"The doctrine of verbal plenary preservation taught by these historic confessions is clearly implied by II Timothy 3:15-16 where Paul writes with regard to apographa, that is, the Hebrew copies of the Scriptures that Timothy had read (as opposed to autographa—the original manuscripts), that these are 'given by inspiration of God'.”

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/the-pactum-blog/verbal-plenary-preservation-and-the-doctrine-of-the-trinity

Pastor Bret Mcatee concludes 2023 with this special message of appreciation to Iron Rhetoric listeners.

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/podcasts-videos/iron-rhetoric-ep-53-end-of-year-episode

The latest Quarterly Report has just been e-mailed to all Pactum members.

You too can support the work we do by joining our constituency. For more information, visit https://www.pactuminstitute.com/membership

One of the pamphlets we're distributing on our Eastern Cape mission outreach this week: Westminster Shorter Catechism q's and a's in IsiXhosa.

"Traducianism was adhered to by Martin Luther and is the majority position in Lutheranism. There are, however, some Calvinists, most notably the Presuppositionalist philosopher Gordon Clark, who also advocate this position."

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/the-pactum-blog/traducianism-the-human-soul-as-the-product-of-genetics

"While the Pactum Institute is encouraged by the boldness with which Milei has publicly addressed many of the evils of the Globalists at the WEF, there is good reason to remain skeptical of him and we cannot in good conscience endorse him as a leader."

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/press-statements/javier-milei-shakes-up-davos-conference

"It is often claimed that modern society cares nothing for the concept of 'sin,' but this cannot be further from the truth. The concept is recognized as much as ever—and yes, also in the so-called 'secular' public domain, where people are constantly persecuted for violating what is effectively the blasphemy laws of the secular democratic state."

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/the-pactum-blog/the-duty-of-discrimination

"The Pactum Institute applauds governor Abbot and the state of Texas for acting in the interest of the Texan people, but also in accordance with the historic and biblical principles of Christian political theory."

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/press-statements/texas-governor-abbot-s-statement-and-covenantal-political-theory

This week Pastor McAtee discusses some of P. Andrew Sandlin's various quotes and diatribes from the last year - most of which rail against Christian Nationalism.

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/podcasts-videos/iron-rhetoric-ep-54-andrew-sandlin-s-greatest-hits-2023-part-1

This week Pastor McAtee examines Alistair Begg's defense of his comments regarding a Christian woman asking advice regarding her grandson(daughter?)'s "wedding." In addition, McAtee also takes Doug Wilson to task for his poor response to the Begg controversy.

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/podcasts-videos/iron-rhetoric-ep-55-from-alistair-begg-unto-doug-wi-son

Matthew Dyer and pastor Bret McAtee discuss the dangers of anti-Kinist, Marxist ideologies.

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/podcasts-videos/christian-america-ministries-worldwide-discussion-on-anti-kinism-marxism-with-pastor-bret-mcatee

The books for the 2023/24 academic year are getting shipped to all Pactum constituents today.

Pastor McAtee examines more quotes and ideas from P. Andrew Sandlin.

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/podcasts-videos/iron-rhetoric-ep-56-andrew-sandlin-s-greatest-hits-2023-part-2

Dr Adi Schlebusch' morning sermon from Sunday, 18 February at Charlotte Christ the King Reformed Chrurch in Michigan is now available in audio and video on sermonaudio.com.

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/podcasts-videos/sermon-a-self-sufficient-god-and-a-wholly-dependent-creation

Pastor McAtee examines Stephen Wolfe's claims that understanding many topics require non-theological categories.

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/podcasts-videos/iron-rhwtoric-ep-57-mcatee-analyzes-stephen-wolfe-using-theological-categories