Here is the fifth and sixth arguments from other people that I discuss in my paper. My next post will continue with my own argument.
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Alcohol can be an Addictive, Mind-Altering Drug
John Piper has been cited as saying that abstinence is wise because alcohol can be addictive and mind-altering. This testimony is true; alcohol can [...]
This is the fourth argument discussed in my paper.
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Others’ Arguments
Moderation is the Cause of the Alcohol Problem
The late Adrian Rogers said, “Moderation is not the cure for the liquor problem. Moderation is the cause of the liquor problem.” Rogers was only half right, moderation is not the cure for the liquor problem; Jesus is the [...]
This is the third argument that I have seen people use against wine and strong drink.
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Others’ Arguments
Wine 2000 Years Ago was Different than it is Today
Some look to Robert Stein (Wine-Drinking in New Testament Times, Christianity Today, Volume 19, June 20, 1975, Pg. 9-11) for evidence that ancient wine was weaker than the [...]
Here is the second argument that I see people use against wine and strong drink.
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Others’ Arguments
Abstaining from Alcohol is Consistent with Biblical Principles
There are a number of texts and biblical ideas cited to prove that abstaining from alcohol is the best policy for [...]
Here is the third installment of my Wine & Strong Drink series. Hopefully you all are still interested. This begins the part of my paper where I discuss other people’s arguments. Once I broke them down I found them lacking. My paper has four common arguments for teaching abstinence as “God’s Ideal” or drinking as [...]
Hey Everyone!
I know I haven’t really posted anything in the past two weeks. The reason? Well, I moved. My wife and I finally moved down to Georgia. We are renting a nice little home down here and we love it. I just got internet access at the end of last week, but I had to [...]
This is the second section of my paper on Wine and Strong Drink in the bible. I wrote this paper over a year ago. It is not in its finished stage yet, but I wanted to share it all with you. Enjoy!
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The Bible’s Attitude towards Wine and Strong Drink
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