I was an alcoholic from 19yrs old till age 33 when I suffered from panic attacks etc I came to the Lord because I was told All my sin can be forgiven by Jesus Heb 10 17 I got saved filled with The Holy Spirit I havnt had a dring of alcohol for 37 yrs . THANK YOU JESUS

@user-kh9kw4vh2o

Жыл бұрын

Amen

@liamodriscoll3739

Жыл бұрын

AMEN 🙏

@nehemiahharris3970

Жыл бұрын

​@@liamodriscoll3739 hutto

@gerardomandujano9201

Жыл бұрын

Amen

@christinescott5966

Жыл бұрын

Amen! ✝️🙏🏼♥️

Wheww this was soooo good. I’m 8 months delivered of alcohol and weed. Thank you father

@jeffcarlson3269

Жыл бұрын

yes you should avoid those things if they lead you to addiction...

@jme_lewis

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! 👏🏻

@BStant23

Жыл бұрын

Alcohol delivered is awesome.. however, I don't believe marijuana use in medical only use isn't bad! It was put here on the earth by God for a reason and I believe it was created to treat cancer and pain relief from people that are suffering.

@soloangel625

11 ай бұрын

Congratulations

@eddempsey4262

Ай бұрын

Congratulations! 8 is new beginnings!

I'm on 15yrs without a drink. I'm thankful Jesus heals !!!!!

@soloangel625

11 ай бұрын

Praise Jesus

Been free from any sort of alcohol for over 5 years now thank You Lord Jesus. 🙏🙏

@briandodge2359

2 жыл бұрын

I may be predisposed to liquor genetically on my dads side. They are very much Italian lol! i found my bio parents when I was 18 and found that out, so I’m glad I’ve never tried alcohol!

@patriciabell-williams7847

Жыл бұрын

@@briandodge2359 You are blessed. I have had any of friends that have expired because of cirrhosis of the liver. Alcohol is sent from Satan. It destroys from within and before you know it, alcohol will began to control you and not you controlling alcohol.

@bredmath

Жыл бұрын

Praise God!

@IndianaPentecostal23

Жыл бұрын

God bless you! I’m currently dealing with this.

@makwenamonese5859

Жыл бұрын

​@@bredmath .

Thank you for this explanation... It's better to abstain than practice moderation with alcohol

@una2000

Жыл бұрын

True

@Landis_Grant

Жыл бұрын

You may be able to handle a couple of mugs of beer, however what if a weak brother saw you enter a tavern? You might cause him to stumble.

@jeffcarlson3269

Жыл бұрын

mine is better.... see above...

@bertalidao387

Жыл бұрын

Yes abstinence from alcohol is definitely better than in moderation!

I’ve been in the apostolic church most of my life. I’ve been dealing with alcoholism the past few years. Prayers appreciated! Thank you, Bishop!

@richardosborne2067

Жыл бұрын

Repent.being in church doesn't make you a Christian. FEAR GOD

@TheEverydayPreacher

Жыл бұрын

In Jesus name I believe healing is on the way brother.

@SamuelTheSon

Жыл бұрын

all the glory to God

@Landis_Grant

Жыл бұрын

Jeff Durbin the leader of the NAR Church in Tempe Arizona shoots the breeze with several brothers over beers in taverns. He also thinks it’s okay to use profanity in his sermons and in his public tirades against abortion.

@MichaelBean-zb2fv

8 ай бұрын

​@@TheEverydayPreacher s v is

Through the grace of Almighty God, I've been free of alcohol, for 9 months, and by the grace of God, I'll remain free from alcohol. I praise the Lord for what He has done for me.🙏

@mariajuliaflores162

Жыл бұрын

Praises you. Jesus. There somany bond with that evil. Spirit.,onlyyou. Jesús. Can. Takit away. 😂😊❤❤

@mariajuliaflores162

Жыл бұрын

We. Love. You. Jesus. Forever amen amen 🙏🙌👏

@mariajuliaflores162

Жыл бұрын

Alcóhol is. A spirit. From hell. Death. Scriptures. With the love of. Jesus read. The. Bible. Mj

@jeffcarlson3269

Жыл бұрын

I've been free from alcohol for the last 6 hours...hoping to be able to go another 6

Powerful teaching. The kingdom of God need more of teachers now than ever.

Jesus is my rock he is merciful, love, and compassionate. Us Christians aspire to be like him. Please pray for me. I lost my job over not wanting the vaccine, I have lupus and I struggle with so many aches and pains I’m on a ton of meds already, on top of all of that I have stents in my heart I can not get vaccinated, Feeling so hopeless. I don’t know how I’m going to make it. I’m a single mother I can’t even feed my children! I’m so ashamed. I feel so alone. But even though I’m going through all of this, I still have faith in Jesus! ❤️❤️❤️ name amen.

@eutrophusbryant8202

2 жыл бұрын

Praying for you Amen

@beverlyvandermolen5533

2 жыл бұрын

Dear Sister, please don’t be ashamed. Do you belong to a good Jesus Name Pentecostal church to help you with your burdens? If not, please find one. Hang on to your faith and love for Jesus. God will bless you. Things will turn around. I’m praying for you.

@emilyalaniz4375

2 жыл бұрын

Healing In Jesus Christ Name!

@ricksaunders8074

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry you are in a struggle I too had Stents put in back in May Being retired I dont have to make a vaccine decision Its easy for me to say GOD will make a way

@akb0212

2 жыл бұрын

I am praying for you.

I had to leave the last North American church I was with due to a dispute about alcohol (beer and wine). A few brothers drank wine in public restaurants but not at home. For me, I refrained from all liquors.

•This is a hard topic because so many have different interpretations and reasons for their views. Addiction or having been delivered from an addiction is a huge reason some preach the complete absence of wine while others may see the clear verses where wine or alchohol is permitted for medicinal or even celebratory purposes. When Jesus said it's not what goes in that defiles a person but what comes out, in my opinion, applies here. Drunkenness can lead to loss of inhibitions and bad decisions harming yourself or others physically, mentally or spirituality. Having a drink to calm your nerves or because of a sickness to many is not sin and not condemned in the bible though many people condemn you to hell for the first sip. Moderation in anything we do is key. •The fact is that more people die from bad diet than alchohol through a slew of medical issues such as heart problems or diabetes is also something to consider if health is your argument. In fact, food can be a strong addiction of its own. Ask the men and women who are always searching for the latest diet craze and why they can't stick to their diets. •The miracle of water into wine had to be alchohol. Look at what the steward says in John 2 closely... 9 When the head steward tasted the water that had been turned to wine, not knowing where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), he called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the cheaper wine when the guests are drunk [literally intoxicated] . You have kept the good wine until now!” Now I was a worldly man before I came to Christ so I understood clearly what the steward was saying. The good wine had alchohol in it to the point it got people drunk. Then when they were to drunk to taste the difference, the lesser wine in flavor or quality, not nessessarly alchohol content, would be brought out. Jesus gave them the better quality wine than they had in the beginning which had to have alchohol as well, though some will argue it was just better tasting but alchohol content is part of the quality of a good wine as well. Saying that it's a process to ferment wine as an excuse to prove it wasn't fermented really doesn't apply to a man who raises the dead or God who made the processes to begin with. So there are many things to consider here instead of casting someone aside as evil for even a sip. I do not condemn the person who has a drink because the bible doesn't but I say if you have a problem with it personally, dont do it. If you are around someone with a problem with it, for your conscious sake and especially theirs, don't do it around them. Self control for your brothers and sisters isn't to much to ask of us to keep things civil. If you can't use self control, you could have a problem.

@Pheneria-dv6zw

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining

@piousmuseza7136

Жыл бұрын

The bible clearly states that drunkards shall not inherit the kingdom of heaven and have their portion in the lake of fire so why should you even try sips just because the ultimate goal is to get drunk? What is the point of drinking if one wants to stay sober? Yes we must not judge you for drinking but alcohol is a thing of the flesh and will eventually work against your spirituality. Also take note of what he mentioned..... progressive revelation. Some things where done and allowed to stay not because they were right but because God has been revealing Him self progressively see Col1v26-27. Remember how Lord Jesus stopped eye for an eye? And consider the scripture he mentioned "Do not be drunk with wine where in excess but be ye filled by the Holy Ghost..... If I am filled with Holy Ghost there is no place for alcohol. Now alcohol and intoxicants reduce your independence which God wants you to have when making decisions and choices and even when you worship Him. You have to be yourself. The reason why God said those who will take the mark of the beast will not be saved is because they will totally lose control and will stop being their selves. Addictive things somehow have the same effect and destroy your soul hence your spirit .

@neopumpin83

Жыл бұрын

@@piousmuseza7136 not everyone who drink wants to get drunk.. That’s wrong to say. The Bible is clear on which is sinful.. let’s not add to it.

@ngabouoyockpaulvalery1010

Жыл бұрын

Well if God doesn't say exactly that de shouldn't drink, let no Say it too. If He says it, let do it. For anyway we are not more holy than Him and living for Him is enough . Jesus can't tempt people anyway by giving them alcoholic drink. But Hé did gave it to people in John 2. So let be disciples.( Its' enough for a disciple to be as his master). Top much opposing arguments desn't help in solving the matter.

@user-kf2lp3mz9s

Жыл бұрын

I agree I’m not sure but I think jesus drink wine if you over eat that’s a sun but does that mean you shouldn’t eat food because you can sin if you have a drinking problem don’t drink

Starting to go the direction of coffee over alcohol and I was a moderation drinker for years. I know the Spirit is working on me. I used to listen to destructive music but now I can't touch it anymore

@silkwoodart

11 ай бұрын

Coffee contains caffeine. Caffeine is a drug as well. You're going to have to do better than trading one vice for another one. God isn't fooled.

I'm still in my first year at an UPCI church, so I have lots to learn. I asked my Pastor directly about an occasional hard apple cider with my friends and his answer was "why?". I had no intelligible reply other than "I like the taste", so I just shut up. I imagined a cold non-alcoholic cider would taste fine and felt silly for asking. My friends won't judge me for having a soda instead, so "why?" was a GREAT answer...my Pastor is so wise.

Judgement and self-control are the first things to go when alcohol is in your system.

Thank you Pastor for your hard work to put the fragrance of the words of Jesus in our hearts. Good luck to you. my respect

Thanks for this superb teaching. This has made it most clear that we as believers should not consume any alcoholic beverages. Praise be unto God for his true and living Word. We must hide God’s Word in our hearts so that we will not sin against God. 🙏🏾🩸📖🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥

Great teaching on this subject. You are a polished speaker and gifted by God. If we really understand that our bodies is the temple of the Holy Spirit we will not allow anything else to control us. Thank you

David K Bernard I have a couple of things to note on this. I also believe we shouldn’t cherry pick verses. When Jesus turned water into wine immediately following this scripture in John ch2 we read this “And He said to them, “Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast.” And they took it. When the master of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom. And he said to him, “Every man at the beginning sets out the good wine, and when the guests have well drunk, then the inferior. You have kept the good wine until now!”” ‭‭John‬ ‭2‬:‭8‬-‭10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Their practice in this time was to give the guest the good wine and when they had their sense of taste dulled then the cheap wine would be brought out. If this wine was not fermented then their taste would not be dulled and after tasting good grape juice it would make the change very clear. Second thing to note is God gave Moses the Torah which includes all of laws. So to suggest that they were not able to handle these laws is incorrect. God was the same then now and forever more. Furthermore when bringing your wine as a offering to the place where God lays his name (tabernacle or temple) actually say if the journey is to hard for you then sell your tithe and take the money and buy what your heart desires for oxen or sheep, or wine or intoxicating liquor. Deuteronomy 14:26 now this verse is translated differently in different bibles but strongs translates it as a strong drink. There was actually a distinction between the juice and wine in Hebrew, but through translation it was all translated as wine. This is where strongs concordance comes into play so we can correctly distinguish the two. We are not commanded to drink alcoholic beverages, but we’re obviously permitted to do such. Now if you are addicted to alcohol then God may personal convict you not to because it is a weakness and a stumbling block to you. The issue I have with saying your not allowed to is it is our job to bring Jesus to the Jewish people and the lords festivals permit you to drink during them so this is preaching that Jesus goes against the Old Testament which according to the Old Testament would make Jesus a false prophet. How ever Jesus does not go against the Law he is the physical manifestation of the law.

@joycesesing2874

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you.

@rwtuura

Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation. If the only wine permitted was grape juice, there would be only a short time before that grape juice in a leather sack in unrefrigerated storage started to ferment.

@invisibleman53

Жыл бұрын

If a person takes NyQuil that has alcohol in it. If I slowly sip wine so I enjoy the taste and not get drunk, why not? Over eating is a sin and I can see many obese people that have sinned. Self control is a commandment…wine and eating

@thawngthaceupa-ox7kl

11 ай бұрын

please don't translate the Bible as you prefer! The wine that Jesus performed was without Yeast and it's unfermented...

@stevecampanelli6009

9 ай бұрын

So says traditions of man Jesus drank alcohol he told you this directly

Yes. It’s okay and Paul specifically told us not to listen to people that try to dictate what others eat and drink.

@isaacsandoval9316

10 ай бұрын

Referring to Old Testament law taught by Pharisees such as ocean bottom feeders.

“He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, And herb for the service of man: That he may bring forth food out of the earth; And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, And oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭104:14-15‬ ‭KJV‬‬

@ShatteringFalseFoundations

Жыл бұрын

A legalist will never understand this passage!

Amen, great teaching. The Lord delivered me from sin of alcoholism 34 yrs now. I’d rather be filled with the Holy Spirit to be a useful vessel for Christ.

Wow. This was really good! Very well explained. Some people don't want to hear it but this man speaks the truth!

Outstanding. I am not a Christian but, I adore Jesus. As you said it correctly, Values of all human denominations is same!!! Thank you for the wonderful reasoning. You made me love and respect Jesus the compassionate and extreme forgiver evermore !!

I failed in school because of alcohol. Stay sober forever.

I totally agree, thanks for this teaching.

These short videos that are jam packed with scripture and study, being condensed for quick reference, stir me to re visit these topics. God Bless! From the UPC church of Souris Prince Edward Island

@vincentoostendorp4786

2 жыл бұрын

That makes no sense what so ever 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️

@virgilwerito4144

11 ай бұрын

​@@vincentoostendorp47868

Depending how much you drinks, maybe once awhile on your occasion, there are some less alcohol volumes in some wine, so drink wisely, etc

I wish the vast majority of my Wisconsinite co-worker brethren could hear this blessed message!

Titus 2:12 KJV Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; I been saved since 2018. The last time I had an alcohol beverage was 2017. So 1 year before I received the Holy Ghost I had stopped. Glory be to God !🙌🏽

The Apostle Paul offers... 1 Corinthians 6:12 KJV... "All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any." Powerful words as we seek to live for Christ - not ourselves.

What about self-control?

I believe life is all about balance. Too much of one thing is never good. I have tipped the scales myself and know the results. Like the man said, everything in moderation.

@nuffsaid3798

Жыл бұрын

That's my motto every thing is balanced

@harryibekwe4070

Жыл бұрын

Why condemning alcohol,jesus drank alcohol himself,and even in the old testament they were instructed to bring it into the sanctuary and drink to their satisfactory,even noah drank it well and become intoxicated with it and he remains righteous in the sight of God,please stop condemning what God did not condemned,you don't know more than him

Say no to alcohol but say yes to a good coke

Excellent, Bishop! I am grateful for your willingness to take on challenging topics, and build responses founded in bedrock biblical principles.

@davidortega357

Жыл бұрын

I got prayed up quit drinking beer clean now for 12 years I drink water and occasionally soda with mineral water 💦💦💦💦 I drink holy ghost living water in Jesus name

@RachelKanga-uy2np

Жыл бұрын

Amen thank u man of God

Great teaching. Praise God! Also, is the unfortunate example of Noah getting drunk and what happened after that.

On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined. Isaiah 25:6

@normaharris5224

Жыл бұрын

Norma Harris 1day ago whether it's eating or drinking everything

It is good to see a balanced view on this issue, something seldom seen these days among Christian preachers, with the exception of Seventh-day Adventists. Way to go.

Thank you Bro. Benard. I get so discouraged hearing so many so-called Christians. This is a very good presentation.

It's amazing how some people try everything they can to make an excuse for their sins. You don't need alcohol, you need Jesus. You don't need marijuana, you need Jesus. You don't need any other temporary "high" You need the one who is most high. Isaiah 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil

@Omatimestwo

Жыл бұрын

How do you know people don’t need marijuana? It helps many with seizures or anxiety or pain. You can’t make blanket statements like that.

@sidwhiting665

2 ай бұрын

Curious, do you abstain from overeating? I'm glad if you do, and I'm not trying to catch you in hypocrisy if you don't, but it's worthwhile noting that while I've found many Christians who will harp on alcohol, there sure are a lot of chubby Christians. Gluttony causes 100,000 more deaths per year in the USA compared to alcohol. I'm convinced drunkeness is condemned, but not drinking per se. Otherwise, the Bible would say, "Do not drink alcohol." It doesn't say that. Is says, "Do not get drunk." We know this doesn't mean, "Don't start drinking because that's the same as getting drunk" either. The Bible is clear when you look at the context. That's why when we see passage like Proverbs 20:1 "Wine is a mocker, and strong drink a brawler" but then we observe people who drink in moderation and lead quiet, peaceful lives. We don't worry that there is a contradiction. Drunkeness can cause people to behave in violent ways. But I can tell you 200 people I know personally who drink on occasion and have never once gotten into a fight, or an argument, or slept around with someone who wasn't their spouse, etc. Clearly, it's the drinking that leads to negative behaviors that is the problem, just as is the case with all other abuses of God's gifts. God gives us many gifts, which if we abuse them, lead to disastrous results. Likewise, if we use them properly, they lead us to great enjoyment of God's creation!

Yes. this helped to resolve some of my questions relating to wine in the Bible.

I got to know Jesus without religion. PI never had conscious contact with him going to church. He delivered me from chronic addiction to alcohol and cigarettes. I am in the underground church ( the Body of Christ) "WHEREVER 2 or 3 are gathered..."

Great Word Bro. Bernard, if our hearts are in the right position we'll understand this teaching!

@vincentoostendorp4786

2 жыл бұрын

When you have CHRIST in you, you do not drink Alcohol. Impossible for JESUS to lie.

@natturner806

Жыл бұрын

Yes the true answer is that christians shouldn't drink any beverage that contains alcohol

@user-hn9qg5qm3o

10 ай бұрын

Unfortunately now almost every female I meet as a single man under the age of 40 likes to have their alcoholic drinks from time to time or visits to the local winery 🙄 It seems impossible to find anyone who is under 40 and in agreement with what this video says.

I don’t disagree that it is best to just stay away from anything that may be destructive to our Christian witness. Problem with this discussion is that he says right at the beginning that we shouldn’t cherry pick and take things out of context, then he proceeds to do just that throughout.I’m not saying that as Christians we should drink, but I could refute every point he makes. This is not a good example of why we shouldn’t drink alcohol, just a traditional way of saying alcohol is forbidden for Christian’s. He would do the same thing with dancing, playing cards, going to the movies, etc.

A huge portion of our population are slaves to drugs and alcohol! I’ve seen first hand the devastation of alcohol and drugs (alcohol is a drug)!! As usual, Awesome Teaching!! Thank you Bro Bernard! Side note, isn’t it interesting that they call alcohol “spirits” 🤷🏻‍♂️😳

@tackerhomes

Жыл бұрын

There's more obese people in our churches but why isn't that debated. No where in the Bible does it say not to drink alcohol. Just not to be drunk. 75k people die of alcohol, how many die from heart disease and all other obesity related issues. I guarantee its much much higher. I do think that it's something that can be harmful and dangerous.

@TheProdigalVoice

Жыл бұрын

@@tackerhomes , nice deflection from the topic at hand!😊 Certainly gluttony is as great a concern as alcoholism! Where I attend church it is addressed as well! That said, food, the key ingredient, is essential for sustenance of life. Therefore, the teaching is MODERATION! Alcoholic beverages are totally non-essential to sustenance of life, therefore ABSTINENCE is the teaching! Consider the impact of each as well. 😊

@lupitaaraiza2530

Жыл бұрын

That’s why the Bible says in Ephesians 5:18 “And do not get drunk on wine, in which lies debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit “. Now, alcohol mean “spirit” ¿Ok? So which one is taking over me when I decide to drink alcohol? 😮 And let’s not forget that when we say that it’s only a “sip”, for some people a sip it’s what it takes to disinhibit the flesh where lies all kinds of sin.

@johnandrews7839

Жыл бұрын

​@@tackerhomes😂0pa2

@ianmcdonald8648

Жыл бұрын

@@tackerhomes alcohol bypasses he fat barrier in the brain. It goes striaght into eh blood stream. Any amount of alcohol will adversely affect the brain. Drinking alcohol has NEVER benefited society - instead it has always brought in a degradation of society. It doesn't get you closer to God. It doesn't make you holy. It doesn't promote sound thinking. It doesn't produce health. How much alcohol, how many drinks does it take to make an alcoholic. Alcoholism starts with ONE drink - JUST ONE. There is nothing wrong with the fresh juice of the grape. But its is better to have the whole fruit which has fibre in it - the fibre of the fruit balances the sugar insulin spike.

If the wine had to fermented at the wedding because why would he say you’ve served the best last?

I don’t drink at all, but the New Testament reads not to get drunk. I have a good Christian friend that he’ll have some wine for diner and he controls himself very well. If you drink to get drunk I believe that’s wrong because then you are not in your right mind anymore.

@thesolaraquarium

Жыл бұрын

Yes the whole debate is stupid. I have heard those who claim that alcohol is evil state: how do you know what is too much? How much alcohol is OK? Well anyone who eats food knows what moderation means, it is common sense. Every individual knows what is too much alcohol. They also know that too much coffee is bad. You cannot expect to drink 20 cups of strong espresso a day and expect to be healthy.

Thank you for confirmation I believe abstain

Correct sir.Even if it is only 1 zip,addiction starts from little,,book of Ephesians said that Dont give satan a chance. Ephesians 4:27 and do not give the devil a foothold.

@J_a_s_o_n

Жыл бұрын

Correct

@soloangel625

11 ай бұрын

Amen 🙏

I'm coming up on 9 years of sobriety in July. I had almost 9 years in 2011, but I screwed up and relapsed. It cost me about 3 years of absolute oblivion. Before I got sober in 2002, I had been a regular reader of the scriptures and still am. I have never believed that God condones alcohol in any amount.

I like (ironically) the leap in logic between "alcohol is different now" so "you shouldn't drink" not "so you need to be more cautious to not cross that line."

Thank you brother Bernard for the scripture and explaining it so that i can understand. I love your teaching .

We were given something that gives us relief from the everyday drudgery . WE ABUSED IT ! Typical ! And the beat goes on !

Great Word! I love that you take something that has been debated for years and seemingly difficult for some to understand and simplify it so anyone can understand.

Ask those that have become an alcoholic due to social drinking…just started out as a small glass with their fine dining. Some may be able to keep it to a glass. Life happens (most of us have disappointments), and the restraint may not happen.

The Apostle paul said I can do all this is but I become a slave to nothing I have been set free from alcohol so I dont drink no desire to drink he who the son sets free is free indeed Praise the lord thanks for this word very good best I have ever heard on this topic

You also can’t ignore the cultural context - water mixed with wine was the norm back then and of course the wine was fermented because of the lack of refrigeration for the masses. The alcohol in the watered down wine actually served a purpose - to make the water more sanitary.

@mikeeagan1307

2 жыл бұрын

Then what were they drinking at the Wedding? Jesus then made the Best watered-down Wine? The fact of how they had this weakened mixture doesn't have anything to do with; should you drink alcohol. This information doesn't prove anything to cause you to understand what the Scriptures are saying. This "Culture" preaching/teaching now a days, and this is what is being done here, makes many start thinking that certain things don't apply to us today since it happened back then, sorta like our Constitution, they want to change it since its not what they want to live by anymore

@TooOldForThis

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeeagan1307 Mike, it's clear you didn't watch the video. It's only 14 minutes, and I encourage you to at least watch something before you critique it.

@susanspatz9501

2 жыл бұрын

So many want to make excuses as to why they drink.

@mikeeagan1307

Жыл бұрын

@@TooOldForThis I certainly listened and he is plainly saying that today it is not permitted to drink because its basically out of control today. I have no problem with one drinking or not,but don't tell me it is wrong. Sodom and Gomorrah I can guarantee you they had a drinking problem but was drinking ever condemned? Look at what became of them

@johncollins9989

Жыл бұрын

@@TooOldForThis exactly my thoughts.. bro. bernard laid it out there not only from a biblical context but also a cultural context. if you understand what the culture was in those days then youll understand what their practices were.. So if your question on the subject wasnt answered in the video you either didnt watch the whole thing or you didnt pay attention..

That's the explanation I want to hear. Thanks ♥️ 😊

Jesus turning water into wine is where I always here others say that he made a fermented drink. It’s so frustrating and sad

@KM-leons

Жыл бұрын

Jesus made strong vine which is fermented and has more alcoholic content. "Then he (master of the banquet) called the bridegroom aside and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.” John 2:9-10 Choice wine or best vine is aged wine with more fermentation. Did Jesus set a wrong example by making people drink a strong alcoholic drink? These people are trying to set their own holiness which is from the world. Matthew 11:18 also disprove these people. I do not drink alcohol but I don't think the Bible condemns drinking wine. Moderation is expected. Drunkenness is definitely a sin.

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Also when Jesus turned water into wine. I believe it was fermented due to the fact of Scripture stating that those at the wedding made mention that the best wine was saved for last. Because generally the best wine was used first and the notably cheaper wine was brought out last Because by then the people wouldn't know the difference. But it was noted that the wine at that particular wedding the latter wine was even better than the first, which was not common practice.

@sidwhiting665

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Bingo, good uses of context to exegete the passage rather than torturing the text to arrive at a preconceived notion. I ask those who says Jesus never drank wine why people accused him of being a drunkard? If all he drank was grape juice, that would be the lamest accusation ever and no one would take it seriously. He would be known as a tee-totaller. Thus, we are left to conclude he drank what every other person in Ancient Judea and the Roman empire drank: fermented wine.

If you have to question it, it’s best to stay away from it.

Absolutely beautiful explanation and insight...am really blessed to hear these words if Mr David

Don't drink alcohol Christians , Don't

I'm a worshipper of Yahweh, the other day i was at work feeling so sick, the day before someone had promised to give me some home made wine, the morning when she called me & gave me the wine, she didn't know i was feeling so sick because i didnt told her. Anyway inspite of my bad feeling i was still praising Yahweh but still feeling sick. I said to myself let me take a little of this wine that she made to see how it taste. After i took the wine, my body began to revived, then all of a sudden body was strong again, the scripture came to my mind when paul says dont drink water all the time but drink a little wine for the stomach sake . When my friend came down from the mountain after finished work i told her about how sick i was & after drinking some the wine i was revived. She has to pass the area where i work .

Excellent preaching! God bless.

If they are not alcoholic and if it does not cause someone to stumble. Abstinence is better than offence.

Over endulging in anything is detrimental. Eating, drinking, laying in the sun, watching TV, so many things. Even going to church too much, it's difficult for my wife to continue to go to church, due to the fact, that her parents forced her to go to church, sometimes 4 or 5 times a week, and sit for hours and hours at a time. Moderation is the key.

Thank you brother Bernard.This was very helpful to my understanding about the use of alcohol by Christians. It is best to do the things that are conducive to being lead by the Spirit of God instead of allowing ourselves to be lead by the evil spirits that come with the of drinking alcohol.

When you don't get properly delivered, you go back to substances.9/10 times

This was well needed information thanks much..

I am always blessed when I listen to your podcast. I have listend to them All. I am beyond excited you will be coming to visit my district and I will be there with my stompers on! IN JESUS NAME AMEN! (D.V.)

Caffeine is addictive - conservative Christians in other parts of the world actually are aghast that we Americans cavalierly down coffee.

@arthurvanderhoff2413

2 жыл бұрын

Many of the early 20th century Holiness Pentecostals who worked together to start new churches made commitments not to drink coffee

@Reginaldchumley

2 ай бұрын

I like a cold beer.

@Reginaldchumley

2 ай бұрын

⁠Balony!

Let's look at it from a logical perspective. Why do people want to drink alcohol? To relax, unwind? Does your glass alter your clearness of mind, even slightly? Alcohol is a mind altering drug. Can Christians take mind altering drugs for the purpose of chilling out? If so, can we smoke a little weed to chill out? The wine in the bible was nowhere near as potent as today's wine. Technically it's a not a sin to drink strong drink, it's all about the context. 'Give stong drink unto him that is ready to perish'. Strong alcoholic drink was to be used for medical purposes not for getting tipsy. David Bernard is 100% correct !!

You’re exactly right sir!!💯 interesting I was studying that vs where Paul was talking bout a man eating meat offered to idols but wasn’t thinking of new believer who would possibly stumble coz of it😱 Thx a lot

Awesome Anointed teaching of Word of God 🙏

This very well e,explained praise Jesus God bless this man God bless you all

Scripture says to pray without ceasing & to be sober. Two things just a little bit of alcohol interferes with. A little cold medicine that has alcohol in it can get you arrested if driving. Can't be on the fence or be lukewarm. And if a person really loves the Truth or the Word why would they seek how close to the fence can they walk?

Proverbs 20:1 “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.”

Simple question is: Why would anyone want to injest anything that has the potential for addiction, impairment, or bondage? I also believe the death statistic is much higher. My wife works as a nurse and most of the cases she works day in and day out involve alcohol or drugs. Even if you can control your intake, what about your son or daughter that observes and emulates you? Addiction to food, unfortunately, is just about as bad.

@efandmk3382

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See? You can become addicted to anything. Religion can even be a destructive addiction when it goes too far.

@thesolaraquarium

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You are correct. Food abuse is just as bad. Lots of things ruin a life not just alcohol. This focusing on alcohol is silly. God is not against enjoyment as long as it is not to excess. Have a drink, relax, go to the movies. Going to the movies too much and neglecting your duties is bad as well. All these things are good unless you are an addict (alcoholism). For those poor souls alcohol is to be avoided completely. On that point I have no disagreement. I am not an alcoholic and enjoy alcolhol in moderation as it is supposed to be enjoyed.

@thesolaraquarium

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You are correct. Food abuse is just as bad. Lots of things ruin a life not just alcohol. This focusing on alcohol is silly. God is not against enjoyment as long as it is not to excess. Have a drink, relax, go to the movies. Going to the movies too much and neglecting your duties is bad as well. All these things are good unless you are an addict (alcoholism). For those poor souls alcohol is to be avoided completely. On that point I have no disagreement. I am not an alcoholic and enjoy alcolhol in moderation as it is supposed to be enjoyed.

@sidwhiting665

2 ай бұрын

You literally answered yourself: "why would anyone want to injest anything that ahs the potential for addiction..." Then you say, "addiction to food is just about as bad." It's actually worse. 100,000 more people in the USA die each year from obesity than from alcohol. So it's like asking "Why would you injest food?" EVERYTHING has the potential for addiction. Food, alcohol, sex, money, power, etc. That doesn't make the thing itself bad: it's when we misuse and abuse God's gifts that it becomes a problem. It's like Dave Ramsey used to say, "A brick can be used to build a hospital or smash a stained glassed window. The brick doesn't care... it's just a brick." We can't avoid doing everything, so the key is always moderation in everything. With sex, confine it to biblically married people. With money, confine it to providing for daily needs, savings for the future, giving to the poor, and growing God's kingdom. With food, meeting our nutritional needs. Alcohol... enjoying one of life's simple pleasures. Some people are predisposed to alcoholism due to family genetics. They ought not drink, or if they do, only in very careful moderation. Always get a designated driver, etc.

Brilliant

What about communion? I don't drink alcohol, can't stand it. However, some Pentecostal churches use grape juice for communion and others teach that only fermented wine should be used. I don't understand why wine should be used in a holy sacrament when we are otherwise commanded to avoid it.

I finally agree with David Bernard on something. He does an excellent job of explaining the problem with alcohol and wine for a Christian. I have strong opposition to his misguided teaching on the “oneness” doctrine, so to be honest and fair I agree with the truth he has gained on this subject of alcohol. I have noticed that truth to many people comes based on a mixture of what God reveals in His word to a born-again Christian mixed with a delusion of self interpretation. So a person can be very wrong on some truth of God’s word and at the same time hear truth in another area as they accept God’s revelation without diluting it! Only God has all truth, Jesus is the Truth but we all look through obscure glass as we seek to be accurate in our understanding.

I belong to a Pentecostal church who drink wine as the holy sacrement of the Lord table we use Mooiuitsig Nagmaalwyn

Fermentation is not decay, its a digestive by-product from yeast. By that logic honey is also decay, its is made with the digestive enzymes of bees.

Moderation is the answer!

That was a great teaching

Gbu Dr

What gets me; is the false accusations. I'm 70 yo, been drunk a handful of times as a young adult, tried a little pot even fewer times & have been accused of being a serious drug a user for years & years. Yes, I took pain pills; but they were all prescribed by a MD after surgery. So what's the point? The slanderous gossip that all snowballed into my work & family life has been just as damaging as if I'd actually done the deed. So please; if you really care about your loved one, don't help them go deeper into the pit by throwing your own garbage on top. False witnesses are just as sinful & can cause just as much damage.

What about obesity and diabetes in the church? Do you have a series of teachings on gluttony, as pertaining to self inflicted diabetes and food consumption,etc?

Anything excessive is abuse. No one is asking you to overdose in alcohol. If that’s the case Christians should abstain from coffee, soft drinks and even food, where gluttons overindulge

Thank God for this messige sharing and teaching on wine.

The master of feast at wedding in Cana: "This is the best -wine- GRAPE JUICE I have ever tasted. Normally people save their best -wine- JUICE till later in the night when guest are high on chocolate milk, juice and Cola."

Praise God thank you i will.preach this teaching

Is it a sin for Christians to drink alcohol? I would suggest to all Christians that, for us, that's not the right question. The Bible says "Be not drunk with wine, but be filled with the Holy Spirit" That's not just a command to not get drunk. Paul was contrasting two things, two different directions that "will" control you, and they are opposites. Meaning that you can go in one direction or the other, but you can't have both. Paul is saying, don't yield control of your mind, spirit and actions to anything that will control you except the Holy Spirit. So here's the appropriate question for Christians - Drugs, alcohol, money. giving in to lust, whatever the thing is that I'm considering doing, does it bring me closer to God and cause me to be controlled by the Holy Spirit, or does it lead me in the opposite direction? James 4:8 Draw near to God and he will come near to you.

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Great teaching! The only thing I would consider Dr. Bernard to potentially be off on here would be the miracle at Cana. He gave his opinion that Jesus likely created fresh, unfermented wine but that doesn't seem to fit the reading where the host was praised for 'keeping the good stuff' until the end after everyone had drank. I don't believe Jesus was hanging around weddings where everyone was getting wasted though; nor do I think it was consistent with that culture, like we think of Western culture now where many turn the reception into a club. That said, I think part of the miracle was that the servants couldn't have just run out back and crushed grapes to serve fresh wine but that the creative miracle was one of not only providing the wine from water but supernaturally ageing it through to fermentation. Just my humble opinion. Not proveable either way but it seems to clearly be fermented wine.

thankyou David Bernard for teaching us❤️

I believe the Bible says something to the effect that it is ok to drink wine but not to the point of drunkeness. You cannot get drunk on grape juice, I am sure Jesus is talking about fermented wine in certain instances. Even today, doctors say how good a little red wine, must be red wine, provides numerous health benefits.

Thank you!

Good sermon, I hope those christian who call themselves Christians stop drinking because its a sin