The Pactum
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 The Pactum a fitting banner for our conversations of all things theological.
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 The Pactum a fitting banner for our conversations of all things theological.
Episodes
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Jun 23, 2021 • 47min
Ep. 22 - The Assurance of Salvation
Pat and Mike talk about assurance in this episode and interact with Louis Berkhof's book, "The Assurance of Faith." Resources mentioned in this episode – The Assurance of Faith by Louis Berkhof – The Whole Christ by Sinclair Ferguson
Jun 16, 2021 • 41min
Ep. 21 - Pactum Responsum
This week, Pat and Mike answer listener questions for the first Pactum Responsum episode. Resources mentioned in this episode: – Willliam Carey by S Pearce Carey – Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism by Iain Murray – Surviving Religion 101 by Michael Kruger – Christless Christianity by Michael Horton – The King James Only Controversy: Can You Trust Modern Translations? by James White – Pat's dissertation on covenant theology can be found here.
Jun 9, 2021 • 39min
Ep. 20 - Bible Study Tools
With all the resources available today, what should you use as you seek to better understand God's Word? In this week's episode, Pat and Mike discuss this very thing and give some pointers on how to study the Bible. Resource mentioned in this episode: – Reformation Study Bible – Top Commentaries on Every Book of the Bible on Ligonier.org – Commentaries for Biblical Expositors by Jim Rosscup – The Unfolding Word: The Story of the Bible from Creation to New Creation by Zach Keele
Jun 2, 2021 • 41min
Ep. 19 - Questioning Calvinism
In this episode we highlight and discuss the so called five points of Calvinism. Resources mentioned in this episode: – Chosen by God by R.C. Sproul – Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer – Why Dort Happened, or Why Arminius Is Not the Hero of the Story: Part I by W. Robert Godfrey
May 26, 2021 • 37min
Ep. 18 - Getting Burned By Christians
In this episode Pat and Mike offer encouragement to Christians as they get burned by others in their Christian life. Look to Jesus Christ, the righteous.
May 19, 2021 • 51min
Ep. 17 - Saying No To Theonomy
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss ten reasons they say no to theonomy. Resources in this episode: – Critique of Theonomy; a Taxonomy by T. David Gordon – Some Common Theonomic Arguments by Lee Irons You can also access a copy of Pat's dissertation here.
May 12, 2021 • 24min
Ep. 16 - Ordinary Means
In this episode Pat and Mike discuss the ordinary means of grace ordained by the Lord for the church. Resources mentioned in this episode: – Ordinary Means by Michael Brown – Ordinary by Michael Horton
May 5, 2021 • 30min
Ep. 15 - On Being Confessional
Join Pat and Mike as they talk about the benefits of being a confessional Christian. Resources mentioned in this episode: – The Creedal Imperative by Carl Trueman – The Need for Creeds Today by J.V. Fesko
Apr 28, 2021 • 42min
Ep. 14 - Christianity and Islam
In this episode we discuss Islam, the second largest religion in the world. We highlight some similarities and key differences between Christianity and Islam. We trust that you will be helped to better understand Islam and be encouraged to love and share Christ with Muslims.
Apr 21, 2021 • 29min
Ep. 13 - Marching with Machen VII
In this last episode of our Machen series, we discuss the final chapter of "Christianity and Liberalism" by J. Gresham Machen.
