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NASB | Matthew 26:29 "But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 26:29 "But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom." |
Subject: What is 'the fruit of the vine'? |
Bible Note: Greetings Tim! I believe we have discussed alcohol in the Bible in the past, so I don't want to start that again! :-) But, I think you would be hard pressed to make the case that American culture in general is an alcohol condemning culture. There are very few denominations today which teach total abstinence. So, even the Christian culture is ambivalent concerning the issue. The non-Christian culture is very open and accepting of alcohol. I do agree though that drunkness should be called drunkness, not alcoholism. My only concern as a pastor is this: If one believes that drinking in moderation is okay, at what point does one cross the line? In other words, at what point is on drunk? Does God use Indiana State law? How do I explain as a pastor to someone in a congregation the point at which they are sinning? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |