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By: Frank Tunstall D. Min. God’s way called for shedding the sacrificial blood of His Son to cover the sins of all mankind who repent with Godly sorrow. Without the shedding of Jesus’ blood there would be no remission of sins” (Hebrews 9:22, 27). The world’s way demanded “fig leaves” (Genesis 3:7). Think about it: […]
By Frank Tunstall, D. Min. The highest drama and at the same time the most profound instruction by the Master Teacher mark the last week of Jesus’ life before His crucifixion. Known as Passion Week, the story portrays the rawest pain of rejection and betrayal, and the cruelest depths of persecution and suffering. It also […]
By: Frank Tunstall, D. Min. The classic example of the silence of God occurred on Mt. Calvary. The Heavenly Father’s only Son was hanging on three crude nails between two thieves. Talk about humiliation. Wow! Jesus was already weak from loss of blood and His body was beginning to shut down. The Grim Reaper was […]
By: Frank Tunstall, D. Min. The Holy Spirit’s role includes compounding the guilt that motivates people to acknowledge they will stand one day before the judge of all the earth. A cornerstone proof by which the Spirit “convinces the world” a great judgment day is coming is the fact that Satan himself, “the ruler of […]
By: Dr. Frank G. Tunstall, D. Min. Jesus said to His disciples, “The Father Himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father” (John 16:27-28). Jesus persevered […]
By: Frank Tunstall, D. Min. “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth,” Jesus said, “will draw all men unto me” (John 12:32). Please, my reader, please capture the determination in those words. Jesus would not turn back. Calvary was not an “if;” there is nothing conditional about it. Heart Surgery with Two […]
By: Frank Tunstall The prophets: “yearning to understand Messiah’s suffering and glory” (1 Peter 1:10-11 NIV). Spring is bursting out all around us. Grass, trees, bushes, flowers – they’re all experiencing a resurrection. Nature gives billions of witnesses to the resurrection. But nature is also limited. Only the story of the death and resurrection of […]
By Frank Tunstall, D. Min. The seven last words of Jesus from His cross have been the topic of many pastors and teachers. Very few, however, give attention to the seven first sayings of Jesus after His resurrection. I read a nameless article some years ago that set me to thinking. The idea is surely […]
Why Did Jesus Have to Die by Crucifixion? By: Frank Tunstall Citizens of the Roman Empire who committed capital crimes were executed by beheading. Death for capital crimes as practiced by the Jews was by stoning. The penalty that awaited rebellious slaves, thieves, and common criminals was death by crucifixion, usually preceded by brutal floggings. […]
By Frank G. Tunstall The astounding resurrection of Lazarus meant Jesus not only restored Lazarus but also reunited the family. To this day, Jesus delights to rebuild broken homes. Jesus left Mary, Martha and Lazarus celebrating a happy reunion in Bethany and went with His disciples to Ephraim in the desert. This retreat gave […]