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
Mar 2, 2022 • 30min
Ep. 57 - Evangeli-Kitsch 2.0
Pat and Mike continue their discussion about phrases and sayings in evangelicalism that need to be given a golden watch and retired.
Feb 23, 2022 • 34min
Ep. 56 - Evangeli-Kitsch
Join Pat and Mike as they talk about Evangeli-Kitsch. Evangelicalism is filled with weird sayings and phrases that upon further review, need to be retired.
Feb 16, 2022 • 36min
Ep. 55 - Behind A Frowning Providence
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss suffering and trials in light of God's providence. They utilize John Murray's booklet, "Behind A Frowning Providence" as a guide. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Behind A Frowning Providence by John Murray - The Christian Faith by Michael Horton
Feb 9, 2022 • 39min
Ep. 54 - Law and Gospel in Proverbs
In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about law and gospel categories in wisdom literature, particularly the book of Proverbs. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Proverbs by Charles Bridges - Proverbs: A Shorter Commentary by Bruce Waltke - The Book of Proverbs Vol. 1, Vol. 2 by Bruce Waltke - Proverbs: A Mentor Commentary by John Kitchen - The Book of Ecclesiastes (NICOT) by Tremper Longman III - Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture by Graeme Goldsworthy
Feb 2, 2022 • 37min
Ep. 53 - Let's Train Pastors
In this episode, Pat sits down with Peter Bell to talk about training pastors and seminary. Peter hosts the Guilt Grace Gratitude podcast alongside Nick Fullwiler.
Jan 26, 2022 • 49min
Ep. 52 - D.V.D. on Natural Law
In this episode, Pat sits down with David VanDrunen to take a deep dive into the topic of Natural Law. David VanDrunen is a minister of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and is the Robert B. Strimple Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics at Westminster Seminary California.
Jan 19, 2022 • 44min
Ep. 51 - Do This and Live
In this episode, Pat is joined by R. Scott Clark to discuss the four important words, do this and live. R. Scott Clark is a Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Westminster Seminary California and minister in the United Reformed Churches in North America. You can find more from R. Scott Clark at heidelblog.net
Jan 12, 2022 • 46min
Ep. 50 - Sanctification Crisis and Cures
In this episode Pat and Mike talk about sanctification crisis and cures and reference Walter Marshall's The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification.
Jan 5, 2022 • 42min
Ep. 49 - 18 Words
In this episode Pat and Mike briefly discuss 18 important words to know.
Dec 29, 2021 • 54min
Ep. 48 - Interpreting the Bible Better
Pat and Mike are joined in this episode by fellow pastor Chris Peterson to talk about interpreting the Bible. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis by Craig Carter - Figural Reading and the Old Testament: Theology and Practice by Don Collett
