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NASB | Revelation 17:2 with whom the kings of the earth committed acts of immorality, and those who dwell on the earth were made drunk with the wine of her immorality." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 17:2 she with whom the kings of the earth have committed acts of immorality, and the inhabitants of the earth have become intoxicated with the wine of her immorality." [Jer 25:15, 16] |
Subject: Define wine, please? |
Bible Note: Dear Tamara- the passage in 1Cor 11 is not promoting Christian's getting drunk (not that I believe your saying that) but rather speaks OF it while speaking to inappropriate behavior. Also, on what basis do you say "Contrary to modern belief the wine at the Lord's supper was not watered down..."? If referring to 1 Cor. 11 then I've addressed that above. If you are referring to the time where our Lord actually instituted the "Lord's Supper" (as in Matthew 26:26) there is no reason to assume the "cup" contained an alcoholic wine, especially if basing the assumption on 1Cor. 11. We can assume a lot of things, but, Scirpture doesn't tell us that Jesus was drinking the wine at the wedding feast, so an assumption here wouldn't be recommended. I have heard some use John 2:10 as a license to drink alcohol (again, I'm not inferring that you are saying this- just point it out). A careful study doesn't even conclude that those at the feast were drunk or even drinking alcoholic wine, doesn't suggest in anyway that the water turned to wine was alcoholic, and again, gives no indication at all that Christ was consuming the wine, alcoholic or not. Hope this is helpful. Also, for everyone reading, type in the post number 2473 in the search box (upper right). I believe our brother Hank gave as good an answer that can be given on this whole topic way back in 2001. 2001- Hank, if your reading, you are old.... I mean, as a forum member. It's my opinion that further discussion on this issue would likely be redundant and unfruitful. God bless sister, Jeff |