Term
unchangeableness (God's)
The doctrine that God is unchanging in his being, perfection, purpose, and promises, while still acting and feeling in response to different situations.
Filed underTheology Proper
Definition
God is unchanging in his being, perfection, purpose, and promises, yet God does act and feel emotions, and he acts and feels differently in response to different situations.
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Sources
- 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 11.2BOriginal citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 11.2B.
Last revised August 14, 2026