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Introduction:
Today, we are living in a changing world that champions
“change” in whatever we do: “the only constant thing in life
is change itself.”
I.
The Explanation of the Immutability of God
A.
Not Communicated to Men:
i.
An incommunicable attribute of God which describes the very
essence of God and not transmitted to men.
ii.
WSC:
“God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal and unchangeable, in His
being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness and
truth.”
iii.
Man is made in the image of God – in knowledge (Col 3:10)
and in righteousness and holiness (Eph 4:24).
B.
Not Changed with Time:
i.
The antiquity of earth and heaven may even be changed and
eventually destroyed but not God (Ps 102:25-27; 2 Pet 3:7).
ii.
People are changed with time because we are limited by time
and space but not God because God created and defined time.
II.
The Application of the Immutability of God
A.
God’s Perspective Towards Sin Doesn’t Change
i.
The world today may try to change the name of sin but God
does not change the definition of sin or the only treatment
for sin – judgment and eternal condemnation (Heb 9:27).
B.
God’s Promise To Save Doesn’t Change
i.
God’s promise to save through our Lord Jesus Christ does not
change (Rom 6:23; Jn 1:12; Mal. 3:6; Jas 1:17).
ii.
The promise given to Abraham with God making an oath to
underline the surety of the promise (Heb 6:17-18).
C.
God’s Providence To Help Doesn’t Change
i.
The turning point for the psalmist was when he looked away
from his trouble and up unto God – pity to praise (Ps
102:12).
ii.
Trust God and commit your life unto Him because Jesus never
changes in His love and care for His people (Heb 13:8). |
