THE UNCHANGING GOD
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Malachi 3:6
“For I am the Lord, I do not change; therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.”
Supporting Texts:
James 1:17
Hebrews 13:8
Numbers 23:19
Psalm 102:27
Isaiah 40:8
INTRODUCTION:
God’s immutability, or unchanging nature, is one of His defining attributes. In a world where everything is subject to change—people, circumstances, and seasons—God remains constant. His character, promises, and purposes are eternal and unshakable. Understanding that God does not change gives us stability, hope, and confidence to trust Him in every situation. This Bible study explores the nature of God’s immutability and its impact on our lives as believers.
1. GOD’S UNCHANGING NATURE
God’s immutability means that His character and being remain the same throughout all eternity.
a) God's Character Is Unchanging:
The love, holiness, and justice of God remain consistent through time. He is the same God of love and compassion that we see in both the Old and New Testaments (Exodus 34:6-7).
b) God's Plans and Purposes Do Not Change:
God’s sovereign plans for the world and His people are not altered by circumstances or human failure (Isaiah 46:10).
c) God’s Word Is Eternal:
The words and promises of God remain forever. What He has spoken, He will bring to pass (Isaiah 40:8).
d) God Is Faithful:
His unchanging nature assures us that He will always fulfill His promises (Lamentations 3:22-23).
e) God's Attributes Are Perfect and Constant:
God’s wisdom, power, and omniscience are the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).
Biblical Example:
God’s promise to Abraham (Genesis 17:4-5) was fulfilled even after many years of waiting. This shows God’s unchanging faithfulness to His covenant despite human limitations (Romans 4:20-21).
2. THE UNCHANGING GOD IN A CHANGING WORLD
In a world full of uncertainties, we can rely on God’s unchanging nature.
a) The World Is Subject to Change:
Change is a constant factor in life—seasons, governments, and even people are always changing (Ecclesiastes 3:1).
b) God Provides Stability:
In the midst of life’s shifts and challenges, God is the solid foundation on which we can build our lives (Psalm 62:6).
c) Our Assurance in Times of Trouble:
When faced with trials, we can have confidence that God’s promises to be with us, provide for us, and protect us do not waver (Isaiah 41:10).
d) God’s Mercy Endures Forever:
Even when we falter, His mercies remain new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23).
e) God's Word Guides Us Through Life’s Changes:
As the world changes, the word of God remains our guide and anchor, leading us in righteousness (Psalm 119:105).
Biblical Example:
David experienced many changes in his life, from shepherd boy to king, but he continually trusted in the unchanging God who protected and guided him through every season (Psalm 23).
3. THE UNCHANGING GOD AND HIS PROMISES
God’s promises are as reliable as His unchanging nature.
a) God’s Promises Never Fail:
What He says, He will do. His promises are trustworthy and true (Numbers 23:19).
b) His Covenant with His People Stands Forever:
God made an everlasting covenant with His people, one that remains unbroken by time or circumstances (Genesis 9:11-13).
c) Trusting in God’s Unchanging Promises:
We are called to live by faith in God’s unchanging word and promises (Hebrews 6:18).
d) His Promise of Salvation Is Eternal:
The salvation that God offers through Jesus Christ remains available to all who believe, unchanged by time or human effort (John 3:16).
e) Our Hope in God’s Unfailing Promises:
Knowing that God’s promises are secure gives us hope for the future and strength to endure (Romans 15:4).
Biblical Example:
The Israelites’ deliverance from Egypt was a fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham, demonstrating His unchanging faithfulness to bring about His word in due time (Exodus 12:41).
4. RESPONDING TO GOD’S UNCHANGING NATURE
Knowing that God does not change should affect how we live and respond to Him.
a) Trust God in Every Situation:
Since God does not change, we can trust Him in all circumstances, knowing that His character remains the same (Proverbs 3:5-6).
b) Live a Life of Obedience:
God’s commands and standards do not change. We are called to live in obedience to His word, which remains relevant and binding (John 14:15).
c) Have Confidence in Prayer:
We can approach God with confidence in prayer, knowing that His power and willingness to answer have not diminished (Hebrews 4:16).
d) Reflect God’s Unchanging Love:
As God’s children, we are called to reflect His consistent and unchanging love toward others (Ephesians 5:1-2).
e) Find Peace in God’s Constancy:
The unchanging nature of God gives us peace, knowing that nothing in our lives takes Him by surprise (Philippians 4:6-7).
Biblical Example:
Job trusted in the unchanging nature of God despite his suffering, declaring, “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him” (Job 13:15).
5. THE BLESSINGS OF SERVING AN UNCHANGING GOD
Serving an unchanging God brings comfort, security, and eternal rewards.
a) Assurance of Salvation:
Because God does not change, our salvation in Christ is secure (John 10:28-29).
b) Confidence in His Provision:
We can be confident that God will always supply our needs according to His unchanging riches in glory (Philippians 4:19).
c) Eternal Life:
The promise of eternal life with God is guaranteed by His unchanging word (Titus 1:2).
d) Stability in the Midst of Chaos:
Even when the world is unstable, God’s unchanging nature gives us stability and hope (Psalm 46:1-2).
e) Unfailing Joy and Peace:
God’s constancy fills us with joy and peace, regardless of life’s circumstances (Romans 15:13).
Biblical Example:
Paul’s confidence in God’s unchanging grace and power enabled him to persevere through persecution and trials (2 Corinthians 12:9-10).
CONCLUSION:
In a constantly changing world, we serve a God who never changes. His character, His promises, and His word remain the same forever. As we trust in God’s unchanging nature, we find peace, hope, and confidence to face whatever comes our way. May we rely on His unchanging faithfulness and live our lives in obedience to Him, knowing that He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for being the unchanging God in my life.
2. Lord, help me to trust in Your unchanging nature, even in difficult times.
3. Father, may Your unchanging promises be fulfilled in my life.
4. Lord, give me confidence to pray and believe in Your unchanging power.
5. Father, help me to reflect Your unchanging love to those around me.
6. Lord, give me peace and stability through the constancy of Your word.
7. Father, I trust in Your unchanging provision for my needs.
8. Lord, may Your unchanging grace sustain me through every trial.
9. Father, help me to remain faithful, knowing that You never change.
10. Lord, may I always walk in the light of Your eternal truth.
