Join Matthew Wireman and Dr. Duane Garrett in this thought-provoking podcast as they delve into the complexities of Old Testament theology and its practicality in modern Christian beliefs. Dr. Garrett, a former professor of Wireman's and current professor at Southern Seminary, explains the misconceptions surrounding the God of the Old Testament and how both Old and New Testaments must be kept in balance. He also shares his view that there are two distinct centers of the Old Testament: the election of Israel and the wisdom literature. Wireman and Garrett discuss the challenges of Old Testament studies and the dangers of sliding into heterodoxy due to the lack of hard limits. They also touch on the "Frankenstein Hypothesis" and the problems with the documentary hypothesis. The conversation then turns to the role of the law in ancient Israel and its relevance to modern Western countries. Garrett explains that the law was given to Israel as a pedagogue until the coming of the Messiah. He also notes the cultural gap between ancient Israel and modern Western countries and provides an example of how the kosher laws teach self-discipline and self-restraint. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Old Testament theology and its practicality in modern Christian beliefs. The episode ends with a reminder to share and keep growing in faith.