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Oinos is ALWAYS in reference to grape juice that has been or is in the process of fermenting. It is never used of unfermented grape juice. That word for unfermented grape juice is τρύξ. I consulted about 15 different Greek lexicons on this word and not one gave "unfermented grape juice" as a...

Actually, no. Judaism did not consist of a homogenous group of beliefs. There were all kinds of groups and sects within Judaism. Christianity was viewed as a sect of Judaism by most. However, it is true that Christianity was not Judaism and was a distinct group based on its teachings...

Certainly all the miracles in John's Gospel point beyond themselves. Jesus raised Lazarus (I am the resurrection and the life), Jesus healed the blind (I am the light of the world), Jesus fed the 5,000 (I am the bread of life), etc. Clearly John's primary purpose in recording the miracle is...

We don't have to stay in the OT to determine how God views homosexuality. Lets not confuse it with eating shellfish or keeping the Sabbath. In fact, abstaining sexual immorality was one of the few requirements made by the early church for the acceptance of Gentiles. Pornea in this context...

Agreed LR. Lets keep this on the issues laid out in the OP. Anyone want to share some kind of rationale as to why we should think the wine in the Bible (specifically that which Jesus made) was non-alcoholic? Is there any reason to suggest that the wine Paul told Timothy to drink was...

CJ, So far I have seen nothing but sarcasm from you and nothing that resembles the defense of a position. Who is the "we"? Do you have a frog in your pocket? How am I supposed to connect your sarcastic jabs to the arguments of another person here. If you have a point to make, make it. I...

Alcohol is not a "drug." If it is a "drug" than Jesus was a "drug pusher" who miraculously made the finest "drug" on the market. I have little patience for those who overstate their position when the OP is clearly about taking a "sip" of alcohol and not an attempt to "defend seemingly to the...

There has been a lot of debate about the nature and biblical validity of the Trinity on various posts recently. I have decided to start a new post on this issue so that the other forums can stay on topic. The Church has defended the biblical validity to the Trinity throughout history...

Purity, This forum is about hermeneutics as they pertain to biblical context. I will start a new forum on the issue of the Trinity and would be more than eager to respond to your questions there. Floyd, I would be happy to have your involvement in the discussion as well...

Dadad, If a letter is written... it is written with a purpose and intent from the author (not unlike what I am currently writing to you). As the author of the letter, I intend for my words to communicate ideas that then shape your thinking about a particular subject. This subject is usually...

True. But is it necessary to put hedges around things like alcohol? Is the pastor right saying that a sip of alcohol sends a person to hell? Clearly the Bible makes drunkenness the issue, not responsible drinking. I don't think that erecting laws for all Christians because we have a culture...

I am not a machinist. I don't know what you are talking about. Maybe Daniel wrote the order that way because the statue had been broken to pieces and the lack of order highlighted the ruined mess of the kingdoms which were represented in the idol. Or, maybe they are not in order for the same...

Cult: a small religious group that is not part of a larger and more accepted religion and that has beliefs regarded by many people as extreme or dangerous - Merriam-Webster I don't know what you are talking about above. Again, let me know if you want to discuss issues that you claim to be...

As long as its not abusive, write what you want. However, personally, I would like to hear your rationale. Especially if its so obvious that everyone should be portrayed as complete fools for thinking otherwise.

I agree Jesus is my Savior, your Savior and the Savior of all who believe. He is not my "personal" Savior, although he may be the savior of myself as a person. The difference may seem slight, but there certainly is a concept that can easily be misunderstood and abused here because of this poor...

CJ, As I look back at your sarcastic remarks, I see very little response to them. I would encourage you to try to post something with substance, especially if you have a theological conviction about a particular matter. Even if you do get a response, no one is going to change their views...

kjw, You and I both know that these are not the teachings the brand JW's as a cult. There are lots of Christian denominations who embrace all of these concepts you cited. Many Christians choose to opt out of voting, military, politics, promote peace, and abstain from immorality and the...

If you don't want to be a part of the conversation or are frustrated that people are talking about this issue, I suggest you post elsewhere. Your continual sarcastic jabs do not add anything. This is a very legitimate subject to discuss theologically. I would appreciate it if you don't beat...

Thanks for commenting CJ, I am not discounting the fact that Jesus impacts the lives of individuals or that he cares about us as individuals. I am saying salvation is much more about Jesus than it is about the individual. Why do we need the word "personal"? Why cant it be, "Make Jesus your...

My point with the "personal Savior" is not that its impersonal, but that this type of rabid individualism is nowhere to be found in the Bible. The Apostles never say, "Make Jesus your personal Savior." Quite the contrary. Its more like, "Repent and surrender to the risen Lord and Judge of the...