The Pactum

Ep. 212 – Pactum Responsum

In this episode, Pat and Mike answer listener questions about the sabbath, justification, false gods, baptism, ministry, and more. Resources mentioned in this episode:– Ordinary by Michael Horton– Taught by God: Ancient Hermeneutics for the Modern Church by Brandon D. Smith– Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture by Graeme Goldsworthy– Him We Proclaim by Dennis Johnson– Canon, Covenant and Christology by Matthew Barrett– The Active…

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Ep. 211 – God Without Passions

In this Pat is joined by Sam Renihan to talk about the unchangeable nature of God and the doctrine of impassability. Sam Renihan is pastor of Trinity Reformed Baptist Church in La Mirada, CA. He is the author of God Without Passions: The Majesty of God’s Unshakeable Perfection. You can find Sam on X @Petty_France

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Ep. 210 – Let’s Pray

Pat and Mike talk about seven motivations for prayer in this episode. This is not a guilt trip to make you feel bad about your prayer life, but a little nudge and encouragment to approach the throne of grace with confidence.

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Ep. 209 – Sovereignty of God

In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about what R.C. Sproul called God’s favorite doctrine—the sovereignty of God.

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Ep. 208 – Law Gospel Primer

In this episode we are talking about law and gospel with Mike Abendroth. Mike recently released the book, Law & Gospel: A Primer available here. You can find more from Mike Abendroth at No Compromise Radio.

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Ep. 207 – Amillennialism

Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, the King and He is therefore reigning and will reign forever and ever! Join us on this episode of the Pactum as we discuss seven questions about Amillenialism. Resources mentioned in this episode:– A Call for Theological Triage and Christian Maturity by Albert Mohler– A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times by…

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Ep. 206 – Bad Theology

In this episode Pat sits down with special guest R. Scott Clark to talk about bad theology. They talk about pietism, biblicism, antinomianism, neonomianism, and more. R. Scott Clark is a minister in the URCNA, Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Westminster Seminary California. He is the author of numerous books including the forthcoming The…

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Ep. 205 – Depart from Me

I never knew you, depart from me you who practice lawlessness! Could there be anything worse for anyone to hear from Jesus and how can one avoid hearing it on judgment day? Listen in as Pat and Mike discuss Matthew 7:21-23 and engage pertinent questions about the passage.

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Ep. 204 – Pactum Responsum

In this episode Pat and Mike answer listener questions about the Bible, theology, and Christian living. Resources mentioned in this episode:– Knowing God by J.I. Packer– Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer– On Covenant Theology by J.I. Packer– R.C. Sproul: A Life by Stephen J. Nichols– Not by Faith Alone: The Neonomianism of Richard Baxter by Michael Brown– Divorce and Remarriage in the…

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Ep. 203 – Gray Areas

Life is filled with decisions to be made. So, what is the Christian to do? Follow the Bible? Yes. But what about when the Bible doesn’t say? Listen in as Pat and Mike talk about some guiding principles for decision-making and gray areas.

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