I have heard the Baptist evangelist Jack Van Impe preach more than once that “oinos” in the NT always refers to unfermented grape products, even jam. An interesting piece of revisionism.
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Of course with the massive revisionism going on in Methodism today it is more likely a progressive pastor would use some form of liquid pot. She might even lace it with blood for authenticity sake. http://www.salvationanointed.com/about-the-church/the-holy-herb-cannabis-sacrament-of-the-religion-of-jesus-church/
Vam Impe as wrong. Kids frequently drank alcoholc products to keep them from getting water borne diseases. Which were very close to 100% lethal.
In Israel it was wine, in America they drank apple cider. Basically apple beer.
Recently apple beer or cider has had a rebirth in the US. Pick up a 4 or 6 pack and you will find out. Very tart and one of the best drinks out there. Way better than beer.
We had a Baptist preacher here who years ago preached on the marriage at Cana.
“And THAT is when Jesus changed the water into pure unfermented grape juice!”
We looked at each other and winked.