There Is One Thing God Cannot Do. Lie

 

Do you realize whatever God says comes to pass whether it was meant for past, present, or future events? Why? Because God cannot lie! Anything He says will happen and has happened even if it did not exist before He said it. The Bible verifies over and over that it is impossible for God to lie (Hebrews 6:18 NKJV). God does not falsify, fudge, fib, deceive, swindle, trick, beguile, overstate, dupe, swindle, or exaggerate! AND THAT'S WHY WE CAN TRUST HIM. Titus 1:2 (NKJV) states "in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began." It's not just that God has decided He will not lie -- He CANNOT lie. John 17:17 (NKJV 17) says, "Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth." 

Therefore, in this blog I present to you ... a case for God:

Anything God says will come into being even if it did not exist before.  As an example Genesis (1:3 NKJV), God said, "Let there be light" And there was light! From non-existent to existent. God's Word is ultimate reality! It is more real and lasting than anything we can presently see. God cannot lie because it is contrary to His nature. God's nature is one of selfless love for others. His nature is not to deceive. 

It is natural for God to be truthful. "God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?" (Numbers 23:19 (NLT). We also read in Hebrews 6:18 (NLT) "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." Hallelujah! This is what makes the foundation of our relationship with God so solid! God has given us His Word and His Word cannot fail. Should we ever be presented with evidence contrary to what God says in the Good Book, we can know we are being presented with a lie. Contrast this with the devil who is “the father of lies” (John 8:44). But our God, "God, cannot lie” (Titus 1:2). Paul used this point to explain our source of encouragement and reason for hope! Why is it “impossible for God to lie” and what does that mean for us? 

Let's make our case.

1. His nature is perfect – He is not like man (Numbers 23:19). 

2. He does not lie or need to repent; there is no darkness in Him (1 John 1:5). 

3. He has no desire to deceive – God cannot be tempted with evil (James 1:13). 

4. He desires all to be saved and come to know the truth (1 2. Timothy 2:4).

5. Jesus came so we could know the truth (John 18:37; 8:31-32) the the devil is the deceiver! (2 Corinthians 11:3)

6. He is all-powerful –  He created all things (Psalm 33:6-9) and can do more than we think (Ephesians 3:20).

7. He is all-knowing – There is nothing hidden from God (Hebrews 4:13). 

8. He can declare the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:9-10).

9. Because God cannot lie, we can believe His Word! Because if God cannot lie then His word is truth (Psalm 119:160; John 17:17).

10. His word was confirmed with miracles (Hebrews 2:1-4; Mark 16:20).

11. The Scriptures cannot be broken (John 10:35).

12. His word will endure forever (1 Peter 1:25).

13. Through faith & patience we inherit God’s promises (Hebrews 6:12).

14. God has not changed (Hebrews 6:17).

15. By faith we trust God to reward those who seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). 

16. We can entrust our souls to Him (1 Peter 4:19).

We can look forward in hope – God made a promise and an oath, “two unchangeable things” according to Hebrews 6:17-18. This gives us “strong encouragement” that we will receive our hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14); this hope is an anchor of the soul (Hebrews 6:19) that keeps us grounded (Hebrews 11:24-26; Ephesians 4:14). We can have confidence, faith, and hope in the One who has our best interest at heart. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." In conclusion, ALL THESE ARE TRUTH:

God is with you Psalm 23:4

God can still the storms with a whisper Psalm 107:28,29

Nothing is impossible with God Matthew 19:26

Because the God that created Heaven and Earth values you Matthew 6:26

God has a plan for you Genesis 15:20

Because God is holding your hand. He will help you. Isaiah 41:13

Because He loves you Zephaniah 3:17

Because God is a God of mercy Psalm 138:8

Because He promised to sustain you. Psalm 55:22

Because no matter what you’re going through, God promised to work all things for the Good for those that love Him Romans 8:28

Whatever God says comes to pass. His Word is a promise and an oath.

Until He comes,

-Pat-