Wrangler
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Your denomination may make a substitution with grape juice. However, my question was about the ritual that Jesus initiated which ushered in the New Covenant; doesn't the sacrement of communion - as established by Jesus - contain alcohol (wine)?I got saved in a baptist church so I think they are southern baptist about 3 years ago.
When they do communion they use welches grape juice so no alcohol at my church
I found a compelling website on how modern Christians find sin in what our lord ordained. Characters like John Calvin brewed beer and was known to keep many gasks.
Jesus. Drink this (wine) in memory of me.
God even commands the Israelites to go buy beer and celebrate before the Lord (Deuteronomy 14:26).
Two Common Misconceptions About Alcohol In The Bible
Lower Alcohol Content
we know from the Bible that the wine still had plenty of kick in it to get wasted on. That’s why Jesus was accused of being drunk on wine (Luke 7:34). And that’s why the Bible warns against getting drunk on wine.Also, wine isn’t the only alcoholic drink mentioned in the Bible. The Bible also talks about a “strong drink” made with fermented barley, aka beer. This rudimentary beer contained an average ABV of 6% – 12%, not too shabby for a beer. And certainly not a low alcohol count.
Of course, the Bible strongly warns against the overconsumption of beer. But in moderation, it is encouraged.
The alcohol in the Bible did not have a lower alcohol content. We know this from what the Bible says and from historians who have studied alcohol during this time period.
It Hurts Your Witness (or testimony)
The vast majority of non-christians are not put off by drinking in western culture. But they are put off by arbitrary rules created by Christians. I doubt my unbelieving friends will ever be turned away from God because they see me sipping a beer. It might actually help your witness to have a beer with your neighbor and break down some of the misconceptions about Christianity.For more, read 6 Truths About Alcohol in the Bible (is drinking a sin?)