The Pactum

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.