Changing us for Glory
Daily Readings on God’s Transforming Power
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About the Book
An old legend tells of a man who looked so often at a face carved by nature’s forces into a mountain, that his own face came to resemble the rocky image, and the ideals attributed to the face in the mountain came to characterize the man himself. Whatever the truth of that story, Scripture makes it clear that, whether for our good or for our destruction, we become like what we worship. For the believer in Jesus Christ, this principle comes with the promised hope of the words: ‘And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another’ (2 Cor 3:18).
The aim of these 366 one-page readings, drawn from the works of David Gooding, is to deepen our understanding of some of God’s characteristics. We see that he is the Triune God of relationships; the living and transcendent Creator; the sovereign Lord who guides our lives; the God of love and grace, loyalty and humility, wisdom and truth; the God of revival and restoration who welcomes us into his grand story; the God of revelation who wants to be known; and the God of joy who changes how we think and live. And as we see him, he transforms us to be like himself, from one degree of glory to another.
What People Are Saying
Professor Gooding seeks to make known a practical roadmap for our daily transformation through what the Apostle Paul referred to as the ‘unsearchable’ riches (Romans 11:33).
– Dr David Ferguson, Executive Director, GreatCommandment.net.
In his book, Changing us for Glory, Dr David Gooding gives us a wonderful guide as we read God’s word, granting greater understanding and insight into God’s character, relational nature and desire to be known.
– Steve & Donna Gaines, Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN
What a gift this book is! Each day is an open door, calling us to a deeper understanding of the sheer glory of God’s character, full of insight to feed the soul, excite the imagination and stimulate the desire to discover more and to be changed in the discovery.
– Gilbert Lennox, Bible teacher, Chair of New Horizon Ministries and friend of David Gooding
Our heavenly Father, who provided daily manna for Israel and fresh oil for the first believers, has now given us a treasure trove of help and hope through Dr Gooding’s Changing Us for Glory. You will find this resource both timeless and timely.
– Jeremy Morton, Lead Pastor, First Baptist Church, Woodstock, Georgia
Professor Gooding was ‘a man after God’s own heart’ who invested his life in the teaching of Scripture and the encouragement of God’s people. This book draws on the deep well of his Scriptural knowledge and scholarship, together with spiritual insight from his own pilgrimage as a faithful servant of God. The style is compelling and clear, reflecting his wonderful gift as a teacher.
Dr Sharon Jones, Stranmillis, University College, Belfast
As you read through these glorious texts you are accompanied by the writings of David Gooding with his depth of understanding, wealth of experience and deep love of the Lord. As you read God’s word, it is a privilege to be encouraged by this teaching from a faithful brother who has gone before us.
– Karen Soole, author of Liberated: How the Bible exalts and dignifies women and Unleash the Word
The reader will find this treasure to be overwhelmingly biblical, richly theological and warm-heartedly evangelistic. May this classic work prove to be spiritually transformative to all who love the Lord Jesus Christ.
Richard Mayhue, Th. D., Research Professor of Theology Emeritus, The Master’s Seminary
If you have ever struggled to comprehend all that the gospel gives you, this year-long devotional will unveil the fullness of it. I look forward to reading it day by day.
– Judy Douglass, Global Director – Cru’s Women’s Resources, Author, Speaker, Podcaster
What I love about David Gooding’s latest devotional is its constant focus upon the Lord, drawing my eyes upward to him through clear explanations of biblical passages.
Dr Todd Bolen, Professor of Biblical Studies, the Master’s University
About David W. Gooding
David W. Gooding (1925–2019) was Professor Emeritus of Old Testament Greek at Queen’s University, Belfast and a Member of the Royal Irish Academy. He taught the Bible internationally and lectured on its relevance to philosophy and world religions.
He published scholarly studies on the Septuagint and Old Testament narratives, as well as expositions of Luke, John 13–17, Acts, Hebrews and the New Testament’s Use of the Old Testament.
His expositions of Scripture are enhanced by what F. F. Bruce once called David Gooding’s ‘rare combination of gifts: spiritual insight, classical learning and literary appreciation’. Yet his insights into the wisdom and love of God owe at least as much to his deep desire to know the Saviour he had trusted in his youth and whose word he has found, throughout his intellectual and personal life, to be true. His work continues to influence the public teaching and private ministries of men and women throughout the world, some well–known and many more unknown.