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This episode launches a short series of episodes on Gospel Doctrines and since it is December we thought we'd start with the incarnation. What is the incarnation? Why is it so important? What happened at the incarnation and what  didn't  happen? Listen as Mike and Pat talk about these questions and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Systematic Theology by Louis Berkhof - Institutes of El...

Pat and Mike answer listener questions in this Pactum Responsum episode. Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Myth of Future Justification by Mike Abendroth (2023 Pactum Conference) - Covenant Lord and Cultic Boundary by Michael Beck - Kingdom Prologue by Meredith Kline - Biblical Theology by Geerhardus Vos - Last Things First by J.V. Fesko - The Unfolding Word by Zach Keele - Covenant Theol...

In this week's episode Pat and Mike talk about seven ways that Christians fight the law.

This week's episode is from the 2023 Pactum Conference,  All Things New . This is a Q&A session with speakers, Michael Beck, Mike Abendroth, and Pat Abendroth.

This week's episode is from the 2023 Pactum Conference,  All Things New . This session is titled "The Myth of Future Justification" with speaker, Mike Abendroth.

This week's episode is from the 2023 Pactum Conference, All Things New . This session is titled "The New Creation and Already/Not Yet" with speaker, Michael Beck.

This week's episode is from the 2023 Pactum Conference,  All Things New . This session is titled "The Logic of Two Ages" with speaker, Michael Beck.

This week's episode is taken from the first session from the recent 2023 Pactum Conference. 2023 Pactum Conference - Session 1 All Things New, Patrick Abendroth

Pat and Mike are joined in this episode by Michael Beck of Two-Age Sojourner and Mike Abendroth of No Compromise Radio to discuss preaching. Preaching is important for both the preacher and the listener. Listen in as they discuss! You can find more information and resources from Mike Abendroth at No Compromise Radio . You can find more information and resources from Michael Beck at Two-Age Sojourn...

In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Vineet to talk about how we can read and understand the Old Testament as a Christian. You can find more from Vineet at  Jeevant Asha Bible Church

In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Mike Abendroth to discuss the newly released commentary, Discovering Colossians by S. Lewis Johnson. Mike Abendroth has written numerous books including The Sovereignty and Supremacy of King Jesus , Gospel Assurance , and Discovering Romans . He is pastor of Bethlehem Bible Church in West Boylston, MA, as well as the host of No Compromise Radio . You can...

In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Michael Beck to discuss the reformed two-kingdom project and his book, Covenant Lord and Cultic Boundary: A Dialectic Inquiry Concerning Meredith Kline and the Reformed Two-Kingdom Project. Michael Beck is the pastor of Gracenet Community Church in Wellington, New Zealand, is the author of Covenant Lord and Cultic Boundary , and hosts the Two-Age Sojourn...

Pat and Mike are joined this week by Pastor Chris Peterson to talk about some objections that some may have about Covenant Theology.  Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification by Walter Marshall - The Marrow of Modern Divinity by Edward Fisher - The Fountain of Life by John Flavel - The History of Covenant Theology by R. Scott Clark

Pat and Mike are joined on this episode by J.V. Fesko to talk about the book of Galatians and his commentary on the book. You can find his commentary on Galatians in the Lectio Continuo series at Reformation Heritage Books . J.V. Fesko is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi, an ordained minister in the Orthodox...

Pat and Mike discuss matters of first importance. What does the Bible say is of first importance? Is everything in the Bible important? Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Big Picture Story Bible by David Helm - A Call for Theological Triage and Christian Maturity by Albert Mohler

In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Dave Crawford to talk about singing in the church. Why do Christians sing? What do they sing? Who is the audience when we sing? Dave Crawfore is an Associate Pastor at Tri-City Bible Church in Vista, CA Resources mentioned in this episode: - Corporate Worship by Matt Mercer - Ordinary by Michael  - True Worship , sermon by Dave Crawford

Listen in as Pat and Mike answer ten questions about law. What is it? When was it given? Are Christians under the law? What about Christ fulfilling the law? We talk Mosaic law, natural law, and so much more.

In this episode, Pat is joined by R. Scott Clark to discuss the four important words, do this and live. R. Scott Clark is a Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Westminster Seminary California and minister in the United Reformed Churches in North America. You can find more from R. Scott Clark at heidelblog.net

It's summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! Join us as we discuss Biblicism. We discuss what biblicism is, where it came from, and its dangers. Resources mentioned in this episode: – The Need for Creeds Today by J.V. Fesko – The Creedal Imperative by Carl Trueman – The London Baptist Confession of 1689 – The Shape of Sola Scriptura by Keith Mathison

It's summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about law and gospel categories in wisdom literature, particularly the book of Proverbs. Resources mentioned in this episode: –  Proverbs  by Charles Bridges –  Proverbs: A Shorter Commentary  by Bruce Waltke – The Book of Proverbs  Vol. 1 ,  Vol. 2  by Bruce Waltke –  Proverbs: A Mento...

It's summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! In this episode Pat sits down with special guest, Jenny Hare, to talk about suffering and the sovereignty of God. Jenny is a cancer survivor and offers some encouragement to those who are suffering. Jenny is a church member at Omaha Bible Church. You can find more about Jenny and get in touch with her on her website,  He...

It's summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! In this episode Mike and Pat discuss Natural Law. Resources mentioned in this episode: – A Biblical Case for Natural Law by David VanDrunen – Politics After Christendom by David VanDrunen (see especially chapter 5) – Reforming Apologetic s by J.V. Fesko – The Insufficiency of Scripture by T. David Gordon – Resource list...

It's summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss the transgender craze. What does the Bible have to say? How did we get here? What can be done? Resources mentioned in this episode: –  Strange New World  by Carl Trueman –  Carl Trueman Lectures at the Sacramento Gospel Conference –  The New Reformation Catechism on Human Sexuality  ...

It's summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! Listen in today as Pat talks about the important book, The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification by Walter Marshall. Enjoy your summer as you enjoy the Pactum!

Pat and Mike are joined by special guest, Erin Pille, in this episode to talk about the image of God, beauty, design, and even the Pactum logo! Erin is the a Senior Graphic Designer at Supportworks and you can find her online on Instagram and her website . Resources mentioned in this episode: - Called to Create by Jordan Raynor