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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What’s the difference between the old man and the flesh?

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

What’s the difference between the old man and the flesh?

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Can you explain the creation order in Genesis 1? How are the sun, moon and stars created on day four, when light and dark are mentioned in day one?

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

Can you explain the creation order in Genesis 1? How are the sun, moon and stars created on day four, when light and dark are mentioned in day one?

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In John 5:25, is Christ referring to those physically or spiritually dead?

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

In John 5:25, is Christ referring to those physically or spiritually dead?

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Can you explain John 20:23 and Matthew 16:19 in relation to the question of the disciples’ authority?

David Gooding 5/23/22 David Gooding 5/23/22

Can you explain John 20:23 and Matthew 16:19 in relation to the question of the disciples’ authority?

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What is meant by ‘in the days of his flesh’ (Hebrews 5:7)? Can it be said that, at his second advent, Christ will come in the flesh?

David Gooding 5/23/22 David Gooding 5/23/22

What is meant by ‘in the days of his flesh’ (Hebrews 5:7)? Can it be said that, at his second advent, Christ will come in the flesh?

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Does Genesis 9:6 still apply?

David Gooding 5/23/22 David Gooding 5/23/22

Does Genesis 9:6 still apply?

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At what age are children responsible before God?

David Gooding 5/23/22 David Gooding 5/23/22

At what age are children responsible before God?

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Has the writer in Hebrews 9:4 placed the golden altar of incense on the wrong side of the veil?

David Gooding 5/23/22 David Gooding 5/23/22

Has the writer in Hebrews 9:4 placed the golden altar of incense on the wrong side of the veil?

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What does ‘walk in the light’ (1 John 1:7) refer to?

David Gooding 5/9/22 David Gooding 5/9/22

What does ‘walk in the light’ (1 John 1:7) refer to?

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Is 1 Samuel 15:17 a warning that servants of the Lord should stay little in our own eyes and focus on increasing the Lord in our eyes instead?

David Gooding 5/9/22 David Gooding 5/9/22

Is 1 Samuel 15:17 a warning that servants of the Lord should stay little in our own eyes and focus on increasing the Lord in our eyes instead?

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Where do dinosaurs fit into the creation story and thereafter? Also, is the universe a closed system, running by its own causes and effects?

David Gooding 4/25/22 David Gooding 4/25/22

Where do dinosaurs fit into the creation story and thereafter? Also, is the universe a closed system, running by its own causes and effects?

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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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