

The Sword & The Trowel
Founders Ministries
The Sword & The Trowel is the weekly Founders Ministries podcast with Tom Ascol. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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Sep 11, 2020 • 1h 6min
The Law and The Gospel | Panel Discussion
Is the law of God binding on believers? Are Christians freed from the Ten Commandments? What is the relationship between Moses and Christ? Since the time of the Protestant Reformation, Evangelicals have emphasized the importance of a right understanding of the relationship between the law and the gospel. This emphasis is still needed today.
Tragically, the law of God has been neglected by many, and some churches even promote a gospel of lawlessness. While antinomianism is proclaimed by some, others preach the law with no mention of the grace of God, falling into legalism. Founders Ministries has been teaching a confessionally reformed and biblical view of the law and the gospel since 1983, and by God’s grace, will continue to do so. The need in the churches of God is as great now as it has ever been.
This panel discussion was held on December 6, 2019 at the Founders "The Law and The Gospel" national conference in Cape Coral, Florida.
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Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/
By What Standard? BOOK: https://press.founders.org/shop/by-what-standard-gods-world-gods-rules/
WATCH NOW: Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFHfa0s1XLM
The Sword & The Trowel: https://founders.org/the-sword-the-trowel/
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Sep 11, 2020 • 55min
The Law in the 1689 Confession | James Renihan
Is the law of God binding on believers? Are Christians freed from the Ten Commandments? What is the relationship between Moses and Christ? Since the time of the Protestant Reformation, Evangelicals have emphasized the importance of a right understanding of the relationship between the law and the gospel. This emphasis is still needed today.
Tragically, the law of God has been neglected by many, and some churches even promote a gospel of lawlessness. While antinomianism is proclaimed by some, others preach the law with no mention of the grace of God, falling into legalism. Founders Ministries has been teaching a confessionally reformed and biblical view of the law and the gospel since 1983, and by God’s grace, will continue to do so. The need in the churches of God is as great now as it has ever been.
This presentation was given by Dr. James Renihan on December 6, 2019 at the Founders "The Law and The Gospel" national conference in Cape Coral, Florida.
Become a part of the F.A.M. | https://press.founders.org/fam/
Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/
By What Standard? BOOK: https://press.founders.org/shop/by-what-standard-gods-world-gods-rules/
WATCH NOW: Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFHfa0s1XLM
The Sword & The Trowel: https://founders.org/the-sword-the-trowel/
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Sep 11, 2020 • 45min
God’s Son and God’s Law | Tom Ascol
Is the law of God binding on believers? Are Christians freed from the Ten Commandments? What is the relationship between Moses and Christ? Since the time of the Protestant Reformation, Evangelicals have emphasized the importance of a right understanding of the relationship between the law and the gospel. This emphasis is still needed today.
Tragically, the law of God has been neglected by many, and some churches even promote a gospel of lawlessness. While antinomianism is proclaimed by some, others preach the law with no mention of the grace of God, falling into legalism. Founders Ministries has been teaching a confessionally reformed and biblical view of the law and the gospel since 1983, and by God’s grace, will continue to do so. The need in the churches of God is as great now as it has ever been.
This presentation was given by Dr. Tom Ascol on December 6, 2019 at the Founders "The Law and The Gospel" national conference in Cape Coral, Florida.
Become a part of the F.A.M. | https://press.founders.org/fam/
Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/
By What Standard? BOOK: https://press.founders.org/shop/by-what-standard-gods-world-gods-rules/
WATCH NOW: Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFHfa0s1XLM
The Sword & The Trowel: https://founders.org/the-sword-the-trowel/
Follow Founders Ministries:
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Sep 11, 2020 • 46min
Law and Gospel in Sanctification | Jeff Johnson
Is the law of God binding on believers? Are Christians freed from the Ten Commandments? What is the relationship between Moses and Christ? Since the time of the Protestant Reformation, Evangelicals have emphasized the importance of a right understanding of the relationship between the law and the gospel. This emphasis is still needed today.
Tragically, the law of God has been neglected by many, and some churches even promote a gospel of lawlessness. While antinomianism is proclaimed by some, others preach the law with no mention of the grace of God, falling into legalism. Founders Ministries has been teaching a confessionally reformed and biblical view of the law and the gospel since 1983, and by God’s grace, will continue to do so. The need in the churches of God is as great now as it has ever been.
This presentation was given by Dr. Jeff Johnson on December 5, 2019 at the Founders "The Law and The Gospel" national conference in Cape Coral, Florida.
Become a part of the F.A.M. | https://press.founders.org/fam/
Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/
By What Standard? BOOK: https://press.founders.org/shop/by-what-standard-gods-world-gods-rules/
WATCH NOW: Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFHfa0s1XLM
The Sword & The Trowel: https://founders.org/the-sword-the-trowel/
Follow Founders Ministries:
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All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Sep 11, 2020 • 42min
Law and Gospel in Parenting | Jared Longshore
Is the law of God binding on believers? Are Christians freed from the Ten Commandments? What is the relationship between Moses and Christ? Since the time of the Protestant Reformation, Evangelicals have emphasized the importance of a right understanding of the relationship between the law and the gospel. This emphasis is still needed today.
Tragically, the law of God has been neglected by many, and some churches even promote a gospel of lawlessness. While antinomianism is proclaimed by some, others preach the law with no mention of the grace of God, falling into legalism. Founders Ministries has been teaching a confessionally reformed and biblical view of the law and the gospel since 1983, and by God’s grace, will continue to do so. The need in the churches of God is as great now as it has ever been.
This presentation was given by Dr. Jared Longshore on December 5, 2019 at the Founders "The Law and The Gospel" national conference in Cape Coral, Florida.
Become a part of the F.A.M. | https://press.founders.org/fam/
Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/
By What Standard? BOOK: https://press.founders.org/shop/by-what-standard-gods-world-gods-rules/
WATCH NOW: Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFHfa0s1XLM
The Sword & The Trowel: https://founders.org/the-sword-the-trowel/
Follow Founders Ministries:
Website: https://founders.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/
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All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Sep 11, 2020 • 43min
The Right Use of God’s Law | Tom Ascol
Is the law of God binding on believers? Are Christians freed from the Ten Commandments? What is the relationship between Moses and Christ? Since the time of the Protestant Reformation, Evangelicals have emphasized the importance of a right understanding of the relationship between the law and the gospel. This emphasis is still needed today.
Tragically, the law of God has been neglected by many, and some churches even promote a gospel of lawlessness. While antinomianism is proclaimed by some, others preach the law with no mention of the grace of God, falling into legalism. Founders Ministries has been teaching a confessionally reformed and biblical view of the law and the gospel since 1983, and by God’s grace, will continue to do so. The need in the churches of God is as great now as it has ever been.
This presentation was given by Dr. Tom Ascol on December 5, 2019 at the Founders "The Law and The Gospel" national conference in Cape Coral, Florida.
Become a part of the F.A.M. | https://press.founders.org/fam/
By What Standard? BOOK: https://press.founders.org/shop/by-what-standard-gods-world-gods-rules/
WATCH NOW: Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFHfa0s1XLM
Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/
The Sword & The Trowel: https://founders.org/the-sword-the-trowel/
Follow Founders Ministries:
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Sep 8, 2020 • 36min
TS&TT: A Call To America's Pastors and Churches
Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore welcome Larry Taunton on the show to discuss his recent article to America's Pastors and Churches & the need for courageous men to lead against these Marxist ideologies that we see rising up in our culture. Should Pastors stay above politics? Or do they have a responsibility to be involved? What kind of opposition can we anticipate by being bold and taking a stand?
A Letter to America’s Pastors & Churches: https://founders.org/2020/08/06/a-letter-to-americas-pastors-churches/
Karl Marx vs Charles Spurgeon: An Epic Struggle for the Souls of Men in 19th-Century London: https://founders.org/2020/09/02/karl-marx-vs-charles-spurgeon-an-epic-struggle-for-the-souls-of-men-in-19th-century-london/
Larry Taunton Website: https://larryalextaunton.com
2021 National Founders Conference: https://founders.org/2021conference/
Wield The Sword TRAILER: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/
Become a part of the F.A.M. | https://press.founders.org/fam/
By What Standard? BOOK: https://press.founders.org/shop/by-what-standard-gods-world-gods-rules/
WATCH NOW: Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFHfa0s1XLM
The Sword & The Trowel: https://founders.org/the-sword-the-trowel/
Follow Founders Ministries:
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Sep 1, 2020 • 46min
TS&TT: Riots, Rebellion and Resistance
Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore cover a lot of ground - they discuss the ongoing rioting in our country, the rebellion that's going on in the cultural mind of American and what it looks like to have backbone in this time. They talk about SEBTS, the use of force, Rep. John Deberry Jr., Eric Metaxas, tearing down statues, Ed Stetzer, Covid stats, Law & Gospel, police shootings...and more.
They also make an exciting announcement about the upcoming 2021 National Founders Conference on The Doctrine of God!
NFC21 Registration: https://founders.org/2021conference/
Become a part of the F.A.M. | https://press.founders.org/fam/
The Law and The Gospel by Ernie Reisinger: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-and-the-gospel/
Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/
Did Eric Metaxas “Sucker Punch” a Community Volunteer? In Defense of Self-Defense : https://larryalextaunton.com/2020/09/did-eric-metaxas-sucker-punch-a-community-volunteer-in-defense-of-self-defense/
By What Standard? BOOK: https://press.founders.org/shop/by-what-standard-gods-world-gods-rules/
WATCH NOW: Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFHfa0s1XLM
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The Sword & The Trowel: https://founders.org/the-sword-the-trowel/
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Aug 25, 2020 • 34min
TS&TT: Parenting & Government Schools: How Not To Raise Little Pagans
Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore discuss what it means to raise your children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord - particularly in view of education. What are the implications of that regarding the Godless American governmental education system? How do you educate your children in the Christian faith?
TAG book set: https://press.founders.org/shop/truth-and-grace-tag-memory-books-3-book-set/
2021 National Founders Conference: https://founders.org/2021conference/
Become a part of the F.A.M. | https://press.founders.org/fam/
By What Standard? BOOK: https://press.founders.org/shop/by-what-standard-gods-world-gods-rules/
WATCH NOW: Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFHfa0s1XLM
Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/
The Sword & The Trowel: https://founders.org/the-sword-the-trowel/
Follow Founders Ministries:
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Aug 18, 2020 • 48min
TS&TT: Johnny Mac Listens To Jesus...So Should Governor Newsom
Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore discuss the recent issues that John MacArthur and Grace Community Church have had in their ongoing battle with the governmental authorities. They unpack Governor Newsom's responsibility before God, the importance of the Lord's day, Christian liberty vs. Christian obligation, divine revelation vs. general revelation, Romans 13 and the spheres of sovereignty.
Become a part of the F.A.M. | https://press.founders.org/fam/
By What Standard? BOOK: https://press.founders.org/shop/by-what-standard-gods-world-gods-rules/
WATCH NOW: Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFHfa0s1XLM
Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/
The Sword & The Trowel: https://founders.org/the-sword-the-trowel/
Follow Founders Ministries:
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