God Doesn't Try

In God Doesn't Try, Jim Osman and Dave Rich offer a thought-provoking study of the sovereignty of God applied to soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology. This book challenges Christians to think of God according to His self-revelation as the all-powerful, all-knowing God Who accomplishes His will without attempting or experimenting.

Whether in the minutia of our individual lives, the ministry of His blood-bought church, or His plan for His creation, God's purposes are always accomplished. He cannot fail. He will not falter. He does not abandon His work because He lacks resources or might.

God Doesn't Try is a compelling explanation of God's benevolent sovereignty that will challenge the reader to think and speak biblically about the nature of salvation, the structure of the church, and the fulfillment of God's ultimate purposes for creation. In all His works, God doesn't try.

Along with an introduction, the book is divided into three theological sections: soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology. The chapters are as follows:

Part 1: Introduction

1 Introduction: Why This Book?

2 "Do. Or Do Not. There Is No Try."

Part 2: God's Infallible Work in Believers

3 God Doesn't Try to Save His People

4 God Doesn't Try to Sanctify His People

5 God Doesn't Try to Speak to His People

6 God Doesn't Try to Provide for His People

Part 3: God's Infallible Work in the Church

7 God Doesn't Try to Build His Church

8 God Doesn't Try to Organize His Church

9 God Doesn't Try to Prosper His Church

Part 4: God's Infallible Work in Creation

10 God Doesn't Try to Control Creation

11 God Doesn't Try to Execute Justice

12 God Doesn't Try to Establish His Kingdom

13 Conclusion

God Doesn't Try includes an appendix of discussion questions at the end of each chapter to facilitate study and reflection in a small group setting.