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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

But You remain the same, and Your years will never end.

God's characteristics do not change

God's love is constant

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

For I have said, “Loving devotion is built up forever; in the heavens You establish Your faithfulness.”

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

So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath.

God does not revoke his promises

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

The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne.

God's word does not change

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

The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”

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

How could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I surrender you, O Israel? How could I make you like Admah? How could I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassion is stirred!