A Study In Scarlet: Investigations in Communion Wine, Part 3

Counterpoints and Rebuttals Objection #1 Jesus didn't drink wine, he drank grape juice. Nope. He drank wine. Some reason that since the gospel says Jesus "offered the cup", but does not specify here that it was wine, then we can imagine it filled with any one of several substances. But in the next sentence, Jesus … Continue reading A Study In Scarlet: Investigations in Communion Wine, Part 3

A Study In Scarlet: Investigations In Communion Wine Part 2

Part 1 here. Ethanol An astute observer would note that the nut of this conversation is really a chemical one: should the sacrament contain ethanol or not? And if the conversation is over alcohol, doesn't that seem a bit....unChristian? Why should anyone be making a case for booze in the sacraments? An important step in … Continue reading A Study In Scarlet: Investigations In Communion Wine Part 2

Commencement Address

I was privileged to be asked to give the commencement speech to the Classical Conversations graduating class of 2024 in our local community. Good evening, My name is Tim Constant. Is the time ready? Judges? Opposing team? Let’s begin. Today, I will be presentating on the graduating class of 2024.  I am honored to have … Continue reading Commencement Address

Li’L Post Defending Post Mil Part 2

Continuing the back and forth about postmillennialism I was having with some friends, and some challenges they presented, I wanted to pass on this second exchange. Identifiers are left out because the respondent didn't know at the time of writing that he was going to be on camera, and might have polished arguments Hey Tim, … Continue reading Li’L Post Defending Post Mil Part 2