The Pactum

In this week's episode, Pat and Mike discuss some questions about the topic of evangelism.  Resources mentioned in this episode: - Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer - Apologetics: A Student's Guide to Apologetics by Stephen Nichols - Spurgeon vs. Hyper-Calvinism by Iain H. Murray - Tactics by Gregory Koukl - Fool's Talk: Recovering the Art of Christian Persuasion by Os Guinness

Join Pat and Mike as they talk about gospel enemies. If the gospel is so great, what could possibly make someone be an enemy of the gospel? Does the Bible talk about enemies of the gospel? Resources mentioned in this episode: - Know the Heretics by Justin Holcomb - History of Christian Doctrines by Louis Berkhof - Justification: Understanding the Classic Reformed Doctrine by J.V. Fesko - What is an Evangelical? by Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Can you "live the gospel?" Is the golden rule the gospel? Pat talks about these and more In this lone ranger episode. Listen in as Pat covers 13 things that are NOT the gospel. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen - Christless Christianity by Michael Horton

Listen in as Pat and Mike continue the series on gospel doctrines by discussion the important doctrine of the ascension. They talk about what it is, its importance, how it gives us assurance, and motivates us to worship. Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Saint’s Advantage by Christ’s Ascension and Coming Again from Heaven by Christopher Love – Union with the Resurrected Christ by G.K. Beale – Review of Beale’s “Union with the Resurrected Christ” by Harrison Perkins - A Heavenly Conference by Richard Sibbes - The Ascension of Christ: Recovering a Neglected Doctrine by Patrick Schreiner - Taken Up to Heaven: The Ascension of Christ by Derek Thomas

Continuing in the series on gospel doctrines, Pat and Mike discuss the vital doctrine of the resurrection. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Resurrection and Redemption by Richard Gaffin - Union with the Resurrected Christ by G.K. Beale - Review of Beale's "Union with the Resurrected Christ" by Harrison Perkins

This episode is part two of episode 151 on the death of Christ. In this lone ranger episode, Pat talks about who would deny the death of Christ, deviant theories on the atonement, and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray - Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen - In My Place Condemned He Stood by J.I. Packer and Mark Dever - The Canons of Dordt - The Canons of Dordt by R. Scott Clark - Systematic Theology by Louis Berkof

Discussing the death of Christ in relation to gospel doctrines, emphasizing the love of God and the need for redemption. Exploring the concept of reconciliation and effectual substitutionary atonement. Exploring the origins of Calvinism and the canons of Dort.

Continuing in a short series on Gospel Doctrines, Mike and Pat talk on this episode about the life of Christ. Listen in as they focus in on the perfect life of our advocate, Jesus Christ the righteous! Resources mentioned in this episode: - Covenant Theology by Patrick Abendroth - Ep. 23 - Active Obedience I - Ep. 24 - Active Obedience II - Why Did Jesus Live a Perfect Life? by Brandon Crowe - Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray - The Active Obedience of Christ by J. Gresham Machen

In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of understanding the incarnation and Christology. They explore different viewpoints on whether the incarnation would have happened if Adam hadn't disobeyed. The hosts also clarify misconceptions about Jesus' nature, emphasizing that he did not empty himself of all love and that he did not cease to be God when he became flesh.

Pat and Mike answer listener questions in this Pactum Responsum episode. Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Myth of Future Justification by Mike Abendroth (2023 Pactum Conference) - Covenant Lord and Cultic Boundary by Michael Beck - Kingdom Prologue by Meredith Kline - Biblical Theology by Geerhardus Vos - Last Things First by J.V. Fesko - The Unfolding Word by Zach Keele - Covenant Theology by Patrick Abendroth - Galatians by J.V. Fesko - Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer