What does it mean that God is unchanging?

God’s unchanging nature, often called His immutability, means that His character, purposes, promises, and knowledge never change. Scripture teaches that God is always faithful, holy, sovereign, and perfect, unlike created beings who change and learn over time.

Why does open theism fail biblically?

Open theism fails biblically because it denies God’s exhaustive knowledge of the future and portrays God as learning and adapting. This contradicts passages that teach God declares the end from the beginning and is perfect in knowledge.

Why is God’s immutability important for salvation?

God’s immutability is essential for salvation because it guarantees that His promises do not change. A changing God could not secure forgiveness, uphold justice, or guarantee eternal life through Christ.

Does God ever change His mind?

Scripture shows that God may act differently in different circumstances, but His nature, knowledge, and purposes do not change. Passages describing God relenting speak of His actions in time, not a change in His character or plan.

The Unchanging God, Why Open Theism and Process Theology Fail Biblically

Name: The Unchanging God, Why Open Theism Fails Biblically
Uploaded: 2025-12-XX
Duration: 34 min 30 s
Channel: Dave Jenkins
Description: Why open theism fails biblically and undermines God’s unchanging nature. Learn why God’s immutability is essential for salvation, assurance, and hope.

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The Unchanging God, Why Open Theism and Process Theology Fail Biblically

Show: Contending for the Word Host: Dave Jenkins Topic: God’s Immutability, Open Theism, Process Theology

Show Summary

Who is God really, and does the God we believe in match the God revealed in Scripture? In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins examines the doctrine of God’s immutability in light of the 2025 State of Theology findings. While many affirm that God is unchanging, theological confusion remains widespread. This episode defines and evaluates open theism and process theology, showing why both undermine the God of Scripture and weaken Christian assurance, prayer, and endurance.

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Episode Notes

Key Question

Who is God really, and are we worshiping the God revealed in the Word of God?

Key Scriptures

Malachi 3:6
Numbers 23:19
Isaiah 46:9–10
Psalm 102:25–27
Psalm 139:1–6
James 1:17
Hebrews 13:8
Titus 1:2
2 Corinthians 1:20
John 19:30
Philippians 1:6
Hebrews 6:19

Episode Highlights

Why affirming “God is unchanging” is not the same as understanding God’s immutability.
What open theism teaches and why it contradicts God’s exhaustive knowledge.
What process theology teaches and why it denies God’s perfection and sovereignty.
Why a changing god cannot guarantee promises, secure salvation, or sustain Christian hope.
How the unchanging God of Scripture anchors prayer, assurance, and endurance in suffering.
How the church must respond with clear teaching, faithful preaching, and humble submission to Scripture.

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Dave Jenkins( Executive Director )

Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.