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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. 168 - Free Covenant Theology
On this week's episode, Pat and Mike talk about covenant theology to celebrate the one year birthday of Pat's book, Covenant Theology.
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Ep. 167 - Antinomianism with Theocast
In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by the guys from Theocast to discuss the topic of antinomianism. Jon Moffitt is the Senior Pastor of Grace Reformed…
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Ep. 166 - Leadership
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss the matter of leadership. What is leadership? How do you know if you are being a successful leader? Where can we learn to…
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Ep. 165 - Law and Gospel with Theocast
In this episode, Pat talks with Jon Moffitt and Justin Perdue from Theocast about the law and the gospel. To find the John Colquhoun book, The Law and the…
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Ep. 164 - Jesus is Better
In this week's episode, Pat and Mike discuss the vital doctrine of the active obedience of Christ. They discuss who believes the doctrine, why it's important…
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Ep. 163 - Last Days Fidelity
In this episode Pat and Mike discuss the encouragement that christians need in these last days.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ep. 149 - The Incarnation
This episode launches a short series of episodes on Gospel Doctrines and since it is December we thought we'd start with the incarnation. What is the…
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Ep. 148 - Pactum Responsum
Pat and Mike answer listener questions in this Pactum Responsum episode. Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Myth of Future Justification by Mike…
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Ep. 147 - I Fought the Law
In this week's episode Pat and Mike talk about seven ways that Christians fight the law.
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Ep. 146 - 2023 Conference Q&A
This week's episode is from the 2023 Pactum Conference, All Things New. This is a Q&A session with speakers, Michael Beck, Mike Abendroth, and Pat Abendroth.
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Ep. 145 - The Myth of Future Justification (2023 Conference)
This week's episode is from the 2023 Pactum Conference, All Things New. This session is titled "The Myth of Future Justification" with speaker, Mike Abendroth.
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Ep. 144 - The New Creation and Already/Not Yet (2023 Conference)
This week's episode is from the 2023 Pactum Conference, All Things New. This session is titled "The New Creation and Already/Not Yet" with speaker, Michael…
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Ep. 143 - The Logic of Two Ages (2023 Conference)
This week's episode is from the 2023 Pactum Conference, All Things New. This session is titled "The Logic of Two Ages" with speaker, Michael Beck.
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Ep. 142 - All Things New (2023 Conference)
This week's episode is taken from the first session from the recent 2023 Pactum Conference. 2023 Pactum Conference - Session 1 All Things New, Patrick Abendroth
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Ep. 141 - Two-Age No Compromise Preaching
Pat and Mike are joined in this episode by Michael Beck of Two-Age Sojourner and Mike Abendroth of No Compromise Radio to discuss preaching. Preaching is…
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Ep. 140 - Understanding the Old Testament
In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Vineet to talk about how we can read and understand the Old Testament as a Christian. You can find more from Vineet…
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Ep. 139 - S. Lewis Johnson & Colossians
In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Mike Abendroth to discuss the newly released commentary, Discovering Colossians by S. Lewis Johnson. Mike Abendroth…
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Ep. 138 - Theonomy or Reformed 2K?
In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Michael Beck to discuss the reformed two-kingdom project and his book, Covenant Lord and Cultic Boundary: A…
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Ep. 137 - Objections to Covenant Theology
Pat and Mike are joined this week by Pastor Chris Peterson to talk about some objections that some may have about Covenant Theology. Resources mentioned in…
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Ep. 136 - Galatians with J.V. Fesko
Pat and Mike are joined on this episode by J.V. Fesko to talk about the book of Galatians and his commentary on the book. You can find his commentary on…
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Ep. 135 - First Importance Matters
Pat and Mike discuss matters of first importance. What does the Bible say is of first importance? Is everything in the Bible important? Resources mentioned in…
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Ep. 134 - Singing and the Church
In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Dave Crawford to talk about singing in the church. Why do Christians sing? What do they sing? Who is the audience…
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Ep. 133 - The Law and Christians
Listen in as Pat and Mike answer ten questions about law. What is it? When was it given? Are Christians under the law? What about Christ fulfilling the law? We…
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Ep. 132 - Greatest Hits: Do This and Live
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…
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Ep. 131 - Greatest Hits: Biblicism
It's summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! Join us as we discuss Biblicism. We discuss what biblicism is, where it came…
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Ep. 130 - Greatest Hits: Law & Gospel in Proverbs
It's summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about law and gospel categories in wisdom…
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Ep. 129 - Greatest Hits: Suffering and the Sovereignty of God
It's summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! In this episode Pat sits down with special guest, Jenny Hare, to talk about…
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Ep. 128 - Greatest Hits: Natural Law
It's summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! In this episode Mike and Pat discuss Natural Law. Resources mentioned in this…
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Ep. 127 - Greatest Hits: Trans
It's summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss the transgender craze. What does the Bible…
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Ep. 126 - Greatest Hits: Gospel Sanctification
It's summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! Listen in today as Pat talks about the important book, The Gospel Mystery of…
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Ep. 125 - Creativity and Design
Pat and Mike are joined by special guest, Erin Pille, in this episode to talk about the image of God, beauty, design, and even the Pactum logo! Erin is the a…
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Ep. 124 - Typology
Pat and Mike are joined today by Mitch Chase to talk about the vital topic of typology. Listen in and be encouraged in how we can read our Bible better and be…
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Ep. 123 - What's My Calling?
Join Pat and Mike as they talk about vocation and calling. What is your calling? The apostle Paul writes in Colossians that "whatever you do, work heartily, as…
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Ep. 122 - Law & Gospel Discipleship
In this episode Pat and Mike give seven helpful guidelines for teaching and encouraging others in the vital distinction of law and gospel. Resources mentioned…
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Ep. 121 - Pactum Responsum
Join Pat and Mike for a Pactum Responsum episode where they answer listener questions on topics like EFS, rewards in Heaven, Roman Catholicism, Calvinism…
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Ep. 120 - Exodus for Christians
Pat and Mike talk about the book of Exodus and why it is vital for Christians. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Reformation Study Bible - Gospel…
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Ep. 119 - Categories
Pat and Mike discuss important categories that are helpful to christians as you read your Bible.
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Ep. 118 - All Things New Conference
Pat and Mike talk about the upcoming Pactum Conference, All Things New, scheduled for October 6-7, 2023 in Omaha, NE. You can find more information and…
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Ep. 117 - Legal Issues
This week, Pat sits down to talk about legal issues for churches with John Tucker, Pastor at Community Bible Church in Beloit, Ohio.
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Ep. 116 - Covenant Theology
Join Pat and Mike as they discuss the important topic of Covenant Theology. They specifically talk about the new book by Pat, Covenant Theology. You can find…
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Ep. 115 - Apologetics with Stephen Nichols
Pat and Mike talk apologetics in this episode with special guest, Stephen Nichols. Stephen Nichols is the president of Reformation Bible College, chief…
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Ep. 114 - Pactum Responsum
Join Pat for another Lone Ranger Pactum Responsum where he answers questions about Law & Gospel, The Reformation Study Bible, Lordship Salvation, and so much…
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Ep. 113 - Pactum Responsum
Join Pat for this Lone Ranger edition of a Pactum Responsum. Pat answers listener questions on books, soteriology, and covenant theology.
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Ep. 112 - Women Preaching
Join Pat in this Lone Ranger episode as he talks about the issue of women preaching.
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Ep. 111 - Touring Israel
Pat is joined by Mike Abendroth from No Compromise Radio in this episode about touring Israel. Listen in to this fun conversation recorded on location in…
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Ep. 110 - Discernment
In this episode, Pat is joined by Mike Abendroth of No Compromise Radio. Listen in as they talk about discernment, on location in Israel.
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Ep. 109 - Sane Student Ministry
Pat and Mike are joined this week by special guest, Andrew Meyer to talk all things Student Ministry. Andrew is a pastor at Omaha Bible Church with Pat and…