The Pactum

In this Pat is joined by Sam Renihan to talk about the unchangeable nature of God and the doctrine of impassability. Sam Renihan is pastor of Trinity Reformed Baptist Church in La Mirada, CA. He is the author of God Without Passions: The Majesty of God's Unshakeable Perfection. You can find Sam on X @Petty_France

Pat and Mike talk about seven motivations for prayer in this episode. This is not a guilt trip to make you feel bad about your prayer life, but a little nudge and encouragment to approach the throne of grace with confidence.

In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about what R.C. Sproul called God's favorite doctrine—the sovereignty of God.

In this episode we are talking about law and gospel with Mike Abendroth. Mike recently released the book, Law & Gospel: A Primer available here. You can find more from Mike Abendroth at No Compromise Radio.

Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, the King and He is therefore reigning and will reign forever and ever! Join us on this episode of the Pactum as we discuss seven questions about Amillenialism. Resources mentioned in this episode: - A Call for Theological Triage and Christian Maturity by Albert Mohler - A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times by Kim Riddlebarger - Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond by Darrell L. Bock - Triumph of the Lamb: A Commentary on Revelation by Dennis E. Johnson

In this episode Pat sits down with special guest R. Scott Clark to talk about bad theology. They talk about pietism, biblicism, antinomianism, neonomianism, and more. R. Scott Clark is a minister in the URCNA, Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Westminster Seminary California. He is the author of numerous books including the forthcoming The Heidelberg Catechism: A Historical, Theological, and Pastoral Commentary (Lexham Press, 2025). He is also the founder of the Heidelberg Reformation Association, including the Heidelblog and the Heidelcast. -- This episode is sponsored by Reformation Heritage Books.

I never knew you, depart from me you who practice lawlessness! Could there be anything worse for anyone to hear from Jesus and how can one avoid hearing it on judgment day? Listen in as Pat and Mike discuss Matthew 7:21-23 and engage pertinent questions about the passage.

In this episode Pat and Mike answer listener questions about the Bible, theology, and Christian living. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Knowing God by J.I. Packer - Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer - On Covenant Theology by J.I. Packer - R.C. Sproul: A Life by Stephen J. Nichols - Not by Faith Alone: The Neonomianism of Richard Baxter by Michael Brown - Divorce and Remarriage in the Church: Biblical Solutions for Pastoral Realities by David Instone-Brewer - Covenant Theology by Patrick Abendroth - Chosen by God by R.C. Sproul

Life is filled with decisions to be made. So, what is the Christian to do? Follow the Bible? Yes. But what about when the Bible doesn't say? Listen in as Pat and Mike talk about some guiding principles for decision-making and gray areas.

Theological education is important so we're talking about it on this episode. Listen in as Pat and Mike talk about Theology for Breakfast, a ministry at Omaha Bible Church that has been helpful in training and educating men in the church.