Bible Q&A: Since Jesus Turned Water Into Wine, Can Christians Drink Wine?

Since Jesus turned water into wine (John 2:1-11), can Christians drink wine? Whenever we read of “wine” in the Bible, we assume it to always be alcoholic in nature because that’s how it is today.  This is why some assume the master of the wedding feast at which Jesus turned water into wine was saying… Read More Bible Q&A: Since Jesus Turned Water Into Wine, Can Christians Drink Wine?

Bible Q&A: Does Matthew 19:9 Apply To Non-Christians?

Concerning Matthew 19:9, I have a question.  If God’s law governs God’s people, then are unions between non-believers even considered marriage anyway?  If they aren’t, then would Matthew 19:9 apply to them? It’s noteworthy that Jesus said, “WHOEVER divorces his wife, except for fornication, and marries another, commits adultery” (Matt. 19:9 – emphasis mine).  The same words… Read More Bible Q&A: Does Matthew 19:9 Apply To Non-Christians?

Bible Q&A: Please Explain Ephesians 1:23’s “The Fullness Of Him Who Fills All In All”

What does “the fullness of him who fills all in all” (Eph. 1:23) mean? Let’s look at the entire sentence, which is found in verses 22-23:  “And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all… Read More Bible Q&A: Please Explain Ephesians 1:23’s “The Fullness Of Him Who Fills All In All”

Bible Q&A: Why Are Deacons Allowed To Drink A Little Bit While Elders Are Not Allowed To Drink At All?

It says in 1 Timothy 3:3 that an elder must not be given to wine, but 1 Timothy 3:3 says that deacons must not be given to MUCH wine.  Why the discrepancy?  That’s a great question.  I would add to the question by pointing out that elders are not only told to “not (be) given to… Read More Bible Q&A: Why Are Deacons Allowed To Drink A Little Bit While Elders Are Not Allowed To Drink At All?