Daily Defense Podcast
#339 The Use of Alcohol - Jimmy Akin
Dec 5, 2023
Jimmy Akin, expert in biblical languages and Catholic apologetics, explores the use of alcohol from a Catholic standpoint. He discusses the Bible's view on the moderate consumption of alcohol and Jesus' example of producing wine at the wedding at Cana.
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- The Bible does not condemn moderate alcohol consumption and Jesus approved of drinking alcoholic wine.
- All wine mentioned in the Bible, including new wine, is fermented and the Old Testament permits the use of alcoholic beverages.
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Use of Alcohol in the Bible
The podcast discusses the use of alcohol in the Bible. While the Bible contains warnings against drunkenness, it does not condemn the moderate use of alcohol. The term 'wine' in biblical languages refers to the fermented juice of grapes, including new wine. Acts 2 demonstrates that even new wine was fermented. Jesus, in fact, approved of drinking alcoholic wine and produced around 150 gallons of it at the wedding in Cana. The steward's compliment on the 'good wine' further confirms its alcoholic nature. Additionally, the Old Testament permits the use of alcoholic beverages, allowing the Israelites to spend money on wine or strong drink during their religious obligations.
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