Beer & Bible

When: The last Wednesday of each month at 7pm
Where: Sanford’s Grub & Pub (306 7th St. Downtown Rapid City)

Beer & Bible is a casual conversation where folks inside and outside our church can connect and discuss current hot topics and theology around a frosty beverage.

We typically have one big question to explore that guide our time.

Previous Topics Include:
What does the Bible say about alcohol?
What makes a word a bad word?
How should a Christian approach Halloween?
Can a Christian lose their salvation?
Does God send natural disasters as punishment?

Guidelines
We have just a few ground rules to guide our time:
1)  Keep it real (Honesty reigns)
2)  Keep it cordial (Respect one another’s opinions / Don’t be a jerk)
3)  Control your drinking  (Don’t get hammered)

Why Do This?
The idea is to allow people to think through life, culture, theology, etc. through a biblical lens. Sometimes people will answer the one big question with opinions. Then, as we look at the scriptures, we sometimes see that the Bible contradicts us (that’s a good thing), and we learn to live in light of what the scriptures say.

Also, understand that folks are coming from different places. Some don’t believe. Some are exploring. Some are trying to live out what they believe.  This be a safe zone to doubt and ask questions. Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome with us.

Resources
If you want to learn more about what the scriptures teach on alcohol, check out these books:

Our Position on Alcohol
In short, we believe the scriptures teach that believers are free to drink in moderation to the glory of God and the good of others. We are to keep self-control at all times and have the following guardrails:

  • Don’t make it your god
  • Don’t get drunk
  • Be of legal drinking age
  • And in all things, love others

Scripture
Deuteronomy 14:26
Psalm 104:14-15
John 2:1-11
Matthew 11:19
Isaiah 25:6-9

“God does not forbid you to drink…he permits you to drink wine and beer: he does not make a law of it. But do not make a pig of yourself; remain a human being. If you are a human being, then keep your human self-control.” – Martin Luther

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