The Unchanging God Series

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).