Confession Time! How often do you take Communion?

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

There twice the amount of alcohol in Nyquil and communion wine. I have served communion to many ex-alcoholic and none of them ever went on an alcoholic binge after a communion service. I believe the new birth delivers them from alcohol.

Fruit of the vine is Bible talk for WINE. NOT for juice.

[Sherri]

Do you think they are never tempted again? I know some who are instantly delivered, but others struggle against temptation all their lives, even filled with the Holy Ghost. I don't think the New Birth keeps you from temptation. JMHO.

WINE is the BIBLE way! The BIBLE way!

[ILuvFPC]

Is not grape juice fruit of the vine as well............................

Originally Posted by ILuvFPC

Is not grape juice fruit of the vine as well............................

Originally Posted by ILuvFPC

Is not grape juice fruit of the vine as well............................

You are probably one of those quacks that believes Jesus turned the water into juice and the people got drunk because of the sugar content!

I insist on taking it at least once a year. I have missed regular communion which is always scheduled on Watch Night service. I then find myself so hungry for it, feeling a great need, I will call a few of my brothers around to share the elements with me, in repentance and contrition followed by a deep searching time of prayer with them. Though we do not have footwashing in our church, there have been times that I've called different ones into a private setting and washed their feet...often with tears.

[freeatlast]

if it was grape juice in the Bible, then please someone tell me how grape juice did the Corinthians drink to get get drunk and deswerve Paul's rebuke.
(answer found in 1 Cor 11:21)

Did God ever tell the Hebrews, his children to buy and enjoy fermented drink ?
(Answer found in Deut. 14:26)

If wine was grape juice in the bible why did God say, "wine and OTHER fermented drink." ??

Moderation is what is taught in the scripture concerning alcohol.
MODERATION..the most hated word amongst Pentecostal Conservatives.

Never. Our church only does it at the unbiblical "watch night" service, and I am not driving all the way to church (I live out in the country) amongst a bunch of drunk drivers and crazies in the wee hours. Sorry, that is past my bedtime, and my husband would have my hide!

I think the breaking of bread should really be at EVERY time of fellowship with other believers. And I have a big problem with the whole "communion" thing as I was raised catholic. But that's me :-)