An Unchangeable Promise? (July 2026)

July 2026
Volume 35, Number 4

In Genesis 15, God unilaterally confirms a covenant with Abram, passing through the divided sacrifices while the patriarch watches. Paul later says in Galatians 3 that this covenant could not be annulled or added to, indicating that it remains in force. Further, its unchangeable promises were made to both Abraham and his Seed, Christ. Craig Sablich explains how this original covenant is the same as the New Covenant we have made with God.

Ready Answer
An Unchangeable Promise?
by Craig Sablich

In Genesis 15, God unilaterally confirms a covenant with Abram, passing through the divided sacrifices while the patriarch watches. Paul later says in Galatians 3 that this covenant could not be annulled or added to, indicating that it remains in force. Further, its unchangeable promises were made to both Abraham and his Seed, Christ. Craig Sablich explains how this original covenant is the same as the New Covenant we have made with God.

Bible Study
Overcoming (Part Two):
Self-Justification
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

When our sins are exposed, one of our first reactions - after denial - is to justify them in one way or another. The carnal mind hates to acknowledge how sinful it truly is, so it makes excuses for hurtful words or immoral behaviors, shifting the blame away from itself. Richard Ritenbaugh explains that God wants us to examine ourselves and recognize our sins so that we can repent of them and take strides to grow in righteousness.