

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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May 10, 2023 • 49min
Ep. 119 - Categories
Pat and Mike discuss the importance of categorizing concepts in Christian theology, especially the distinction between law and gospel. They explore different types of calling, the obedience of Christ, and categorizing concepts related to God. Additionally, they delve into the uses of law in theology and the role of theological categories in understanding complex concepts like the crucifixion of Jesus.

May 3, 2023 • 24min
Ep. 118 - All Things New Conference
Pat and Mike talk about the upcoming Pactum Conference, All Things New, scheduled for October 6-7, 2023 in Omaha, NE. You can find more information and register for the conference at www.thepactum.org Resources Mentioned in this Episode: - Defending the Faith: J. Gresham Machen and the Crisis of Conservative Protestantism in Modern America by D.G. Hart - Calvinism: A History by D.G. Hart - Between the Times: The Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Transition, 1945-1950 by D.G. Hart - The Lost Soul of American Protestantism by D.G. Hart - Deconstructing Evangelicalism: Conservative Protestantism in the Age of Billy Graham by D.G. Hart - Benjamin Franklin: Cultural Protestant by D.G. Hart - A Secular Faith: Why Christianity Favors the Separation of Church and State by D.G. Hart - Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen - Living in God's Two Kingdoms: A Biblical Vision for Christianity and Culture by David VanDrunen - Two-Age Sojourner Podcast - Covenant Lord and Cultic Boundary: A Dialectic Inquiry Concerning Meredith Kline and the Reformed Two-Kingdom Project by Michael Beck - No Compromise Radio - Gospel Assurance: A 31 Day Guide to Assurance by Mike Abendroth - Covenant Theology by Patrick Abendroth

Apr 26, 2023 • 47min
Ep. 117 - Legal Issues
This week, Pat sits down to talk about legal issues for churches with John Tucker, Pastor at Community Bible Church in Beloit, Ohio.

Apr 19, 2023 • 43min
Ep. 116 - Covenant Theology
Join Pat and Mike as they discuss the important topic of Covenant Theology. They specifically talk about the new book by Pat, Covenant Theology. You can find the book, Covenant Theology, on Amazon.

Apr 12, 2023 • 29min
Ep. 115 - Apologetics with Stephen Nichols
Pat and Mike talk apologetics in this episode with special guest, Stephen Nichols. Stephen Nichols is the president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. He has authored or edited more than thirty books including R.C. Sproul: A Life. In addition, he hosts the podcast 5 Minutes in Church History. If you want to learn more about Steve Nichols or Reformation Bible College, check out https://reformationbiblecollege.org

Apr 5, 2023 • 40min
Ep. 114 - Pactum Responsum
Join Pat for another Lone Ranger Pactum Responsum where he answers questions about Law & Gospel, The Reformation Study Bible, Lordship Salvation, and so much more!

Mar 29, 2023 • 38min
Ep. 113 - Pactum Responsum
Join Pat for this Lone Ranger edition of a Pactum Responsum. Pat answers listener questions on books, soteriology, and covenant theology.

Mar 22, 2023 • 50min
Ep. 112 - Women Preaching
Join Pat in this Lone Ranger episode as he talks about the issue of women preaching.

Mar 15, 2023 • 39min
Ep. 111 - Touring Israel
Pat is joined by Mike Abendroth from No Compromise Radio in this episode about touring Israel. Listen in to this fun conversation recorded on location in Israel.

Mar 8, 2023 • 32min
Ep. 110 - Discernment
In this episode, Pat is joined by Mike Abendroth of No Compromise Radio. Listen in as they talk about discernment, on location in Israel.


