The Pactum

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.

In this episode Pat and Mike briefly discuss 18 important words to know.

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 discuss listener questions in this responsum episode.

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 as they talk about gospel ministry in India with Vineet Sasane.

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 discuss questions from our listeners .

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.