In his sermon titled Cosas que Dios no puede hacer, Todd Nibert addresses the doctrines relating to the unchangeable nature of God, specifically focusing on certain things that God cannot do due to His divine attributes. Nibert emphasizes that God cannot lie (Titus 1:2), which underscores God's perfection and trustworthiness in His promises. Throughout the sermon, he discusses various aspects of God's character, such as His holiness, justice, and love, which restrict what God can do in relation to sin and humanity. By skillfully weaving Scripture references such as Exodus 34:7 and Hebrews 10:14 into his arguments, Nibert illustrates that God cannot accept imperfection, pardon a sinner without justice being served, or act contrary to His nature. The significance of this doctrine is profound for believers, affirming that salvation is wholly dependent on the redemptive work of Christ, ensuring the security of the believer's status before God.
Key Quotes
“Dios no puede mentir porque él no puede medir por quien eres.”
“Dios no puede aceptar nada más que la perfección. ¿Qué piensas de eso? Porque de quien es.”
“Dios no puede salvar a un pecador a costo de su justicia.”
“Dios no puede llevar a un hombre al cielo que tiene todavía el infierno en su corazón.”
The Bible states that God cannot lie because He is inherently truthful and His promises are always fulfilled.
According to Titus 1:2, God, who cannot lie, promised eternal life before the world began. This truth reflects God's immutable character; He does not have the capacity to lie because His nature is holiness and truthfulness. In contrast to humans, who often lie due to their sin nature, God’s word is always followed by action. Every statement God makes is certain to come to fruition, highlighting the assurance believers can have in His promises for salvation and eternal life.
Titus 1:2, John 14:6
God must accept only perfection because He is holy and requires that all which comes to Him be without defect.
In Leviticus 22:21, it is stated that God will accept only offerings that are without defect, emphasizing His uncompromising standard of holiness. This principle applies to all who seek to be in covenant relationship with God; they must be perfect to be accepted by Him. Jesus fulfills this requirement, as only He lived a sinless life. Thus, in Him, believers are declared perfect and can approach God confidently because Christ’s righteousness is counted as ours.
Leviticus 22:21, Hebrews 10:14
God cannot justify the wicked because to do so would contradict His nature of justice.
The scripture clearly states that God will by no means clear the guilty (Exodus 34:7). If God were to justify the wicked without satisfying justice, He would compromise His own character. The only way sinners could be justified is through the atoning work of Christ, where our sins were laid on Him. Jesus’ substitutionary atonement ensures that God remains just while justifying those who have faith in Him, thus upholding His righteous character.
Exodus 34:7, 2 Corinthians 5:21
It means that God's salvation for sinners must align with His justice, which requires sin to be punished.
God's justice necessitates that sin cannot go unpunished, as He is holy and cannot overlook wrongdoing. This is vividly illustrated in Christ's crucifixion, where Jesus bore our sins and endured the penalty for them, fulfilling God's demand for justice while offering salvation. The significance of His sacrifice lies in the truth that pardon comes only through the expensive price of sin being justly punished, thus ensuring that God’s justice and mercy coexist perfectly.
2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 3:26
No, God cannot reject anyone who believes the Gospel because of His promise that all who believe will be saved.
In John 6:37, Jesus promises that all who come to Him will not be cast out. This assurance reinforces the belief that faith in Christ as Savior guarantees acceptance with God. The gospel is not merely an offer, but a command to believe, and according to Romans 10:13, everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved. Therefore, God’s character, alongside His promises, ensures that no true believer will ever face rejection.
John 6:37, Romans 10:13
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