“There Is Alcohol in Your Nyquil so Don’t Tell Me I Can’t Drink Beer” Allen Webster   With a straight face, some conclude that social drinking cannot be condemned because “there is alcohol in Nyquil and vanilla.” At first hearing, that may sound reasonable. It is not. It does not clarify the issue—it confuses it,…

Is One Drink a Sin? Allen Webster   Is it a sin to drink a beer at a game, to have a glass of wine with dinner, or have a shot to take the edge off? Some Christians argue that there is nothing wrong with any of these. What does Scripture teach?   Framing the…

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…

“I Only Drink in Private” Genesis 9:21; Romans 14:21 Allen Webster It is a common defense of drinking:   “I don’t drink around the children.” “I only drink at home.” “No one from church is affected.”   At first, that sounds like an attempt at caution—perhaps even responsibility. But is this God’s standard?   The…

Diseases Caused by Alcohol   Cancer:Alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, including mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, colorectal, and breast cancers. Liver Disease:Chronic alcohol consumption can lead to fatty liver, alcohol hepatitis, and cirrhosis, a major cause of liver transplants. Cardiovascular Issues: high blood pressure, arrhythmia, and stroke. Digestive/Metabolic Issues:It causes gastrointestinal inflammation, bleeding,…