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Biblical Insights with David Gooding

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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.

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United Kingdom

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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.

Language:

English


Episodes
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S3 E4 - The Power of the Throne (Part 2): Visions of Judgment and Victory

6/12/2024
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 fourth episode, Dr. Gooding considers the Lamb in Revelation 5, who is worthy to set loose judgments upon the world. But who is also the one to save us from God's just wrath, and lead God's people to the fountain of life. Please join us as the lessons of Revelation challenge us to make a choice to be on the Lord's side.

Duration:00:15:15

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S3 E3 The Power of the Throne: Visions of Judgment and Victory

6/5/2024
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 third episode, Dr. Gooding continues to guide us through the depictions of the throne of God in Revelation 4. Namely, the seven lamps, the sea of glass, and the four living creatures, and teaches us what they symbolize about the nature of God's rule. 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.

Duration:00:17:46

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S3 E2 - The Throne of the Lord in Heaven: Visions of Judgment and Victory

5/29/2024
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 second episode, Dr. Gooding explains why judgment must come from the throne of God. He examines the meaning and significance of the emerald rainbow and the thrones of the 24 elders in Revelation 4, and explains the insight these symbols give us into the heart of our Creator. 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.

Duration:00:18:13

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S3 E1 - The Risen Lord Judges his Church: Visions of Judgment and Victory

5/22/2024
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 first episode, Dr. Gooding examines the symbolism of Christ's appearance in John's vision, explaining what each feature tells us about his power and purity. 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.

Duration:00:18:49

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S2 E6: Is it Worth All the Trouble? – Seeking the True Purpose of Life

7/20/2023
What is our ultimate significance as human beings? Why is there so much pain and suffering in the world? The Bible not only answers these questions but also shows how God works with us so that we grow to trust him because he wants us to reign with his Son one day.

Duration:00:24:00

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S2 E5: How is Holiness Practical? – Seeking the True Purpose of Life

7/13/2023
What is our ultimate significance as human beings? Why is there so much pain and suffering in the world? The Bible not only answers these questions but also shows how God works with us so that we grow to trust him because he wants us to reign with his Son one day.

Duration:00:23:12

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S2 E4: How Good Can We Be? – Seeking the True Purpose of Life

7/6/2023
What is our ultimate significance as human beings? Why is there so much pain and suffering in the world? The Bible not only answers these questions but also shows how God works with us so that we grow to trust him because he wants us to reign with his Son one day.

Duration:00:20:44

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S2 E3: Can We Ever Have Certainty? – Seeking the True Purpose of Life

6/29/2023
What is our ultimate significance as human beings? Why is there so much pain and suffering in the world? The Bible not only answers these questions but also shows how God works with us so that we grow to trust him because he wants us to reign with his Son one day.

Duration:00:26:33

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S2 E2: Who is a Sinner? – Seeking the True Purpose of Life

6/22/2023
What is our ultimate significance as human beings? Why is there so much pain and suffering in the world? The Bible not only answers these questions but also shows how God works with us so that we grow to trust him because he wants us to reign with his Son one day.

Duration:00:20:15

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S2 E1: Do All Religions Lead to God? – Seeking the True Purpose of Life

6/15/2023
What is our ultimate significance as human beings? Why is there so much pain and suffering in the world? The Bible not only answers these questions but also shows how God works with us so that we grow to trust him because he wants us to reign with his Son one day.

Duration:00:22:38

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S1 E7: The Adoration of Christ - Part 3 - Biblical Insights with David Gooding

5/29/2023
Welcome to Biblical Insights with David Gooding, a Myrtlefield House podcast. It's no secret that Christians can sometimes find worship difficult. What does it mean and what is the true purpose of worship? Is there a right way to do it? In this seventh and final episode of this series, Dr. Gooding continues his discussion of the meal offering in Leviticus 3, explaining how its significance can motivate us to worship through what it shows us about the suffering and resurrection of our Lord Jesus. Please join us as we come to listen to God's word teach us what worship is and how to practice it, so that we can be better prepared to offer ourselves to our creator.

Duration:00:18:58

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S1 E6: The Adoration of Christ - Part 2 - Biblical Insights with David Gooding

5/22/2023
Welcome to Biblical Insights with David Gooding, a Myrtlefield House podcast. It's no secret that Christians can sometimes find worship difficult. What does it mean and what is the true purpose of worship? Is there a right way to do it? In this sixth episode, Dr. Gooding explains how true worship can prevent us from the harm of being fixated on our own failings, by redirecting our attention to the person of Christ. Please join us as we come to listen to God's word teach us what worship is and how to practice it, so that we can be better prepared to offer ourselves to our creator.

Duration:00:13:40

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S1 E5: The Adoration of Christ - Part 1 - Biblical Insights with David Gooding

5/15/2023
Welcome to Biblical Insights with David Gooding, a Myrtlefield House podcast. It's no secret that Christians can sometimes find worship difficult. What does it mean and what is the true purpose of worship? Is there a right way to do it? In this fifth episode, Dr. Gooding helps to deepen our love for Christ by looking at the book of Leviticus and what the meal offering tells us about the nature of our Savior. Please join us as we come to listen to God's word teach us what worship is and how to practice it, so that we can be better prepared to offer ourselves to our creator.

Duration:00:19:53

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S1 E4: The Worthiness of the Lamb - Biblical Insights with David Gooding

5/8/2023
Welcome to Biblical Insights with David Gooding, a Myrtlefield House podcast. It's no secret that Christians can sometimes find worship difficult. What does it mean and what is the true purpose of worship? Is there a right way to do it? In this fourth episode, Dr. Gooding looks at how the book of Revelation shows us the worthiness of Christ to execute judgment on the world and to bring his followers into glory where they will continue to love and worship him forever. Please join us as we come to listen to God's word teach us what worship is and how to practice it, so that we can be better prepared to offer ourselves to our creator.

Duration:00:26:12

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S1 E3: The Features of the Throne of God - Biblical Insights with David Gooding

5/1/2023
Welcome to Biblical Insights with David Gooding, a Myrtlefield House podcast. It's no secret that Christians can sometimes find worship difficult. What does it mean and what is the true purpose of worship? Is there a right way to do it? In this third episode, Dr. Gooding examines the symbols used to describe the throne of God in the Book of Revelation and how we can be motivated to worship by appreciating God's power, both to create and to give life again. Please join us as we come to listen to God's word teach us what worship is and how to practice it, so that we can be better prepared to offer ourselves to our creator.

Duration:00:22:33

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S1 E2: The Nature of Worship in the Sense of Adoration - Biblical Insights with David Gooding

4/24/2023
Welcome to Biblical Insights with David Gooding, a Myrtlefield House podcast. It's no secret that Christians can sometimes find worship difficult. What does it mean and what is the true purpose of worship? Is there a right way to do it? In this second episode, Dr. Gooding explains why our praise of God can sometimes feel so bland, and he suggests how it can be improved through a better appreciation of God's attributes. Please join us as we come to listen to God's word teach us what worship is and how to practice it, so that we can be better prepared to offer ourselves to our creator.

Duration:00:19:13

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S1 E1: The Adoration of Christ - Biblical Insights with David Gooding

4/17/2023
Welcome to Biblical Insights with David Gooding, a Myrtlefield House podcast. It's no secret that Christians can sometimes find worship difficult. What does it mean and what is the true purpose of worship? Is there a right way to do it? In this first episode, Dr. Gooding looks at the life of Abraham and how he became an example for us of someone who saw the magnificence of God and responded to him. Please join us as we come to listen to God's word teach us what worship is and how to practice it, so that we can be better prepared to offer ourselves to our creator.

Duration:00:19:33