The Biblical Basis for Abstinence From Alcohol

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avondale-bepress.abstract<p>During most of its history the Seventh-day Adventist Church has vigorously advocated for its adherents total abstinence from alcoholic beverages, arguing that there is a biblical basis for this position. Changing times have prompted changes to the arguments and evidence used for this position, starting with a “laws of health” and “vital force” approach. This was supplemented with a “physiological” approach giving voice to views then current that God’s claim on the whole person obliged Christians to care for their bodies as well as their souls. The “two kinds of wine” approach to the Bible also impacted Adventist abstinence arguments. Biblical statements approving drinking were argued to refer to unfermented grape juice. This was then supplemented by the “weaker brother” view—abstinence sets a good example for others. The most recent argument for abstinence drew on the “special identity and mission” argument—Seventh-day Adventists have a vital last-day message for the world. Their ability to deliver it would be seriously compromised by alcohol consumption.</p>
avondale-bepress.articleid1009
avondale-bepress.authorsSteven W Thompson
avondale-bepress.context-key8014905
avondale-bepress.coverpage-urlhttps://research.avondale.edu.au/theo_conferences/7
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avondale-bepress.field.author_faculty_disciplineTheology
avondale-bepress.field.comments<p>Staff and Students of Avondale College may access this conference paper from Avondale College Library (613 H34).</p> <p>This conference paper may be accessed from the publisher <a href="https://www.academia.edu/4170930/The_Biblical_Basis_for_Abstinence_from_Alcohol">here</a></p>
avondale-bepress.field.custom_citation<p>Thompson, S. (1993). The biblical basis for abstinence from alcohol. In E. Durand & G. Swanson (Eds.), <em>Health 2000 and beyond: A study conference of Adventist theology, philosophy and practice of health and healing</em> (pp. 117-125). Silver Spring, MD: General Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist Church.</p>
avondale-bepress.field.embargo_date2016-01-14T00:00:00Z
avondale-bepress.field.for220405 Religion and Society
avondale-bepress.field.proceedingsStudy conference of Adventist theology, philosophy and practice of health and healing
avondale-bepress.field.publication_date1993-01-01T00:00:00Z
avondale-bepress.field.source_publication<p>This conference presentation was originally published as:</p> <p>Thompson, S. (1993). The biblical basis for abstinence from alcohol. In E. Durand & G. Swanson (Eds.), <em>Health 2000 and beyond: A study conference of Adventist theology, philosophy and practice of health and healing</em> (pp. 117-125). Silver Spring, MD: General Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist Church.</p>
avondale-bepress.fulltext-urlhttps://research.avondale.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1009&amp;context=theo_conferences&amp;unstamped=1
avondale-bepress.keywordsalcohol
avondale-bepress.keywordsabstinence
avondale-bepress.keywordstemperance movement
avondale-bepress.label7
avondale-bepress.publication-date1993-01-01T00:00:00Z
avondale-bepress.publication-titleTheology Conference Papers
avondale-bepress.statepublished
avondale-bepress.submission-date2016-01-14T19:34:38Z
avondale-bepress.submission-paththeo_conferences/7
avondale-bepress.titleThe Biblical Basis for Abstinence From Alcohol
avondale-bepress.typearticle
dc.contributor.authorThompson, Steven W.
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-01T00:23:39Z
dc.date.available2023-11-01T00:23:39Z
dc.date.issued1993-01-01
dc.date.submitted2016-01-14T19:34:38Z
dc.description.abstract<p>During most of its history the Seventh-day Adventist Church has vigorously advocated for its adherents total abstinence from alcoholic beverages, arguing that there is a biblical basis for this position. Changing times have prompted changes to the arguments and evidence used for this position, starting with a “laws of health” and “vital force” approach. This was supplemented with a “physiological” approach giving voice to views then current that God’s claim on the whole person obliged Christians to care for their bodies as well as their souls. The “two kinds of wine” approach to the Bible also impacted Adventist abstinence arguments. Biblical statements approving drinking were argued to refer to unfermented grape juice. This was then supplemented by the “weaker brother” view—abstinence sets a good example for others. The most recent argument for abstinence drew on the “special identity and mission” argument—Seventh-day Adventists have a vital last-day message for the world. Their ability to deliver it would be seriously compromised by alcohol consumption.</p>
dc.identifier.citation<p>Thompson, S. (1993). The biblical basis for abstinence from alcohol. In E. Durand & G. Swanson (Eds.), <em>Health 2000 and beyond: A study conference of Adventist theology, philosophy and practice of health and healing</em> (pp. 117-125). Silver Spring, MD: General Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist Church.</p>
dc.identifier.urihttps://research.avondale.edu.au/handle/123456789/08014905
dc.language.isoen_us
dc.provenance<p>This conference presentation was originally published as:</p> <p>Thompson, S. (1993). The biblical basis for abstinence from alcohol. In E. Durand & G. Swanson (Eds.), <em>Health 2000 and beyond: A study conference of Adventist theology, philosophy and practice of health and healing</em> (pp. 117-125). Silver Spring, MD: General Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist Church.</p>
dc.subjectalcohol
dc.subjectabstinence
dc.subjecttemperance movement
dc.titleThe Biblical Basis for Abstinence From Alcohol
dc.typeConference Publication
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