Wine in the new testament
Wine is mentioned several times in the New Testament of the Bible. Here are some examples:
- The Wedding at Cana (John 2:1-11): Jesus turns water into wine at the wedding feast in Cana, Galilee. This is one of the most famous stories about Jesus in the New Testament.
- The Last Supper (Matthew 26:26-30, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:17-20): Jesus shares a cup of wine with his disciples at the Last Supper, saying it represents his blood, which will be shed for the forgiveness of sins.
- The Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 11:23-26): The apostle Paul writes that the Lord's Supper, also known as Communion, involves sharing bread and wine to remember Jesus' death and resurrection.
- The wine of God's wrath (Revelation 14:10, 18:3, 20:6): In the book of Revelation, wine is used as a metaphor for God's wrath and judgment. The wicked are said to drink the "wine of God's wrath" as a punishment for their sins.
- The wine of the wrath of God (1 Thessalonians 5:8): In this passage, Paul writes that believers are not appointed to wrath, but rather to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He also mentions the "wine of the wrath of God" as a punishment for the wicked.
- The wine of the kingdom (Matthew 9:14-17, Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39): Jesus is asked about fasting and wine, and he responds by saying that the kingdom of God is like a wedding feast, where wine is served. He also says that his disciples do not fast because they are already in the kingdom.
- The wine of the prophets (Luke 1:15): In this passage, the angel Gabriel announces the birth of John the Baptist, saying that he will drink no wine or strong drink, but will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother's womb.
It's worth noting that the New Testament does not condemn wine or drunkenness, but rather emphasizes moderation and responsible behavior. In fact, Jesus is often depicted as a wine drinker and is associated with wine-making and wine consumption in several passages.