The Goodness Of God

Welcome to Living Word Cast!

I’m Pastor Michael Chilcott, coming to you from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This podcast exists to proclaim, teach, and explore the Word of God together. Our goal is to provide sound theological and biblical guidance on all things Scripture, helping you grow deeper in your understanding of the Bible and your relationship with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Whether you’re seeking answers, encouragement, or a closer walk with God, this podcast is here to help you stay firmly rooted in the truth of God’s Word.

Let’s begin with a simple, but profound question:How good is God?

It’s a question that we should consider often, because our understanding of God’s goodness impacts how we view the world around us, our lives, and even our relationship with God Himself. In Psalm 34:8, we read, “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him.” What an invitation! The psalmist doesn’t merely say, “God is good,” but invites us to experience it—to taste and see.

We can know in our minds that God is good, but God’s Word urges us to experience it. So let’s take a moment and reflect on just how good our God is.

The goodness of God is not just a nice theological concept—it’s woven into the very fabric of Scripture, from beginning to end. Let’s look at a few key ways God’s goodness is revealed in the Bible.

First, God’s goodness is seen in Hiscreation. In Genesis 1:31, after creating everything in the universe, God declares, “And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.” The world was perfect, a reflection of His perfect goodness. And though sin entered the world and marred that goodness, the beauty of creation still bears witness to God’s goodness. When we look at a sunrise, a flower blooming, or the vastness of the ocean, we are reminded of the goodness of the Creator.

Even when sin brought darkness into the world, God didn’t abandon it. His goodness is revealed in His decision to redeem and restore what was lost. We see this in the life and death of Jesus Christ. In John 3:16, we read, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." The sacrifice of Jesus—God's only Son—reveals an incredible depth of goodness, a love that moves towards sinners to offer forgiveness and reconciliation.