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
Oct 6, 2021 • 37min
Ep. 37 - To Conference or Not to Conference
Join Pat and Mike as they discuss the pros and cons of hosting and attending conferences.
Sep 29, 2021 • 31min
Ep. 36 - Gospel Ministry in India
Join Pat and Mike as they talk about gospel ministry in India with Vineet Sasane.
Sep 22, 2021 • 35min
Ep. 35 - God Told Me
Join Pat and Mike on this episode as they discuss those who claim extra special revelation from God and say, "God told me..." Resources mentioned in this episode: - 10 Serious Problems with Jesus Calling by Tim Challies - Perspectives on Pentecost by Richard Gaffin
Sep 15, 2021 • 22min
Ep. 34 - Gospel Sanctification
Join Pat in this Lone Ranger episode in which he talks about sanctification and the book, "The Gospel Mystery Of Sanctification." Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification by Walter Marshall - Not by Faith Alone: The Neonomianism of Richard Baxter by Michael Brown
Sep 8, 2021 • 36min
Ep. 33 - Pactum Responsum
Join Pat and Mike as they answer more listener questions. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Simply Trinity by Matthew Barrett - Sacred Bond by Michael Brown and Zach Keele - The Whole Christ by Sinclair Ferguson - The Trinity and the Covenant of Redemption by J.V. Fesko
Sep 1, 2021 • 30min
Ep. 32 - The Pactum on the Pactum
On this episode Pat and Mike discuss the Pactum...on the Pactum. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Sacred Bond by Michael Brown, Zach Keele - The Trinity and the Covenant of Redemption by J. V. Fesko - Systematic Theology by Louis Berkhof -Pat's Dissertation
Aug 25, 2021 • 46min
Ep. 31 - Deconstruction
In this episode Pat and Mike discuss the trend of deconstructing the faith. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Christianity & Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen - Surviving Religion 101 by Michael Kruger - The World Is Catechizing Us Whether We Realize It Or Not by Kevin Deyoung
Aug 18, 2021 • 36min
Ep. 30 - Preaching With No Compromise
In this episode we talk about preaching with Mike Abendroth, Senior Pastor of Bethlehem Bible Church in West Boylston, MA and host of No Compromise Radio. Bethlehem Bible Church: https://bbcchurch.org No Compromise Radio: https://nocompromiseradio.com
Aug 11, 2021 • 39min
Ep. 29 - Pastoral Priorities
In this episode Pat and Mike discuss priorities for pastors in ministry. We trust that pastors will be encouraged and church members will be encouraged to pray for their pastors.
Aug 4, 2021 • 50min
Ep. 28 - Church Shopping
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss the importance of the church, essential things to look for in a church, and when it may be time to leave a church.
