David Gooding Answers

This is an online archive of David Gooding’s answers to Bible-related questions that he received over many years of correspondence and in Q&A sessions. They are available to read online, or download as PDFs. This project is ongoing, so new resources will be added periodically.

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Review of a paper on the subject of God’s restoration of Israel

David Gooding 1/27/23 David Gooding 1/27/23

Review of a paper on the subject of God’s restoration of Israel

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The new covenant spoken of in Jeremiah 31 was with Israel, and not Gentiles. Can you elaborate on your reasons for saying that the new covenant is for us Christians who are Gentiles?

David Gooding 9/8/22 David Gooding 9/8/22

The new covenant spoken of in Jeremiah 31 was with Israel, and not Gentiles. Can you elaborate on your reasons for saying that the new covenant is for us Christians who are Gentiles?

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I’m involved in an area that is presided over by monarchy, and I would like to know how to practically bring in a theocracy. After a monarchy has been established, how do you go back to theocracy?

David Gooding 9/8/22 David Gooding 9/8/22

I’m involved in an area that is presided over by monarchy, and I would like to know how to practically bring in a theocracy. After a monarchy has been established, how do you go back to theocracy?

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What does it mean for Scripture to be fulfilled?

David Gooding 8/25/22 David Gooding 8/25/22

What does it mean for Scripture to be fulfilled?

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Can you share some thoughts on the topic of Jerusalem?

David Gooding 3/28/22 David Gooding 3/28/22

Can you share some thoughts on the topic of Jerusalem?

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Can you comment on the literary structure of 1 and 2 Chronicles?

David Gooding 1/20/22 David Gooding 1/20/22

Can you comment on the literary structure of 1 and 2 Chronicles?

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Was Israel’s return to their land in 1948 a fulfilment of God’s promise?

David Gooding 1/6/22 David Gooding 1/6/22

Was Israel’s return to their land in 1948 a fulfilment of God’s promise?

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Why does Paul take a different approach to the question of Jewish descent in Romans 2:28 and 4:16, and chapters 9–11?

David Gooding 12/23/21 David Gooding 12/23/21

Why does Paul take a different approach to the question of Jewish descent in Romans 2:28 and 4:16, and chapters 9–11?

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What does the Lord mean when he says, ‘All who came before me are thieves and robbers’ (John 10:8)? Does this refer to those who previously claimed to be shepherds in Israel?

David Gooding 11/18/21 David Gooding 11/18/21

What does the Lord mean when he says, ‘All who came before me are thieves and robbers’ (John 10:8)? Does this refer to those who previously claimed to be shepherds in Israel?

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Can you help me to critique a Jewish interpretation of Isaiah 53?

David Gooding 11/17/21 David Gooding 11/17/21

Can you help me to critique a Jewish interpretation of Isaiah 53?

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Can you comment on the literary structure of 1 and 2 Kings?

David Gooding 11/16/21 David Gooding 11/16/21

Can you comment on the literary structure of 1 and 2 Kings?

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