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All Christians agree that the Bible is important, but understanding what it means by what it says is more challenging. And more challenging still is how the Bible is to be taught.
In this episode, Pat is joined by Dennis Johnson to talk about understanding and communicating the Bible as Christians and like Christians.
Dennis Johnson is Professor Emeritus of Practical Theology at Westminster Seminary California, where he was a founding member of the faculty in 1982. He is the author of numerous books including Him We Proclaim, Walking with Jesus through His Word, and Journeys with Jesus.
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When we fail to recognize the distinction between the law and the gospel, we fail to read the Bible like Christians. So wouldn’t it be nice if we had a teaching tool, like a catechism, to help us with this crucial distinction? Thankfully, we do!
Pat is joined today by Jay Wipf, author of the newly released Learning God's Two Words: A Brief Catechism on the Law and the Gospel. Jay is also the co-host of the RenewalCast. You can find more from Jay and connect with him at https://lawgospelcatechism.com
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Have we been misguided when it comes to Bible interpretation? Joining Pat to talk about hermeneutics in this episode is Brandon D. Smith.
Brandon is a professor at Oklahoma Baptist University, the host of the Church Grammar podcast, and author of Taught by God: Ancient Hermeneutics for the Modern Church.
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Is there a coming judgment day for believers? On this episode of the Pactum, Pat is joined by T. Jeff Taylor who says, “There is no coming Judgment Day for the believer.”
T. Jeff Taylor s a retired pastor, a graduate of Westminster Seminary California, the author of the book More Than Heaven: A Biblical Theological Argument for a Federal View of Glorification, and one who has done an excellent job of distilling the theological instruction of Meredith Kline. You can find more from Jeff on his website.
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Meet your heroes! That is a favorite saying on The Pactum because showing honor where honor is due is one thing, but hero worship by Christians is just gross. And it is a real thing. On this episode Pat and Mike talk about Christian Celebrity Crushes.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Ordinary by Michael Horton -
If you have been a Christian for even a brief time you know that Ephesians 2:8-9 teaches clearly that salvation is by grace through faith. But ask ten different people to define faith, and you may get ten different answers! In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about matters related to faith. What is it? What about faithfulness? Do people really oppose sola fide?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- What is Faith by J. Gresham Machen
- The Giver of Life by J.V. Fesko
- Subjective and Objective Justification from LCMS -
In this episode, Pat is joined by Johnny Gravino to talk about gospel ministry in Rome, Italy.
You can find more about Johnny Gravino at Lifegate Worldwide
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In this episode Pat is joined by Josh Lofthus to talk about life, ministry, and his podcast, The Reformatory.
You can find more from Josh and The Reformatory on X @joshlofthus or @reformatorypod
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Listen in to this Pactum Responsum episode where we answer listener questions.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Reformed Covenant Theology: A Systematic Introduction by Harrison Perkins
- More Than Heaven: A Biblical Theological Argument for a Federal View of Glorification by Jeff Taylor
- 40 Questions About Typology and Allegory by Mitchell Chase -
Is the Bible pro sports? What is the ultimate motivation for an athlete? Listen in as Pat, joined by his son, Owen, talk about christians and sports.
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From start to finish, salvation belongs to the Lord! In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about the book The Plan of Salvation by B.B. Warfield.
You can download a free PDF of The Plan of Salvation here.
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In this episode, Pat and Mike tackle the temple. It’s not just some ancient building; it’s a massive biblical theme that runs from Genesis to Revelation, revealing God’s unique dwelling with His people.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Temple by G.K. Beale and Mitch Kim
- Last Things First by J.V. Fesko
- The Temple and the Church's Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God by G.K. Beale -
On this episode, Pat and Mike talk about the doctine of the active obedience of Christ in honor of the one year anniversary of the release of Pat's book, The Active Obedience of Christ.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Why Did Jesus Live a Perfect Life?: The Necessity of Christ's Obedience for Our Salvation by Brandon Crowe
- The Lord Jesus Christ: The Biblical Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ by Brandon Crowe
- Death in Adam, Life in Christ: The Doctine of Imputation by J.V. Fesko -
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss five questions about Eastern Orthodoxy.
1. What is Orthodoxy?
2. Why care about Eastern Orthodoxy?
3. What are some of the major distinctions, and how do they differ from the Bible?
4. What is the appeal?
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In this episode Pat is joined by Jason Alligood to talk about the important doctrine of glorification.
Jason has a Ph.D. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and teaches at Cedarville University. He has just released Raised in Splendor: The Hope of Glorification for a Secular Age.
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In this episode, Pat and Mike answer listener questions about the sabbath, justification, false gods, baptism, ministry, and more.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Ordinary by Michael Horton
- Taught by God: Ancient Hermeneutics for the Modern Church by Brandon D. Smith
- Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture by Graeme Goldsworthy
- Him We Proclaim by Dennis Johnson
- Canon, Covenant and Christology by Matthew Barrett
- The Active Obedience of Christ by Patrick Abendroth
- A Case for Amillenialism by Kim Riddlebarger
- Chosen by God by R.C. Sproul -
In this Pat is joined by Sam Renihan to talk about the unchangeable nature of God and the doctrine of impassability.
Sam Renihan is pastor of Trinity Reformed Baptist Church in La Mirada, CA. He is the author of God Without Passions: The Majesty of God's Unshakeable Perfection. You can find Sam on X @Petty_France
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Pat and Mike talk about seven motivations for prayer in this episode. This is not a guilt trip to make you feel bad about your prayer life, but a little nudge and encouragment to approach the throne of grace with confidence.
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In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about what R.C. Sproul called God's favorite doctrine—the sovereignty of God.
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In this episode we are talking about law and gospel with Mike Abendroth. Mike recently released the book, Law & Gospel: A Primer available here.
You can find more from Mike Abendroth at No Compromise Radio.
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