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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. Follow Mitch on Twitter Find Mitch on Substack

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 [email protected] 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 - Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen - Living in God's Two Kingdoms: A Biblical Vision for Christianity and Culture by David VanDrunen - Two-Age Sojourner Podcast - Covenant Lord and Cultic Boundary: A Dialectic Inquiry Concerning Meredith Kline and the Reformed Two-Kingdom Project by Michael Beck - No Compromise Radio - Gospel Assurance: A 31 Day Guide to Assurance by Mike Abendroth - 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.