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The Pactum

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Theological Discussion for Christ's ChurchThe Pactum is shorthand for the Latin Pactum Salutis. The Pactum Salutis is the trinitarian covenant made before the foundation of the world spoken of in texts such as Ephesians 1 and John 17. It is also known as the covenant of redemption. According to the pactum salutis, the triune God who works all things after the counsel of His will commits to save elect sinners. Since the pactum salutis is the basis for all of God's work in human history, we find The Pactum a fitting banner for our conversations of all things theological.

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 274 - The Covenant of Redemption

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

  2. Ep. 273 - Introducing Covenant Theology

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

  3. Compactum: The Pactum

    What is the pactum?

  4. Ep. 272 - The Ascension

    "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...

  5. Compactum: Covenant Theology

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

  6. Compactum: Good Works and Justification

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

  7. Ep. 271 - Hermeneutics with Richard Barcellos

    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

  8. Compactum: Theology

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

  9. Compactum: Law & Gospel

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

  10. Compactum: Grace

    Grace is demerited favor from God, and it is amazing

  11. Compactum: Ascension

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

  12. Compactum: Incarnation

    The incarnation is a gospel issue

  13. Compactum: Predestination

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

  14. Compactum: Glorification

    Did you know that the Bible teaches that all who trust in Christ will be perfect?

  15. Compactum: Sanctification

    No one goes to Heaven apart from sanctification. If this is true, how can salvation be by grace alone?

  16. Compactum: Justification

    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!

  17. Compactum: Love

    Have you ever stopped to consider what God requires?

  18. Ep. 270 - Like-Mindedness

    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.

  19. Compactum: Hope

    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.

  20. Compactum: Faith

    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.

  21. Ep. 269 - Imputationism

    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...

  22. Ep. 268 - Senior Saints

    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.

  23. Ep. 267 - A.I. and Technology

    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?

  24. Ep. 266 - Death

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

  25. Ep. 265 - Discipleship 101

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

  26. Ep. 264 - Covenant Theology Myth Busting

    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.

  27. Ep. 263 - Charles Hodge

    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.

  28. Ep. 262 - Confessionalism

    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...

  29. Ep. 261 - Provocative Theology

    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...

  30. Ep. 260 - Pactum Responsum

    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.

  31. Ep. 259 - Law & Gospel Recovery

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

  32. Ep. 258 - Law & Gospel Objections

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

  33. Ep. 257 - Law & Gospel Rejection

    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

  34. Ep. 256 - Law & Gospel Benefits

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

  35. Ep. 255 - Law & Gospel History

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

  36. Ep. 254 - Law & Gospel in Scripture

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

  37. Ep. 253 - Law & Gospel Meaning

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

  38. Ep. 252 - Covenant Theology Conference

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

  39. Ep. 251 - Law and Gospel Importance

    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.

  40. Ep. 250 - Study Jonah

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

  41. Ep. 249 - Israel, Social Media, and the News

    Everyone seems to have an opinion about Israel. And while that's all fine and good, it seems that as of late, some pretty amazing things are being said about Israel and the Jews, and by pretty amazing, we mean outlandish and crazy. On this episode, listen in as Pat and Mike talk about seven…

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  42. Ep. 248 - South Asia Gospel Missions

    In this episode, Pat is joined by Aaron S. to talk about gospel ministry in South Asia

  43. Ep. 247 - Heartbreak

    Life is filled with heartbreak because of bad theology, infidelity, family fights, church conflicts, loss of loved ones, cancer, and on and on and on the list could go. The heartbreak is diverse and plentiful! On this episode, Pat and Mike talk about how to handle heartbreak with some guidelines...

  44. Ep. 246 - Noah and the Gospel

    This episode comes from the Sunday sermon at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Michael Beck preaches on Noah and the Gospel.

  45. Ep. 245 - Sharpening Your Preaching Skills

    This episode comes from the third pre-conference session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Mike Abendroth speaks on sharpening your preaching skills.

  46. Ep. 244 - Reforming Pastoral Counseling

    This episode comes from the second pre-conference session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Pat Abendroth interviews Chris Peterson about pastoral counseling.

  47. Ep. 243 - Biblical Theology and Preaching

    This episode comes from the first pre-conference session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Michael Beck speaks on biblical theology and preaching.

  48. Ep. 242 - Pactum Conference Q&A

    Listen in to this Q&A session from the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel.

  49. Ep. 241 - Repentance and the Gospel

    This episode comes from the sixth session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Harrison Perkins speaks on repentance and the gospel.

  50. Ep. 240 - Sanctification and the Gospel

    This episode comes from the fifth session at the 2025 Pactum Conference, God's Great Gospel. Mike Abendroth speaks on sanctification and the gospel.

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Theological Discussion for Christ's ChurchThe Pactum is shorthand for the Latin Pactum Salutis. The Pactum Salutis is the trinitarian covenant made before the foundation of the world spoken of in texts such as Ephesians 1 and John 17. It is also known as the covenant of redemption. According to the pactum salutis, the triune God who works all things after the counsel of His will commits to save elect sinners. Since the pactum salutis is the basis for all of God's work in human history, we find The Pactum a fitting banner for our conversations of all things theological.

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