Acts 2:15
So, in chapter 2 of Acts, the Holy Spirit "settled" on the crowd, and their resulting behavior drew accusations of them being drunk.
So, Peter comes to the crowds defense by saying they're not drunk, because it's only 9am, and that's much too early for being drunk.
I found this exchange to be a little amusing, because Peter seems to imply that later in the day is a much better time to be drunk.
09 Aug 18
Originally posted by @chaney3You have an astonishing ability to miss a point or even ignore it completely.
Acts 2:15
So, in chapter 2 of Acts, the Holy Spirit "settled" on the crowd, and their resulting behavior drew accusations of them being drunk.
So, Peter comes to the crowds defense by saying they're not drunk, because it's only 9am, and that's much too early for being drunk.
I found this exchange to be a little amusing, because Peter seems to imply that later in the day is a much better time to be drunk.
Originally posted by @divegeesterIncorrect. I get the point of Pentecost, and what Peter was trying to say.
You have an astonishing ability to miss a point or even ignore it completely.
However, he could have just said "no, they're not drunk".
But he didn't.
Why he felt a need to add that it's much too early to be drunk is a point within a point.
Originally posted by @chaney3It was probably culturally or religiously unacceptable to be drinking before certain hours; he’s just pointing that out to the onlookers. It’s not complicated.
Incorrect. I get the point of Pentecost, and what Peter was trying to say.
However, he could have just said "no, they're not drunk".
But he didn't.
Why he felt a need to add that it's much too early to be drunk is a point within a point.
Originally posted by @divegeesterHis mind is on the alcohol.. clearly 😀
You have an astonishing ability to miss a point or even ignore it completely.
09 Aug 18
Originally posted by @rajk999I sincerely hope he stays off it as he is a much better poster without it.
His mind is on the alcohol.. clearly 😀
09 Aug 18
Originally posted by @divegeesterOh the irony!
You have an astonishing ability to miss a point or even ignore it completely.
It WAS too early in the morning to be drunk. So, by pointing out that obvious circumstance Peter dismissed the idea that anyone was drunk, and proclaimed in fact that what was being witnessed was the fulfillment of Joel's prophesy.
For heaven's sake divegeester, everyone knows that the morning is the time for recovering from being drunk the night before. 😉
09 Aug 18
Originally posted by @divegeesterIn case you didn't know, it is biblically "unacceptable" to be drinking and getting drunk at all.
It was probably culturally or religiously unacceptable to be drinking before certain hours; he’s just pointing that out to the onlookers. It’s not complicated.
09 Aug 18
Originally posted by @secondsonThanks for agreeing with me.
It WAS too early in the morning to be drunk. So, by pointing out that obvious circumstance Peter dismissed the idea that anyone was drunk, and proclaimed in fact that what was being witnessed was the fulfillment of Joel's prophesy.
09 Aug 18
Originally posted by @secondsonDo you think Peter should have pointed that out?
In case you didn't know, it is biblically "unacceptable" to be drinking and getting drunk at all.
Originally posted by @secondsonAccording to your logic Jesus Christ was a drunk [and a glutton] as well. Here is how you think :
In case you didn't know, it is biblically "unacceptable" to be drinking and getting drunk at all.
People say Jesus is God and they therefore persecuted and eventually crucified Him.
Therefore Jesus is God.
People say Jesus was a winebibber [a wino or a drunk] The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners.(Matthew 11:19 KJV)
Therefore Jesus was a drunk
So it does not appear that being a drunk is unacceptable if people say Jesus did it. Remember its all about what people say. What Jesus says is not important.
Originally posted by @secondsonDid not Jesus turn water into wine so that some drunk people could drink even more? So much for getting drunk being "biblically unacceptable".
In case you didn't know, it is biblically "unacceptable" to be drinking and getting drunk at all.
Originally posted by @chaney3Its always 9am somewhere, not to mention it should be no ones business when somene drinks alcohol. . Their behaviour is their own responsibility however if all they could come up with was "accusations of them being drunk" , then that would get them maybe a charge of "public nuscence " . Maybe. LOL
Acts 2:15
So, in chapter 2 of Acts, the Holy Spirit "settled" on the crowd, and their resulting behavior drew accusations of them being drunk.
So, Peter comes to the crowds defense by saying they're not drunk, because it's only 9am, and that's much too early for being drunk.
I found this exchange to be a little amusing, because Peter seems to imply that later in the day is a much better time to be drunk.
09 Aug 18
Originally posted by @divegeesterYou're going to have to stop blaming the grog and realize that people's beliefs come from themselves and not from the drugs they ingest.
I sincerely hope he stays off it as he is a much better poster without it.