(67) The Immutable Future

Future shock or even moderate anxiety over the future will disappear when we have a firm understanding of the immutability of God. As we have seen, the promises of God assure that those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ have absolute assurance of a glorious future with God in Heaven that is unalterable because of God’s immutability.

In the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago . . . (Titus 1:2 NAU)

So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. (Hebrews 6:18 NLT)

These verses and several others give us firm, personal confidence for the future that is rooted in the immutability of God. God said that His purpose is to save us forever and make us like Christ. In fact, according to Romans 8:29-30 this is completed before it is even started.

For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. (Romans 8:29-30 ESV)

Not only are we assured that we will spend eternity with God, but also that we will be made like Christ, free from sin and suffering. This is forever settled for every believer from before creation based on the decree and immutability of God.

But there is a negative side as well. As much as the immutability of God is a great comfort to believers, it will be a great terror to unbelievers. Those who continue to reject and rebel against Christ also have an immutable future. Those who refuse to confess and repent of their sin and turn in faith to Jesus for forgiveness and redemption will face an eternity separated from the presence of God in extreme torment in Hell.

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him. (John 3:36 NIV)

God showed the apostle John the future of all those who don’t place their faith in Christ alone for forgiveness and righteousness.

Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. (Revelation 20:14 NIV)

The immutability of God is a sobering and critical warning that God will fulfill His Word regarding judgment for sin. There’s no point in trying to deny these truths or hope that God will change His mind and give a break to any who do not accept Christ. The future is decreed and it is unalterably settled in the immutability of God.

If you have never admitted your sin and guilt before God and your inability to satisfy His righteousness and justice, turning by faith alone in Christ alone for your forgiveness and salvation, you will face the wrath of God for eternity. This is immutable.

Secure your future today. Admit that you sinned and deserve to face God’s wrath for eternity. Confess your sin to God. Then, recognize that Jesus died to pay the penalty for your sin. Put your faith in Jesus, relying 100% on what He did for you on the Cross.


Next: (68) What About God “Repenting?”