
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.
Latest episodes

Dec 7, 2022 • 40min
Ep. 97 - Trans
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss the transgender craze. What does the Bible have to say? How did we get here? What can be done? Resources mentioned in this episode: - Strange New World by Carl Trueman - Carl Trueman Lectures at the Sacramento Gospel Conference - The New Reformation Catechism on Human Sexuality by Christopher Gordon - Irreversible Damage by Abigail Shrier - Science, the Transgender Phenomenon, and the Young - Abigail Shrier lecture at Hillsdale College

Nov 30, 2022 • 52min
Ep. 96 - Pactum Responsum
In this Pactum Responsum episode, Pat and Mike talk about topics ranging from Sola Fide to Christian Nationalism.

Nov 23, 2022 • 43min
Ep. 95 - Israel Matters
Did you know Israel is a real place? Did you know that giraffe milk is kosher? Join Pat and Mike as they discuss seven things that Christians should know about Israel.

Nov 16, 2022 • 44min
Ep. 94 - Pactum Responsum
Pat and Mike work their way through more listener questions on this responsum episode. They cover topics like Nazerene doctrine, dispensationalism, evil and the sovereignty of God, and much more. Resources mentioned in this episode: - The New Hampshire Confession: Warm Evangelical Calvinism - Is the Son of God Eternally Subordinate to the Father? - The Person of Christ: An Introduction by Stephen J. Wellum? - Does Jesus Have One or Two Wills by W. Robert Godfrey (Video) - The Federal Vision and Covenant Theology: A Comparative Analysis by Guy Prentis Waters - Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry: Essays by the Faculty of Westminster Seminary California edited by R. Scott Clark - For Those Just Tuning In: What Is The Federal Vision? by R. Scott Clark - The Federal Vision by Stephen Wellum - Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond by Blaising, Gentry, and Strimple - Imperative And Indicative; Law And Gospel by R. Scott Clark

Nov 9, 2022 • 48min
Ep. 93 - Pactum Responsum
Join Pat and Mike for this Responsum episode where they answer pactumverse questions on topics such as confessions, hermeneutics, coffee, and more! Resources mentioned in this episode: - Him We Proclaim by Dennis Johnson - Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics by Graeme Goldsworthy - Canon, Covenant, and Christology by Matthew Barrett - Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition by Craig Carter - Adam and the Covenant of Works by J.V. Fesko - The Whole Christ by Sinclair Ferguson

Nov 2, 2022 • 36min
Ep. 92 - Soli Deo Gloria
In this fifth and final installment of the series on the Five Solas, Pat and Mike discuss Soli Deo Gloria. Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Church History ABCs: Augustine and 25 Other Heroes of the Faith by Stephen J. Nichols - God's Glory Alone by David VanDrunen - Glory to God Alone by David VanDrunen

Oct 26, 2022 • 52min
Ep. 91 - Sola Fide
Pat and Mike continue their series on the five solas for the month of October with Sola Fide. Join in on the conversation as we consider sola fide, justification, imputation and much more. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Justification: Understanding the Classic Reformed Doctrine by J.V. Fesko - Justification by Michael Horton - Justified: Essays on the Doctrine of Justification by Ryan Glomsrud and Michael Horton

Oct 19, 2022 • 27min
Ep. 90 - Solus Christus
In this third enstallment of their series on the five solas, Pat and Mike talk about Solus Christus.

Oct 12, 2022 • 41min
Ep. 89 - Sola Gratia
Pat and Mike discuss Sola Gratia as they continue to make their way through the five solas.

Oct 5, 2022 • 33min
Ep. 88 - Sola Scriptura
During the month of October Pat and Mike will be discussing one of the Five Solas each week. This week they discuss Sola Scriptura. Resources Mentioned in this episode: - After Darkness Light: Essays in Honor of R.C. Sproul - The Insufficiency of Scripture by T. David Gordon