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 19, 2021 • 51min
Ep. 17 - Saying No To Theonomy
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss ten reasons they say no to theonomy. Resources in this episode: – Critique of Theonomy; a Taxonomy by T. David Gordon – Some Common Theonomic Arguments by Lee Irons You can also access a copy of Pat’s dissertation here.
May 12, 2021 • 24min
Ep. 16 - Ordinary Means
In this episode Pat and Mike discuss the ordinary means of grace ordained by the Lord for the church. Resources mentioned in this episode: – Ordinary Means by Michael Brown – Ordinary by Michael Horton
May 5, 2021 • 30min
Ep. 15 - On Being Confessional
Join Pat and Mike as they talk about the benefits of being a confessional Christian. Resources mentioned in this episode: – The Creedal Imperative by Carl Trueman – The Need for Creeds Today by J.V. Fesko
Apr 28, 2021 • 42min
Ep. 14 - Christianity and Islam
In this episode we discuss Islam, the second largest religion in the world. We highlight some similarities and key differences between Christianity and Islam. We trust that you will be helped to better understand Islam and be encouraged to love and share Christ with Muslims.
Apr 21, 2021 • 29min
Ep. 13 - Marching with Machen VII
In this last episode of our Machen series, we discuss the final chapter of "Christianity and Liberalism" by J. Gresham Machen.
Apr 14, 2021 • 37min
Ep. 12 - Marching with Machen VI
In this episode we discuss the sixth chapter on salvation from J. Gresham Machen's work, "Christianity and Liberalism."
Apr 7, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 11 - Marching with Machen V
Join us as we discuss chapter four of J. Gresham Machen's "Christianity and Liberalism" on Christ.
Mar 31, 2021 • 29min
Ep. 10 - Marching with Machen IV
Join us this week as we look at chapter four of Machen's "Christianity and Liberalism."
Mar 24, 2021 • 29min
Ep. 9 - Marching with Machen III
On this week's episode we discuss chapter 3 from J. Gresham Machen's book, "Christianity and Liberalism."
Mar 17, 2021 • 27min
Ep. 8 - Marching with Machen II
This week we look at chapter two of "Christianity and Liberalism" by J. Gresham Machen. Join us as we look at some of the major themes from the chapter.
