (John) 15for he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or strong drink," Luke 1....Jody
From: Ebby <theatrechic2003@ yahoo.com>
To: FamilyofGod@ yahoogroups.. com
Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 2:16:36 PM
Subject: Re: [FamilyofGod] Bible question
Question: "What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol / wine? Is it a sin for a Christian to drink alcohol / wine?"
Answer: Scripture has much to say regarding the drinking of alcohol ( Leviticus 10:9; Numbers 6:3; Deuteronomy 29:6; Judges 13:4, 7, 14; Proverbs 20:1; 31:4; Isaiah 5:11, 22; 24:9; 28:7; 29:9; 56:12). However, Scripture does not necessarily forbid a Christian from drinking beer, wine, or any other drink containing alcohol. In fact, some Scriptures discuss alcohol in positive terms. Ecclesiastes 9:7 instructs, "Drink your wine with a merry heart." Psalm 104:14-15 states that God gives wine "that makes glad the heart of men." Amos 9:14 discusses drinking wine from your own vineyard as a sign of God's blessing. Isaiah 55:1 encourages, "Yes, come buy wine and milk…" What God commands Christians regarding alcohol is to avoid drunkenness ( Ephesians 5:18). The Bible condemns drunkenness and its effects ( Proverbs 23:29-35). Christians are also commanded to not allow their bodies to be "mastered" by anything ( 1 Corinthians 6:12; 2 Peter 2:19). Drinking alcohol in excess is undeniably addictive. Scripture also forbids a Christian from doing anything that might offend other Christians or encourage them to sin against their conscience ( 1 Corinthians 8:9-13). In light of these principles, it would be extremely difficult for any Christian to say he is drinking alcohol in excess to the glory of God ( 1 Corinthians 10:31). Jesus changed water into wine. It even seems that Jesus drank wine on occasion ( John 2:1-11; Matthew 26:29). In New Testament times, the water was not very clean. Without modern sanitation, the water was often filled with bacteria, viruses, and all kinds of contaminants. The same is true in many third-world countries today. As a result, people often drank wine (or grape juice) because it was far less likely to be contaminated. . In 1 Timothy 5:23, Paul was instructing Timothy to stop drinking the water (which was probably causing his stomach problems) and instead drink wine. In that day, wine was fermented (containing alcohol), but not necessarily to the degree it is today. It is incorrect to say that it was grape juice, but it is also incorrect to say that it was the same thing as the wine commonly used today. Again, Scripture does not forbid Christians from drinking beer, wine, or any other drink containing alcohol. Alcohol is not, in and of itself, tainted by sin. It is drunkenness and addiction to alcohol that a Christian must absolutely refrain from ( Ephesians 5:18; 1 Corinthians 6:12). Alcohol, consumed in small quantities, is neither harmful nor addictive. In fact, some doctors advocate drinking small amounts of red wine for its health benefits, especially for the heart. Consumption of small quantities of alcohol is a matter of Christian freedom. Drunkenness and addiction are sin. However, due to the biblical concerns regarding alcohol and its effects, due to the easy temptation to consume alcohol in excess, and due to the possibility of causing offense and/or stumbling of others, it is usually best for a Christian to abstain entirely from drinking alcohol.
From: Angie Roberts <itsajesusthing09@ yahoo.com>
To: familyofGod@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:31:31 AM
Subject: [FamilyofGod] Bible question
| Where in the bible does it say that alcohol is sin ? Angie R. |
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