Posts Tagged ‘Temperance’

For those looking for more information on the Christian view of alcohol, pastor Mike Harding passes on these references: R. V. Pierard, “Alcohol,” Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, ed. Walter Elwell (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1984, pp. 28-32. F. S. Fitzsimmons, “Wine and Strong Drink,” New Bible Dictionary (2nded.), ed. J. D. Douglas (Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity) 1982,…

compiled by Mike Harding Series: FirstPost – PreviousPost – NextPost Scriptural Warnings & Prohibitions for Wine and Strong Drink 1. The first drunkenness and the attendant improper behavior. – Gen. 9:20-26 2. Drinking results in Lot’s debauchery of his own daughters. – Gen. 19:30-38 3. Isaac was drinking when he mistakenly blessed Jacob. – Gen.…

by Mike Harding Series: FirstPost – PreviousPost – NextPost What does Paul mean by ‘not given to wine’? (1 Timothy 3:3) 1 Timothy 3:1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be … 3 Not given to wine……

by Mike Harding This is the fifth in a continuing series of articles on the issue of alcohol. In this article we offer an appeal for abstaining from alcohol. Series: FirstPost – PreviousPost – NextPost Philippians 2:4 tells us, “Do not merely look out for your own interests but also for the interests of others.”…

by Mike Harding This is the fourth in a continuing series of articles on the issue of alcohol. In this article we offer a Christian rationale for abstaining from alcohol. Series: FirstPost – PreviousPost – NextPost Bible-believing Christians have widely been known for abstaining from beverage alcohol. These attitudes are now under pressure from within…

by Mike Harding This is the Third in a continuing series of articles on the issue of alcohol. Today we offer a Christian rationale for abstaining from alcohol. Series: FirstPost – PreviousPost – NextPost Bible-believing Christians have widely been known for abstaining from beverage alcohol. These attitudes are now under pressure from within the Christian…