Finally, allow me to say that there are issues to consider concerning the Lord’s Supper and the use of wine. First, there is the issue of liberty. Liberty comes from Christ (Galatians 5:1; John 8:31-32). However, the Apostle Paul instructs us concerning our liberty that it is not an excuse for leading a weaker Christian... Continue Reading →
Why We Use Wine (Part 4)
The real objection to using wine in the Lord’s Supper is not that the Bible fails to speak of wine as the element used; rather, the real objection is that wine is an alcoholic beverage. The Bible never authorizes grape juice for the Lord’s Supper. It never hints that grape juice is the beverage the... Continue Reading →
Why We Use Wine (Part 3)
Most commonly, evangelical churches today do not use wine; rather, they use grape juice as a representation of “the fruit of the vine.” In the gospel accounts of the Lord’s Supper, the word for “wine” is not actually used. Instead, you will find simply, “the cup,” or “the fruit of the vine” (See Matthew 26:26-30;... Continue Reading →
Why We Use Wine (Part 2)
As for the second question, why change now from grape juice to wine? The answer is a little more complex. The most succinct—if not the most forthright—answer is simply, “I don’t know.” I am not sure why now is the right time to switch—or even if now is the right time for our church to... Continue Reading →
Why We Use Wine
Why did our church change from grape juice to wine at our celebration of the Lord’s Supper? And, why did we choose to change now, after I have been here more than 9 years? These are the main two questions I have received since orchestrating a change in our Lord’s Supper observance. So, I will... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 