Can Christans Drink Alcohol?

10 Biblical Reasons We Should Appreciate Wine

July 30, 2012 by Luke Gilkerson 48 Comments

If you know me well, you know I make my own beer and wine. If you know me really well, you know I really enjoy an ice-cold mug of IPA or a nice glass of Malbec.

I firmly believe wine is a good gift from God and that, while living on earth, His own Son enjoyed it.1 

On more than one occasion I’ve been asked how I could possibly defend my enjoyment of alcohol being a Christian. Is wine in the Bible portrayed in a positive way? Yes. It is.

I also understand there are some who believe differently than me in this matter. It is not my point here to “quarrel over opinions” (Romans 14:1). Food and drink are not central matters when it comes to gospel-living. As Paul said, “The kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit” (v.17).

My only point here is to share with you some of what I’ve learned from God’s Word that has informed my opinions abou…