What does "God, who cannot lie" reveal about His nature and reliability? Setting the Scene "Titus 1:2 — 'in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.'" Paul grounds our hope in the unshakeable character of God: He cannot lie. Everything that follows in the letter—and everything we believe—rests on that bedrock. The God Who Cannot Lie: Essential Traits • Truth is not merely something God possesses; it is who He is. • Lying is impossible for Him because His holiness makes deceit unthinkable. • His words carry the same weight as His deeds; promise and performance are inseparable. • His immutability guarantees that what was true “before time began” remains true today and forever. Scripture’s Unified Witness to God’s Truthfulness • Numbers 23:19 — "God is not a man, that He should lie…" • 1 Samuel 15:29 — "The Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind." • Psalm 119:160 — "The entirety of Your word is truth…" • Romans 3:4 — "Let God be true and every man a liar." • Hebrews 6:18 — "it is impossible for God to lie." • James 1:17 — "…with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning." • 2 Corinthians 1:20 — "All of God’s promises are 'Yes' in Christ." These passages form a seamless testimony: from covenant to cross to consummation, God remains flawlessly truthful. Why God’s Reliability Transforms Life • Assurance of salvation: Eternal life is anchored in His unbreakable promise, not in shifting feelings. • Confidence in prayer: We approach Him knowing He hears and answers as He said (Jeremiah 33:3; 1 John 5:14). • Stability amid cultural confusion: When society relativizes truth, God’s word stands firm. • Motivation for holiness: The truthful God calls His people to reflect His integrity (Ephesians 4:25). Promises Secured by a Trustworthy God • Forgiveness and cleansing (1 John 1:9). • His abiding presence (Hebrews 13:5). • Wisdom generously given (James 1:5). • Daily provision (Matthew 6:31-33). • Justice for the oppressed (Psalm 37:28). • A new heaven and new earth (Revelation 21:1-5). Because He cannot lie, every promise stands as certain as the One who spoke it. Living in the Light of His Truthfulness • Receive His word without reservation, letting Scripture define reality. • Stand firm when doubts arise, answering them with His proven track record. • Speak truth in love, mirroring the character of the God you serve. • Rest—genuinely rest—in the hope of eternal life, confident that "God, who cannot lie," has secured it. |
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