Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Malachi 3:6God's nature is consistent and unchanging See also Psalms 102:27James 1:17 Psalms 33:11 God's plans and purpose are consistent and unchanging See also Numbers 23:191 Samuel 15:29 Job 36:5 Psalms 89:34 Titus 1:2 Hebrews 7:21 Psalms 110:4 Genesis 12:2-3 God's plan of salvation is consistent Hebrews 6:17-18; 13:8See also Genesis 18:18; 22:17-18; 26:4; 28:14Deuteronomy 18:15,18 Psalms 72:17 Jeremiah 4:1-2 Zechariah 8:13 Acts 3:23-26 Galatians 3:8 Ephesians 4:1 Believers are to live lives consistent with their profession of faith Philippians 1:27See also Matthew 5:371 Thessalonians 4:12 1 Timothy 3:7 Hebrews 13:7 James 5:12 2 Peter 3:11 See also 1035 God, faithfulness1115 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 |
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