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Some Things God Cannot Do

Some Things God Cannot Do. The Nature of God. God is a “great God” (Psa. 95:3) and the “Lord Almighty” (2 Cor. 6:18), yet there are some things he cannot do God cannot do some things because they are contrary to his divine character , not because of a lack of power

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Some Things God Cannot Do

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  1. Some Things GodCannot Do

  2. The Nature of God • God is a “great God” (Psa. 95:3) and the “Lord Almighty” (2 Cor. 6:18), yet there are some things he cannot do • God cannot do some things because they are contrary to his divine character, not because of a lack of power • What God cannot do should give us a sense of encouragement, not doubt

  3. The Nature of God • Many people believe that God is just like them: liar, tempted, etc. • But, he is not (Psa. 50:21) • God’s nature is divine and he does not change his nature (Mal. 3:6; Rom. 11:29; Jas. 1:17)

  4. Some Things God Cannot Do • God cannot act with respect of persons (Deut. 10:17; Acts 10:34; Rom. 2:11; Eph. 6:9; Col. 3:25; Gal. 2:6; 1 Pet. 1:17; 2 Sam. 14:14) • Mankind often acts prejudicially; he sets double-standards (Prov. 28:21; Jas. 2:1-9) • God will never treat people differently with regard to their salvation or judgment (Mt. 11:28; 1 Tim. 2:4; 2 Pet. 3:9; Rev. 22:17)

  5. Some Things God Cannot Do • God cannot author confusion (1 Cor. 14:33) • Mankind often cause confusion in this world: confused morality, confused religion, etc. • God will never confuse mankind with contradictory principles; he will never act contrary to what he has revealed in his word (Psa. 31:5; Jn. 8:32; 14:6; 17:17)

  6. Some Things God Cannot Do • God cannot be fooled or mocked (Gal. 6:7) • Mankind often fools others and is fooled; believing they can live any way and still go to heaven • God will not allow himself to be fooled or mocked; he knows all things (1 Jn. 3:20)

  7. Some Things God Cannot Do • God cannot lie (Tit. 1:2; Heb. 6:18; Num. 23:19; 1 Sam. 15:29) • Mankind lies, is unreliable and untrustworthy • God is always a source of truth and trust (Psa. 19:9); he is full of integrity and trustworthy (Rom. 3:3-4; 1 Cor. 1:9; 2 Tim. 2:13); his promises are sure (Col. 1:5; 1 Thess. 5:24)

  8. Some Things God Cannot Do • God cannot act unjustly (Heb. 6:10) • Mankind is often unfair and unjust • God is always fair, right and just

  9. Some Things God Cannot Do • God cannot be ashamed of the faithful (Heb. 11:6; Job 1:8) • Mankind often turns away from what is right • God will never cease to support the faithful

  10. Some Things God Cannot Do • God cannot be tempted with evil or tempt man with evil (Jas. 1:13) • Mankind often gives into temptation and tempts others • God is holy and will not give into temptation (Ex. 15:11; Hab. 1:13; Psa. 99:9), nor will he lure others into temptation (1 Cor. 10:13)

  11. Some Things God Cannot Do • God cannot fellowship sin and error (1 Jn. 1:5-7) • Mankind often sins and joins hands with sin • God will never sin nor will he ever fellowship sin (Rom. 8:8; 1 Cor. 10:21); he will walk only with those who walk with him (Lev. 26:23-24; Amos 3:3; 2 Jn. 9)

  12. What Encouragement to Us! God cannot lie God cannot confuse God cannot be mocked God cannot be tempted God cannot act unjustly God cannot be ashamed God cannot fellowship sin God cannot act prejudicially

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