S6 E3: Disturbingly Moral! – The Unexpected Christ

 In a world full of conflicting information, some beliefs about the character of Jesus Christ are at odds with who He really is. This short podcast series takes a fresh look at common misconceptions and sets the record straight using the light of the New Testament gospel accounts. 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. 

 In a world full of conflicting information, some beliefs about the character of Jesus Christ are at odds with who He really is. This short podcast series takes a fresh look at common misconceptions and sets the record straight using the light of the New Testament gospel accounts. In this episode, 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.

 In a world full of conflicting information, some beliefs about the character of Jesus Christ are at odds with who He really is. This short podcast series takes a fresh look at common misconceptions and sets the record straight using the light of the New Testament gospel accounts. In this episode, 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.

 In a world full of conflicting information, some beliefs about the character of Jesus Christ are at odds with who he really is. This short podcast series takes a fresh look at common misconceptions and sets the record straight using the light of the New Testament gospel accounts. In this episode, David Gooding examines the argument that Jesus was merely a social reformer. He appeals to us to receive him personally as the giver of eternal life, rather than just his temporal gifts.

In this podcast series, David Gooding provides high level overviews that help us begin to understand what individual books are saying, and why they matter now. He gives the big picture inside a little frame, and shows us that the challenge of understanding the books in God’s library is meant to be as exciting as it is challenging. In this episode, David Gooding provides a survey of Revelation. He helps us to navigate its more daunting passages so that we can hear its intended message, showing how the text, rather than frustrating us with its imagery, can lead our hearts to worship.

In this podcast series, David Gooding provides high level overviews that help us begin to understand what individual books are saying, and why they matter now. He gives the big picture inside a little frame, and shows us that the challenge of understanding the books in God’s library is meant to be as exciting as it is challenging. In this episode David Gooding surveys the exhortations and warning of the epistle to the Hebrews, showing how they apply to the lives of Christians today.

In this podcast series, David Gooding provides high level overviews that help us begin to understand what individual books are saying, and why they matter now. He gives the big picture inside a little frame, and shows us that the challenge of understanding the books in God’s library is meant to be as exciting as it is challenging. In this episode, David Gooding gives an overview of 1 Timothy, explaining what lessons it has to teach about the triune God and why they matter for our service in the church.

In this podcast series, David Gooding provides high level overviews that help us begin to understand what individual books are saying, and why they matter now. He gives the big picture inside a little frame, and shows us that the challenge of understanding the books in God’s library is meant to be as exciting as it is challenging. In this episode, David Gooding gives an overview of the three major movements of the Epistle to the Ephesians and what they teach about creation, Christ’s role in history and how we are to walk with the Lord.

In this podcast series, David Gooding provides high level overviews that help us begin to understand what individual books are saying, and why they matter now. He gives the big picture inside a little frame, and shows us that the challenge of understanding the books in God’s library is meant to be as exciting as it is challenging. In this episode, David Gooding gives an overview of Colossians and shows how Paul helps his readers to avoid spiritual pitfalls by taking them back to the glories of the gospel of Christ.

In this podcast series, David Gooding provides high level overviews that help us begin to understand what individual books are saying, and why they matter now. He gives the big picture inside a little frame, and shows us that the challenge of understanding the books in God’s library is meant to be as exciting as it is challenging. In this episode, David Gooding surveys the twelve arguments that Paul uses in his letter to the Galatians in order to defend the truth of the gospel and draw them back from legalism.