Whether from the pen of Moses, Paul, or other biblical authors, “But God” appears in various forms hundreds of times in the Bible. To understand these two words as they are used in Scripture is to understand the gospel. This book focuses on nine of the most important appearances of this key phrase, drawing in numerous other passages of Scripture and in the process unfolding the magnificent drama of God’s sovereign grace—from his mercy on Noah to our security in a resurrected Savior.

Taken together, this collection of brief Bible expositions provides a big-picture overview of the consistent way in which God has chosen to save sinners. It has always been by his might, his power, his grace, and his initiative.

James Montgomery Boice wrote that “If you understand those two words—'but God'—they will save your soul. If you recall them daily and live by them, they will transform your life completely.”

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part One: God Shows How He Saves

One: God Preserves Humanity / Genesis 8:1, Noah
Two: God Creates a Nation / Exodus 13:18, The Red Sea
Three: God Preserves His Nation / Nehemiah 9:17, Israel the God-Fighter

Part Two: God Provides Salvation for His People

Four: God Provides a Better Sacrifice / Psalm 40:6-8, The Incarnation
Five: God Demonstrates His Love for His People / Romans 5:8, The Cross
Six: God Raises Jesus from the Dead / Acts 13:30, The Resurrection

Part Three: God Applies Salvation to His People

Seven: God Chooses the Foolish and the Weak / 1 Corinthians 1:27, Election
Eight: God Brings Life out of Death / Ephesians 2:4, Salvation
Nine: God’s Firm Foundation Stands / 2 Timothy 2:19, Perseverance

Author  Casey Lute lives in Salem, Oregon with his wife, Kelly, and two children. He holds a master’s degree in Biblical Studies from The Master’s College and a bachelor’s degree in Ministry from Corban University. He has previously served as a staff pastor at churches in California and Colorado.

Endoresements “Casey Lute reminds us that nothing is impossible with God, that we must always reckon with God, and that God brings life out of death and joy out of sorrow.” – Thomas R. Schreiner, Southern Baptist Theological Sem.

“Concise, meaningful commentary…a mini-theology that will speak to the needs of every reader of this powerful book.” – Wm. Varner, Prof. of Biblical Studies, The Master’s College

“Casey Lute has written a great little book!" – Paul Tautges, Biblical Counseling Colaition