Wine is Sometimes A Symbol of Joy and Blessing Dave Miller, Ph.D. Since the Bible sometimes depicts the use of wine on occasions of merriment and celebration, some have concluded that drinking fermented wine is permissible in God’s sight. Before considering specific Bible passages, we simply must grasp the Bible usage of the term “wine.”…

Did the Corinthians Become Intoxicated? Dave Miller, Ph.D. The first century church of Christ in Corinth was plagued by many problems. One problem was the confusion that accompanied the observance of the Lord’s Supper. Among the concerns pinpointed by Paul was the fact that the Christians were cheapening the significance of the communion by mingling…