Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  1000 God  »  1010 God, nature and qualities of  »  1015 God  »  1160 God, unchangeableness of

God's nature, plans and actions do not change even though he is active and his relationships do not remain static. His moral consistency guarantees his commitment to unchanging principles.

God's being is unchangeable

Psalm 102:27 See also Hebrews 1:12; Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17

God's characteristics do not change

God's love is constant

Psalm 89:2 See also Psalm 136:1-26; 2 Timothy 2:13

God's purposes and plans do not change

Hebrews 6:17 See also Numbers 23:19; 1 Samuel 15:29; Proverbs 19:21; Jeremiah 44:29; Hebrews 7:21; Psalm 110:4

God does not revoke his promises

Psalm 132:11 See also Psalm 145:13; Hebrews 4:1

God's word does not change

Isaiah 40:8 See also Psalm 119:89; Matthew 5:18; 1 Peter 1:23-25

God's failure to inflict promised judgment is a sign of his unchanging grace

Hosea 11:8 See also Exodus 32:10-14; Jonah 3:10; Jonah 4:2

See also

1035  God, faithfulness
1050  God, goodness of
1055  God, grace & mercy
1085  God, love of
1115  God, purpose of
1120  God, repentance of
1140  God, the eternal
1170  God, unity of
1340  consistency
5467  promises, divine
8331  reliability