The Pactum

Ep. 162 – Biblical Literacy

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.

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Ep. 161 – Politics

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

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Ep. 160 – Pactum Responsum

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

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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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