The Pactum
The Pactum
Theological Discussion for Christ's Church
The Pactum is shorthand for the Latin Pactum Salutis. The Pactum Salutis is the trinitarian covenant made before the foundation of the world spoken of in texts such as Ephesians 1 and John 17. It is also known as the covenant of redemption. According to the pactum salutis, the triune God who works all things after the counsel of His will commits to save elect sinners. Since the pactum salutis is the basis for all of God's work in human history, we find The Pactum a fitting banner for our conversations of all things theological.
The Pactum is shorthand for the Latin Pactum Salutis. The Pactum Salutis is the trinitarian covenant made before the foundation of the world spoken of in texts such as Ephesians 1 and John 17. It is also known as the covenant of redemption. According to the pactum salutis, the triune God who works all things after the counsel of His will commits to save elect sinners. Since the pactum salutis is the basis for all of God's work in human history, we find The Pactum a fitting banner for our conversations of all things theological.
Episodes
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Jan 21, 2026 • 28min
Ep. 250 - Study Jonah
In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about seven compelling reasons to study the book of Jonah.
Jan 14, 2026 • 28min
Ep. 249 - Israel, Social Media, and the News
Everyone seems to have an opinion about Israel. And while that's all fine and good, it seems that as of late, some pretty amazing things are being said about Israel and the Jews, and by pretty amazing, we mean outlandish and crazy. On this episode, listen in as Pat and Mike talk about seven things to keep in mind regarding Israel, social media, and the news. If you are interested in joining The Pactum on a trip to Israel visit the trip website for more information.
Jan 7, 2026 • 32min
Ep. 248 - South Asia Gospel Missions
In this episode, Pat is joined by Aaron S. to talk about gospel ministry in South Asia
Dec 31, 2025 • 43min
Ep. 247 - Heartbreak
Life is filled with heartbreak because of bad theology, infidelity, family fights, church conflicts, loss of loved ones, cancer, and on and on and on the list could go. The heartbreak is diverse and plentiful! On this episode, Pat and Mike talk about how to handle heartbreak with some guidelines that may prove helpful.
Dec 24, 2025 • 46min
Ep. 246 - Noah and the Gospel
This episode comes from the Sunday sermon at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Michael Beck preaches on Noah and the Gospel.
Dec 17, 2025 • 57min
Ep. 245 - Sharpening Your Preaching Skills
This episode comes from the third pre-conference session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Mike Abendroth speaks on sharpening your preaching skills.
Dec 10, 2025 • 49min
Ep. 244 - Reforming Pastoral Counseling
This episode comes from the second pre-conference session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Pat Abendroth interviews Chris Peterson about pastoral counseling.
Dec 3, 2025 • 55min
Ep. 243 - Biblical Theology and Preaching
This episode comes from the first pre-conference session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Michael Beck speaks on biblical theology and preaching.
Nov 26, 2025 • 49min
Ep. 242 - Pactum Conference Q&A
Listen in to this Q&A session from the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel.
Nov 19, 2025 • 45min
Ep. 241 - Repentance and the Gospel
This episode comes from the sixth session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Harrison Perkins speaks on repentance and the gospel.
