Thanx for commentary on the matter. I believe it will help Believers who’re struggling with this and other “grey” matters. The word ‘in moderation’ I believe should be the operating word.
I would actually say Bob that it is wrong for any Christian church to demand abstinence for church membership.
Such a requirement is a denial of Christian liberty and liberty of conscience and in reality a denial of the gospel itself.
Oh that we might be delivered from our natural pharisaical tendencies wherever they manifest themselves and may we grow up in our faith and liberty to be that which truly pleases the Lord.
what about the difference of old wine and new wine. No mention of the fact that Jesus could have been drinking new wine or as we call it grape juice and not fermented wine. And i also love the comparison between strong Christians and weak Christians. Dr Aiken, which category do you put yourself in.
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MainHealth
August 26, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Thanx for commentary on the matter. I believe it will help Believers who’re struggling with this and other “grey” matters. The word ‘in moderation’ I believe should be the operating word.
Khanyisile Tshabalala
August 28, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Powerfully said. Thanks for this post.
Greg
August 30, 2008 at 4:49 pm
I would actually say Bob that it is wrong for any Christian church to demand abstinence for church membership.
Such a requirement is a denial of Christian liberty and liberty of conscience and in reality a denial of the gospel itself.
Oh that we might be delivered from our natural pharisaical tendencies wherever they manifest themselves and may we grow up in our faith and liberty to be that which truly pleases the Lord.
Robert Briggs
September 16, 2008 at 3:52 pm
what about the difference of old wine and new wine. No mention of the fact that Jesus could have been drinking new wine or as we call it grape juice and not fermented wine. And i also love the comparison between strong Christians and weak Christians. Dr Aiken, which category do you put yourself in.
Clint Horsley
September 24, 2008 at 1:35 pm