When Did God Change?

The moral fiber of the US and the world has changed and is continuing to change. However, these changes are occurring in spite of what God and His word are saying. Perhaps something is missing or overlooked, so the question becomes, when did God change?

The Changes

The postmodern movement ushered in a climate of subjectivity. This movement has led to a move away from objectivity with standard fixed rules and traditions. Instead, everything now passes through the lens of subjectivity, how an individual feels about what is right or wrong.

So, let’s look at some of these changes.

Truth – What is truth? Truth is the core of real things, events, and facts: it is a state of reality. Therefore, the truth cannot be legitimately shaken or disproven.

Truth is an element of God’s being. When He presented Himself to Moses on the mountain, He proclaimed His attributes. In Ex 34:5-6:

5 And the Lord descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord.

6 And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

Everything that proceeds out of the mouth of God is truth.

Truth is freedom. Jesus said in John 8:31-32, …”If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

Truth is freedom from sin in this context, but the truth is also freedom from ignorance. If you know the truth about something, you are no longer ignorant of it. Therefore, to state that the truth is freedom means that when you tell the truth, that is the end of the story. However, when we lie, it leads to other lies to cover up the previous lie, and that is simply bondage!

However, presently, truth is becoming what an individual feels is the truth. Even when the truth is in their face, they deny it and put their own reality in place of it. This denial of the truth has even reached the upper levels of government.

But, what does God and His Word say? Col 3:9-10When did God Change? Do not LieD

9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices NIV

Ephesians 4:25
25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

God’s Word says that we are to speak the truth; every
man with his neighbor.”
This means that everybody is to speak the truth; this will lead to living the truth.

Lev 19:11

11 “Do not steal. “‘ Do not lie. “Do not deceive one another. NIV

Can it be any clearer? 

Abortion – Abortion, the termination of human life, is legal in the US. The advocates for this act claim that it is a women’s constitutional right to chose to terminate life. This act is the law of the land. Statistics
indicate that from 2005 to 2018, 10,121,000 legal abortions were carried out in the US.

Now let that sink in; over 10 million human lives were destroyed. For what reason? This number doesn’t represent some financial statistic, but lives that never had a chance to live and society say it’s okay.

But what does God and His Word say? Lev 18:21:When did Gid Change - Abortion

21 Do not give any of your children to be sacrificed to Molech, for you must not profane the name of your God. I am the Lord. NIV

God explicitly forbade the sacrificing of children. God wanted His chosen people, the Israelites, to be sanctified from the idolatrous nations who sacrificed children to the false god Molech. Leviticus contained the law for God’s people to live a holy life unto Him and still applies today.

Deut 18:10:

10 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire… NIV

The book of Deuteronomy is a repeat of the law, and once again, the offering of children is forbidden.

Now we may not be literally throwing children in the fire today to Molech. However, we sacrifice them by terminating their lives for self convenience of one form or another. Because it isn’t convenient for us, we sacrifice the life and end it. This act is against the will of God, and it is idolatry. Whenever we choose to act against the will of God, it is idolatry.

Homosexuality – Homosexuality is widely accepted today in the US and the world. According to a survey
performed by UCLA’s Williams Institute, there are 10,338,000 homosexuals (LGBT) in the United States. But, what does God and His Word say? Lev 18:22

22 Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable. NIVWhen did God Change - Homosexuality

Lev 20:13

13 If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. NIV

Again, these Scriptures are from the Levitical law and forbid the detestable acts of the idolatrous nations.  However, the New Testament Scriptures address homosexuality also. 1 Cor. 6:9-11

9 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders (10) nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. NIV

Homosexuals are included with those who will not inherit heaven.

Same Sex marriage – This is the law of the land in the US and a few other countries. According to a 2019 population survey, there are 543,000 same-sex married couple households, and 469,000 households with same-sex unmarried partners living together in the US.

Question:
If God forbids homosexuality, how can there be validity in homosexual marriage? However, let’s look at what God and His Word say about it. Gen 2:22-24

22 Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man.

23 The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’for she was taken out of man.”

24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. NIV

Notice that God created man and woman, and they are to be united as one flesh. This design is the order of God’s holy and divine creation; this is the created order of life. There is nothing in Scripture that sanctions same sex marriage.

When did God Change - Same-sex Marriage
God says: Marriage is between a man and a woman

To God, Marriage is between a man and a woman.

When did God Change - Same Sex Marriage
Transgender is not the will of God

Transgenderism – Some individuals are not satisfied with their physical sex at birth but prefer the opposite sex (a man desiring to be a woman and vice-versa). This attitude includes adopting the behaviors and the appearance of the opposite sex. The modern and inclusive philosophy of some societies has embraced this attitude. So, what does God and His Word say about it? Deut 22:5:

5 A woman must not wear men’s clothing, nor a man wear women’s clothing, for the Lord your God detests anyone who does this. NIV

Again, God created man and woman, and this is the order of God’s holy and divine creation; this is the created order of life. Therefore, the individuality between males and females is to be upheld. We must understand that there is a clear, distinctive difference between a man and a woman, and this clear, distinct difference is to be respected, maintained, and honored.

In this Scripture, God demanded that the created order of life was not to be violated. Wearing the clothes and adopting the behavior of the opposite sex is unnatural. In God’s eyes, it is abnormal, repulsive, distasteful behavior. However, even more severe, the Scripture indicates that transvestism is an abomination to God. God detests it. The idea conveyed is that the judgment of God will fall upon the person who seeks fleshly pleasure through transvestism.

Transvestism often directs to homosexuality; furthermore, this deviant behavior is often associated with homosexuality. The law of God was and is clear: the order of God’s holy creation that of male and female is not to be dishonored nor camouflaged. Females at birth are to be women, and males at birth are to be men. The distinction is to be protected, respected, and honored.

These are just a few of the areas societies, particularly in the US, have changed. Again, the idea is to be more modern and inclusive.

But, when did God change? Is He more inclusive? If so, how much?

The Unchangeable GodWhen Did God Change - The Unchangable God

So how much has God changed? Let’s look at what His Word says in Mal 3:6-7

6 I the Lord do not change. So you, O descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. 7 Ever since the time of your forefathers you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord Almighty. NIV

In this Scripture, we have the Lord’s call to His people to repent in view of His return through the prophet Malachi. He states that they were not destroyed because of the promise He made to Jacob, their forefather. He made a promise, and because He doesn’t change, His promises are sure. This promise is the only reason they had not been judged and completely cut off from the Lord. Though they had sinned and violated every term of God’s covenant, He would not change. He would uphold His covenant and abide by it.

However, they had fallen far from God because they had not kept His decrees and had fallen out of His favor. Therefore, he admonished them to return to Him, and He would return to them.

In other words, no matter how much they changed away from His Word (decrees), He was not changing. So, therefore, they would have to return to His will to receive His favor and so must we. God has not and will not change. He is the unchangeable God. There is no need for God to change, He’s perfect!

He goes on in chapter 4. Mal 4:1-2, 4

Surely the day is coming; it will burn like a furnace. All the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble, and that day that is coming will set them on fire,” says the Lord Almighty. “Not a root or a branch will be left to them. 2 But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. 4 Remember the law of my servant Moses, the decrees and laws I gave him at Horeb for all Israel. NIV

The day the Lord is referencing here is the day of His return. All of the arrogant and evildoers will be destroyed. However, the ones who obey the laws and statutes of Moses and revere God will be saved.

The Takeaway and Life Application

It has been said, “The Bible is old-fashioned and has fallen away from the times.”
However, the Bible hasn’t fallen away from the times; the times have fallen away from the Bible.

Indeed society has changed and is still evolving. But, unfortunately, it is changing and evolving away from God. However, no matter how much society changes, no matter what man’s law says, no matter how far we evolve from God’s Word, God will not change. Therefore, those who continue down this path will reap what happens on the day of the Lord.

Christ united all, both Jews and Gentiles, as God’s people (Gal. 3:28). Therefore, just as the Israelites need to return to God in verses 6 and 7, so must all of us.

We must remember the Scripture in 2 Chron. 7:14

 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

It behooves us to have reverence for the unchanging God and His Word.

Zeph. 2:3: “Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger.” NIV

Amen

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12 thoughts on “When Did God Change?”

  1. Hey Nathaniel, thanks for your article.  You captured my attention right away with your headline – When Did God Change? 

    But then you point out correctly that it is not God but the world around us, secularism, society etc that is changing.  There is an objective Truth (God) but there is subjectivity and moral relativism in our changing society.

    It is really quite sad that the Truth is now shut down by society.  There’s a famous case of Israel Folau who made an Instagram post quoting Leviticus 20:13 as you have done in your article.  He has been vilified and had has high paid sports contract cancelled by the Australian Rugby Union as a Wallabies player.  Furthermore, most of society is against him.  This is sad and highlights that society doesn’t want to hear Gods word and the Truth.  Society wants to live by its moral relativism and Godless ways.

    I agree with you – when did God Change?  When did the Truth change?  The times and society have indeed fallen away from the Bible.  Society would do well to listen to the truth.  Thank you for sharing your words and wisdom.  We should continue praying also for the conversion of society.

    1. Hi John – I like your question, “when did the truth change? It’s pretty sad for the people who attempt to try. Because they actually think that they can. However, truth always rises and brings consequences for its denial.

      Yes, we must always pray for the conversion of society. [2 Chronicles 7:14]

      Thanks for commenting!

  2. Hello there! This is an interesting post. I have ran into a few religious websites but yours is one of the few that goes into greater depth to apply God’s principles with today’s time. There definitely has been some confusion over the years and definitely a lot of conflicting thoughts today. With each passing year, it seems like we encounter new issues and topics and this is where things can get messy when people start to involve God. I have also seen many people who are very fervent in their beliefs and they seem to use God’s word only to their advantage to support their own beliefs that may not necessarily be according to God’s purpose and will. I think the best answer to the title of your post will always be no, that God never changes; everything recorded about Him since the beginning never will change. Thanks for this insightful post and trying to clarify some controversial concepts of today.

    1. Hi Mike – Yes, you are so correct in stating that individuals misuse God’s Word by twisting it to their own advantage. All we can do is keep sharing the truth and pray for them and for ourselves that we do not allow ourselves to falter.

      Thanks for commenting!

  3. Oh my!  It’s so nice to see someone stand up for God and be counted.  You are really bold in writing some of the things you say here.  I do hope you get a good following as people ought to know that God hasn’t changed and that his commandments are everlasting.

    I remember a verse that says “God made man upright, but man sought out many devices”…In other words, God made us to be a certain way and think certain things, but we ‘evolved’ and made cake out of God’s sugar.  We made so many inventions that we forgot about him and started acting like mini-gods.

    As Christians, we need to walk in God’s glory and let people know it is all about Him rather than us…But then that’s another blog post!

    1. You are correct, Stella. We are worshipping the creation instead of the creator. God has never approved of this, and He hasn’t changed.

      Thanks for commenting!

  4. That’s a great amount of research on the changes, the world has went through and how badly it has been stained. I like how you have correlated the scriptures from Bible to express your point and even point out various things that is seen as okay by the current culture of society; which is not.

    This was a great read and a lot of new things were revealed to me after reading this article, which would have a great impact on my being and the people around me.

    Thank you for providing this information on the internet!

    1. Hello Jason – I am happy that the article has helped you and the people around you. Our culture needs a wake-up call to realize how far we are swaying away from God.

      Thanks for commenting!

  5. Hi Nathaniel. Thank you for very interesting article. Its good to see that there are still places focused on more important things then ecommerce and money making. I couldn’t agree more that world is changing, and definitely its not good direction. As society we forger about basic moral rules and we are questioning sense and existence of God. What can we do as individuals? Live our lives as we should and pray to God for better times. World may be changing by we should be faithful to our believes and our Lord.

    1. Amen Cogito! – We must stand strong and pray for the strength to continue in spite of what goes on around us.

      Thanks for commenting!

  6. Hi, thank you for sharing and remind myself of the word of God. I have never forgotten but this, your article is really empowering. I can feel His words through this. As you’ve stated, he said that not to steal, not lie, to not deceive one another. Although I am not doing any kind of discrimination nor I am a racist person, I do believe that the word of God regarding transsexuality, lesbianism, guy & so on have to be respected. But the people in today century and also from a long time ago, they didn’t listen to God just do what they want. the pure example is the one when Moses went on the Sinay to talk with God and when he comes back all his people were praying to animals and do all sort of things unpleasant. Thank you for this knowledge, Blessings&love; to you&family;.

    1. Yes, angell70, history does repeat itself. Especially when we don’t learn from it. The Bible has clear examples of what happens when God is disregarded, and He will not change.

      Thanks for commenting!

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