Comments on: Drinking with Jesus http://www.joethorn.net/2006/06/26/drinking-with-jesus/ theology. church. culture. life. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:58:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: James Cave http://www.joethorn.net/2006/06/26/drinking-with-jesus/#comment-8579 James Cave Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:37:00 +0000 http://www.joethorn.net/2006/06/26/drinking-with-jesus/#comment-8579 I imagine if you were 'drinking with Jesus' you would be drinking Merlot. Unless of course he had just fed you five loaves and two fishes in which case you would probably have a white wine. Seriously though, merlot was one of the main grape varieites around then. http://www.regularwino.com/history/what-wine-did-jesus-drink/ I imagine if you were ‘drinking with Jesus’ you would be drinking Merlot. Unless of course he had just fed you five loaves and two fishes in which case you would probably have a white wine.

Seriously though, merlot was one of the main grape varieites around then. http://www.regularwino.com/history/what-wine-did-jesus-drink/

]]> By: Norma http://www.joethorn.net/2006/06/26/drinking-with-jesus/#comment-2255 Norma Fri, 26 Jan 2007 21:09:41 +0000 http://www.joethorn.net/2006/06/26/drinking-with-jesus/#comment-2255 Thank you for your article. I wanted to say that actually the alcohol content in the wine was closer to 11%. The Jewish wine served today at Passover is 11% and it was prepared exactly as in the days of Jesus - strictley to the Jewish code. What simply amazes me is how the Southern Babtist Churches condemn anyone for drinking a single glass of wine but think nothing of gluttony at their many soup socials, or drinking 4 to 5 cups of coffee a day. It takes 10 oz. of water to flush one cup of coffee through your digestive system. Every day people alow their childred to consume gallons of soda filled with nothing but cafine and sugar. Then we question why there is so much obesity in our country. I say to those who would condemn me for drinking a single glass of wine that they need to examine themselves. If you cannot show moderation in that area it is most likely that you cannot in other areas either. Thank you again for this article. I think it is about time Thank you for your article. I wanted to say that actually the alcohol content in the wine was closer to 11%. The Jewish wine served today at Passover is 11% and it was prepared exactly as in the days of Jesus – strictley to the Jewish code. What simply amazes me is how the Southern Babtist Churches condemn anyone for drinking a single glass of wine but think nothing of gluttony at their many soup socials, or drinking 4 to 5 cups of coffee a day. It takes 10 oz. of water to flush one cup of coffee through your digestive system. Every day people alow their childred to consume gallons of soda filled with nothing but cafine and sugar. Then we question why there is so much obesity in our country. I say to those who would condemn me for drinking a single glass of wine that they need to examine themselves. If you cannot show moderation in that area it is most likely that you cannot in other areas either. Thank you again for this article. I think it is about time

]]> By: Norma http://www.joethorn.net/2006/06/26/drinking-with-jesus/#comment-2254 Norma Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:58:26 +0000 http://www.joethorn.net/2006/06/26/drinking-with-jesus/#comment-2254 Thank you for your article. I have to agree with you. Thank you for your article. I have to agree with you.

]]> By: Joe Thorn http://www.joethorn.net/2006/06/26/drinking-with-jesus/#comment-2253 Joe Thorn Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:56:00 +0000 http://www.joethorn.net/2006/06/26/drinking-with-jesus/#comment-2253 Erika, Thanks for stopping by. Jesus actually said that <i>he</i> would not drink it again "until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom." (Mt. 26) Also, you might want to check out these other relevant posts <a href="http://www.joethorn.net/2005/09/14/the-sword-and-the-spirits/" rel="nofollow">here</a> and <a href="http://www.joethorn.net/2006/07/06/abstinence-moderation-and-tolerance/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Erika, Thanks for stopping by. Jesus actually said that he would not drink it again “until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” (Mt. 26)

Also, you might want to check out these other relevant posts here and here.

]]> By: Erica http://www.joethorn.net/2006/06/26/drinking-with-jesus/#comment-2252 Erica Tue, 19 Sep 2006 16:58:37 +0000 http://www.joethorn.net/2006/06/26/drinking-with-jesus/#comment-2252 This is the first time and reading/responding to a "blog"... I was doing a search on this topic and stumbled upon this site... This is a very big topic and church as well a my family setting considering the fact that my pastor (also my father-in-law) is "totally" against alcohol in any capacity. He uses a lot of references that I have read on this site to support his "beliefs". I have chosen to follow the "road of abstanance", however, am still questionable to the whole topic. One thing my pator (father-in-law) has stated that I have not seen referenced is that, yes, Jesus drank wine, and yes, wine was even at the last supper.... the bible also states that Jesus said that we are not to drink it again until his return... Does anyone have any feedback for this? I will say that I understand people's "beliefs" on both sides of this topic. Even though I have chosen "abstanance" does not mean that I condemn those who haven't. I do feel that as long as one has Jesus in their heart the Holy Spirit when lead you and direct you. We may not all see eye to eye but we must always walk in the love of Christ. Thank you in advance for taking the time to response, blessings to all! This is the first time and reading/responding to a “blog”… I was doing a search on this topic and stumbled upon this site…

This is a very big topic and church as well a my family setting considering the fact that my pastor (also my father-in-law) is “totally” against alcohol in any capacity. He uses a lot of references that I have read on this site to support his “beliefs”. I have chosen to follow the “road of abstanance”, however, am still questionable to the whole topic.

One thing my pator (father-in-law) has stated that I have not seen referenced is that, yes, Jesus drank wine, and yes, wine was even at the last supper…. the bible also states that Jesus said that we are not to drink it again until his return…

Does anyone have any feedback for this?

I will say that I understand people’s “beliefs” on both sides of this topic. Even though I have chosen “abstanance” does not mean that I condemn those who haven’t. I do feel that as long as one has Jesus in their heart the Holy Spirit when lead you and direct you. We may not all see eye to eye but we must always walk in the love of Christ.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to response, blessings to all!

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