Big Buts of the Bible

Does this site make my BUT book big?

  • The Word Became Flesh

    The Big But Matthew records a crucial detail of Jesus lineage: This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. This is a very big but. Matthew uses… Continue reading

  • The Word Became Flesh

    Angels and Ancestors I’m fascinated by genealogy. But that wasn’t always the case. I was presented with a family tree—a list of names and dates—when I was in my teens. That list sat in the bottom drawer of my desk for a decade before I picked it up again. Then one day on a whim… Continue reading

  • Did You See That But?

    For many people, the thought of reading or studying the Bible is imposing. As a Pastor and Bible teacher, I’ve often heard people say “I don’t know where to start” or “I don’t understand what I’ve read.” Many have voiced their frustrations, “I am confused how one passage relates to another” or “there were too… Continue reading

Darin Michael Shaw

In addition to being the world’s foremost expert on the conjunction but, author and freelance writer Darin Michael Shaw (he/him/his) identifies as a post-evangelical, free-range Jesus Freak, taking Jesus seriously when he says, “Follow me,” while inviting others to come and see for yourself.  

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