THE ADVENT TRUTH Christians often ask, “Does the Bible forbid alcohol?” The answer is not complicated when you let Scripture interpret Scripture. God’s Word consistently warns against alcohol—and calls His people to a higher standard. 1️⃣ Proverbs 31:4–5 — “It is not for kings… to drink wine.” Why? Because alcohol clouds judgment, perverts discernment, and weakens the ability to distinguish between truth and error—critical in the last days. A king cannot rule wisely while intoxicated. A judge cannot think clearly under the influence. And here’s the part most Christians miss… 2️⃣ Revelation 1:5–6 — Christ has made us “kings and priests unto God.” If Scripture says alcohol is not for kings, and Jesus has made us kings, then alcohol is not for us. If alcohol is not for priests—and in the OT priests were strictly forbidden from touching it when serving God (Lev. 10:9)—and Jesus has made us priests, then it is not for the royal priesthood of believers. The logic is biblical, unavoidable, and end-time urgent. 3️⃣ “But what about Jesus turning water into wine?” (John 2) Many assume Jesus made alcohol, but that contradicts everything the Bible teaches about His character and His mission. The Greek word oinos can mean fresh grape juice or fermented wine. Context decides. • Jesus would never provide something Scripture condemns (Hab. 2:15). • The governor of the feast said the wine Jesus made was the “good wine.” In ancient Jewish culture, “good wine” was fresh, sweet, unfermented grape juice—the first and best of the harvest. Fermented wine was considered inferior, decayed, and associated with sin and drunkenness (Prov. 23:29–32). Jesus performed a miracle that reflected creation, not corruption. He made something pure, not intoxicating. He uplifted the mind, not clouded it. God calls us to a royal, priestly lifestyle—clear minds, sober hearts, and holy living.