Subject: making wine.Did Jesus make a mistake. |
Bible Note: Joe , (but also Tim, Retxar, EdB, Hank, et al.), If you read my long history of posts on this thread, you'll see that we're of one mind concerning this point (using a myriad of applicable scriptures). The opposition has emplored everything from personal feelings, cultural alcoholism, to definitions of New Testament "wine." They have done so with little or thin scriptural backing, though we have supplied conclusive and convincing arguments based on many instances of scripture. There seems to be too much feeling and opinion concerning this matter. If we say that nothing biblical prohibits a glass of wine, then we appear to be making a case for drinking--which is certainly not so from either of us. If we say that drinking any alcoholic beverage (even wine) is evil, then we might possibly condemn even Jesus (because I believe for one that indeed He drank wine--though this is hard for some to take due to their feelings and opinions). I however, believe in being a "Romans 14:21" kind of guy as you've stated, and I don't want this issue to cause trouble. I would though, encourage everyone to read the posts made by John and myself, and see if you can BIBLICALLY refute point for point what we've shown. I've said if before, I'll say it again: we have to look at what the Bible actually says, not what we want it to say or think it says. Take care. I'm going to find a new topic :) I love every last one of ya's, -Rob Special note to Hank: I'm deeply sorry if I've said anything to offend you, in light of hearing about your son. God bless. |