His immutability is taught throughout Scripture ...
God is not a man, that He would lie, Nor a son of man, that He would change His mind; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? (Numbers 23:19)
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. (James 1:17)
I am the Lord, and I do not change. (Malachi 3:6)
Therefore, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is also changeless and eternal. The plan of salvation was set in motion by our heavenly Father, whose timeless perfection is found in ...
1. His Nature ... God is spirit [the Source of life, yet invisible to mankind], and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. (John 4:24 Amp)
2. His Character ... Rich in mercy, because of the great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ. (Ephesians 2:4-5)
3. His Work ... God causes all things to work together for good for those who love Him, to those who are called according to His purpose. (Ephesians 1:11)
Throughout all their lifetime my people shall prove
My sov'reign, eternal, unchangeable love,
And then, when gray hair shall their temples adorn,
Like lambs they shall still on my shoulders be borne.
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