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" and "Reprobation and God's Sovereignty."

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.

Covenant Theology—It is hated, called heresy, critiqued, and despised. But on the Pactum we, along with countless thousands of Christians, find it to be quite grand. Listen to this week's episode as Pat and Mike bust ten myths about covenant theology.

Listen in as Pat and Mike talk about Charles Hodge and a great book about him, "Charles Hodge: Guardian of American Orthodoxy" by Paul Gutjahr.

What did the early church do before it had the New Testament? In addition to reading the Old Testament in a Christian way, the early church made and memorized theological summaries regarding Christ and the gospel! In this episode, Pat and Mike delve into the important matter of Christian confessionalism.

Have you ever heard someone say that God hates the sin, but not the sinner? Or that Jesus died to make everyone savable or God would never damn someone to an eternal hell because, after all, He is a god of love? These kinds of statements are fairly common in Christian circles and they are provocative. But are they true? On today's episode of the Pactum, we are engaging such statements and offering...

In this Pactum Responsum episode, Pat and Mike answer listener and viewer questions about repentance, John Piper, prayer, children's church, warning passages, Law/gospel, and Israel.

Pat and Mike finish up the law and gospel series by talking about how we can recover the law gospel distinction.

Pat and Mike continue the law and gospel series by considering ten objections to the law gospel distinction.

In this episode, Pat and Mike continue the law and gospel series by talking about the perils of rejecting the law gospel distinction. Resources mentioned in this episode: - A Historical-Theological Response to John Piper's What Is Saving Faith? by J.V. Fesko

In this episode of the law and gospel series, Pat and Mike discuss the benefits of the law gospel distinction.

Pat and Mike continue the law and gospel series by talking about individuals, creeds, and confessions that highlight the law gospel distinction throughout history.

Pat and Mike continue their Law & Gospel series by talking about scriptural support for the law and gospel distinction.

Pat and Mike continue the Law & Gospel series by giving some definitions and talking about its meaning.

In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about the upcoming 2026 Pactum Conference on Covenant Theology.

In this episode, Pat and Mike begin a series on the important topic of Law and Gospel. Throughout the series they will be highlighting the meaning of law and gospel, biblical support for these categories, historical support, benefits, and so much more.

In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about seven compelling reasons to study the book of Jonah.