The Pactum

This week we look at chapter two of "Christianity and Liberalism" by J. Gresham Machen. Join us as we look at some of the major themes from the chapter.

This week we begin a short series, "Marching with Machen," where we talk about J. Gresham Machen and specifically discuss themes from his book, "Christianity and Liberalism."

You can access "Christianity and Liberalism" here.

What is a covenant? On this episode of The Pactum we discuss what a covenant is and then discuss eight covenants we see in Scripture.

Resources we mention in this episode: – Politics after Christendom (Chapter 2) by David VanDrunen – Biblical Covenants timeline

This week on The Pactum we discuss Zionism as it relates to hermeneutics. Join us as we work through eight problems with Christian Zionism. Resources mentioned in this episode: – Understanding the Land of the Bible by O. Palmer Roberston (specifically Chapter 10) – Kingdom Prologue by Meredith Kline

What does it mean for Jesus to be vindicated and how does this relate to us as believers? Join us as we discuss the justification of Jesus in this episode of The Pactum.

In this episode we discuss the need for Christians to read the Bible like Christians. Join us as we discuss five biblical reasons for Christ centered preaching, teaching, and reading of God's Word. Resources mentioned in this episode: – Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegisis by Craig A. Carter – Canon, Covenant, and Christology: Rethinking Jesus and the Scriptures of Israel by Matthew Barrett – Him We Proclaim by Dennis Johnson – Walking with Jesus Through His Word by Dennis Johnson – Reformation Study Bible

What is the Law and Gospel paradigm and why is it so important? Join us as we discuss this important topic and see how you do on the Law/Gospel quiz at the end of the episode. Resources mentioned in this episode: – Christless Christianity by Michael Horton – The Christian Faith by Theodore Beza – Institutes of Elenctic Theology by Francis Turretin

Join us on The Pactum as we discuss Biblicism. We discuss what biblicism is, where it came from, and its dangers. Resources mentioned in this episode: – The Need for Creeds Today by J.V. Fesko – The Creedal Imperative by Carl Trueman – The London Baptist Confession of 1689 – The Shape of Sola Scriptura by Keith Mathison