Christian views on alcohol Last Supper were non-alcoholic grape juice; however, the Greek word "oinos", used in the account of the wedding feast in Cana, is also used to describe alcohol in Ephesians 5:18. Christian views on alcohol Christian views on alcohol are varied. Throughout the first 1,800 years of Church history, Christians generally consumed alcoholic beverages as a common part of everyday life and used "the fruit of the vine" in their central rite—the Eucharist or Lord's Supper. They held that both the Bible and Christian tradition taught that alcohol is a gift from God that makes life more joyous, but that over-indulgence
Thomas Oliver (religious writer) Exclusive Brethren, formed in 1908. It is not known at what age he became a committed Christian. He attended the Brethren assembly in Galashiels, and functioned as a Bible teacher among the assemblies of this Christian community. Oliver published a number of works, both on his technical specialism of wool, as well as on religion. His published work on wool was highly respected, and he travelled to Australia in connection with his research. His publications included: He was the editor of "Scripture Quarterly" magazine, which he described as "devoted mainly to the exposition of Scripture. "Till I come, give attendance