We know that the wine Jesus made at the wedding in John 2 was non-alcoholic, non-fermented pure grape juice for the following reasons: 1. The word wine in the Bible is a generic term; sometimes it means grape juice; sometimes it means alcoholic beverages. We note this factual truth in the following verses which prove that the word "wine" can mean fresh grape juice, the fruit of the vine: De. 11:14; 2 Ch. 31:5; Ne. 13:15; Pr. 3:10; Is. 16:10; 65:8; 1 Tim. 5:23. The Greek word

Our rule of conduct must by the Word of God alone, and Scripture is abundantly clear that alcoholic drinks should have no part in our lives. Strong drink intoxicates and God says: “ Be not deceived . . . neither fornicators, nor idolatrous, . . . nor drunkards , . . . shall inherit the kingdom of God ” (1 Cor. 6:9-10). Drinking alcohol, which is drunkardness, is clearly contrary to the working of God's grace in the born again believer: "For the grace of God that bringeth salv