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Orange juice, a ubiquitous drink found on breakfast tables around the world, may seem worlds apart from the ancient texts of the Bible. However, by examining themes and related passages in the Bible, we can uncover insights and draw intriguing connections.
16 Οκτ 2018 · Not everyone has to like wine or other alcoholic beverages, but Scripture teaches that Christians are free to consume such drinks in thanksgiving towards God. God allowed the Israelites to buy “wine or strong drink” that they may feast and “rejoice” in His presence (Deuteronomy 14:26).
22 Αυγ 2024 · Wine symbolizes joy, God’s covenant blessings, Christ’s blood, the Holy Spirit, and spiritual growth in the Bible. Wine is used in Biblical rituals like offerings, Passover, Nazirite vows, and the Eucharist, connecting to God’s presence and blessings.
16 Ιαν 2023 · The Bible really has quite a bit to say about alcohol. The word wine appears 232 times in the Bible. The phrase fermented drink, in reference to more powerful alcoholic beverages, is mentioned around 20 times. Thus, let’s take an overview of this topic.
21 Ιουν 2004 · In the New Testament notice: Eph 5:18 (“do not get drunk with wine”); 1 Tim 3:3, 8; Titus 1:7 ( [elders and deacons ought not be] “addicted to wine or strong drink”); Titus 2:3 (older women, who would serve as role models to the younger ones, must not be addicted to wine).
References to wine in the Bible make it clear that its use was a common everyday affair and a part of the regular diet (Gen 14:18; Judg 19:19; 1 Sam 16:20; 2 Chron 11:11). On the other hand, there are repeated warnings in the Scriptures against the intemperate use of wine.
And that conclusion must be that the Bible condemns the use itself of all alcoholic beverages and highly recommends unfermented grape juice! The only exception to this consistent rule in Scripture is Proverbs 31: 6-7, which commands that alcoholic beverages be given to those who are dying.
