Eternity

Eternity is defined as an existence without beginning or end. Endless. When the word eternity is used in conversation the full meaning is not always comprehended. There is nothing in this world that did not have some kind of beginning.

There is nothing that will last forever. Manufacturers will tell you their product has a lifetime guarantee but, that product will have an end. Because all products are designed and built they've had a beginning.

In Genesis 1:1, we read "in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Here again, we see a beginning. But what about God Himself? We believe Him to be eternal. In Exodus 3:14 God said to Moses, "I Am who I Am." This statement alone tells us that God has always been and always will be. If you want to experience Eternity, become a born-again Christian and you will be able to experience it when Christ Jesus returns.

Ed Unruh

Unseen Enemies

When a country is at war, soldiers are identified by the uniform they wear. Likewise the enemy is identified by their uniforms. However, when fighting against suicide bombers, they are not seen as they do not wear uniforms. They are the Unseen Enemy.

In the spiritual world there is an unseen enemy whose name is Satan and like the suicide bomber we will not see him, but we can fight him with the Sword Of The Spirit, which is God's Word, The Bible.

In Matthew 16:23 Satan spoke through Peter and Jesus rebuked him and the devil left him. So, when you are tempted by Satan, the unseen enemy, all you have to do is rebuke him with the Word of God, and he will leave you.

Ed Unruh

Election Qualifications

Before an election is held, candidates declare their platform, then campaign before the voting public. The voters, in turn, look for a candidate that is reputable and respectable with qualifications appropriate to the position.

In 60 A.D. Festus was elected governor of Caesarea, because he had all the qualifications required for the position. In Acts 25 we see Festus taking his place on the judgment seat and negotiating within the laws of the day. One thing he accomplished was to get the apostle Paul released from prison.

In any elected position, it is important for the person in office to be qualified for the position they hold, so they will make the right decisions just the way Festus did.

Ed Unruh

A Gift For You

What is a gift? And how much does it cost? First of all, it has to be free, otherwise it is not a gift, so don't ask how much. If it is a gift, it's free.

Gifts come in all shapes and sizes, unless it is a verbal gift, which could be for a service provided, or a promise, such as love and devotion as in a marriage vow.

But how about the gift of eternal life that God promises to those who accept Christ as their personal Saviour? This is the ultimate gift found in the Bible, in John 3:16. It is the gift that will last forever. And in order to get it, all you have to do is accept it.

Ed Unruh

The Rules of Salvation

When God created the universe and everything in it, He created the earth in such a way that all animals and plant life would be able to breath and survive. When Adam and Eve were created, they too were provided for with the Garden of Eden that contained every tree that was pleasant to the sight and good for food (Gen. 2:9).

However there was one tree of good and evil, and the rule was that they were not allowed to eat from this tree. Eve broke the rule and Adam and Eve were banished from the garden.

Salvation has its own set of rules. The one rule for salvation is found in John 3:16, which says, Whosoever believes in God's Son will be saved. Likewise, in Rev. 20:15 the rule is that if you do not accept Christ as your personal saviour you will be cast into the Lake of Fire. So, obey the rules and you will have everlasting life in Heaven when Christ returns.

Ed Unruh

Happy Christmas

During the Christmas holidays the greeting is "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year." But with Christmas being a happy time with friends and relatives, we could say, have a Happy Christmas. Because we will be experiencing happy moments and pleasant memories, it makes this a happy day.

Any time a child is born is a happy time but this is the birth of God's Son which is a time for real happiness. Happiness can be found in many situations but none as great as this. You can still say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to those people you come in contact with, but don't forget, the real reason for the season is the birthday of the one and only Son of God, Jesus Christ.

Ed Unruh