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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.
In this episode we are listening in to the fourth session from the 2024 Pactum Conference, God’s Good Law. This session is titled “Covenant Theology and the Law” from conference speaker, J.V. Fesko.
In this episode we are listening in to the third session from the 2024 Pactum Conference, God’s Good Law. This session is titled “The Law's Three Uses” from conference speaker, J.V. Fesko
In this episode we are listening in to the second session from the 2024 Pactum Conference, God’s Good Law. This session is titled “Natural Law” from conference speaker, David VanDrunen.
In this episode we are listening in to the first session from the 2024 Pactum Conference, God's Good Law. This session is titled "The Law-Gospel Paradigm" from conference speaker, Patrick Abendroth.
In this live episode, recorded at the 2024 Pactum Conference, Pat and Mike are joined by conference speakers J.V. Fesko, David VanDrunen, and Mike Abendroth to talk about matters related to law/gospel, theonomy, antinomianism, and the church.
In this episode, Pat and Mike continue their discussion on dispensationalism by talking about what it is, where it comes from, and some of its flaws.
In this episode Pat and Mike begin a series of episodes on dispensationalism. Listen in as they talk about what dispensationalism is, who started it, and what is its fatal flaw.
Pat and Mike discuss the matter of clarity in this episode. They talk about the importance of being clear and give some tools and tips to help you be clear whether you are teaching, preaching, writing, leading a Bible study, etc.
Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Big Picture Story Bible - The Unfolding Word by Zach Keele
In this episode Pat and Mike discuss seven reminders for this election season...and always!
In this Pactum Responsum epidsoe Pat and Mike answer questions about assurance, law and gospel, expository preaching, and more.
In this episode Pat and Mike are joined by Steve Meister to talk about the doctrine of God.
Steve Meister is the Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA.
Immanuel Baptist Church will be hosting the Sacramento Gospel Conference on September 20-21, 2024 with guest speaker James Dolezal. You can find more information and register here.
Resources mentioned in this episode: - All That Is In God by James Dolezal - Deity and Decree by Sam Renihan - The Trinity: An Introduction by Scott Swain - None Greater by Matthew Barrett - Simply Trinity by Matthew Barrett
Why is it that so many Christians are miserable? On today's episode of the Pactum we will be discussing the need for Christians to think rightly about the gospel so that they might have joy, better relationships, and glorify God.
Joining us for this episode is Chris Peterson, Associate Pastor at Omaha Bible Church.
On this episode Pat and Mike discuss the life and ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon with author Alex DiPrima. Alex's latest work on Spurgeon is a biography titled, Spurgeon: A Life and is available here at Reformation Heritage Books.
Alex DiPrima is senior pastor of Emmanuel Church in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He holds a PhD from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in historical theology with a focus on the ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. He is the author of Spurgeon and the Poor and has published several articles.
It’s summertime at The Pactum! While we take a little break we want you to enjoy some of our favorite episodes. Today’s episode is 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.
It’s summertime at The Pactum! While we take a little break we want you to enjoy some of our favorite episodes. Today’s episode is Sane Student Ministries.
Pat and Mike are joined this week by special guest, Andrew Meyer to talk all things Student Ministry. Andrew is a pastor at Omaha Bible Church with Pat and Mike and leads the student ministries.
It’s summertime at The Pactum! While we take a little break we want you to enjoy some of our favorite episodes. Today’s episode is Exodus for Christians.
Pat and Mike talk about the book of Exodus and why it is vital for Christians.
Resources mentioned in this episode: – Reformation Study Bible – Gospel Transformation Bible – Echoes of Exodus by Bryan Estelle – Exodus (Teach the Text Commentary Series) by T. Desmond Alexander – Exodus (EP Study Commentary) by John. D. Currid – Exodus Old and New: A Biblical Theology of Redemption by L. Michael Morales – Matthew Poole’s Commentary of the Holy Bible – Book of Exodus
It's summertime at The Pactum! While we take a little break we want you to enjoy some of our favorite episodes. Today's episode is Getting the Gospel Right.
In this special live episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Mike Abendroth from No Compromise Radio, Jon and Justin from Theocast, and R. Scott Clark from the Heidelcast as they discuss what makes them tick. They talk about law and gospel, assurance, justification sola fide, and covenant theology.
In this Lone Ranger episode Pat answers listener questions about the unpardonable sin, law and gospel, Bible study resources, and more.
If you have questions you would like us to answer on future episodes you can email us at connect@thepactum.org
In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Harrison Perkins to discuss his new book, Reformed Covenant Theology.
Harrison Perkins is the pastor of Oakland Hills Community Church in Farmington Hills, Michigan, contributor to Ligonier, Modern Reformation, and the Heidelblog. He is also the author of A Guide to Living Out Reformed Theology and Presbyterianism: Its History, Doctrine, Government, and Worship.
In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Jody Anderson to discuss suggestions that will help you love your pastor.
Jody Anderson is the pastor at Christ Church of Guntersville, AL. You can find Jody on X here.
What does the Bible have to say about healing? Does God still heal people today? Join Pat and Mike as they discuss these questions and more on this episode of The Pactum.
In this episode, Pat talks with Mike Abendroth about his newest book, Cancer is Not Your Shepherd: A 31-Day Guide to Suffering.
You can find more from Mike Abendroth at www.nocompromiseradio.com
Is the gospel only for unblievers? Why would you evangelize a christian? Pat and Mike finish the Romans Refresh series with a discussion about evangelizing christians.
Pat and Mike continue the Romans Refresh series with a discussion on Romans 8 and assurance.
Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Assurance of Faith by Louis Berkhof
Pat and Mike continue the Romans Refresh series by rounding out their discussion on the doctrine of Justificaion.
In this episode, Pat and Mike continue in the series from the book of Romans called Romans Refresh. Listen in as they talk about twelve distinctives of the biblical doctrine of justification.
In this Lone Ranger episode, Pat begins a short series from the book of Romans called, Romans Refresh. This episode looks at the topic of righteousness.
In this episode, Pat and Mike finish out their list of ten guidelines to reading all of the Bible as Christian Scripture.
Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Saint's Advantage by Christ's Ascension by Christopher Love
In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about some guidelines for reading all of the Bible as Christian Scripture.
On this week's episode, Pat and Mike talk about covenant theology to celebrate the one year birthday of Pat's book, Covenant Theology.
In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by the guys from Theocast to discuss the topic of antinomianism.
Jon Moffitt is the Senior Pastor of Grace Reformed Church in Spring Hill, TN. Jusin Purdue is the Lead Pastor of Covenant Baptist Church in Arden, NC.
Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Law and the Gospel by John Colquhoun - The Whole Christ by Sinclair Ferguson - The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification by Walter Marshall
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss the matter of leadership. What is leadership? How do you know if you are being a successful leader? Where can we learn to be good leaders?
In this episode, Pat talks with Jon Moffitt and Justin Perdue from Theocast about the law and the gospel.
To find the John Colquhoun book, The Law and the Gospel, and other resources, visit www.thelawandthegospel.com.
In this week's episode, Pat and Mike discuss the vital doctrine of the active obedience of Christ. They discuss who believes the doctrine, why it's important, where we see it in the Bible, and more.
You can find Pat's new book, The Active Obedience of Christ on Amazon.
In this episode Pat and Mike discuss the encouragement that christians need in these last days.
In this episode Pat and Mike are joined by special guest, Caleb Lenard, to talk about all things biblical literacy.
Caleb Lenard is the is the host of the podcast Theology for the Church and the equipping pastor at Grace Life Church in Ankeny, Iowa. You can find his podcast, dissertation, and more from Caleb on his website.
In this episode Pat and Mike talk about how to maneuver, survive, and thrive in the chaos while living in the world around us.
Resources mentioned in this episode: - Trusting God by Jerry Bridges
In this lone ranger episode, Pat answers listener questions about the law/gospel distinction, prophetic idiom, the sufficiency of Scripture, and more.
Resources mentioned in this episode: - A Treatise on the Law and the Gospel by John Colquhoun - Covenant Theology Roundtable from London Lyceum - Reforming Credobaptism: A Westminster Alternative for Reformed Baptist Identity by Jordan Steffaniak - Baptism as Eschatological Judgement from Two Age Sojourner
In this Pactum Responsum episode Pat and Mike answer listener questions about rewards in Heaven, hermeneutics, Luke 16, and more.
Resources mentioned in this episode: - More Than Heaven by T. Jeff Taylor - Review: 'What Is Saving Faith' by John Piper by Harrison Perkins - A Historical-Theological Response to John Piper’s What Is Saving Faith? by J.V. Fesko - The Institutes of Christian Religion by John Calvin edited by Lane and Osborne - Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen - Principles of Biblical Interpretation by Louis Berkhof - Walking with Jesus through His Word by Dennis Johnson - Imperative and Indicative; Law and Gospel by R. Scott Clark - A Treatise on the Law and the Gospel by John Colquhoun - Christless Christianity by Michael Horton
In this week's episode, Pat and Mike discuss a list of ten reasons why we should evangelize christians.
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
Continuing in a short series on Gospel Doctrines, Mike and Pat talk on this episode about the death of Christ. Why did he die? What did he accomplish? Listen in as we answer these questions and more!
Resources mentioned in this episode: - Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray
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
This episode launches a short series of episodes on Gospel Doctrines and since it is December we thought we'd start with the incarnation. What is the incarnation? Why is it so important? What happened at the incarnation and what didn't happen? Listen as Mike and Pat talk about these questions and more.
Resources mentioned in this episode: - Systematic Theology by Louis Berkhof - Institutes of Elenctic Theology (3 Vols) by Francis Turretin - The Person of Christ: An Introduction by Stephen Wellum
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
In this week's episode Pat and Mike talk about seven ways that Christians fight the law.
This week’s episode is from the 2023 Pactum Conference, All Things New.
This is a Q&A session with speakers, Michael Beck, Mike Abendroth, and Pat Abendroth.
This week’s episode is from the 2023 Pactum Conference, All Things New.
This session is titled “The Myth of Future Justification” with speaker, Mike Abendroth.
This week's episode is from the 2023 Pactum Conference, All Things New.
This session is titled "The New Creation and Already/Not Yet" with speaker, Michael Beck.
This week's episode is from the 2023 Pactum Conference, All Things New.
This session is titled "The Logic of Two Ages" with speaker, Michael Beck.
This week's episode is taken from the first session from the recent 2023 Pactum Conference.
2023 Pactum Conference - Session 1 All Things New, Patrick Abendroth
Pat and Mike are joined in this episode by Michael Beck of Two-Age Sojourner and Mike Abendroth of No Compromise Radio to discuss preaching. Preaching is important for both the preacher and the listener. Listen in as they discuss!
You can find more information and resources from Mike Abendroth at No Compromise Radio.
You can find more information and resources from Michael Beck at Two-Age Sojourner.
In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Vineet to talk about how we can read and understand the Old Testament as a Christian.
You can find more from Vineet at Jeevant Asha Bible Church
In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Mike Abendroth to discuss the newly released commentary, Discovering Colossians by S. Lewis Johnson.
Mike Abendroth has written numerous books including The Sovereignty and Supremacy of King Jesus, Gospel Assurance, and Discovering Romans. He is pastor of Bethlehem Bible Church in West Boylston, MA, as well as the host of No Compromise Radio.
You can find more resources from S. Lewis Johnson at https://sljinstitute.net/
In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Michael Beck to discuss the reformed two-kingdom project and his book, Covenant Lord and Cultic Boundary: A Dialectic Inquiry Concerning Meredith Kline and the Reformed Two-Kingdom Project.
Michael Beck is the pastor of Gracenet Community Church in Wellington, New Zealand, is the author of Covenant Lord and Cultic Boundary, and hosts the Two-Age Sojourner podcast.
Pat and Mike are joined this week by Pastor Chris Peterson to talk about some objections that some may have about Covenant Theology.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification by Walter Marshall
- The Marrow of Modern Divinity by Edward Fisher
- The Fountain of Life by John Flavel
- The History of Covenant Theology by R. Scott Clark
Pat and Mike are joined on this episode by J.V. Fesko to talk about the book of Galatians and his commentary on the book. You can find his commentary on Galatians in the Lectio Continuo series at Reformation Heritage Books.
J.V. Fesko is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi, an ordained minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, and the author of some very helpful books, including Adam and the Covenant of Works and Justification: Understanding the Classic Reformed Doctrine.
You can find more from J.V. Fesko on his website and on twitter.
Resources mentioned in this episode: - A Historical-Theological Response to John Piper’s What Is Saving Faith
Pat and Mike discuss matters of first importance. What does the Bible say is of first importance? Is everything in the Bible important?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Big Picture Story Bible by David Helm
- A Call for Theological Triage and Christian Maturity by Albert Mohler
In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Dave Crawford to talk about singing in the church. Why do Christians sing? What do they sing? Who is the audience when we sing?
Dave Crawfore is an Associate Pastor at Tri-City Bible Church in Vista, CA
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Corporate Worship by Matt Mercer
- Ordinary by Michael
- True Worship, sermon by Dave Crawford
Listen in as Pat and Mike answer ten questions about law. What is it? When was it given? Are Christians under the law? What about Christ fulfilling the law? We talk Mosaic law, natural law, and so much more.
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
It’s summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! Join us as we discuss Biblicism. We discuss what biblicism is, where it came from, and its dangers.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
– The Need for Creeds Today by J.V. Fesko
– The Creedal Imperative by Carl Trueman
– The London Baptist Confession of 1689
– The Shape of Sola Scriptura by Keith Mathison
It’s summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! 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
It’s summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! In this episode Pat sits down with special guest, Jenny Hare, to talk about suffering and the sovereignty of God. Jenny is a cancer survivor and offers some encouragement to those who are suffering.
Jenny is a church member at Omaha Bible Church. You can find more about Jenny and get in touch with her on her website, Heart & Soul Art Studio.
It’s summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! 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
It’s summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss the transgender craze. What does the Bible have to say? How did we get here? What can be done?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
– Strange New World by Carl Trueman
– Carl Trueman Lectures at the Sacramento Gospel Conference
– The New Reformation Catechism on Human Sexuality by Christopher Gordon
– Irreversible Damage by Abigail Shrier
– Science, the Transgender Phenomenon, and the Young – Abigail Shrier lecture at Hillsdale College
It's summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! Listen in today as Pat talks about the important book, The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification by Walter Marshall.
Enjoy your summer as you enjoy the Pactum!
Pat and Mike are joined by special guest, Erin Pille, in this episode to talk about the image of God, beauty, design, and even the Pactum logo!
Erin is the a Senior Graphic Designer at Supportworks and you can find her online on Instagram and her website.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Called to Create by Jordan Raynor
Pat and Mike are joined today by Mitch Chase to talk about the vital topic of typology. Listen in and be encouraged in how we can read our Bible better and be in awe of the unfolding drama of redemption from Genesis to Revelation.
Mitch is the Preaching Pastor at Kosmosdale Baptist Church in Louisville, KY and an Associate Professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of Resurrection Hope and the Death of Death, Hope for All the Earth, the commentary on Daniel in the ESV Expository Commentary series, The Gospel Is for Christians, Behold Our Sovereign God, Short of Glory: A Biblical and Theological Exploration of the Fall, and 40 Questions About Typology and Allegory.
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Join Pat and Mike as they talk about vocation and calling. What is your calling? The apostle Paul writes in Colossians that "whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men."
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Living in God's Two Kingdom's by David VanDrunen
- What is Vocation? by Stephen Nichols
- Ordinary by Michael Horton
In this episode Pat and Mike give seven helpful guidelines for teaching and encouraging others in the vital distinction of law and gospel.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- A Treatise on the Law and Gospel by John Colquhoun
- My Pilgrimage From "Lordship" to Law/Gospel by Mike Abendroth
- Law & Gospel by Mike Abendroth on AGTV
Join Pat and Mike for a Pactum Responsum episode where they answer listener questions on topics like EFS, rewards in Heaven, Roman Catholicism, Calvinism, Justification and more!
Got questions? Email them to us at connect@thepactum.org
Resources mentioned in this episode: - Two-Age Sojourner podcast episode "How Then Should We Rest?" - The Big Picture Story Bible by David Helm - The Reformation Study Bible - The Unfolding Word: The Story of the Bible from Creation to New Creation by Zach Keele - Covenant Theology by Patrick Abendroth - Systematic Theology by Louis Berkhof - Christless Christianity by Michael Horton - Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen - Justification by J.V. Fesko - Living In God's Two Kingdoms by David VanDrunen - The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification by Walter Marshall - More Than Heaven by T. Jeff Taylor - Simply Trinity by Matthew Barrett - American Gospel's Law & Gospel series by Mike Abendroth
Pat and Mike talk about the book of Exodus and why it is vital for Christians.
Resources mentioned in this episode: - Reformation Study Bible - Gospel Transformation Bible - Echoes of Exodus by Bryan Estelle - Exodus (Teach the Text Commentary Series) by T. Desmond Alexander - Exodus (EP Study Commentary) by John. D. Currid - Exodus Old and New: A Biblical Theology of Redemption by L. Michael Morales - Matthew Poole's Commentary of the Holy Bible - Book of Exodus
Pat and Mike discuss important categories that are helpful to christians as you read your Bible.
Pat and Mike talk about the upcoming Pactum Conference, All Things New, scheduled for October 6-7, 2023 in Omaha, NE.
You can find more information and register for the conference at www.thepactum.org
Resources Mentioned in this Episode: - Defending the Faith: J. Gresham Machen and the Crisis of Conservative Protestantism in Modern America by D.G. Hart - Calvinism: A History by D.G. Hart - Between the Times: The Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Transition, 1945-1950 by D.G. Hart - The Lost Soul of American Protestantism by D.G. Hart - Deconstructing Evangelicalism: Conservative Protestantism in the Age of Billy Graham by D.G. Hart - Benjamin Franklin: Cultural Protestant by D.G. Hart - A Secular Faith: Why Christianity Favors the Separation of Church and State by D.G. Hart
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Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen - Living in God's Two Kingdoms: A Biblical Vision for Christianity and Culture by David VanDrunen
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Two-Age Sojourner Podcast - Covenant Lord and Cultic Boundary: A Dialectic Inquiry Concerning Meredith Kline and the Reformed Two-Kingdom Project by Michael Beck
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No Compromise Radio - Gospel Assurance: A 31 Day Guide to Assurance by Mike Abendroth
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Covenant Theology by Patrick Abendroth
This week, Pat sits down to talk about legal issues for churches with John Tucker, Pastor at Community Bible Church in Beloit, Ohio.
Join Pat and Mike as they discuss the important topic of Covenant Theology. They specifically talk about the new book by Pat, Covenant Theology.
You can find the book, Covenant Theology, on Amazon.
Pat and Mike talk apologetics in this episode with special guest, Stephen Nichols.
Stephen Nichols is the president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. He has authored or edited more than thirty books including R.C. Sproul: A Life. In addition, he hosts the podcast 5 Minutes in Church History.
If you want to learn more about Steve Nichols or Reformation Bible College, check out https://reformationbiblecollege.org
Join Pat for another Lone Ranger Pactum Responsum where he answers questions about Law & Gospel, The Reformation Study Bible, Lordship Salvation, and so much more!
Join Pat for this Lone Ranger edition of a Pactum Responsum. Pat answers listener questions on books, soteriology, and covenant theology.
Pat is joined by Mike Abendroth from No Compromise Radio in this episode about touring Israel. Listen in to this fun conversation recorded on location in Israel.
In this episode, Pat is joined by Mike Abendroth of No Compromise Radio. Listen in as they talk about discernment, on location in Israel.
Pat and Mike are joined this week by special guest, Andrew Meyer to talk all things Student Ministry. Andrew is a pastor at Omaha Bible Church with Pat and Mike and leads the student ministries.
In this Lone Ranger episode, Pat provides a brief follow up to the recent Objections to Christianity series. Listen in as Pat talks about reasons for unbelief.
Pat and Mike continue their series on objections to the Christian faith. Listen in as they talk about objections such as "the Bible promotes immorality" and "the trinity is illogical."
Pat and Mike continue their discussion of objections to Christianity. How do we respond to those who say, "Love is my religion" or "I don't believe in God, I believe in science?"
Resources mentioned in this episode: - Canon Fodder - Michael Kruger website - The Heresy of Orthodoxy by Michael Kruger
Pat and Mike begin a short series on objections to the Christian faith. Listen in as they talk about five objections and how we as Christians should think about them.
Resources mentioned in this episode: - Fool's Talk: Recovering the Art of Christian Persuasion by Os Guinness - Surviving Religion 101 by Michael Kruger - Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions by Gregory Koukl
Join Pat and Mike as they talk about Catholicism this week. They talk about what they like, significant disagreements, major differences from Protestantism, and much more.
In this special live episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Mike Abendroth from No Compromise Radio, Jon and Justin from Theocast, and R. Scott Clark from the Heidelcast as they discuss what makes them tick. They talk about law and gospel, assurance, justification sola fide, and covenant theology.
Join Pat in this episode as he sits down to talk all things Women's Ministry with special guests Nicole Schmoll and Heidi Meade.
Pat and Mike sit down to talk about leadership in the local church with special guest, Dave Guthrie.
Join Pat and Mike as they celebrate their 100th episode by discussing one of their favorite topics, Law & Gospel.
Resources mentioned in this episode: - Christless Christianity by Mike Horton - The Christian Faith by Theodore Beza - My Pilgrimage From “Lordship” to Law/Gospel by Mike Abendroth
In this episode Pat and Mike discuss Mormonism. How did it start? What do Mormons believe about God? Redemption? Revelation? This and much more on this week's episode.
Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
This time of year has us thinking about holidays. What holidays should Christians be celebrating? How do we think about holidays?
Resources mentioned in this episode: - Ash Wednesday: Picking and Choosing our Piety by Carl Trueman
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss the transgender craze. What does the Bible have to say? How did we get here? What can be done?
Resources mentioned in this episode: - Strange New World by Carl Trueman - Carl Trueman Lectures at the Sacramento Gospel Conference - The New Reformation Catechism on Human Sexuality by Christopher Gordon - Irreversible Damage by Abigail Shrier - Science, the Transgender Phenomenon, and the Young - Abigail Shrier lecture at Hillsdale College
In this Pactum Responsum episode, Pat and Mike talk about topics ranging from Sola Fide to Christian Nationalism.
Did you know Israel is a real place? Did you know that giraffe milk is kosher? Join Pat and Mike as they discuss seven things that Christians should know about Israel.
Pat and Mike work their way through more listener questions on this responsum episode. They cover topics like Nazerene doctrine, dispensationalism, evil and the sovereignty of God, and much more.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The New Hampshire Confession: Warm Evangelical Calvinism
- Is the Son of God Eternally Subordinate to the Father?
- The Person of Christ: An Introduction by Stephen J. Wellum?
- Does Jesus Have One or Two Wills by W. Robert Godfrey (Video)
- The Federal Vision and Covenant Theology: A Comparative Analysis by Guy Prentis Waters
- Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry: Essays by the Faculty of Westminster Seminary California edited by R. Scott Clark
- For Those Just Tuning In: What Is The Federal Vision? by R. Scott Clark
- The Federal Vision by Stephen Wellum
- Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond by Blaising, Gentry, and Strimple
- Imperative And Indicative; Law And Gospel by R. Scott Clark
Join Pat and Mike for this Responsum episode where they answer pactumverse questions on topics such as confessions, hermeneutics, coffee, and more!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Him We Proclaim by Dennis Johnson
- Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics by Graeme Goldsworthy
- Canon, Covenant, and Christology by Matthew Barrett
- Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition by Craig Carter
- Adam and the Covenant of Works by J.V. Fesko
- The Whole Christ by Sinclair Ferguson
In this fifth and final installment of the series on the Five Solas, Pat and Mike discuss Soli Deo Gloria.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Church History ABCs: Augustine and 25 Other Heroes of the Faith by Stephen J. Nichols
- God's Glory Alone by David VanDrunen
- Glory to God Alone by David VanDrunen
Pat and Mike continue their series on the five solas for the month of October with Sola Fide. Join in on the conversation as we consider sola fide, justification, imputation and much more.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Justification: Understanding the Classic Reformed Doctrine by J.V. Fesko
- Justification by Michael Horton
- Justified: Essays on the Doctrine of Justification by Ryan Glomsrud and Michael Horton
In this third enstallment of their series on the five solas, Pat and Mike talk about Solus Christus.
Pat and Mike discuss Sola Gratia as they continue to make their way through the five solas.
During the month of October Pat and Mike will be discussing one of the Five Solas each week. This week they discuss Sola Scriptura.
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
- After Darkness Light: Essays in Honor of R.C. Sproul
- The Insufficiency of Scripture by T. David Gordon
There is a lot to be discouraged by these days. Politics, pain, disease, sin, issues in your family, issues in the church, and the list could go on! Join Pat and Mike as they talk about some strategies that will assist you in dealing with discouragment in your life.
This week, Mike and Pat briefly discuss some of the findings in The State of Theology survey from Ligonier Ministries. You can find the full results of the survey here (https://thestateoftheology.com).
In this quick moving episode, Mike and Pat talk about their top ten reasons that the covenant of redemption matters.
Pat is joined by Mike Abendroth this week to talk about some books that can be found in the NoCo library.
Mike Abendroth is is the Senior Pastor of Bethlehem Bible Church in West Boylston, MA and host of No Compromise Radio.
Is salvation by works? Is the Covenant of Works gracious? What is mono-covenantalism? Mike asks Pat these questions and more as they continue discussing the Covenant of Works.
Join in as Pat and Mike wrap up thier discussion on the covenant of works, one of their most favorite doctrines to talk about.
This episode begins a two part look at the covenant of works. Join in as Pat and Mike talk about one of their most favorite doctrines to talk about.
Expository preaching. What exactly is it and should it be THE test to determine if a church is teaching sound doctrine? Join Pat and Mike for a discussion and warning about expository preaching.
Who was Thomas Aquinas? Why does he matter and what should we make of him? Pat and Mike talk about these questions and more in this week's episode.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Thomas Aquinas (part 1) by R.C. Sproul
- Thomas Aquinas (part 2) by R.C. Sproul
- Should We Read Thomas Aquinas by Keith Mathison
- Was Thomas Aquinas the Most Brilliant Theologian Ever? by R.C. Sproul
- Aquinas Among the Protestants 1st Edition by Svensson and VanDrunen
- Introduction to Reformed Scholasticism by Willem J. Van Asselt
Pat and Mike spend time answering live questions from members of the Pactumverse at the Ligonier Regional Conference in Escondido, CA. They talk about topics ranging from Law/Gospel, treasuing Christ, Calvin and Luther, The Lord's Supper, and more.
In this episode Pat and Mike are joined by special guest, Zach Keele. We discuss covenant theology, how to read the Bible, and Zach's culinary endeavors.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Sacred Bond by Zach Keele and Michael Brown
- The Unfolding Word by Zach Keele
Zach Keele grew up on a ranch in a small town named Crawford, Colorado. He attended Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania and then received his Master of Divinity from Westminster Seminary California. He was ordained in February 2004 by the Southern California Presbytery and in the summer of 2006 was called to be the pastor of Escondido OPC.
In this episode Pat sits down with special guest, Jenny Hare, to talk about suffering and the sovereignty of God. Jenny is a cancer survivor and offers some encouragement to those who are suffering.
Jenny is a church member at Omaha Bible Church. You can find more about Jenny and get in touch with her on her website, Heart & Soul Art Studio.
In this episode Pat and Mike sit down with Chris Larson, President of Ligonier Ministries, to talk about The Reformation Study Bible.
Chris Larson is president and chief executive officer of Ligonier Ministries. He directs and leads all strategic outreach initiatives and oversees daily ministry operations, seeking to spread the historic Christian faith to as many people as possible.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Reformation Study Bible
Pat and Mike talk about the benefits of reading biographies and give some recommendations of biographies that you may find interesting.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Underlying Problem: A Brief Analysis of Meredith G. Kline’s Response to Theonomy by Michael Beck
Join Pat and Mike as they offer tips about preaching and how to be better at communicating in the pulpit.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture by Graeme Goldsworthy
- Him We Proclaim by Dennis Johnson
Join Pat and Mike for a discussion on Anitnomianism. They talk about things like what is antinomianism, why is it bad, and what are some ways to deal with it?
Resources mentioned in this episdoe:
- The True Bounds of Christian Freedom by Samuel Bolton
- The Whole Christ by Sinclair Ferguson
- The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification by Walter Marshall
In this Lone Ranger Responsum episode, Pat answers questions on Israel, Doctrine of God, Politics, Imputation, and more.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Understanding the Land of the Bible by O. Palmer Robertson
- Simply Trinity by Matthew Barrett
- The Trinity: An Introduction by Scott Swain
- Eternal Subordinationism Video by David Strain
- On the Eternal Functional Subordination Debate Video by Jordan Cooper
- Trinity Crisis and Cures by Pat Abendroth
- Trinitarian Discipleship by Pat Abendroth
- The Christian Faith by Michael Horton
- My Pilgrimage From “Lordship” to Law/Gospel (part 1) by Mike Abendroth
- My Pilgrimage From “Lordship” to Law/Gospel (part 2): Test Case—The Rich Young Ruler by Mike Abendroth
- Politics after Christendom by David VanDrunen
Pat sits down in this episode with Chris Gordon to discuss his new book, The New Reformation Catechism on Human Sexuality. Chris Gordon is senior minister of Escondido United Reformed Church in Escondido, California, and host of Abounding Grace Radio.
Chris can be found online at agradio.org and on Twitter @agradio1
The New Reformation Catechism on Human Sexuality is availalbe from Reformation Heritage Books.
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss a top ten list of common cultic signs and characteristics.
This week Pat and Mike talk about the fads that we see come and go in evangelicalism. They offer an alternative and solution to those looking to the next shiny new fad that comes along. Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Ordinary by Michael Horton
Join Pat and Mike as they discuss pietism which originated in the 1600s but is still alive and well in evangelicalism today. Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Lutheran Pietism by Ryan Reeves
- Evangelical Dictionary of Theology
- Heidelblog by R. Scott Clark
In this spicy Q&A Pactum Responsum episode, Pat and Mike answer listener questions on topics like Law/Gospel, Bible translation, Eschatology, and more.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond edited by Darrell L. Bock
- Imperative And Indicative; Law And Gospel by R. Scott Clark
- Politics after Christendom by David VanDrunen
- Adam and the Covenant of Works by J.V. Fesko
This week Pat and Mike talk about Pelagianism and his cousin Semi-Pelagianism. Join us for another installment of Help from Heretics.
Mentioned in this episode:
- The Battle for Grace Alone by R.C. Sproul
Pat and Mike return to the Help from Heretics series and discuss Arianism. Resources mentioned:
- Know the Heretics by Justin Holcomb
- Simply Trinity by Matthew Barrett
Pat and Mike finish working through the remaining questions from the White Horse Inn Basic Doctine Quiz.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- WHI Basic Doctrine Quiz
- Canon, Covenant and Christology by Matthew Barrett
- Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture by Graeme Goldsworthy
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss ten questions from the White Horse Inn Doctrine Quiz. Take the quiz and see how you do! Mentioned in this episode:
- WHI Doctrine Quiz
- Lutheran Satire Video
Join Pat for another installment of our series, Help from Heretics. In this episode Pat talks about gnostics, marcions, a docetists, oh my!
Pat and Mike discuss judaizers in this installment of Help from Heretics.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- All About Heresy by Michael S. Horton
In this brief introduction to a new series, Help from Heretics, Mike and Pat discuss heresy, orthodoxy, and why these things matter.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Know the Heretics by Justin Holcomb
- The History of Christian Doctrines by Louis Berkhof
- The Heresy of Orthodoxy by Andreas Kostenberger and Michael Kruger
Pat and Mike round out the Evangeli-Kitsch series with seven more phrases or sayings that need to be retired.
Pat and Mike continue their discussion about phrases and sayings in evangelicalism that need to be given a golden watch and retired.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
In this episode Pat and Mike talk about sanctification crisis and cures and reference Walter Marshall's The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification.
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
Pat and Mike discuss the topice of divorce and remarriage.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Divorce and Remarriage in the Church by David Instone-Brewer
- Divorce and Remarriage paper from the PCA
Pat and Mike answer listener questions on this Pactum Responsum episode.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Bonhoeffer and Anonymous Evangelicals by Carl Trueman
- What Does the Old Testament Say About the Trinity? with Fred Sanders
- God Gave Wine by Kenneth Gentry
Pat and Mike finish out the Owen series with a discussion about John Owen and justification. Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Doctrine of Justification by Faith by John Owen
-John Owen, Richard Baxter and the battle for Calvin in later-seventeenth-century England by Tim Cooper
Pat and Mike discuss the third chapter of Carl Trueman's, "John Owen: Reformed Catholic, Rennaissance Man."
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Systematic Theology by Louis Berkhof
- Sacred Bond by Michael Brown & Zach Keele
- Adam and the Covenant of Works by J.V. Fesko
- The Trinity and the Covenant of Redemption by J. V. Fesko
- Covenant Theology for the Uninformed, Unsympathetic, and Misinformed by Pat Abendroth
Pat and Mike are back this week to discuss John Owen and the Trinity. They are currently working their way through Carl Trueman's book, "John Owen: Reformed Catholic, Renaissance Man."
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- None Greater by Matthew Barrett
- Simply Trinity by Matthew Barrett
- R.C. Sproul and Dolezal’s All That Is in God
- The Simplicity of God by James Dolezal
- Fahrenheit 381 by Carl Trueman
Pat and Mike begin a new short series on John Owen. In this episode, they briefly introduce you to John Owen with a top ten list of things they like about him.
In this episode listen in as Pat does a live Q&A session with Matthew Barrett and J.V. Fesko on the Covenant of Redemption and Trinity.
Pat and Mike are joined in this episode by Matthew Barrett to talk about the Trinity, Biblicism, and Aquinas.
Matthew Barrett is Associate Professor of Christian Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the founder and executive editor of Credo Magazine and the host of the Credo podcast.
Pat and Mike are joined in this epidsode by J.V. Fesko to talk about the covenant of works.
J.V. Fesko is Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi.
For more on J.V. Fesko and his writings you can visit https://www.jvfesko.com
Join Pat and Mike as they discuss the pros and cons of hosting and attending conferences.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
In this episode, Pat and Mike talk with fellow pastor at Omaha Bible Church, Chris Peterson, about counseling.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
In this last episode of our Machen series, we discuss the final chapter of "Christianity and Liberalism" by J. Gresham Machen.
In this episode we discuss the sixth chapter on salvation from J. Gresham Machen's work, "Christianity and Liberalism."
Join us as we discuss chapter four of J. Gresham Machen's "Christianity and Liberalism" on Christ.
Join us this week as we look at chapter four of Machen's "Christianity and Liberalism."
On this week's episode we discuss chapter 3 from J. Gresham Machen's book, "Christianity and Liberalism."
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.
This week we begin a short series, “Marching with Machen,” where we talk about J. Gresham Machen and specifically discuss themes from his book, “Christianity and Liberalism.” You can access “Christianity and Liberalism” here.
What is a covenant? On this episode of The Pactum we discuss what a covenant is and then discuss eight covenants we see in Scripture. Resources we mention in this episode:
– Politics after Christendom (Chapter 2) by David VanDrunen
– Biblical Covenants timeline
This week on The Pactum we discuss Zionism as it relates to hermeneutics. Join us as we work through eight problems with Christian Zionism. Resources mentioned in this episode:
– Understanding the Land of the Bible by O. Palmer Roberston (specifically Chapter 10)
– Kingdom Prologue by Meredith Kline
What does it mean for Jesus to be vindicated and how does this relate to us as believers? Join us as we discuss the justification of Jesus in this episode of The Pactum.
In this episode we discuss the need for Christians to read the Bible like Christians. Join us as we discuss five biblical reasons for Christ centered preaching, teaching, and reading of God’s Word. Resources mentioned in this episode:
– Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegisis by Craig A. Carter
– Canon, Covenant, and Christology: Rethinking Jesus and the Scriptures of Israel by Matthew Barrett
– Him We Proclaim by Dennis Johnson
– Walking with Jesus Through His Word by Dennis Johnson
– Reformation Study Bible
What is the Law and Gospel paradigm and why is it so important? Join us as we discuss this important topic and see how you do on the Law/Gospel quiz at the end of the episode. Resources mentioned in this episode:
– Christless Christianity by Michael Horton
– The Christian Faith by Theodore Beza
– Institutes of Elenctic Theology by Francis Turretin
Join us on The Pactum as we discuss Biblicism. We discuss what biblicism is, where it came from, and its dangers. Resources mentioned in this episode:
– The Need for Creeds Today by J.V. Fesko
– The Creedal Imperative by Carl Trueman
– The London Baptist Confession of 1689
– The Shape of Sola Scriptura by Keith Mathison