The Pactum

Ep. 159 – Pactum Responsum

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…

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Ep. 158 – Evangelizing Christians

In this week’s episode, Pat and Mike discuss a list of ten reasons why we should evangelize christians.

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Ep. 157 – Proclaiming the Gospel

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

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Ep. 156 – Gospel Enemies

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…

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Ep. 155 – Not the Gospel

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

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Ep. 154 – The Ascension

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…

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Ep. 153 – The Resurrection

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

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Ep. 152 – The Death of Christ (Part 2)

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…

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Ep. 151 – The Death of Christ

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

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Ep. 150 – The Life of Christ

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…

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