Biblical Insights with David Gooding
David W. Gooding (1925–2019) was Professor Emeritus of Old Testament Greek at Queen’s University, Belfast. As well as publishing several books of biblical exegesis and apologetics, he taught the Bible internationally and lectured on its relevance to philosophy and world religions. His expositions of Scripture are enhanced by what F. F. Bruce once called his ‘rare combination of gifts: spiritual insight, classical learning and literary appreciation’. Biblical Insights showcases David Gooding’s sermons in 15–25 minute episodes, and aim not only to teach us what Scripture says, but inspire us to read and understand God’s word for ourselves.
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
In many ways, the book of Revelation is a solemn book, with its depictions of tribulation and judgment. But what hope does it offer the human race? What does it tell us about how God will claim victory over sin and unbelief?
In episode 8, Dr. Gooding looks at Satan's strategy in his war against God as revealed in the Revelation, and outlines the reasons why his dark campaign is doomed from the start.
Please join us as the lessons of Revelation challenge us to make a choice to be on the Lord's side, as we come to appreciate the fairness of God's judgments.
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
In many ways, the book of Revelation is a solemn book, with its depictions of tribulation and judgment. But what hope does it offer the human race? What does it tell us about how God will claim victory over sin and unbelief?
In episode 9, Dr. Gooding argues that lasting peace and prosperity will not be achieved by merely human governments, and that for humanity to enjoy the paradise it longs for, Christ must return and reign.
Please join us as the lessons of Revelation challenge us to make a choice to be on the Lord's side as we come to appreciate the fairness of God's judgments and the glory of his final victory.
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Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
In many ways, the book of Revelation is a solemn book, with its depictions of tribulation and judgment. But what hope does it offer the human race? What does it tell us about how God will claim victory over sin and unbelief?
In episode 10, Dr. Gooding takes us back to Genesis to explain what the woman and the beast represent in Revelation 17, and he shares what the passage reveals about the dangers of combining politics with religion.
Please join us as the lessons of Revelation challenge us to make a choice to be on the Lord's side as we come to appreciate the fairness of God's judgments and the glory of his final victory.
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
In many ways, the book of Revelation is a solemn book, with its depictions of tribulation and judgment. But what hope does it offer the human race? What does it tell us about how God will claim victory over sin and unbelief?
In episode 11, Dr. Gooding issues a warning about how the world can distract us away from our duties as Christians. And encourages us to see the glorious truth that as Christ's bride, we must remain faithful as we eagerly await Christ's return.
Please join us as the lessons of Revelation challenge us to make a choice to be on the Lord's side as we come to appreciate the fairness of God's judgments and the glory of his final victory.
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
In many ways, the book of Revelation is a solemn book, with its depictions of tribulation and judgment. But what hope does it offer the human race? What does it tell us about how God will claim victory over sin and unbelief?
In this final episode of this series, Dr. Gooding takes us through the descriptions of the Eternal City in Revelation 21, explaining the symbolism of its main features and the joy that awaits those who have trusted Christ.
Please join us as the lessons of Revelation challenge us to make a choice to be on the Lord's side, as we come to appreciate the fairness of God's judgments and the glory of his final victory.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Paul’s epistle to the Colossians reminds us that ultimately Christ is all we need: he is our initial salvation, our growth in sanctification and our final glorification.
Studying Colossians reminds us of our status as God’s children, showing us how to walk with Christ while avoiding the enemy’s pitfalls.
In this first episode, David Gooding introduces the themes of this letter and explains the importance of making spiritual progress. He also warns us that Satan tries to misdirect us not only with worldliness, but through our very desire for holiness.
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Paul’s epistle to the Colossians reminds us that ultimately Christ is all we need: he is our initial salvation, our growth in sanctification and our final glorification.
Studying Colossians reminds us of our status as God’s children, showing us how to walk with Christ while avoiding the enemy’s pitfalls.
In this episode, David Gooding examines Paul’s technique of drawing the Colossians away from false spirituality and back to the riches of the gospel, reminding them of the security, foundation and hope they have in Christ.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Paul’s epistle to the Colossians reminds us that ultimately Christ is all we need: he is our initial salvation, our growth in sanctification and our final glorification.
Studying Colossians reminds us of our status as God’s children, showing us how to walk with Christ while avoiding the enemy’s pitfalls.
In this episode, David Gooding looks at what it means to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord. He also examines the parable of the sower to explain why believers can rejoice even in times of testing.
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Paul’s epistle to the Colossians reminds us that ultimately Christ is all we need: he is our initial salvation, our growth in sanctification and our final glorification.
Studying Colossians reminds us of our status as God’s children, showing us how to walk with Christ while avoiding the enemy’s pitfalls.
In this episode, David Gooding refutes the accusation that God is against humanity. Rather, God seeks to reconcile the whole of creation to himself, achieving this through the shedding of the blood of his Son on the cross.
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Paul’s epistle to the Colossians reminds us that ultimately Christ is all we need: he is our initial salvation, our growth in sanctification and our final glorification.
Studying Colossians reminds us of our status as God’s children, showing us how to walk with Christ while avoiding the enemy’s pitfalls.
In this episode, David Gooding discusses the importance and authority of the Apostle Paul. He also reminds us that, just as Paul suffered for the sake of the Colossians, so too our journey will sometimes be filled with suffering and difficulties.