The topic of alcohol consumption is widely debated among Christians today. Generally speaking, Christians take three different stances on the matter. The first group believes that drinking alcohol is perfectly fine and even encouraged in Scripture so long as it is in moderation. The second group believes that it is always wrong and sinful. And the third group believes that it depends on personal conviction and the circumstances. 
All three groups agree that the Bible prohibits drunkenness and inebriation (Galatians 5:19-21, Proverbs 20:1). Christians cannot make a biblical argument for getting wasted, for that is explicitly sinful according to many passages throughout Scripture. These three groups, rather, are asking whether or not it is okay to drink in moderation. Let’s take a look at the differences in their positions now. 
Can Christians drink alcohol?
Absolutely! It’s fine in moderation.
Christians who adopt this position appeal to several Bible verses for support. Psalms 104:14-15 explains that God is the One who causes the grapes to grow from which people make “wine to gladden the heart.” First Timothy 5:23 is an explicit instruction from Paul to Timothy to drink “a little wine for the sake of [his] stomach and [his] frequent ailments.” Ecclesiastes 9:7 says, “Go … and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do.”
Furthermore, they argue that Jesus Himself drank wine and instructed others to do the same. In John 2:3-11, Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding feast. This very act was the first sign that John uses to convince his readers that Jesus was the true Messiah. Later, in Matthew 26:26-28, Jesus drank wine at His Last Supper as He celebrated the Passover with His disciples. It was at this time that He instructed all of His believers to drink wine in remembrance of His coming sacrifice.
All throughout the Old and New Testament, the Bible speaks of alcohol in moderation as a good and positive thing. God grows the plants from which wine is produced and approves of drinking it. Scripture recognizes that drinking alcohol also has health benefits. It helps counter stomach problems and other ailments.
Moreover, Jesus Himself drank alcohol, and Scripture is clear that He never sinned. So, if Jesus was sinless, drank alcohol, and instructed others to do the same, then it stands to reason that drinking alcohol in moderation is an acceptable practice for Christians. The goal for every Christian should be to grow in Christlikeness, and it does not appear that there is any need to refrain from drinking alcohol to achieve that goal.
Never! It’s imprudent and sinful.
Christians who adopt this position lean on the Bible for support as well. They appeal to passages in Proverbs and Ephesians. Proverbs 23:31 says, “Do not look at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.” Proverbs 20:1 warns of the folly that comes as a result of drinking too much. And Ephesians 5:18 specifically instructs believers to be filled with the Spirit instead of wine.
Some Christians in this group argue that nothing good really comes from drinking alcohol, but plenty of bad can potentially come from it. So, they reason, why would anyone invite extra temptation into their lives? It is better to live above reproach so as not to enter into sin.
Furthermore, they argue that modern alcohol is not the same as ancient alcohol. Ancient believers had to drink alcohol because it wasn’t safe to drink the water by itself at that time. But watered-down alcoholic drinks were safe to drink. In contrast, the modern world largely has access to potable water. There isn’t a need for them to drink alcohol anymore.
Moreover, the modern alcohol industry uses its profits to support anti-biblical ideologies. For example, they fund organizations like Black Lives Matter along with their godless and socialistic platforms. And they promote “tolerance, equity, and inclusion” – worldly values that sound biblical on the surface but have been far removed from their biblical definitions. This group argues that buying alcohol in the modern world is bad stewardship and the equivalent of supporting the anti-Christian platform.
Sometimes! It depends.
Christians who adopt this position argue that the Bible does not expressly forbid alcohol consumption in moderation. But the Bible does explicitly instruct believers to be mindful of the needs of those around them and to put the needs of others above their own. In 1 Corinthians 10:23-24, Paul reminds believers that just because something is permissible doesn’t mean that it is good. 
First Corinthians 9:19-23 explains that Christians should sacrifice their own desires in order to win others to Christ. And Romans 14:15-21 says that believers should pursue peace, refraining from drinking if it causes a brother or sister to stumble. So, they argue, it is possible for drinking alcohol to be fine for some and sinful for others. 
Christians must first look at all the sides of the debate and decide what their own conscience permits. Individuals must answer to God for their own actions. They aren’t responsible for the decisions and actions of anyone else. And if they come to the conclusion that drinking alcohol is fine for themselves, they may indeed drink in moderation. 
But they must always be willing to put the needs of others above their own desires. If they are in the company of another believer who has come to a different conclusion, they should sacrifice their right to drink for the benefit of that brother or sister. And if they are in the company of unbelievers, they must do what is best for the sake of the gospel.
For this group of Christians, it is possible in some circumstances to consume alcohol without sinning. But it is also possible that drinking alcohol in other circumstances would be sinful. The matter is not necessarily about the alcohol itself but about protecting the testimony of the gospel and the consciences of others who are present.