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Aug 23, 2009

Does God Change His Mind?

Passage: Jonah 3:10

Preacher: Tim Badal

Series:The Fugitive: Jonah The Runaway Prophet

Summary:

Part 9 “Does God Change His Mind?” Jonah 3:10 As we read Jonah 3:10, it appears from our human perspective that God changes His mind with regard to His intended plan of judgment for Nineveh. However, as we consider this passage in light of the totality of Scripture, we’re reminded that . . . God never changes with respect to: 1. His character. This involves His: Perfection Personhood Promises Plans 2. His call for humanity to repent. 3. His compassion toward those who repent. 4. His condemnation of those who rebel. Points to Ponder God’s immutability: Gives us assurance that we can stand firm on His word Enables us to be secure in our salvation. Reminds us that sin will bring judgment. Should also be our standard as Christians.

Detail:

Part 9

“Does God Change His Mind?”

Jonah 3:10

As we read Jonah 3:10, it appears from our human perspective that God changes His mind with regard to His intended plan of judgment for Nineveh. 

 However, as we consider this passage in light of the totality of Scripture, we’re reminded that . . .

 God never changes with respect to:

1.    His character.

This involves His:

  • Perfection
  • Personhood
  • Promises
  • Plans

2.  His call for humanity to repent.

3.    His compassion toward those who repent.

4.  His condemnation of those who rebel.

 Points to Ponder

  God’s immutability:

  1. Gives us assurance that we can stand firm on His word
  2. Enables us to be secure in our salvation.
  3. Reminds us that sin will bring judgment.
  4. Should also be our standard as Christians.