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God's nature, plans and purpose do not change. The same consistent plan of salvation can be seen throughout the OT and NT, culminating in Jesus Christ who is “the same yesterday and today and for ever”. Believers are also called to show the same consistency in their faith and witness.

God's nature is consistent and unchanging

Malachi 3:6 See also Psalm 102:27; James 1:17

God's plans and purpose are consistent and unchanging

Psalm 33:11 See also Numbers 23:19; 1 Samuel 15:29; Job 36:5; Psalm 89:34; Titus 1:2; Hebrews 7:21; Psalm 110:4

God's plan of salvation is consistent

Genesis 12:2-3; Hebrews 6:17-18; 13:08 See also Genesis 18:18; Genesis 22:17-18; Genesis 26:4; Genesis 28:14; Deuteronomy 18:15,18; Psalm 72:17; Jeremiah 4:1-2; Zechariah 8:13; Acts 3:23-26; Galatians 3:8

Believers are to live lives consistent with their profession of faith

Ephesians 4:1; Philippians 1:27 See also Matthew 5:37; 1 Thessalonians 4:12; 1 Timothy 3:7; Hebrews 13:7; James 5:12; 2 Peter 3:11

See also

1035  God, faithfulness
1115  God, purpose of
1160  God, unchangeable
1170  God, unity of
1320  God as Saviour
2324  Christ as Saviour
5467  promises, divine
5769  behaviour
6510  salvation
8266  holiness
8331  reliability