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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 TheologyShow 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.Audio Player
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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 is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and 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 connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
