Episode 15: Seminary OR Church-Based Education OR BOTH!

We continue our conversation with Old Testament scholar, Duane Garrett. How does the Law of the Old Testament apply to New Testament Christians? Why don't we follow the dietary laws? Why not have people with communicable diseases go around with a head covering crying out, "Unclean, unclean"? It is too easy to pick and choose what we apply. Instead, Dr. Garrett offers a promise-fulfillment paradigm to help us understand and apply the OT without picking willy-nilly what to follow.

Episode 14: What Do Boils Have to Do with Love?!

In this episode, Matthew Wireman interviews Dr. Duane Garrett, a former professor of his and current professor at Southern Seminary in Old Testament, Hebrew, Old Testament exegesis, and hermeneutics. Dr. Garrett shares his story of his journey to faith and how he became an Old Testament professor. He addresses the misconception of the God of the Old Testament being wrathful while the God of the New Testament being gracious. He emphasizes that wrath is seen in the New Testament as well, and that both testaments must be kept in balance.The conversation then delves into the complexities of Old Testament scripture in relation to modern Christian beliefs. Dr. Garrett points out that it is often easier to slide into heterodoxy when it comes to Old Testament studies due to a lack of hard limits when compared to New Testament studies. He then discusses the "Frankenstein Hypothesis", which discusses the documentary hypothesis and its problems. Dr. Garrett also explains that the Proverbs are general truths, and that although they are generally true, there may be exceptions to them.The conversation then shifts to the two focuses in the Old Testament: the election of Israel and the way God has structured the world. Dr. Garrett explains that the election of Israel is focused on God's covenant with them and their mission to reconcile the world to God, while the wisdom literature focuses on living a good life in this world by following the rules of God that are built into creation.Regarding the law, Dr. Garrett explains that the law was given to Israel as a pedagogue in order to keep them in line as much as possible until the coming of the Messiah. He further explains that the law is still canonical for New Testament believers and still teaches them, although there is a cultural gap between ancient Israel and modern Western countries.The episode ends with a reminder to share and keep growing and going. This is a fascinating conversation for anyone interested in theology and the practicality of Old Testament scripture in modern Christian beliefs.

In this episode, Matthew Wireman interviews Dr. Duane Garrett, a former professor of his and current professor at Southern Seminary in Old Testament, Hebrew, Old Testament exegesis, and hermeneutics. Dr. Garrett shares his story of his journey to faith and how he became an Old Testament professor. He addresses the misconception of the God of the Old Testament being wrathful while the God of the New Testament being gracious. He emphasizes that wrath is seen in the New Testament as well, and that both testaments must be kept in balance.The conversation then delves into the complexities of Old Testament scripture in relation to modern Christian beliefs. Dr. Garrett points out that it is often easier to slide into heterodoxy when it comes to Old Testament studies due to a lack of hard limits when compared to New Testament studies. He then discusses the "Frankenstein Hypothesis", which discusses the documentary hypothesis and its problems. Dr. Garrett also explains that the Proverbs are general truths, and that although they are generally true, there may be exceptions to them.The conversation then shifts to the two focuses in the Old Testament: the election of Israel and the way God has structured the world. Dr. Garrett explains that the election of Israel is focused on God's covenant with them and their mission to reconcile the world to God, while the wisdom literature focuses on living a good life in this world by following the rules of God that are built into creation.Regarding the law, Dr. Garrett explains that the law was given to Israel as a pedagogue in order to keep them in line as much as possible until the coming of the Messiah. He further explains that the law is still canonical for New Testament believers and still teaches them, although there is a cultural gap between ancient Israel and modern Western countries.The episode ends with a reminder to share and keep growing and going. This is a fascinating conversation for anyone interested in theology and the practicality of Old Testament scripture in modern Christian beliefs.

Episode 13: What's Wrong with the Old Testament?!

Tom Schreiner

In today's episode of Off the Wire I interview Dr. Tom Schreiner. Listen to hear what he has to say about the book of Romans.

Episode 12: Romans: The Good News of Great Joy. Dr. Tom Schreiner

Mike Breen

Today I interview pastor and author Mike Breen. We discuss the important aspects of helping those in the church become adept disciples and maintain a life that is something others can look at and aim for.

Episode 11: Mission as Holistic Discipleship. Mike Breen

Nicholas Wolterstorff

In today's episode of Off the Wire I interview Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff. Together we discuss the Christian life and the challenges that we will face and how to handle different scenarios and concepts.

Episode 10: Living the Christian Life. Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff

Makoto Fujimura

Today I interview artist and speaker Makoto Fuijmura. Our discussion focuses primarily on his book Culture Care and the valuable lessons and questions that can arise from the content.

Episode 9: Art and Faith and Calling. Makoto Fujimura

Richard Blackaby

In this episode of Off the Wire I interview the president of Blackaby Ministries International in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Richard Blackaby. Together we discuss the topic of spiritual leadership and what is necessary for successful leadership. Dr. Blackaby gives great advice on how to resist pride, focus on God, and be successful in one's leadership progress.

Episode 8: Spiritual Leadership. Dr. Richard Blackaby

Kirk Wellum

In this episode I interview Dr. Kirk Wellum, the principal of Toronto Baptist seminary and Bible College in Toronto, Canada. We discuss the challenges of ministry and how that affects the time before seminary, after seminary, and during one's ministry. We also dive into the difficulties of today that are presented to use through the media, technology and entertainment and how Christians can handle the worldly ideas and concepts that are constantly being thrown at us.

Episode 7: Advice for all Stages of Life. Dr. Kirk Wellum

Luke Stamps

Dr. Luke Stamps is a much-beloved professor of theology at Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina. In this episode we talk about the fact that salvation is intended to save the whole person--body and soul. Too often people of faith can draw a distinction between the physical and spiritual. We talk about the need to have a full-orbed view of both the person (individually) and the church (corporately). In a culture and time where much of the Christian life is marked by experience, the church is intended to shape. The Church seeks to form people into men and women into people who look and sound and act like Jesus...and not merely show up on a Sunday morning experience.

Dr. Luke Stamps is a much-beloved professor of theology at Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina. In this episode we talk about the fact that salvation is intended to save the whole person--body and soul. Too often people of faith can draw a distinction between the physical and spiritual. We talk about the need to have a full-orbed view of both the person (individually) and the church (corporately). In a culture and time where much of the Christian life is marked by experience, the church is intended to shape. The Church seeks to form people into men and women into people who look and sound and act like Jesus...and not merely show up on a Sunday morning experience.

Episode 6: All of Life, Body & Soul, Is Saved. Dr. Luke Stamps

A podcast dedicated to theology and practice. Our thoughts about God will always result in a changed life--either closer to him or further away from him. Off the Wire is dedicated to mining many places for theological and practical gold. Join us on a journey of discovery and application.

Michael Haykin

Dr. Haykin is a first-rate historian that has dedicated his life to making the practice and teaching of the early church practical. Michael was a full-fledged follower of Marxism and was dramatically converted through the faithful witness of believers.We cover topics of the early church, the rich history of Baptists, the call for parents to disciple their children.

Dr. Haykin is a first-rate historian that has dedicated his life to making the practice and teaching of the early church practical. Michael was a full-fledged follower of Marxism and was dramatically converted through the faithful witness of believers. We cover topics of the early church, the rich history of Baptists, the call for parents to disciple their children.

Episode 5: From Atheist Communist to Committed Christian. Dr. Michael Haykin

Stephen Wellum

Dr. Stephen Wellum, Professor of Christian Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Editor of The Southern Baptist Theological Journal, discusses how he came to faith, how theology changed his life, how to do apologetics, and his hopes for the future of theological education.

Episode 4: How Theology Can Change Your Life! Interview with Dr. Stephen Wellum

In this first episode, Matt lays out the groundwork for Off the Wire. We all have a theology. We all have thoughts about God--even as basic as to whether he exists or not. Whether he's a he or something else. Whether he's involved in the world or let's it spin like a top. The question is how do we formulate our thoughts about God.It is vitally important for us to have a clear method for how we think about God. In this episode, Matt helps draw out specific ways we can form our theology so that our lives are affected by our knowledge.We learn that theology must always lead to doxology. Our thoughts affect our actions. Love of God always leads to love of others.

In this first episode, Matt lays out the groundwork for Off the Wire. We all have a theology. We all have thoughts about God--even as basic as to whether he exists or not. Whether he's a he or something else. Whether he's involved in the world or let's it spin like a top. The question is how do we formulate our thoughts about God. It is vitally important for us to have a clear method for how we think about God. In this episode, Matt helps draw out specific ways we can form our theology so that our lives are affected by our knowledge. We learn that theology must always lead to doxology. Our thoughts affect our actions. Love of God always leads to love of others.

Episode 3: How to Do Theology

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Episode 2 - Matt's Story

matthewwireman.comWhy did Matt start his podcast now after three years of thinking it over? (0:40)What is Matt hoping people will get out of his podcast? (2:16)The issue of having good theological podcasts as well as good practical podcasts, but not intentional ones that bring the two together. (4:50)How would someone get in contact with Matt  for any kind of question? (6:22)What is one of the major goals as believers? (8:03)What does James chapter 2 tell Christians about knowledge? (10:38)What does James 2:14 tell us? The illustration of planting a seed and seeing growth or lack of. (13:40)What does scripture tell us about the man who built his house upon the rock? (15:09)The Great Commission laid out for us in Matthew 28. (17:18)How do teaching and obedience go together to outline what it means to be a Christian? (18:53)Ending comments (19:05)

<a href="matthewwireman.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">matthewwireman.com</a>Why did Matt start his podcast now after three years of thinking it over? (0:40)What is Matt hoping people will get out of his podcast? (2:16)The issue of having good theological podcasts as well as good practical podcasts, but not intentional ones that bring the two together. (4:50)How would someone get in contact with Matt  for any kind of question? (6:22)What is one of the major goals as believers? (8:03)What does James chapter 2 tell Christians about knowledge? (10:38)What does James 2:14 tell us? The illustration of planting a seed and seeing growth or lack of. (13:40)What does scripture tell us about the man who built his house upon the rock? (15:09)The Great Commission laid out for us in Matthew 28. (17:18)How do teaching and obedience go together to outline what it means to be a Christian? (18:53)Ending comments (19:05)

Episode 1: Why Another Podcast? Theology AND Practice

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