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The Pactum
Theological Discussion for Christ's Church The Pactum is shorthand for the Latin Pactum Salutis. The Pactum Salutis is the trinitarian covenant made before the foundation of the world spoken of in texts such as Ephesians 1 and John 17. It is also known as the covenant of redemption. According to the pactum salutis, the triune God who works all things after the counsel of His will commits to save elect sinners. Since the pactum salutis is the basis for all of God's work in human history, we find…
Episodes
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Ep. 273 - Introducing Covenant Theology
This episode comes from the first session at the 2026 Pactum Conference, Covenant Theology. Patrick Abendroth introduces the topic of covenant theology.
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Ep. 272 - The Ascension
"He ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall…
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Compactum: Covenant Theology
Covenant theology offers an approach to rightly interpreting the entire Bible as intended
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Compactum: Good Works and Justification
Are sinners justified by good works or by faith in the finished work of Christ alone?
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Ep. 271 - Hermeneutics with Richard Barcellos
In this episode, Pat is joined by Richard Barcellos to talk about hermeneutics. Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Acts of God by Francis Foulkes
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Compactum: Theology
The most important thing about you is what comes to mind when you think of God
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Compactum: Law & Gospel
The Bible is filled with commands and promises. How do we make sense of it all?
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Compactum: Predestination
All who are united to Christ by faith were predestined by God according to the purpose of his own will
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Compactum: Glorification
Did you know that the Bible teaches that all who trust in Christ will be perfect?
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Compactum: Sanctification
No one goes to Heaven apart from sanctification. If this is true, how can salvation be by grace alone?
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Compactum: Justification
Justification is not only to be forgiven, but it is also to be declared perfectly righteous—just as if I never sinned and just as if I had perfectly kept the…
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Ep. 270 - Like-Mindedness
On this episode, Pat is joined by Justin Purdue to talk covenant theology, the law/gospel distinction, and the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of…
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Compactum: Hope
What comes to mind when you hear the word hope? Wishful thinking? What is biblical hope? Take a quick listen to this Compactum on hope.
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Compactum: Faith
What is faith? Many christians don't know what faith is, but it is something you need to know. Take a quick listen to this Compactum on faith.
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Ep. 269 - Imputationism
In this episode, Pat is joined by Peter Sammons to talk about the doctrine of imputation and his new book, "What's Missing from the Evangelical Gospel?" Peter…
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Ep. 268 - Senior Saints
On this episode, Pat is joined by Dr. Tom Gensler, a friend and dear brother in Christ. They talk about coming to faith later in life and the transforming…
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Ep. 267 - A.I. and Technology
On this episode, Pat and Mike dive into something we can't escape: technology. Our phones, our algorithms, our AI — are they helpful or are they harmful?
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Ep. 266 - Death
Pat and Mike step into one of the most important and unavoidable realities of human existence: death.
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Ep. 265 - Discipleship 101
There are plenty of "hot takes" on Christian discipleship. Listen in as Pat and Mike address ten questions about discipleship.
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Ep. 264 - Covenant Theology Myth Busting
Covenant Theology—It is hated, called heresy, critiqued, and despised. But on the Pactum we, along with countless thousands of Christians, find it to be quite…
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Ep. 263 - Charles Hodge
Listen in as Pat and Mike talk about Charles Hodge and a great book about him, "Charles Hodge: Guardian of American Orthodoxy" by Paul Gutjahr.
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Ep. 262 - Confessionalism
What did the early church do before it had the New Testament? In addition to reading the Old Testament in a Christian way, the early church made and memorized…
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Ep. 261 - Provocative Theology
Have you ever heard someone say that God hates the sin, but not the sinner? Or that Jesus died to make everyone savable or God would never damn someone to an…
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Ep. 260 - Pactum Responsum
In this Pactum Responsum episode, Pat and Mike answer listener and viewer questions about repentance, John Piper, prayer, children's church, warning passages…
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Ep. 259 - Law & Gospel Recovery
Pat and Mike finish up the law and gospel series by talking about how we can recover the law gospel distinction.
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Ep. 258 - Law & Gospel Objections
Pat and Mike continue the law and gospel series by considering ten objections to the law gospel distinction.
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Ep. 257 - Law & Gospel Rejection
In this episode, Pat and Mike continue the law and gospel series by talking about the perils of rejecting the law gospel distinction. Resources mentioned in…
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Ep. 256 - Law & Gospel Benefits
In this episode of the law and gospel series, Pat and Mike discuss the benefits of the law gospel distinction.
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Ep. 255 - Law & Gospel History
Pat and Mike continue the law and gospel series by talking about individuals, creeds, and confessions that highlight the law gospel distinction throughout…
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Ep. 254 - Law & Gospel in Scripture
Pat and Mike continue their Law & Gospel series by talking about scriptural support for the law and gospel distinction.
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Ep. 253 - Law & Gospel Meaning
Pat and Mike continue the Law & Gospel series by giving some definitions and talking about its meaning.
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Ep. 252 - Covenant Theology Conference
In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about the upcoming 2026 Pactum Conference on Covenant Theology.
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Ep. 251 - Law and Gospel Importance
In this episode, Pat and Mike begin a series on the important topic of Law and Gospel. Throughout the series they will be highlighting the meaning of law and…
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Ep. 250 - Study Jonah
In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about seven compelling reasons to study the book of Jonah.
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Ep. 249 - Israel, Social Media, and the News
Everyone seems to have an opinion about Israel. And while that's all fine and good, it seems that as of late, some pretty amazing things are being said about…
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Ep. 248 - South Asia Gospel Missions
In this episode, Pat is joined by Aaron S. to talk about gospel ministry in South Asia
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Ep. 247 - Heartbreak
Life is filled with heartbreak because of bad theology, infidelity, family fights, church conflicts, loss of loved ones, cancer, and on and on and on the list…
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Ep. 246 - Noah and the Gospel
This episode comes from the Sunday sermon at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Michael Beck preaches on Noah and the Gospel.
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Ep. 245 - Sharpening Your Preaching Skills
This episode comes from the third pre-conference session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Mike Abendroth speaks on sharpening your preaching…
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Ep. 244 - Reforming Pastoral Counseling
This episode comes from the second pre-conference session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Pat Abendroth interviews Chris Peterson about…
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Ep. 243 - Biblical Theology and Preaching
This episode comes from the first pre-conference session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Michael Beck speaks on biblical theology and…
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Ep. 242 - Pactum Conference Q&A
Listen in to this Q&A session from the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel.
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Ep. 241 - Repentance and the Gospel
This episode comes from the sixth session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Harrison Perkins speaks on repentance and the gospel.
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Ep. 240 - Sanctification and the Gospel
This episode comes from the fifth session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Mike Abendroth speaks on sanctification and the gospel.
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Ep. 239 - Glorification and the Gospel
This episode comes from the fourth session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Michael Beck speaks on glorification and the gospel.
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Ep. 238 - Justification and the Gospel
This episode comes from the third session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Harrison Perkins speaks on justification and the gospel.
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Ep. 237 - R.C. Sproul and the Gospel
This episode comes from the second session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Chris Larson speaks on R.C. Sproul and the gospel.
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Ep. 236 - The Pactum and the Gospel
This episode comes from the first session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Patrick Abendroth speaks on the pactum and the gospel.
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Ep. 235 - The Holy Spirit and Evangelism
In this episode, Pat and Mike highlight insights about the Holy Spirit that can help you in evangelism.
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Ep. 234 - Pat on the Pactum
This week on The Pactum we are giving you the inside look at all things Pat. Get to know Pat, what makes him tick, his heart for ministry, and more.
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Ep. 233 - King
In this episode, Pat is joined by Mike Abendroth to talk about his latest book, "King: How the Sovereignty of God Changes Everything." Mike is the Senior…
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Ep. 232 - Friendship
In this episode Pat is joined by fellow elder and friend, Todd Swift, to talk about friendship and life in ministry.
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Ep. 231 - Pactum Responsum
In this responsum episode, we answer listener questions on topics from covenant theology, good works, suffering and hope, and more. Resources mentioned in this…
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Ep. 230 - Philippians
In this episode, Pat and Mike talk through some highlights of the book of Philippians
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Ep. 229 - Christological Heresies
It's the 1700 year anniversary of the council of Nicaea, so Pat and Mike are talking about Christological heresies. Listen in as they talk through observations…