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
Jul 28, 2021 • 45min
Ep. 27 - Natural Law
In this episode Mike and Pat discuss Natural Law. Resources mentioned in this episode: – A Biblical Case for Natural Law by David VanDrunen – Politics After Christendom by David VanDrunen (see especially chapter 5) – Reforming Apologetics by J.V. Fesko – The Insufficiency of Scripture by T. David Gordon – Resource list on Heidelblog by R. Scott Clark
Jul 21, 2021 • 32min
Ep. 26 - Pactum Responsum
In this episode Pat and Mike discuss questions from our listeners .
Jul 14, 2021 • 51min
Ep. 25 - Biblical Counseling
In this episode, Pat and Mike talk with fellow pastor at Omaha Bible Church, Chris Peterson, about counseling.
Jul 7, 2021 • 51min
Ep. 24 - Active Obedience II
In this Lone Ranger episode, Pat wraps up a two part discussion on active obedience. You don’t want to miss these episodes on the important topic of the active obedience of Christ.
Jun 30, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 23 - Active Obedience I
In this Lone Ranger episode, Pat begins a two episode discussion on active obedience. You don't want to miss these episodes on the important topic of the active obedience of Christ.
Jun 23, 2021 • 47min
Ep. 22 - The Assurance of Salvation
Pat and Mike talk about assurance in this episode and interact with Louis Berkhof’s book, “The Assurance of Faith.” Resources mentioned in this episode – The Assurance of Faith by Louis Berkhof – The Whole Christ by Sinclair Ferguson
Jun 16, 2021 • 41min
Ep. 21 - Pactum Responsum
This week, Pat and Mike answer listener questions for the first Pactum Responsum episode. Resources mentioned in this episode: – Willliam Carey by S Pearce Carey – Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism by Iain Murray – Surviving Religion 101 by Michael Kruger – Christless Christianity by Michael Horton – The King James Only Controversy: Can You Trust Modern Translations? by James White – Pat’s dissertation on covenant theology can be found here.
Jun 9, 2021 • 39min
Ep. 20 - Bible Study Tools
With all the resources available today, what should you use as you seek to better understand God’s Word? In this week’s episode, Pat and Mike discuss this very thing and give some pointers on how to study the Bible. Resource mentioned in this episode: – Reformation Study Bible – Top Commentaries on Every Book of the Bible on Ligonier.org – Commentaries for Biblical Expositors by Jim Rosscup – The Unfolding Word: The Story of the Bible from Creation to New Creation by Zach Keele
Jun 2, 2021 • 41min
Ep. 19 - Questioning Calvinism
In this episode we highlight and discuss the so called five points of Calvinism. Resources mentioned in this episode: – Chosen by God by R.C. Sproul – Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer – Why Dort Happened, or Why Arminius Is Not the Hero of the Story: Part I by W. Robert Godfrey
May 26, 2021 • 37min
Ep. 18 - Getting Burned By Christians
In this episode Pat and Mike offer encouragement to Christians as they get burned by others in their Christian life. Look to Jesus Christ, the righteous.
