“A fascinating and theologically rich book!”
(Review written for '12 Things God Can't Do')
“12 Things God Can’t Do” by Nick Tucker
In the words of the old children’s song “My God is so big, so strong and so mighty, there’s nothing that my God cannot do.” Except that a deeper look into the deeper things of God will reveal that there are in fact some things that God cannot do and they are tied into the nature and character of God.
In this fascinating and theologically rich book and using biblical examples, Nick Tucker looks at twelve things that God cannot do and the reassurance that they bring as we rest in the providence and faithfulness of God.
The book is divided up into sections with interludes in between each of the five different sections dealing with a different part of God’s character and nature.
Firstly, the foreknowledge of God means that God cannot learn, be surprised or change His mind, God knows everything about us and He sees the end from the beginning and God cannot change His mind but allows man to intercede at various points.
Secondly, we then look at the transcendence of God - who is invisible and above all things which means that He cannot be seen and the perfect holiness of God, who cannot bear to look upon sin.
Thirdly, the fact that God cannot change and the great reassurance that that brings to us as we experience all kinds of change in our lives and in the world around us. We also explore the “impassivity” of God - a doctrine that has been greatly debated in theological circles and Nick Tucker deals with this question is a really relatable and pastorally sensitive manner.
Finally, in the last two sections, we look at the fact that God cannot be tempted, He cannot lie and God can’t disown Himself.
In conclusion, this was a deeply enriching book that engages with some really deep theological questions about the character and nature of God is such an accessible and relatable way.
I was provided by a complimentary copy by The Good Book Company in exchange for an honest review.