Is There a Biblical Case Against Drinking Alcohol? What Scripture (and Science) Actually Say скачать в хорошем качестве

Is There a Biblical Case Against Drinking Alcohol? What Scripture (and Science) Actually Say

Many Christians have been taught that the Bible forbids drinking alcohol altogether. But is that really what Scripture teaches? In this episode, Dr. Justin Barrett—psychological scientist and President of Blueprint 1543—examines the most common biblical arguments used to prohibit alcohol and asks whether they truly support total abstinence… or something more nuanced. Looking at passages from 1 Timothy, Romans 14, and broader biblical themes, Justin shows how Scripture consistently condemns drunkenness while stopping short of forbidding moderate drinking. He also addresses common claims that “biblical wine” was non-alcoholic and explains why both history and science make that view untenable. This episode is an invitation to read the Bible carefully, think clearly, and avoid slippery-slope reasoning when forming Christian convictions. Key question: Does the Bible teach prohibition—or wisdom and self-control? Follow Justin Barrett: Website: https://blueprint1543.org/ LinkedIn:   / justin-barrett-45a5b6173   Don't forget to like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and leave a comment 📝. We'd love to hear your thoughts! 0:00 – Intro: the biblical + scientific question about alcohol 0:45 – Why some Christians argue for total abstinence 1:00 – Drunkenness warnings, especially for leaders 1:40 – 1 Timothy 3: “not addicted to wine” vs. “not lovers of money” 2:35 – Paul recommends wine to Timothy (important complication) 2:55 – Romans 14: “don’t cause a brother to stumble” 3:50 – The “biblical wine was non-alcoholic” claim 4:15 – Fermentation basics: ancient storage and inevitability of alcohol 4:50 – What existed then: wine/beer/mead, not distilled spirits 5:10 – Conclusion: why total prohibition isn’t biblically grounded