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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

This resource delves into the biblical teachings on wine and drinking, discussing the blessings and dangers associated with it. It also addresses the importance of abstinence and the need for self-control in relation to alcohol. Join us as we explore these topics and seek to glorify God through making disciples.

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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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  1. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

  2. Proverbs on Wine & DrinkingSelected Scriptures Proverbs 9:1-5 - Wine is associated with blessing. Proverbs 20:1 - Wine is dangerous and getting drunk is foolish. We do not desire to be either legalistic or licentious

  3. Proverbs on Wine & DrinkingSelected Scriptures By preference, I am a teetotaler because I do not care for the taste & smell of alcoholic beverages By conviction, I am a teetotaler because I do not wish to cause a weaker brother or sister to stumble into sin

  4. Definitions Wine = יַיִן / yayin and Οινος / oinos = “a fermented beverage made from the juice of grapes” New or fresh wine = תּירוֹש / tirosh חֶמֶר / chemer refers to the bubbles produced in the process of fermentation - any wine in process

  5. Definitions Sweet wine = עָסִיס / asis and γλευκος / gleukos = partially fermented wine with high sugar content Aged wine = ר מֶ שֶ / shemer Strong drink = ר כָ ֵ ש / shekar and σίκερα / sikera = intoxicating beverages made from grain”

  6. Definitions Natural fermentation: 4-12%. Controlled fermentation: up to ~%20. Distilled liquor / Spirits: 35-95% Mixed wines - with other wines or spices (Isaiah 1:22 - mixing with water considered sign of judgment)

  7. Definitions Fruits and their juice ferment naturally because of yeast - and rapidly in warm climates John 2: Jesus turned the water in to wine (Οινος / oinos), not juice or sweet wine. It was fermented

  8. Biblical Use of Wine Medicinal uses - 1 Timothy 5:23; Luke 10:34 A sign of blessing & prosperity - Proverbs 3:5-10; Genesis 27:28; 49:11-12; Deuteronomy 7:13; 11:14; 1 Chron. 9:29; 27:27 / Deut. 28:39

  9. Biblical Use of Wine A sign of the blessings of the future Messianic Kingdom - Joel 2:19; Amos 9:13-14 Used in daily life and in celebrations – Psalm 104:14-15; Deuteronomy 12:15-18; 14:23-26; 15:12-14

  10. Biblical Use of Wine Used in the worship of God (libation / drink offering) – Exodus 29:4 Leviticus 23:13, 18; Numbers 15:5,7,10; 28:7

  11. Biblical Use of Wine Jesus drank wine - Matthew 11:18-19 Jesus will drink it again in His future kingdom: Matthew 26:27; cf. 1 Corin. 11:19-34; Isaiah 25:6-9 Used as a positive metaphor in wisdom’s invitation - Proverbs 9:1-5

  12. The Value of Abstinence Numbers 6 - the Nazirite vows in dedicating themselves to the Lord Leviticus 10:8-11 - Priests prohibited while service to distinguish between holy and profane

  13. The Value of Abstinence 1 Timothy 3:3, 8 - reduced usage for Elders and Deacons Being cautious of influence (Romans 14), Proverbs 31:4-5 - Avoid danger of making bad decisions because of wine’s influence

  14. Dangers of Drinking Proverbs 20:1 - wine is a mocker / scoffer - disrespectful, makes fun of others, haughty, arrogant Wine offers: Happiness, bliss and escape from trouble but brings trouble, sadness & misery

  15. Dangers of Drinking Proverbs 20:1 - strong drink is a brawler - loud, noisy, tumultuous, often resulting in injury Proverbs 21:17; 23:20-12 - Wine promises pleasure, but produces poverty Proverbs 23:29–35 – Wine looks inviting in the glass, but in the end it is a snake bringing woe

  16. Dangers of Drinking Alcohol produces fiscal, physical & relational problems Gal. 5:12 - a deed of the flesh. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 - Drunkards will not inherit the kingdom of God Few alcoholics recognize their problem regardless of level All use it to cope with life - Prov. 31:6-7

  17. Dangers of Drinking Alcoholics Anonymous and psychologists can help stop drinking, but they can’t solve the problem 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 - Jesus washes, sanctifies and justifies from sin Drinking does not solve any problems, it only puts off old ones while creating new ones

  18. Conclusions If you enjoy a glass of wine or beer - rejoice and give thanks to God - 1 Timothy 5:1-5 If you have a taste for hard liquor - take the alcohol out of it or you are in very dangerous territory If you get drunk, whether frequently or rarely - there is a sin problem

  19. Conclusions If you are controlled by drinking in any way - need it to relax / sleep - there is a problem - 1 Cor. 6:12 Eph. 5:16 - be controlled by the Holy Spirit. Put on the new man (Colossians 3). Be transformed (Romans 12:1-2)

  20. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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