We read that God is preparing a banquet for His people in the future, wine is mentioned for example:
“And in this mountain The Lord of hosts will make for all people A
feast of choice pieces, A feast of wines on the lees, Of fat
things full of marrow, Of well-refined wines on the lees.And He will destroy on this mountain The surface of the covering cast
over all people, And the veil that is spread over all nations.He will swallow up death forever, And the Lord God will wipe away
tears from all faces; The rebuke of His people He will take away from
all the earth; For the Lord has spoken.And it will be said in that day: “Behold, this is our God; We have
waited for Him, and He will save us. This is the Lord; We have waited
for Him; We will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.”” Isaiah
25:6-9 NKJV
So how does this banquet compare to Romans 14:17?
“for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness
and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Romans 14:17 NKJV
Q1: Is Paul making mention that the primary purpose in the kingdom of God is joy peace & righteousness in the Holy Spirit, as opposed to eating and drinking for the main purpose?
One might interpret Romans 14:17 as an absolute rule, yet Isaiah 25:6-9 seems to conflict.
Q2: So is there eating and drinking in the kingdom of God or not? Is there anything figurative here?
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