The Pactum

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 [email protected]

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