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In this Pactum Responsum episode, Pat and Mike answer listener and viewer questions about repentance, John Piper, prayer, children's church, warning passages, Law/gospel, and Israel.

Pat and Mike finish up the law and gospel series by talking about how we can recover the law gospel distinction.

Pat and Mike continue the law and gospel series by considering ten objections to the law gospel distinction.

In this episode, Pat and Mike continue the law and gospel series by talking about the perils of rejecting the law gospel distinction. Resources mentioned in this episode: - A Historical-Theological Response to John Piper's What Is Saving Faith? by J.V. Fesko

In this episode of the law and gospel series, Pat and Mike discuss the benefits of the law gospel distinction.

Pat and Mike continue the law and gospel series by talking about individuals, creeds, and confessions that highlight the law gospel distinction throughout history.

Pat and Mike continue their Law & Gospel series by talking about scriptural support for the law and gospel distinction.

Pat and Mike continue the Law & Gospel series by giving some definitions and talking about its meaning.

In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about the upcoming 2026 Pactum Conference on Covenant Theology.

In this episode, Pat and Mike begin a series on the important topic of Law and Gospel. Throughout the series they will be highlighting the meaning of law and gospel, biblical support for these categories, historical support, benefits, and so much more.

In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about seven compelling reasons to study the book of Jonah.

Everyone seems to have an opinion about Israel. And while that's all fine and good, it seems that as of late, some pretty amazing things are being said about Israel and the Jews, and by pretty amazing, we mean outlandish and crazy. On this episode, listen in as Pat and Mike talk about seven things to keep in mind regarding Israel, social media, and the news. If you are interested in joining The Pactum on a trip to Israel visit the trip website for more information.

In this episode, Pat is joined by Aaron S. to talk about gospel ministry in South Asia

Life is filled with heartbreak because of bad theology, infidelity, family fights, church conflicts, loss of loved ones, cancer, and on and on and on the list could go. The heartbreak is diverse and plentiful! On this episode, Pat and Mike talk about how to handle heartbreak with some guidelines that may prove helpful.

This episode comes from the Sunday sermon at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Michael Beck preaches on Noah and the Gospel.

This episode comes from the third pre-conference session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Mike Abendroth speaks on sharpening your preaching skills.

This episode comes from the second pre-conference session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Pat Abendroth interviews Chris Peterson about pastoral counseling.

This episode comes from the first pre-conference session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Michael Beck speaks on biblical theology and preaching.

Listen in to this Q&A session from the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel.

This episode comes from the sixth session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Harrison Perkins speaks on repentance and the gospel.

This episode comes from the fifth session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Mike Abendroth speaks on sanctification and the gospel.

This episode comes from the fourth session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Michael Beck speaks on glorification and the gospel.

This episode comes from the third session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Harrison Perkins speaks on justification and the gospel.

This episode comes from the second session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Chris Larson speaks on R.C. Sproul and the gospel.

This episode comes from the first session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Patrick Abendroth speaks on the pactum and the gospel.

In this episode, Pat and Mike highlight insights about the Holy Spirit that can help you in evangelism.

This week on The Pactum we are giving you the inside look at all things Pat. Get to know Pat, what makes him tick, his heart for ministry, and more.

In this episode, Pat is joined by Mike Abendroth to talk about his latest book, "King: How the Sovereignty of God Changes Everything." Mike is the Senior Pastor at Bethlehem Bible Church in West Boylston, MA. He is the author of many books including Law & Gospel: A Primer and is the host of No Compromise Radio.

In this episode Pat is joined by fellow elder and friend, Todd Swift, to talk about friendship and life in ministry.

In this responsum episode, we answer listener questions on topics from covenant theology, good works, suffering and hope, and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Giver of Life by J.V. Fesko - The Bruised Reed by Richard Sibbes - Be Thou My Vision by Jonathan Gibson - The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary by Christopher Ash - More Than Heaven by T. Jeff Taylor - Review: More Than Heaven by Harrison Perkins