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The Pactum

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Theological Discussion for Christ's Church The 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 e... more

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

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

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

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Recent Guests

Richard Barcellos
Pastor of Grace Reform Baptist Church, Palmdale, California; Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology at IRBS; author of Trinity and Creation and Getting the Garden Right
Grace Reform Baptist Church; IRBS
Episode: Ep. 271 - Hermeneutics with Richard Barcellos
Justin Purdue
Pastor of Covenant Baptist Church, Asheville, NC; President of the Grace Reformed Network
Grace Reformed Network / Covenant Baptist Church
Episode: Ep. 270 - Like-Mindedness
Peter Sammons
Professor of Systematic Theology and Director of Academic Advancement at Founder's Seminary; author of several books on covenant theology and imputation
Founder's Seminary
Episode: Ep. 269 - Imputationism
Dr. Tom Gensler
Brigadier General, US Air Force (retired), flight surgeon; testified about his faith journey
Former command surgeon, Air Combat Command
Episode: Ep. 268 - Senior Saints
Taylor Sinclair
Contest winner
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Episode: Ep. 261 - Provocative Theology
Jordan Bradley
Local contest winner
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Episode: Ep. 261 - Provocative Theology
Brad Anderson
Pastor, grand prize winner
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Episode: Ep. 261 - Provocative Theology
Keith Walter
Guest in the room during recording
Episode: Ep. 259 - Law & Gospel Recovery
Aaron S.
Disciple of Jesus, pastor, and a friend of The Pactum.
Episode: Ep. 248 - South Asia Gospel Missions

Hosts

Pat Abendroth
Host with strong involvement in covenant theology and doctrinal discussions; frequently appears with companion host.
Mike Grimes
Co-host/host known for theological rigor and approachable dialogue.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 507 ratings
  • Stellar

    Being introduced to this podcast about a year and a half ago by a brother named Chase, a man who has poured into me and been a great example to follow as a follower in Christ (so shoutout to him). About six months ago I went back to the very start of this show and it has extremely served to edify me and I hope some of the conversations I have had since! This podcast has covered topics I was unfamiliar with and fed my curiosity to know more of our Trinitarian God, while answering some of my quest... more

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    ILo9810
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Show but Check the Backchanneling

    I have appreciated the subject matter on his show as I’ve transitioned into the Reformed position. I especially love the topic of law and gospel, as it has served as a balm to my soul. I still give this podcast five stars, even though there is much of what I guess is called “backchanneling” going on. The “mmm”’s and “right”’s and other active listening sounds have made me turn the podcast off.

    If the guys are reading this, I know you don’t know me at all, and I don’t mean for the first thing y... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LauraRuthG
    United States7 months ago
  • Makes Christ and the Gospel Clear

    If you are looking for a place where you can lounge on a sofa while enjoying your favorite snow-globe, and learn more about Christ, the Word of God, and understanding law and gospel, this is the podcast for you. It is fun and engaging. Pat and Mike do a great job of explaining the bible in an accurate manner without getting bogged down in terms, making it easy to understand for you everyday Christian. So if you are looking for a new Christian podcast, give this one a try. You won’t be disappoint... more

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    5
    ReformedNerd82
    United States7 months ago
  • Love this Podcast

    I love this podcast very much. Learning how to properly distinguish between the law and the gospel in the Bible has been such an encouragement for me and my walk with Christ.

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    SolaGratia247
    United States7 months ago
  • Makes Christ and the Gospel Clear

    If you are looking for a place where you can lounge on a sofa while enjoying your favorite snow-globe, and learn more about Christ, the Word of God, and understanding law and gospel, this is the podcast for you. It is fun and engaging. Pat and Mike do a great job of explaining the bible in an accurate manner without getting bogged down in terms, making it easy to understand for you everyday Christian. So if you are looking for a new Christian podcast, give this one a try. You won’t be disappoint... more

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Reviews highlight the show's ability to defend the gospel with confessional precision while remaining accessible to a broad Christian audience.
Listeners praise the depth and clarity of doctrinal discussions and the balance between seriousness and approachable delivery.
Fans note strong chemistry between hosts and guest speakers, with occasional constructive critiques about production choices.
Audience values rigorous covenant theology and practical application for ministry and personal faith.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 271 - Hermeneutics with Richard Barcellos
Q: How should pastors approach studying and teaching scripture with presuppositions in mind?
Pastors should pray before reading, recognize that Scripture is not like any other book, avoid excessive reliance on background data to determine meaning, and instead use a canonical, Christ-centered approach that reads the Old Testament in light of the New Testament and the unity of Scripture.
Ep. 271 - Hermeneutics with Richard Barcellos
Q: Can you summarize the four essential questions that drive your hermeneutical framework?
The four questions are: What is the Bible (ontology), what is it (nature of the text as God's written word), why do we have a Bible (teleology toward reconciliation with God through Christ), and how does it communicate (the rhetoric that points to the mediator and the incarnation).
Ep. 271 - Hermeneutics with Richard Barcellos
Q: What makes biblical hermeneutics different from interpreting other books?
The Bible is a sacred, divine book with unique principles; illumination by God is essential to proper understanding, and interpretation should be guided by the intended redemptive trajectory and the twofold sufferings and glory motif, rather than applying generic hermeneutical rules.
Ep. 266 - Death
Q: How can we be certain about life after death?
Certainty comes from the historical resurrection of Jesus and eyewitness testimony; faith rests on the historical person who lived after death and validated the Christian claim of life after death.
Ep. 266 - Death
Q: What will our glorified bodies be like?
They will be glorious and perfect, not subject to pain or decay, with some ambiguity about age; the emphasis is on the reality of transformation and continuity with Christ's resurrection body.

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