Necessity of Accommodation and the Danger of Compromise in the Life and Ministry of the Church

by Tom Ascol

Publisher:

Founders Press

, 2022

Overview

This small book by Tom Ascol explores that question in a precise, thorough, and biblically consistent manner. His treatment serves as a model of how Christians should think biblically about every element of discipleship. This issue is vitally important as we navigate the ground between unwarranted compromise, Christian freedom, and loving accommodation. This reading will be an encouragement to spiritual maturity, loving one’s neighbor, and self-effacing evangelism.

Tom Nettles | Author and Founding Faculty Member of The Institute of Public Theology

Key Features

• Explores the question in a precise, thorough, and biblically consistent manner
• Serves as a model of how Christians should think biblically about every element of discipleship
• Encourages spiritual maturity, loving one’s neighbor, and self-effacing evangelism

Contents

• Foreword
• Introduction
• 1. Compromise
• 2. Accommodation
• 3. Conclusion
• Scripture Index
• Notes

Praise for The Necessity of Accommodation and the Danger of Compromise in the Life and Ministry of the Church

Tom Ascol has given us an insightful template for protecting the Gospel from erosion as it’s conveyed and also from evasion as it’s considered. The Gospel must not be diluted by the preacher; nor should the hearer be distracted when he considers its offer. Dr. Ascol has given us a clear path to avoid both errors.

—David Pitman

We all, as pastors, as well as laymen, struggle in these things. As a reformed Baptist pastor, I have been guilty of being condescending to those who disagree, even becoming argumentative. This never helps. Tom does a masterful job in showing the difference between compromise and accommodation. A must read, especially for pastors.

—Tom Lassiter

Product Details

• Title: The Necessity of Accommodation and the Danger of Compromise in the Life and Ministry of the Church
• Author: Tom Ascol
• Publisher: Founders Press
• Print Publication Date: 2022
• Pages: 64
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• ISBNs: 9781943539314, 1943539316
• Resource ID: LLS:NCSSTYCCMMCHRCH
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-06-27T15:45:44Z

About Tom Ascol

Tom Ascol, has served as a Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Cape Coral, FL since 1986. He has a BS degree in sociology from Texas A&M University and has earned the MDiv and PhD degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Tom serves as the President of Founders Ministries and The Institute of Public Theology. He has served as an adjunct professor of theology for various colleges and seminaries and has written hundreds of articles for various journals and magazines. Tom regularly preaches and lectures at various conferences throughout the United States and other countries. In addition, he edited and contributed to several books over the years and hosts a weekly podcast called The Sword & The Trowel. He and his wife Donna have six children along with four sons-in-law and a daughter-in-law. They have eighteen grandchildren.