Best Pactum Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 178 - Loving Pastors 47:13

2d ago47:13

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In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Jody Anderson to discuss suggestions that will help you love your pastor. Jody Anderson is the pastor at Christ Church of Guntersville, AL. You can find Jody on X here.By The Pactum

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Missing the Gospel in John 3 42:34

2d ago42:34

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In listening to a lot of preaching today, it's clear that it's possible to talk about the gospel or even about the work of God without actually getting around to preaching the gospel itself—preaching Jesus Christ for sinners. This can happen with any number of passages, but today Jon and Justin are going to have a conversation about a well-known te…

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The Old Testament Preaches the Gospel 40:58

11d ago40:58

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Many Christians struggle with reading and understanding the Old Testament. They know it's supposed to be about Jesus, and they've read the New Testament, but they're just disconnected from the Old. Today's podcast is our attempt to give you reasons why you should read your Old Testament. By doing so, you will see the wonder and glory it defines for…

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Ep. 177 - Jesus and Healing 33:39

9d ago33:39

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What does the Bible have to say about healing? Does God still heal people today? Join Pat and Mike as they discuss these questions and more on this episode of The Pactum.By The Pactum

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What Happened to Freedom in the Gospel? 41:26

18d ago41:26

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Jesus said that those whom the Son sets free are free indeed. But maybe you're listening to this podcast and thinking, "I don't really feel free." There may be reasons for that. The gospel is marvelous and wonderful, and it has many facets. At times, certain aspects aren't discussed as much. The forgiveness of sins, absolution from guilt, and the i…

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Ep. 176 - Jesus and Cancer 38:02

16d ago38:02

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In this episode, Pat talks with Mike Abendroth about his newest book, Cancer is Not Your Shepherd: A 31-Day Guide to Suffering. You can find more from Mike Abendroth at www.nocompromiseradio.comBy The Pactum

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Can Christians Struggle with PTSD? (w/ 1517) 43:32

25d ago43:32

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Recently, Christian social media has been ablaze with the topic of mental illness and whether or not it is a real thing. In particular, diagnoses such as ADHD, PTSD, and OCD. We thought we would lend our voices to this discussion from a theological lens, analyzing the implications of the fall of Adam, a world of suffering, and compassion for our fe…

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Ep. 175 - Evangelizing Christians 38:24

23d ago38:24

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Is the gospel only for unblievers? Why would you evangelize a christian? Pat and Mike finish the Romans Refresh series with a discussion about evangelizing christians.By The Pactum

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Episode 26: Trinity Theological Institute Has Passions, God Doesn’t 28:52

1M ago28:52

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In episode #26, we are joined by Pastor Phil Henderson and Pastor Andre Bay to discuss the importance of solid biblical training and introduce the new Trinity Theology Institute. Guest Links: Andre Bay: https://shorebaptist.org.nz/ Phil Henderson: https://www.onekawabiblechurch.org.nz/ Trinity Theological Institute: https://www.trinity.org.nz/ Conn…

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A Conversation Between Baptists and Anglicans 1:07:47

1M ago1:07:47

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What do Baptists and Anglicans have in common? Jon and Justin recently had the opportunity to be on the Doth Protest podcast with our friends James and Drew, who are Anglican. We discussed the Reformation, our backgrounds, what we believe, and what we have in common. In particular, the emphasis of the podcast centered around Jesus, God's grace, and…

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Ep. 174 - Assurance 35:02

1M ago35:02

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Pat and Mike continue the Romans Refresh series with a discussion on Romans 8 and assurance. Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Assurance of Faith by Louis BerkhofBy The Pactum

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"Where Are You, God?" 35:33

1M ago35:33

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Exhausted? Beat up? Suffering? Where are you, God? Why is this happening? Why can't I hear you? Why can't I feel your presence? For those who have these feelings and are exhausted, just needing a glimmer of hope, Justin and Jon have something for you today. We want to point you to Christ and His gospel. Join the Theocast Community! FREE EBOOK PARTN…

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Ep. 173 - Final Justification 28:14

1M ago28:14

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Pat and Mike continue the Romans Refresh series by rounding out their discussion on the doctrine of Justificaion.By The Pactum

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Antinomianism (w/ The Pactum) 38:19

2M ago38:19

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What is antinomianism? Are Jon and Justin, here at Theocast, antinomian? What about the law and the Christian life? Does the law have a place in the life of the believer? What about the difference between lordship salvation and antinomianism? Is it one or the other? Recently, Jon and Justin had an opportunity to discuss these topics—the uses of the…

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Ep. 172 - Justification 27:19

2M ago27:19

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In this episode, Pat and Mike continue in the series from the book of Romans called Romans Refresh. Listen in as they talk about twelve distinctives of the biblical doctrine of justification.By The Pactum

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Anxiety and the Gospel 40:22

2M ago40:22

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For those of us who are feeling anxious, depressed, dark, and discouraged, this is a conversation for you. How do we take what we feel and put it in the light of the gospel and the objective reality outside of ourselves? How do our feelings tend to adjust and change towards the truth of the gospel? We pray you find this conversation encouraging! Jo…

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Ep. 171 - Stupid Hurts 25:22

2M ago25:22

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In this Lone Ranger episode, Pat begins a short series from the book of Romans called, Romans Refresh. This episode looks at the topic of righteousness.By The Pactum

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Law, Gospel, and Jesus (w/ The Pactum) 49:00

2M ago49:00

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It has been said that Jesus is the greatest teacher of the law. Many would come to him and say, 'How can we enter into your kingdom?' We assume Jesus would give them the gospel. But if you read these passages, it sounds like law because he tells them to obey the law and live. Today's episode is a discussion about the law-gospel distinction with our…

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Ep. 170 - Old Testament Jesus (Part 2) 37:14

2M ago37:14

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In this episode, Pat and Mike finish out their list of ten guidelines to reading all of the Bible as Christian Scripture. Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Saint's Advantage by Christ's Ascension by Christopher LoveBy The Pactum

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What Does It Mean to Walk by the Spirit? 35:50

2M ago35:50

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Do you ever wonder what it means to walk by the spirit? It's a phrase found in several places in the New Testament. If you asked ten different Christians what it means to walk by the spirit, you'd likely get ten different answers. But today on the pod, Jon and Justin are going to take a swing at answering that question. We're going to explore this …

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Ep. 169 - Old Testament Jesus 40:35

2M ago40:35

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In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about some guidelines for reading all of the Bible as Christian Scripture.By The Pactum

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Saved by Works? (w/ The Pactum) 48:00

2M ago48:00

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Are we saved by works? The answer to this question might astonish you. In fact, we are saved by works! The real question is, whose works save us? Ours? Or someone else’s? In today’s episode, Jon, Justin, and our friend Pat Abendroth from The Pactum will be discussing the active obedience of Christ, a vital biblical doctrine that helps sinners see J…

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Ep. 168 - Free Covenant Theology 28:53

2M ago28:53

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On this week's episode, Pat and Mike talk about covenant theology to celebrate the one year birthday of Pat's book, Covenant Theology.By The Pactum

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Why We're Not Antinomian 40:29

3M ago40:29

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Emphasizing grace, grace boys, antinomianism, the law, preaching, harsh - these are all words that seem to be circulating widely on the internet. We wanted to address this topic. First and foremost, what is antinomianism? Is preaching Christ from all of Scripture, Christ-centered preaching, generally considered antinomian? Moreover, why is it that …

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Ep. 167 - Antinomianism with Theocast 35:32

3M ago35:32

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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 C…

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The Conservative Pentecostal 34:59

3M ago34:59

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In episode #25 we are joined by our very own Janneke Kirikiri and hear her story, raised conservative, shifting to Pentecostalism, and then eventually returning. Follow Janneke online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconservativepentecostal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conservativepentecostal Connect with us online: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠htt…

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The Baptism Debate 48:47

3M ago48:47

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The baptism debate. Typically, when we hear this, we cringe because it's not really done well; there are a lot of strawmen. We don't represent each other's side well, and it becomes heated and emotional. We don't want to do that today. We want to talk about the differences and where they stand biblically, and then why we would hold to a position kn…

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Ep. 166 - Leadership 51:38

3M ago51:38

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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?By The Pactum

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Why We're Not Presbyterian 45:14

3M ago45:14

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Have you ever wondered what the differences are between a confessional Baptist position on covenant theology and a confessional Presbyterian position? (We know you have--because you’ve asked us.) Jon and Justin talk about the differences today. It really all comes down to how one understands the covenant of grace to be revealed and then established…

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Ep. 165 - Law and Gospel with Theocast 44:44

3M ago44:44

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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.By The Pactum

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Are Baptists Reformed? 41:55

3M ago41:55

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In today’s episode, Jon and Justin have a conversation about the Reformation and the streams that flowed out of it pertaining to covenant theology. While there are disagreements amongst and between various traditions, Presbyterians, the Reformed, and confessional Baptists agree on a lot! This discussion covers some history, as well as the significa…

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Ep. 164 - Jesus is Better 32:54

3M ago32:54

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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.By The Pactum

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Covenant Theology VS Dispensationalism 40:20

4M ago40:20

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What are the major differences between covenant theology and dispensationalism? That’s a question we get a lot. Jon and Justin sit down to discuss the differences under three main headings: Christ in all of Scripture, law/gospel distinction, and the covenant of works (active obedience of Christ). Join the Theocast Community! FREE EBOOK PARTNER WITH…

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Ep. 163 - Last Days Fidelity 48:11

4M ago48:11

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In this episode Pat and Mike discuss the encouragement that christians need in these last days.By The Pactum

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The Power of the Gospel (w/ Chris Gordon) 1:03:56

4M ago1:03:56

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Paul declares to the church, "I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God." He urges us not to feel ashamed because the gospel embodies a power that transcends our universe – God's power. This concept often perplexes modern Christians. How can mere words encapsulate God's power? This episode delves into this question, exploring how w…

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Ep. 162 - Biblical Literacy 58:48

4M ago58:48

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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.…

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How to Feel Christ's Love 45:56

4M ago45:56

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Here is the reality for Christians: the one we love the most is the one we’ve never seen. There are times we have a hard time comprehending what God is like. We have a hard time feeling his love for us. And so, God can feel distant from us. It is hard for us to feel safe approaching him. Jon and Justin talk about our relationships with Jesus, his l…

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Ep. 161 - Politics 50:38

4M ago50:38

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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 BridgesBy The Pactum

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He Gets Us 39:43

4M ago39:43

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Many of you watched the Super Bowl and saw the “He Gets Us” ad. Many of you are aware of the controversy surrounding Alistair Begg in recent weeks. There is a lot of concern amongst Christians about wokeness and liberalism and condoning sin. In today’s episode, Jon and Justin have a conversation about our call to love others--even those outside the…

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Ep. 160 - Pactum Responsum 52:15

4M ago52:15

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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…

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Be Honest... Are You Scared of Jesus Coming Back? (w/ Chris Gordon) 1:07:42

5M ago1:07:42

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Are you afraid of the second coming of Jesus? You might have been taught a fearful eschatology. The book of Revelation should not be a scary thing for the Christian. Instead, we should find ourselves encouraged and our hope strengthened by our study of it. Join Jon and Justin in a conversation with Rev. Chris Gordon from Abounding Grace Radio in th…

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Ep. 159 - Pactum Responsum 39:16

5M ago39:16

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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.…

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Why Doctrine Can Feel Cold 41:32

5M ago41:32

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Do you ever feel like you know a lot about Jesus--but you can’t remember the last time you felt that he loves you? Has doctrine ever felt cold to you? Have you ever been tempted to pit doctrine and experience against each other? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, today’s podcast is for you. Jon and Justin have a conversation about Jes…

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Ep. 158 - Evangelizing Christians 35:26

5M ago35:26

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In this week's episode, Pat and Mike discuss a list of ten reasons why we should evangelize christians.By The Pactum

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The Burden of Bible Reading 32:59

5M ago32:59

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For many people, reading the Bible can feel like a burden. It seems that the whole conversation around Bible reading is riddled with guilt and shame. It shouldn’t be that way. It is good that we would know and love the Word of God! It is important that we, as Christians, be regularly engaging with the Word. That said, there are a number of ways tha…

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Ep. 157 - Proclaiming the Gospel 41:55

5M ago41:55

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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: Recoverin…

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Satan, Did You Know? 37:53

5M ago37:53

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Every year around Christmastime, Christians love to argue about the song “Mary, Did You Know?” That’s another conversation for another day. (Mary did know some things, but she didn’t know everything.) A more significant question is, “Satan, did you know?” Did you know that Christ was bruising your head at the cross? How much did Satan know of the g…

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Ep. 156 - Gospel Enemies 38:28

5M ago38:28

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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 C…

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Law, Gospel, and Sanctification (w/ The Baptist Broadcast) 53:59

5M ago53:59

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When you assess your life and your sanctification, do you conclude that there’s no way you could be God’s child? If so, it is possible that the categories of the law and the gospel have not been clearly explained for you. In today’s episode, Jon and Justin have a conversation with Josh Sommer (host of The Baptist Broadcast) about the law/gospel dis…

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Ep. 155 - Not the Gospel 34:10

5M ago34:10

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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…

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