The Pactum

This episode comes from the second session at the 2026 Pactum Conference, Covenant Theology. Harrison Perkins speaks on the covenant of redemption.

This episode comes from the first session at the 2026 Pactum Conference, Covenant Theology. Patrick Abendroth introduces the topic of covenant theology.

What is the pactum?

“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 have no end.” The Nicene Creed (325 AD) Affirmation of the ascension didn’t start in 325 AD. It has always been affirmed by Christians according to the NT!...

Covenant theology offers an approach to rightly interpreting the entire Bible as intended

Are sinners justified by good works or by faith in the finished work of Christ alone?

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

The most important thing about you is what comes to mind when you think of God

The Bible is filled with commands and promises. How do we make sense of it all?

Grace is demerited favor from God, and it is amazing

The ascension is far more than Jesus going up from Earth to Heaven.

The incarnation is a gospel issue

All who are united to Christ by faith were predestined by God according to the purpose of his own will

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 law, perfectly, personally, and perpetually!

Have you ever stopped to consider what God requires?

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 Jesus for sinners. Justin is the pastor of Covenant Baptist Church in Asheville, North Carolina and the President of the Grace Reformed Network.

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.

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.

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 Sammons is Professor of Systematic Theology and Director of Academic Advancement at Founder’s Seminary. He is also the author of several books, including “The Forgotten Attributes of God”...

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 power of the gospel.

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?

Pat and Mike step into one of the most important and unavoidable realities of human existence: death.

There are plenty of “hot takes” on Christian discipleship. Listen in as Pat and Mike address ten questions about discipleship.