Biblical Insights with David Gooding

About 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.

Publisher

Myrtlefield House

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Apr 2023

Latest episode

22 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

64 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Jul 2026

   S6 E4: Disconcertingly Joyful! - The Unexpected Christ

   In this episode, David Gooding argues that the Christian message is not a dull religion of grim duty, but the source of real joy, with the believer’s future secured in heaven. He contrasts this with the common religious mentality of discipline and uncertainty, showing that true Christianity brings freedom, confidence, and deep rejoicing in God’s love.

2. 

   15 Jul 2026

   S6 E3: Disturbingly Moral! – The Unexpected Christ

   David Gooding corrects misconceptions about God’s love. He shows how Christ taught both the seriousness of human sin and the richness of God’s forgiveness, with the cross as the place where God’s love, holiness, judgment, and mercy meet.

3. 

   8 Jul 2026

   S6 E2: Scandalously Irreligious! – The Unexpected Christ

   David Gooding exposes how religious ceremonies, symbols, and moral effort can never bring people to God. He shows that salvation is a free gift received through personal repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

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