Yes — God's immutability means His view of sin never changes; what He hated in the Old Testament He still hates today.
Les Feldick teaches that the God of the Old Testament is the same God we deal with today and that He has not changed. This means the same sins that were abominable in God's eyes thousands of years ago are still abominable to Him now. Being under grace does not change His attitude toward sin; grace is not a license to sin.
Hebrews 13:8 — This verse directly states that Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever, which is the basis for recognizing that God's view of sin never changes.
Romans 2:11 — It states that there is no respect of persons with God, showing He does not adjust His judgment of sin based on who the sinner is.
Scripture directly states that Jesus Christ is "the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever" (Hebrews 13:8). The same unchanging God is described in Romans 2:11: "For there is no respect of persons with God." In Romans 2:12, Paul continues, "For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law." Scripture also addresses the relationship between grace and sin. Romans 6:15 asks, "What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid." Romans 1:21 shows the consequence of turning from God: "Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened."
Les Feldick emphasizes that the God of the Old Testament is the same God we deal with today. He says again and again that God has not changed and that the things God hated way back in Genesis are things God still hates today. For Les, this is true even though believers today are not under the Law but under grace. Les is careful to separate law and grace, but he refuses to let grace become an excuse for sin. When Paul asks, "Shall we sin because we are not under the law, but under grace?" Les answers with Paul, "God forbid." He teaches that God's mind on sin hasn't changed; the things that were abominable in Leviticus are just as abominable in God's eyes tonight. Les also connects God's immutability to future judgment. God has not yet poured out His wrath, but it is still coming and will be beyond human comprehension. God is no respecter of persons — He will not treat an American better than a Japanese, or a white person better than a black person. All people are sons of Adam, and those who have sinned without law will perish without law. At the same time, Les reminds us that no matter how vile the sinner, God's grace is still anxious to bring them to a knowledge of Himself.
Yes. Les Feldick repeatedly says that the God of the Old Testament is the same God we deal with today and that He has not changed. He emphasizes that the things God hated way back in Genesis He still hates today. Even though we are not under the Old Testament law or economy, God's view of those sins has not changed. Les reminds us that the God of Israel and Genesis is still the same God we deal with today, only now He deals with us on resurrection ground.
No. Les acknowledges that believers are not under law but under grace, yet he is emphatic that grace is not a license to sin. When Paul asks, "Shall we sin because we are not under the law, but under grace?" the answer is "God forbid." Les says God's mind on sin hasn't changed. The things that were abominable in God's eyes back in Leviticus are just as abominable to Him tonight, even though we live under grace rather than the Law.
Because God is immutable, His judgment on sin is also unchanging. Les reminds us that God has never yet poured out His wrath, but it is still future and will be beyond human comprehension. Romans 2:11 says there is no respect of persons with God — He will not treat one person better than another. As Les puts it, all people are sons of Adam, and those who have sinned without law will perish without law.
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And I think we have to constantly remind ourselves that, yes, He is the friend of sinners. He is the one who has promised never to leave us nor forsake us. He's the God, and we're going to look at some of His attributes this half hour. He is the God that is, in spite of His sovereignty, He's a God of grace and love and all these things that we're going to look at.
God Is the Same Yesterday and Forever
Les teaches that the God of the Old Testament is the same God we deal with today; because God has not changed, the things He hated in Genesis He still hates today.
God's Hatred of Sin Is Unchanging
Les says human nature hasn't changed and God hasn't changed; living under grace does not change the fact that the things God hated in the Old Testament He still hates today.
Dispensational Changes Are Man-Centered
Les explains that while man's responsibilities changed through the dispensations, God Himself never changed.
Impartial Judgment for All
Les points to Romans 2:11-12 to show that God shows no respect of persons and will judge everyone on the same standard.
Grace Is Not a License to Sin
Les answers the objection that grace permits sin by quoting Paul's "God forbid"; God's mind on sin hasn't changed even though we are not under the Law.
God Hates Sin Regardless of Culture
Les teaches that the truth of God's Word — not psychologists or culture — determines what sin is, and God hates sin.
Old Testament Sins Are Still Hated
Les clarifies that while not everything said to Israel applies to us today, the things God hated in Israel's day He still hates today.
Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
Les directly references this truth when he says God is the same yesterday and forever.
Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.
Shows that God's judgment of sin is not affected by a person's nationality, race, or status.
Romans 2:12: For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;
Explains that everyone is accountable to God and judged by the same unchanging standard.
Romans 6:15: What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.
Directly addresses the question of whether God's grace changes His view of sin.
Romans 1:21: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Shows that turning from God leads to darkened hearts, a reality that remains because God does not change.
No. Les Feldick teaches that the God of the Old Testament is the same God we deal with today. He has not changed, so the things He hated in Genesis He still hates today. Living under grace does not change His view of sin.
No. Les points to Paul's question in Romans 6:15, "Shall we sin because we are not under the law, but under grace?" and the answer is "God forbid." Grace doesn't give a license to sin; God's mind on sin hasn't changed.
Because God is immutable, His wrath on sin is still future and certain. He is no respecter of persons, so all people will be judged by the same standard.
Yes. Les says repeatedly that the things God hated in the Old Testament He hates today, even though we are not under the Old Testament economy.
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