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The Biblical Perspective on Social Drinking: Understanding John 2:1-11

Explore the meaning behind Jesus' first miracle of turning water into wine (John 2:1-11) and the implications for social drinking today. This lesson plan examines whether the Bible condones moderate drinking, the distinction between types of wine, and why social drinking may be considered unacceptable. Delve into scriptural interpretations, the nature of intoxication, and the consequences of drinking. Understand how Christian values guide our choices regarding alcohol and maintain a clear view on health, morality, and the essence of Jesus' miracle.

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The Biblical Perspective on Social Drinking: Understanding John 2:1-11

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  1. Social Drinking Jn.2:1-11 1st Miracle ~ Water to wine Is it all right to drink in moderation? Does the Bible condemn social drinking?

  2. What about Social Drinking? Lesson Plan • Water to Wine ~ John 2:1-11 • “Wine” does not always mean an alcoholic drink • Why social drinking is unacceptable

  3. I. Water to Wine Jn.2:1-11 Did Jesus make an intoxicant ? What really happened ? Miracle = speeded up process “Oinos” ~ alcoholic ? context

  4. I. Water to Wine Jn.2:1-11 Self-contradictory theory Approve social drinking Condemn drunkenness 1 Pet. 4:3 “excess of wine” Eph.5:18 “excess”

  5. I. Water to Wine Jn.2:1-11 Self-contradictory theory “Well Drunk” ~ Jn.2:10 = Drunk? Dilemma ~ Jesus guilty of sin ? Heb. 4:15 “without sin” 1 Pet.2:22-24 “did no sin”

  6. I. Water to Wine Jn.2:1-11 Self-contradictory theory Jesus wine was better Was it more potent ? NO ! Accuses Jesus of Sin

  7. I. Water to Wine Jn.2:1-11 “When men have well drunk” Drunk largely Ps.23:5 “my cup runneth over”

  8. I. Water to Wine Jn.2:1-11 “Good wine” Assume it means intoxicating Flavor known immediately If drunk they could not tell anything about the flavor

  9. I. Water to Wine Jn.2:1-11 Drunkenness “To begin to be softened” Degrees of drunkenness Begins with 1st drink

  10. I. Water to Wine Jn.2:1-11 Object of Miracle “Make known glory of God” v.11 Jesus did good ~Acts 10:38 “Holy, harmless, undefiled” Heb.7:27

  11. II. "Wine" not always alcoholic Different Words - 3 most common Hebrew ~ Yayin & Tirosch Greek ~ Oinos Sometimes condemned Sometimes approved

  12. II. "Wine" not always alcoholic Condemned Prov. 20:1 Prov.23:31 Ps. 75:8 Approved Ps.104:15 Isa.65:8 Isa.55:1 Must Look at Context

  13. “Wine” (Greek: Oinos) Fermented (Alcohol Content) Eph. 5:18 “drunk with wine” Unfermented (No Alcohol Content) Mark 2:22 “new wine in new bottles”

  14. III. Why Social drinking is wrong Drunkards cannot enter heaven Gal. 5:19-21 I Cor.6:10

  15. III. Why Social drinking is wrong Why does God condemn it ? Causes heartaches Drunk drivers Homes ruined Suicide Murders

  16. III. Why Social drinking is wrong Could a Christian drink beer in the privacy of his home ? Contradiction Bible condemns drinking alcohol Drunk = “To begin to be softened” Begins with first drink !

  17. III. Why Social drinking is wrong Drinking alcoholic beverages is sinful and deadly ! The difference between a social drinker and a drunkard is only a difference of degree, not a difference of kind.

  18. Lord’s Supper • Never called “wine” • “Cup” ~ Mt. 26:27 - 29 • “Fruit of the vine” ~ Mk.14:23-25

  19. ALCOHOL • Is a Poison • Toxic – intoxicate means to poison • Intoxicated = poisoned • It is always a poison no matter how small the amount

  20. Rom. 12:1 • Bodies given by God • Serve God through our bodies • We must keep our bodies clean and healthy “Abstain from all appearance of evil” 1 Thes. 5:21

  21. Alcohol destroys... Our brain Our family Our lives Our Soul

  22. Social Drinking • By Arthur Pigman • Evans Church of Christ • Evans, Georgia • Sunday Evening – 08 August 2004

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