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
May 11, 2022 • 34min
Ep. 67 - Pietism
Join Pat and Mike as they discuss pietism which originated in the 1600s but is still alive and well in evangelicalism today. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Lutheran Pietism by Ryan Reeves - Evangelical Dictionary of Theology - Heidelblog by R. Scott Clark
May 4, 2022 • 32min
Ep. 66 - Pactum Responsum
In this spicy Q&A Pactum Responsum episode, Pat and Mike answer listener questions on topics like Law/Gospel, Bible translation, Eschatology, and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond edited by Darrell L. Bock - Imperative And Indicative; Law And Gospel by R. Scott Clark - Politics after Christendom by David VanDrunen - Adam and the Covenant of Works by J.V. Fesko
Apr 27, 2022 • 34min
Ep. 65 - Pelagianism
This week Pat and Mike talk about Pelagianism and his cousin Semi-Pelagianism. Join us for another installment of Help from Heretics. Mentioned in this episode: - The Battle for Grace Alone by R.C. Sproul
Apr 20, 2022 • 43min
Ep. 64 - Arianism
Pat and Mike return to the Help from Heretics series and discuss Arianism. Resources mentioned: - Know the Heretics by Justin Holcomb - Simply Trinity by Matthew Barrett
Apr 13, 2022 • 33min
Ep. 63 - True or False (Part 2)
Pat and Mike finish working through the remaining questions from the White Horse Inn Basic Doctine Quiz. Resources mentioned in this episode: - WHI Basic Doctrine Quiz - Canon, Covenant and Christology by Matthew Barrett - Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture by Graeme Goldsworthy
Apr 6, 2022 • 31min
Ep. 62 - True or False (Part 1)
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss ten questions from the White Horse Inn Doctrine Quiz. Take the quiz and see how you do! Mentioned in this episode: - WHI Doctrine Quiz - Lutheran Satire Video
Mar 30, 2022 • 28min
Ep. 61 - Gnosticism and Friends
Join Pat for another installment of our series, Help from Heretics. In this episode Pat talks about gnostics, marcions, a docetists, oh my!
Mar 23, 2022 • 38min
Ep. 60 - Judaizers
Pat and Mike discuss judaizers in this installment of Help from Heretics. Resources mentioned in this episode: - All About Heresy by Michael S. Horton
Mar 16, 2022 • 26min
Ep. 59 - Heresy 101
In this brief introduction to a new series, Help from Heretics, Mike and Pat discuss heresy, orthodoxy, and why these things matter. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Know the Heretics by Justin Holcomb - The History of Christian Doctrines by Louis Berkhof - The Heresy of Orthodoxy by Andreas Kostenberger and Michael Kruger
Mar 9, 2022 • 27min
Ep. 58 - Evangeli-Kitsch 3.0
Pat and Mike round out the Evangeli-Kitsch series with seven more phrases or sayings that need to be retired.
