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 Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 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 Paul’s warnings against any teaching that turns Christianity into a form of spiritual slavery. HE reminds us of the riches we have in Christ, as he warns us not to be robbed by the deceptions of man-made philosophies.
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 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 passages across Scripture to explain Paul’s reference to circumcision in Colossians 2 : 11, as well as the symbolic significance of baptism.
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 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 warns against being so enamoured with the shadows of spiritual realities that we neglect the very things they represent. He appeals for believers to hold fast to Christ, and not to be led astray by the dangers of ascetism and mysticism.
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 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 clarifies what Paul means when he says we died, were buried and have been raised with Christ, who is the source of the new life given to every believer.
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 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 reminds us of the privilege of being made in God’s image; and that as such, our lives are to be in line with God’s Word by loving and forgiving others just as he loves and forgives us.
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 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 Paul says about the lordship of Christ and the effect that is to have on marital, parental, and even slave–master relationships. Addressing the objections made against these verses in Colossians, he reminds us of the vital importance of obedience in the grand scheme of God’s plans for us.
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 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 explains the believer’s relationship to the law. He also clarifies what Paul means when he says we have put off the old self—and why, given this truth, sin is still a problem in the daily lives of believers.