In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by the guys from Theocast to discuss the topic of antinomianism. Jon Moffitt is the Senior Pastor of Grace Reformed Church in Spring Hill, TN. Jusin Purdue is the Lead Pastor of Covenant Baptist Church in Arden, NC. Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Law and the Gospel by John Colquhoun - The Whole Christ by Sinclair Ferguson - The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification by Walter Marshall...
Apr 10, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 167
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss the matter of leadership. What is leadership? How do you know if you are being a successful leader? Where can we learn to be good leaders?
Apr 03, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 166
In this episode, Pat talks with Jon Moffitt and Justin Perdue from Theocast about the law and the gospel. To find the John Colquhoun book, The Law and the Gospel , and other resources, visit www.thelawandthegospel.com .
Mar 27, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 165
In this week's episode, Pat and Mike discuss the vital doctrine of the active obedience of Christ. They discuss who believes the doctrine, why it's important, where we see it in the Bible, and more. You can find Pat's new book, The Active Obedience of Christ on Amazon .
Mar 20, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 164
In this episode Pat and Mike discuss the encouragement that christians need in these last days.
Mar 13, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 163
In this episode Pat and Mike are joined by special guest, Caleb Lenard, to talk about all things biblical literacy. Caleb Lenard is the is the host of the podcast Theology for the Church and the equipping pastor at Grace Life Church in Ankeny, Iowa. You can find his podcast, dissertation, and more from Caleb on his website .
Mar 06, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 162
In this episode Pat and Mike talk about how to maneuver, survive, and thrive in the chaos while living in the world around us. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Trusting God by Jerry Bridges
Feb 28, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 161
In this lone ranger episode, Pat answers listener questions about the law/gospel distinction, prophetic idiom, the sufficiency of Scripture, and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: - A Treatise on the Law and the Gospel by John Colquhoun - Covenant Theology Roundtable from London Lyceum - Reforming Credobaptism: A Westminster Alternative for Reformed Baptist Identity by Jordan Steffaniak - Baptism as Eschatological Judgement from Two Age Sojourner...
Feb 21, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 160
In this Pactum Responsum episode Pat and Mike answer listener questions about rewards in Heaven, hermeneutics, Luke 16, and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: - More Than Heaven by T. Jeff Taylor - Review: 'What Is Saving Faith' by John Piper by Harrison Perkins - A Historical-Theological Response to John Piper’s What Is Saving Faith? by J.V. Fesko - The Institutes of Christian Religion by John Calvin edited by Lane and Osborne - Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen - Princip...
Feb 14, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 159
In this week's episode, Pat and Mike discuss a list of ten reasons why we should evangelize christians.
Feb 07, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 158
In this week's episode, Pat and Mike discuss some questions about the topic of evangelism. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer - Apologetics: A Student's Guide to Apologetics by Stephen Nichols - Spurgeon vs. Hyper-Calvinism by Iain H. Murray - Tactics by Gregory Koukl - Fool's Talk: Recovering the Art of Christian Persuasion by Os Guinness...
Jan 31, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Join Pat and Mike as they talk about gospel enemies. If the gospel is so great, what could possibly make someone be an enemy of the gospel? Does the Bible talk about enemies of the gospel? Resources mentioned in this episode: - Know the Heretics by Justin Holcomb - History of Christian Doctrines by Louis Berkhof - Justification: Understanding the Classic Reformed Doctrine by J.V. Fesko - What is an Evangelical? by Martyn Lloyd-Jones...
Jan 24, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Can you "live the gospel?" Is the golden rule the gospel? Pat talks about these and more In this lone ranger episode. Listen in as Pat covers 13 things that are NOT the gospel. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen - Christless Christianity by Michael Horton...
Jan 17, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Listen in as Pat and Mike continue the series on gospel doctrines by discussion the important doctrine of the ascension. They talk about what it is, its importance, how it gives us assurance, and motivates us to worship. Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Saint’s Advantage by Christ’s Ascension and Coming Again from Heaven by Christopher Love – Union with the Resurrected Christ by G.K. Beale – Review of Beale’s “Union with the Resurrected Christ” by Harrison Perkins - A Heavenly Conferen...
Jan 10, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Continuing in the series on gospel doctrines, Pat and Mike discuss the vital doctrine of the resurrection. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Resurrection and Redemption by Richard Gaffin - Union with the Resurrected Christ by G.K. Beale - Review of Beale's "Union with the Resurrected Christ" by Harrison Perkins...
Jan 03, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 153
This episode is part two of episode 151 on the death of Christ. In this lone ranger episode, Pat talks about who would deny the death of Christ, deviant theories on the atonement, and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray - Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen - In My Place Condemned He Stood by J.I. Packer and Mark Dever - The Canons of Dordt - The Canons of Dordt by R. Scott Clark - Systematic Theology by Louis Berkof...
Dec 27, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Continuing in a short series on Gospel Doctrines, Mike and Pat talk on this episode about the death of Christ. Why did he die? What did he accomplish? Listen in as we answer these questions and more! Resources mentioned in this episode: - Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray
Dec 20, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Continuing in a short series on Gospel Doctrines, Mike and Pat talk on this episode about the life of Christ. Listen in as they focus in on the perfect life of our advocate, Jesus Christ the righteous! Resources mentioned in this episode: - Covenant Theology by Patrick Abendroth - Ep. 23 - Active Obedience I - Ep. 24 - Active Obedience II - Why Did Jesus Live a Perfect Life? by Brandon Crowe - Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray - The Active Obedience of Christ by J. Gresham Mache...
Dec 13, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 150
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 Elenctic Theology (3 Vols) by Francis Turretin - The Person of Christ: An Introduction by Stephen Wellum...
Dec 06, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 149
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 Theology by Patrick Abendroth - Galatians by J.V. Fesko - Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. P...
Nov 29, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 148
In this week's episode Pat and Mike talk about seven ways that Christians fight the law.
Nov 22, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 147
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.
Nov 15, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 146
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.
Nov 08, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 145
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.
Nov 01, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 144
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.
Oct 25, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 143
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
Oct 18, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 142
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 Sojourner ....
Oct 11, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 141
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
Oct 04, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 140
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 find more resources from S. Lewis Johnson at https://sljinstitute.net/...
Sep 27, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 139
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 Sojourner podcast ....
Sep 20, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 138