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IntroductionIntroduction

Bible Facts on AlcoholBible Facts on Alcohol

What Must I Do to Be Saved?What Must I Do to Be Saved?



The Problem ObservedThe Problem Observed– One of the unique aspects of American One of the unique aspects of American

Christianity is the doctrine of Christianity is the doctrine of total abstinencetotal abstinence from all alcoholic beverages. from all alcoholic beverages.

– This doctrine was This doctrine was nevernever part of the history of part of the history of the Christian Church in the East or in the West. the Christian Church in the East or in the West.

– It was It was unheard ofunheard of in Europe, the Middle East, in Europe, the Middle East, the Orient, and Latin America until American the Orient, and Latin America until American missionaries arrived.missionaries arrived.



The Problem ObservedThe Problem Observed– It arose during the beginning of the It arose during the beginning of the

20th century in sympathy with 20th century in sympathy with Carry Carry NationNation’s movement to add an 18th ’s movement to add an 18th Amendment to the Constitution Amendment to the Constitution prohibiting alcoholic beverages.prohibiting alcoholic beverages.

– Many Christian leaders actually Many Christian leaders actually opposed opposed prohibitionprohibition as conflicting with Scripture. as conflicting with Scripture.

– They warned it would cause many problems.They warned it would cause many problems.


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““Wine” is mentioned 260 times inWine” is mentioned 260 times inthe Bible.the Bible.

““Strong drink” is mentioned 21Strong drink” is mentioned 21times in the Bible.times in the Bible.

““Wine” refers to fermented grapeWine” refers to fermented grapejuice.juice.

““Strong drink” refers to the alcohol Strong drink” refers to the alcohol fermented from fruits and grains.fermented from fruits and grains.


Bible Facts on AlcoholBible Facts on Alcohol The drinking of alcohol was universal, The drinking of alcohol was universal,

except for certain priests.except for certain priests.– Abraham and Melchizedek drank wine.Abraham and Melchizedek drank wine.

•And Melchizedek king of Salem brought And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine [to Abraham]; now he out bread and wine [to Abraham]; now he was a priest of God Most High. — Genesis was a priest of God Most High. — Genesis 14:1814:18

– Isaac drank wine.Isaac drank wine.•So he [Isaac] said, “Bring it to me, and I So he [Isaac] said, “Bring it to me, and I

will eat of my son's game, that I may bless will eat of my son's game, that I may bless you.” And he brought it to him, and he you.” And he brought it to him, and he ate; he also brought him wine and he ate; he also brought him wine and he drank. —Genesis 27:25drank. —Genesis 27:25


Bible Facts on AlcoholBible Facts on Alcohol The drinking of alcohol was universal, The drinking of alcohol was universal,

except for certain priests.except for certain priests.– Jacob drank wine.Jacob drank wine.

•Now may God give you of the dew of Now may God give you of the dew of heaven, And of the fatness of the earth, heaven, And of the fatness of the earth, And an abundance of grain and new And an abundance of grain and new wine; —Genesis 27:28wine; —Genesis 27:28

– Boaz drank wine.Boaz drank wine.•When Boaz had eaten and drunk and his When Boaz had eaten and drunk and his

heart was merry, he went to lie down at heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain… —Ruth 3:7the end of the heap of grain… —Ruth 3:7


Bible Facts on AlcoholBible Facts on Alcohol The drinking of alcohol was universal, except The drinking of alcohol was universal, except

for certain priests.for certain priests.– A son of Levi drank wine.A son of Levi drank wine.

•Yet there is both straw and fodder for our Yet there is both straw and fodder for our donkeys, and also bread and wine for me, donkeys, and also bread and wine for me, your maidservant, and the young man who is your maidservant, and the young man who is with your servants… — Judges 19:19with your servants… — Judges 19:19

– Paul encouraged Timothy to drink wine.Paul encouraged Timothy to drink wine.•Stop drinking only water, but use a little Stop drinking only water, but use a little

wine for your stomach because of your wine for your stomach because of your frequent illnesses. —1 Timothy 5:23 (ISV)frequent illnesses. —1 Timothy 5:23 (ISV)



The drinking of alcohol was universal, The drinking of alcohol was universal, except for certain priests.except for certain priests.– Even Jesus drank wine.Even Jesus drank wine.

•““For John the Baptist has come neither For John the Baptist has come neither eating bread nor drinking wine, yet you eating bread nor drinking wine, yet you say, ‘He has a demon!’ The Son of Man say, ‘He has a demon!’ The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunk, a say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunk, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’” friend of tax collectors and sinners!’” —Luke 7:33-34 (ISV)—Luke 7:33-34 (ISV)


Bible Facts on AlcoholBible Facts on Alcohol Both wine and strong drink were used in the Both wine and strong drink were used in the

worship of God.worship of God.– Melchizedek offered wine in worship.Melchizedek offered wine in worship.

•And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine [to Abraham]; now he was a bread and wine [to Abraham]; now he was a priest of God Most High. — Genesis 14:18priest of God Most High. — Genesis 14:18

– Wine was required in Levitical Wine was required in Levitical offerings.offerings.•……and there shalland there shall be one-tenth of an ephah of be one-tenth of an ephah of

fine flour mixed with one-fourth of a hin of fine flour mixed with one-fourth of a hin of beaten oil, and one-fourth of a hin of wine beaten oil, and one-fourth of a hin of wine for a libation with one lamb. —Exodus 29:39-for a libation with one lamb. —Exodus 29:39-4040



Both wine and strong drink were used in the Both wine and strong drink were used in the worship of God.worship of God.– The drinking of wine and strong drink was an The drinking of wine and strong drink was an

option offered by God as part of a tithe.option offered by God as part of a tithe.•And you may spend the money for And you may spend the money for

whatever your heart desires, for oxen, or whatever your heart desires, for oxen, or sheep, or wine, or strong drink, or sheep, or wine, or strong drink, or whatever your heart desires; and there whatever your heart desires; and there you shall eat in the presence of the you shall eat in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice, you and LORD your God and rejoice, you and your household. —Deuteronomy 14:26your household. —Deuteronomy 14:26



Both wine and strong drink were used in the Both wine and strong drink were used in the worship of God.worship of God.– Strong drink was required in Levitical Strong drink was required in Levitical

offerings.offerings.• 'Then the libation with it shall be a 'Then the libation with it shall be a

fourth of a hin for each lamb, in the holy fourth of a hin for each lamb, in the holy place you shall pour out a libation of place you shall pour out a libation of strong drink to the LORD.strong drink to the LORD. —Numbers 28:7 —Numbers 28:7



Wine and strong drink were used in the Wine and strong drink were used in the worship of God.worship of God.– If wine and strong drink were the “Devil’s If wine and strong drink were the “Devil’s

brew” or “demon rum,” God would brew” or “demon rum,” God would nevernever have have commanded that they be made a part of commanded that they be made a part of worship.worship.


Bible Facts on AlcoholBible Facts on Alcohol Wine and strong drink are viewed in the Bible Wine and strong drink are viewed in the Bible

as a blessing of God, not a curse.as a blessing of God, not a curse.– Wine was invoked as a gift in a blessing.Wine was invoked as a gift in a blessing.

•Now may God give you of the dew of Now may God give you of the dew of heaven, and of the fatness of the earth, and heaven, and of the fatness of the earth, and an abundance of grain and new wine… an abundance of grain and new wine… —Genesis 27:28—Genesis 27:28

– The proper use of wine is viewed as a pleasure.The proper use of wine is viewed as a pleasure.•And wine which makes man's heart glad, so And wine which makes man's heart glad, so

that he may make his face glisten with oil, that he may make his face glisten with oil, snd food which sustains man's heart. —Ps snd food which sustains man's heart. —Ps 104:15104:15



Wine and strong drink are viewed in the Wine and strong drink are viewed in the Bible as a blessing of God, not a curse.Bible as a blessing of God, not a curse.– God told His people that if they honor Him, he God told His people that if they honor Him, he

will fill their vats to overflowing with wine.will fill their vats to overflowing with wine.•Honor the LORD from your wealth, and Honor the LORD from your wealth, and

from the first of all your produce; so your from the first of all your produce; so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. — vats will overflow with new wine. — Proverbs 3:9-10Proverbs 3:9-10



Wine and strong drink are viewed in the Wine and strong drink are viewed in the Bible as a blessing of God, not a curse.Bible as a blessing of God, not a curse.– God’s prophets compared the repentance of God’s prophets compared the repentance of

“thirsty” sinners to purchasing wine without “thirsty” sinners to purchasing wine without cost.cost.•Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the

waters; and you who have no money waters; and you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.milk without money and without cost. — — Isaiah 55:1Isaiah 55:1



Jesus not only drank wine, He even made it Jesus not only drank wine, He even made it for others to consume.for others to consume.

–John 2:1-11John 2:1-11


Bible Facts on AlcoholBible Facts on AlcoholOn the third day there was a wedding in Cana of On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of

Galilee. The mother of Jesus was there, and Jesus and his Galilee. The mother of Jesus was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They don't have wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They don't have any wine.” any wine.”

Jesus said to her, “How does that concern us, woman? Jesus said to her, “How does that concern us, woman? My hour has not yet come.” My hour has not yet come.”

His mother told the servants, “Do whatever he tells His mother told the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” you.”

Now standing there were six stone water jars used for Now standing there were six stone water jars used for the Jewish rites of purification, each one holding from the Jewish rites of purification, each one holding from twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus told the servants, “Fill the twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them up to the brim.jars with water.” So they filled them up to the brim.


Bible Facts on AlcoholBible Facts on AlcoholThen he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it Then he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it

to the man in charge of the banquet.” So they took it. to the man in charge of the banquet.” So they took it.

When the man in charge of the banquet tasted the water When the man in charge of the banquet tasted the water that had become wine (without knowing where it had that had become wine (without knowing where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew), he called for the bridegroom and said to him, knew), he called for the bridegroom and said to him, “Everyone serves the best wine first, and the cheap kind “Everyone serves the best wine first, and the cheap kind when people are drunk. But you have kept the best wine when people are drunk. But you have kept the best wine until now!” Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of until now!” Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee. He revealed his glory, and his disciples believed Galilee. He revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him. —John 2:1-11 (ISV)in him. —John 2:1-11 (ISV)



Jesus not only drank wine, He even made it Jesus not only drank wine, He even made it for others to consume.for others to consume.

–John 2:1-11John 2:1-11

A little wine with your meal is viewed as A little wine with your meal is viewed as good for your health.good for your health.

–Stop drinking only water, but use a Stop drinking only water, but use a little wine for your stomach because of little wine for your stomach because of your frequent illnesses. —1 Timothy your frequent illnesses. —1 Timothy 5:23 (ISV)5:23 (ISV)


Bible Facts on AlcoholBible Facts on Alcohol In the Bible, both strong drink and wine were In the Bible, both strong drink and wine were

used for physical and mental health.used for physical and mental health.– Give strong drink to him who is Give strong drink to him who is

perishing, and wine to him whose life is perishing, and wine to him whose life is bitter. bitter. —Proverbs 31:6—Proverbs 31:6

The drinking of wine was regarded highly The drinking of wine was regarded highly enough in the Bible that wisdom is compared enough in the Bible that wisdom is compared to the drinking of wine.to the drinking of wine.

–Proverbs. 9:1-5Proverbs. 9:1-5


Bible Facts on AlcoholBible Facts on AlcoholWisdom has built her house, she has hewn Wisdom has built her house, she has hewn

out her seven pillars; she has prepared her out her seven pillars; she has prepared her food, she has mixed her wine; she has also food, she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table; she has sent out her maidens, set her table; she has sent out her maidens, she calls from the tops of the heights of the she calls from the tops of the heights of the city: “Whoever is naive, let him turn in here!" city: “Whoever is naive, let him turn in here!" To him who lacks understanding she says, To him who lacks understanding she says, "Come, eat of my food, and drink of the wine "Come, eat of my food, and drink of the wine I have mixed. I have mixed. — Proverbs 9:1-5— Proverbs 9:1-5



The Bible clearly condemns drunkenness The Bible clearly condemns drunkenness and addiction to alcohol.and addiction to alcohol.– Proverbs 20:1Proverbs 20:1

• Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise. whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.

– Proverbs 23:29-35Proverbs 23:29-35


Bible Facts on AlcoholBible Facts on AlcoholWho has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions?

Who has complaining? Who has wounds without cause? Who Who has complaining? Who has wounds without cause? Who has redness of eyes? Those who linger long over wine, those has redness of eyes? Those who linger long over wine, those who go to taste mixed wine. Do not look on the wine when it who go to taste mixed wine. Do not look on the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly; At the last it bites like a serpent, and stings like a smoothly; At the last it bites like a serpent, and stings like a viper. Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will viper. Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will utter perverse things. And you will be like one who lies down utter perverse things. And you will be like one who lies down in the middle of the sea, or like one who lies down on the top in the middle of the sea, or like one who lies down on the top of a mast. of a mast.

““They struck me, but I did not become ill; They beat me, They struck me, but I did not become ill; They beat me, but I did not know it. When shall I awake? I will seek another but I did not know it. When shall I awake? I will seek another drink.” —Proverbs 23:29-35drink.” —Proverbs 23:29-35



The Bible clearly condemns drunkenness The Bible clearly condemns drunkenness and addiction to alcohol.and addiction to alcohol.– 1 Timothy 3:3,81 Timothy 3:3,8

• [An elder] must not drink excessively…[An elder] must not drink excessively…

• Deacons… must not be… addicted to wine… Deacons… must not be… addicted to wine…

– Titus 1:7Titus 1:7• ……an overseer… must not drink too much…an overseer… must not drink too much…

– Ephesians 5:18Ephesians 5:18• Stop getting drunk with wine, which leads to wild Stop getting drunk with wine, which leads to wild

living, but keep on being filled with the Spirit.living, but keep on being filled with the Spirit.



Paul tells believers not to let anyone judge Paul tells believers not to let anyone judge them about what they eat or drink.them about what they eat or drink.– Colossians 2:16Colossians 2:16

•Therefore, let no one judge you in Therefore, let no one judge you in matters of food and drink or with respect matters of food and drink or with respect to a festival, a new moon, or a Sabbath to a festival, a new moon, or a Sabbath day. day.

In other words, if a weaker brother tries to In other words, if a weaker brother tries to lord it over your conscience, don’t let him lord it over your conscience, don’t let him do it!do it!


Bible Facts on AlcoholBible Facts on Alcohol In reality, the strong brother is the one whose In reality, the strong brother is the one whose

conscience has been educated by the Word of conscience has been educated by the Word of God so that he may eat and drink what he God so that he may eat and drink what he wants.wants.– Romans 14:2, 10Romans 14:2, 10

•One person believes that he can eat One person believes that he can eat anything, while the weak person eats only anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. vegetables.

•Why, then, do you criticize your brother? Or Why, then, do you criticize your brother? Or why do you despise your brother? For all of why do you despise your brother? For all of us will stand before the judgment seat of us will stand before the judgment seat of God. God.



The weak brother has an uneducated The weak brother has an uneducated conscience, so he feels guilty about a lot of conscience, so he feels guilty about a lot of things which God never condemns in His things which God never condemns in His Word.Word.– Romans 14:3Romans 14:3

•The person who eats must not despise The person who eats must not despise the person who does not eat, and the the person who does not eat, and the person who does not eat must not person who does not eat must not criticize the person who eats, for God criticize the person who eats, for God has accepted him. has accepted him.



Paul tells the strong in the faith to bear with Paul tells the strong in the faith to bear with the foolishness of the weaker brethren.the foolishness of the weaker brethren.– Romans 15:1Romans 15:1

•Now we who are strong ought to be Now we who are strong ought to be patient with the weaknesses of those patient with the weaknesses of those who are not strong and must stop who are not strong and must stop pleasing ourselves. pleasing ourselves.

Thus the strong must never force the weak Thus the strong must never force the weak in the faith to violate their conscience.in the faith to violate their conscience.



Thus if a weaker brother feels that eating Thus if a weaker brother feels that eating meat, drinking wine, going to the movies, meat, drinking wine, going to the movies, etc. violates his conscience, tell him to etc. violates his conscience, tell him to follow his conscience.follow his conscience.– Romans 14Romans 14

This does not give the weak the right to lord This does not give the weak the right to lord it over the strong. Paul forbids anyone to it over the strong. Paul forbids anyone to judge others on such issues as food and judge others on such issues as food and drink.drink.



This does not give the weak the right to lord This does not give the weak the right to lord it over the strong. it over the strong.

Paul forbids anyone to judge others on such Paul forbids anyone to judge others on such issues as food and drink.issues as food and drink.– Colossians 2:16Colossians 2:16

•Therefore, let no one judge you in Therefore, let no one judge you in matters of food and drink or with respect matters of food and drink or with respect to a festival, a new moon, or a Sabbath to a festival, a new moon, or a Sabbath day. day.



When in the presence of the weak, the When in the presence of the weak, the strong should not do those things which strong should not do those things which would tempt the weak to violate their would tempt the weak to violate their conscience. (conscience. (Romans 14)Romans 14)

But when the strong are not in the presence But when the strong are not in the presence of the weak, they are free to do as their of the weak, they are free to do as their conscience dictates. Thus the strong may conscience dictates. Thus the strong may eat and drink what he wants in his own eat and drink what he wants in his own home or in the presence of the stronghome or in the presence of the strong..



““There is no direct or absolute prohibition There is no direct or absolute prohibition of the use of wine in the N.T. The of the use of wine in the N.T. The moderate and appropriate use of wine is moderate and appropriate use of wine is recommended to Timothy by Paul.” recommended to Timothy by Paul.” – ((Zondervan Pictorial Encyclopedia of the Zondervan Pictorial Encyclopedia of the

BibleBible, Vol. 5, p. 936)., Vol. 5, p. 936).


What Must I DoWhat Must I Doto Be Saved?to Be Saved?


You Have Broken God’s LawYou Have Broken God’s Law

Worship only God.Worship only God. Don’t make an idol.Don’t make an idol. Don’t take God’s Don’t take God’s

name in vain.name in vain. Honor the Sabbath.Honor the Sabbath. Honor your father and Honor your father and

mother.mother.

Do not murder.Do not murder. Do not commit Do not commit

adultery.adultery. Do not steal.Do not steal. Do not lie.Do not lie. Do not covet.Do not covet.

The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20)





mother.mother.





You Were Born a SinnerYou Were Born a Sinner

All people are born sinners. We are all All people are born sinners. We are all unrighteous people.unrighteous people. – Romans 3:10-12Romans 3:10-12

• As it is written, “Not even one person is righteous. As it is written, “Not even one person is righteous. No one understands. No one searches for God. All No one understands. No one searches for God. All have turned away. Together they have become have turned away. Together they have become worthless.”worthless.”


Your Best Efforts FailYour Best Efforts Fail

All people sin. Our best efforts will never All people sin. Our best efforts will never measure up.measure up. – Romans 3:23Romans 3:23

• … … since all have sinned and continue to fall short of since all have sinned and continue to fall short of God’s glory.God’s glory.


The Price of Sin is DeathThe Price of Sin is Death

The price of sin is death.The price of sin is death. – Romans 5:12Romans 5:12

• Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so death spread to man, and death through sin, so death spread to everyone, because all have sinned.everyone, because all have sinned.


Jesus Paid Your DebtJesus Paid Your Debt

Jesus paid your debt by dying in your place.Jesus paid your debt by dying in your place. – Romans 6:23Romans 6:23

• For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in union with Christ Jesus our God is eternal life in union with Christ Jesus our Lord.Lord.


Christ Died for YouChrist Died for You

Christ died in your place, paying your price, Christ died in your place, paying your price, and suffering so that you would not have to and suffering so that you would not have to suffer eternally.suffer eternally. – Romans 5:8Romans 5:8

• But God demonstrates his love for us by the fact that But God demonstrates his love for us by the fact that Christ died for us while we were still sinners.Christ died for us while we were still sinners.


His Invitation Is to You… NowHis Invitation Is to You… Now

His invitation is open to anyone… even you.His invitation is open to anyone… even you. – Romans 10:13Romans 10:13

• For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”be saved.”


Confess, Declare, BelieveConfess, Declare, Believe

You must confess your sin, declare His You must confess your sin, declare His Lordship, and believe in your heart that Lordship, and believe in your heart that God raised Christ from the dead.God raised Christ from the dead. – Romans 10:9-10Romans 10:9-10

• … … if you declare with your mouth that Jesus is if you declare with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For a person from the dead, you will be saved. For a person believes with his heart and is justified, and a person believes with his heart and is justified, and a person declares with his mouth and is saved. declares with his mouth and is saved.


Your Prayer for SalvationYour Prayer for Salvation

““Lord, Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and Lord, Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and I need you. I know that you paid the price I need you. I know that you paid the price for my sins by dying on the cross. I ask that for my sins by dying on the cross. I ask that you forgive my sins; and I receive you as you forgive my sins; and I receive you as my Savior and Lord. I thank you for my Savior and Lord. I thank you for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of the throne of my life. life. Take control of the throne of my life. Make me the kind of person you want me to Make me the kind of person you want me to be. Amen.” be. Amen.”


Some Truths to RememberSome Truths to Remember

Remember these simple truths from God’s Remember these simple truths from God’s Word: Word: – 1 John 1:91 John 1:9

• If we make it our habit to confess our sins, he is If we make it our habit to confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us those sins and faithful and righteous to forgive us those sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

– Romans 8:16Romans 8:16• The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we

are God’s children.are God’s children.


Some Truths to RememberSome Truths to Remember– Ephesians 2:8Ephesians 2:8

• For by such grace you have been saved through For by such grace you have been saved through faith. This does not come from you; it is the gift of faith. This does not come from you; it is the gift of God and not the result of works, lest anyone boast. God and not the result of works, lest anyone boast.

– Romans 8:18Romans 8:18• For I consider that the sufferings of this present time For I consider that the sufferings of this present time

are not worth comparing to the glory that will be are not worth comparing to the glory that will be revealed to us.revealed to us.


Some Truths to RememberSome Truths to Remember– 1 John 5:131 John 5:13

• I have written these things to you who believe in the I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. you have eternal life.

– 2 Corinthians 5:17-18a2 Corinthians 5:17-18a• Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new

creation. Old things have disappeared, and—look!creation. Old things have disappeared, and—look!—all things have become new! All of this comes —all things have become new! All of this comes from God, who has reconciled us to himself through from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ…Christ…


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