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Parable of the Cloth and Wineskins
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsJesus Christ uses the illustration of new wine and old wineskins to convey the importance of aligning beliefs and actions with God's way of life. In this parable, new wine represents the fresh, vibrant doctrines He brings, while old wineskins symbolize the brittle, outdated rites of the Pharisees. Just as new wine would ferment, expand, and burst an old skin, Christ's teachings cannot be contained within the corrupt, established traditions. New skins, strong and flexible, are needed to hold the new wine, indicating that God's truth must be embraced in its pure form without mixing it with old, incompatible beliefs. Attempting to force His doctrines into other forms would distort the truth, rendering it useless. This illustration emphasizes that the righteous system Christ establishes cannot be blended with the old ways, as they are fundamentally opposed. His new way must fully replace the old, allowing us to walk in newness of life.
Clothing, Wineskins, and Wine
'Ready Answer' by David C. GrabbeThe Parable of the Cloth and the Wineskins concludes a much longer narrative. The context and reveals deeper meanings and applications of the parable.
Choosing the New Man (Part Three)
Article by Charles WhitakerWhat or who is the new man? The new man is Jesus Christ Himself, living in us by His Spirit, once we are baptized into Him.
Is It a Sin to Drink Alcoholic Beverages?
'Ready Answer' by StaffSome scriptures seem to teach total abstinence from alcohol. However, many other passages show otherwise. Here is how the unbroken word of God fits together.
What Spirit Are You Drinking?
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamDuring the pagan holiday season, the world becomes intoxicated, both deadening its senses physically and spiritually to God's purpose and master plan.
Matthew (Part Fourteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughSin causes disease, but the person who becomes sick does not necessarily commit the sin. Because God alone can forgive sin, God alone can heal.
The Seventh Commandment: Adultery
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn Amos' prophecy, faithlessness and sexual immorality loom large, like a a prostitute chasing after lovers. Faithlessness extends into not keeping one's word.
The Seventh Commandment (1997)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughFor decades, sexual sins have topped the list of social issues. The problem is unfaithfulness. The seventh commandment has natural and spiritual penalties.