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By: Frank Tunstall, D. Min. “If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever, the Spirit of truth (John 14:15-17). It is highly probable the disciples’ knowledge of the ministry of the Holy Spirit was minimal […]
By: Frank Tunstall, D. Min. The transfiguration of Jesus is a premier revelation that shows life after death for the people of God. Jesus took Peter, James, and John up the mountain with Him and was transfigured before them. The event was a historical reality, a factual event that showed the apostles had not crafted […]
By: Frank Tunstall, D. Min. Is there a scene in the ministry of Jesus that uniquely demonstrates the full extent of Jesus’ love? I suggest there are at least three. Jesus knew He was already in the shadow of the brutal Roman whip that would follow immediately after sunrise, and the three rugged nails would […]
By: Frank Tunstall, D. Min. A few days ago, a pastor serving a church in a denomination near Oklahoma City was arrested and charged with sexually abusing a nine-year-old boy at a school bus stop. The story has made national news. I was heartbroken for the man whom I do not know, his wife and […]
By: Frank Tunstall, D. Min. Stephen was a prophet who was full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom. He accurately foretold the New Covenant but did not live to see it blossom. We live in troubled times in America with many wanting to shut down the church. If that should ever happen will the gospel […]
By: Frank Tunstall, D. Min. A short seven weeks before Pentecost, the Jewish leadership had rejected their Messiah and brutally crucified Him. The people praying in the Upper Room that fiftieth day had reason to believe their lives could be in danger. Many who gathered outside did too. So, what motivated their bravery? The Holy […]
By: Frank Tunstall, D. Min. Peter wrapped-up His indictment on that grand first Pentecost by saying, “Let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ” (Acts 2:36; see also Acts 4:10). With this conclusion of Peter’s Pentecost sermon, he sealed the indictment against the evil […]
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 […]
By: Frank Tunstall, D. Min. As the New Year blossoms, this study is intended to show Jesus as the great changer of paradigms. One of the new beginnings in the Lord’s ministry that was critical for the future of His church was changing the form of worship practiced in the temple. The paradigm change Jesus […]