12 Things God Can't Do

David Mathis

Oh, what glories we discover not just in our God’s abilities but even in his perfect ‘cannots’. Enough indeed to help us know true safety—and sleep soundly. I pray that God will be pleased to expand and deepen and strengthen your vision of him in his precious cannots, and also draw dazzlingly close to you in love when you see what further excellencies he added in Christ.

Daniel Strange

12 Things God Can't Do is a wonderful example of why theology matters, why orthodox theology matters, and why having gifted theological teachers matters. The weightiness of content that we so desperately need to nourish us, sustain us, and, yes, help us sleep(!) is balanced by Nick’s lightness of touch and pastoral sensitivity. The result is theological exposition that is both relevant and richly affective. Highly recommended.

“An enjoyable read full of profound ideas”

There is much to enjoy in this book. The author brings fresh insight into the nature of God by examining aspects of his perfect character that cannot be true. For instance God can't learn or be surprised (he already knows everything) and he can't be lonely (he exists in perfect trinitarian relationship).

Tucker quickly debunks classic misconceptions like the omnipotence paradox ("Can God make a rock that's too heavy for him to lift?") rightly highlighting the misapplication of human characteristics to God as the root of this fallacy. He goes onto use this "God cannot" approach to provide deep insights into what the Judeo-Christian God is like that will really get you thinking and, I believe, help you gain a perspective into a personal relationship with him.

The real masterstroke in this book is the application of Jesus' experience as a human within 'Interlude' chapters. These shine a light on the ways Jesus would've experienced the full gamut of human emotions, weakness and suffering as one of us. It's really fascinating stuff!

'12 Things God Can't Do' is not a long book and it will definitely get you thinking. The chapters are short and punchy too and given the weightiness of some of the topics, it wouldn't have suffered from being longer. If you're after something thoughtful and a little different, I'd heartily recommend it.

“An enjoyable read full of profound ideas”

There is much to enjoy in this book. The author brings fresh insight into the nature of God by examining aspects of his perfect character that cannot be true. For instance God can't learn or be surprised (he already knows everything) and he can't be lonely (he exists in perfect trinitarian relationship).

Tucker quickly debunks classic misconceptions like the omnipotence paradox ("Can God make a rock that's too heavy for him to lift?") rightly highlighting the misapplication of human characteristics to God as the root of this fallacy. He goes onto use this "God cannot" approach to provide deep insights into what the Judeo-Christian God is like that will really get you thinking and, I believe, help you gain a perspective into a personal relationship with him.

The real masterstroke in this book is the application of Jesus' experience as a human within 'Interlude' chapters. These shine a light on the ways Jesus would've experienced the full gamut of human emotions, weakness and suffering as one of us. It's really fascinating stuff!

'12 Things God Can't Do' is not a long book and it will definitely get you thinking. The chapters are short and punchy too and given the weightiness of some of the topics, it wouldn't have suffered from being longer. If you're after something thoughtful and a little different, I'd heartily recommend it.

“An enjoyable read full of profound ideas”

There is much to enjoy in this book. The author brings fresh insight into the nature of God by examining aspects of his perfect character that cannot be true. For instance God can't learn or be surprised (he already knows everything) and he can't be lonely (he exists in perfect trinitarian relationship).

Tucker quickly debunks classic misconceptions like the omnipotence paradox ("Can God make a rock that's too heavy for him to lift?") rightly highlighting the misapplication of human characteristics to God as the root of this fallacy. He goes onto use this "God cannot" approach to provide deep insights into what the Judeo-Christian God is like that will really get you thinking and, I believe, help you gain a perspective into a personal relationship with him.

The real masterstroke in this book is the application of Jesus' experience as a human within 'Interlude' chapters. These shine a light on the ways Jesus would've experienced the full gamut of human emotions, weakness and suffering as one of us. It's really fascinating stuff!

'12 Things God Can't Do' is not a long book and it will definitely get you thinking. The chapters are short and punchy too and given the weightiness of some of the topics, it wouldn't have suffered from being longer. If you're after something thoughtful and a little different, I'd heartily recommend it.

“An excellent read which needs better editing.”

This book is a fantastic overview of what God is not capable off, and how to find comfort in those ‘can’ts’ of God. It’s a refreshing and interesting read.
But come on publishers - please proof read! The index includes Chapter 12 as ‘God can’t change’ (a repeat of chapter 6). Whereas chapter 12 is actually entitled ‘God can’t can’t disown himself’. When you pay good money for a book, you don’t expect to find errors like this….

“An excellent read which needs better editing.”

This book is a fantastic overview of what God is not capable off, and how to find comfort in those ‘can’ts’ of God. It’s a refreshing and interesting read.
But come on publishers - please proof read! The index includes Chapter 12 as ‘God can’t change’ (a repeat of chapter 6). Whereas chapter 12 is actually entitled ‘God can’t can’t disown himself’. When you pay good money for a book, you don’t expect to find errors like this….

“An excellent read which needs better editing.”

This book is a fantastic overview of what God is not capable off, and how to find comfort in those ‘can’ts’ of God. It’s a refreshing and interesting read.
But come on publishers - please proof read! The index includes Chapter 12 as ‘God can’t change’ (a repeat of chapter 6). Whereas chapter 12 is actually entitled ‘God can’t can’t disown himself’. When you pay good money for a book, you don’t expect to find errors like this….

“Huge appreciation”

I have just been blown away by this book - it's freshness and the depth of who God is, has filled me with huge comfort, joy and encouragement. I think of the old hymn ' Through all the changing scenes of life ..' and am brought back to these wonderful truths of our great God, that have been highlighted with such clarity by Nick Tucker. I feel I want to let the book ' percolate ' for a little while and then I plan to read it all over again ! Already, I have given it a very high recommendation to lots of friends.

“Huge appreciation”

I have just been blown away by this book - it's freshness and the depth of who God is, has filled me with huge comfort, joy and encouragement. I think of the old hymn ' Through all the changing scenes of life ..' and am brought back to these wonderful truths of our great God, that have been highlighted with such clarity by Nick Tucker. I feel I want to let the book ' percolate ' for a little while and then I plan to read it all over again ! Already, I have given it a very high recommendation to lots of friends.

“Huge appreciation”

I have just been blown away by this book - it's freshness and the depth of who God is, has filled me with huge comfort, joy and encouragement. I think of the old hymn ' Through all the changing scenes of life ..' and am brought back to these wonderful truths of our great God, that have been highlighted with such clarity by Nick Tucker. I feel I want to let the book ' percolate ' for a little while and then I plan to read it all over again ! Already, I have given it a very high recommendation to lots of friends.