Does God Change or Repent?

Summary

The sermon explores the concept of whether God changes or repents, emphasizing God's unchangeable nature and eternal purposes. It explains that biblical references to God repenting do not imply mistakes or changes in His nature, but rather express God's grief or a change in the outward manifestation of His providence, accommodated to human understanding. Key scriptures demonstrate God's immutability and faithfulness, while passages like Genesis 6 and Exodus 32 illustrate the figurative language used to describe God's responses to human actions. Ultimately, God's eternal counsel and promises remain steadfast, providing hope and assurance to believers.