# “We can see His silhouette” by Matt Smethurst

- Link: https://tollelege.net/2026/04/19/we-can-see-his-silhouette-by-matt-smethurst/
- Published: 2026-04-19T08:00:10-05:00
- Author: tollelege

“Contrary to popular belief, though, the Bible is not simply a collection of principles,
platitudes, or abstract life lessons. It is a single, unfolding drama, a story of
epic proportions that’s more thrilling than your favorite fairy tale— because it’s
true.

That’s God’s word.

If we ever hope to properly handle the stories _in_ the Bible, we must first grasp
the story _of_ the Bible. And that story-one that traverses its way from Genesis
to Revelation-though recorded for you, is not ultimately about you.

The central focus is higher, and the central figure is better. Given the Bible’s
breathtaking diversity, the plotlines essential coherence is astonishing:

 * sixty-six books of various genres
 * over forty authors from various backgrounds and occupations
 * over fifteen centuries
 * ten civilizations
 * three continents
 * three languages
 * one unified story of redemption

Remarkably, the Bible has one ultimate plan, one ultimate plot, one ultimate champion,
one ultimate hero. And from the beginning we can see His silhouette.”

–Matt Smethurst, _**[Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel ](https://amzn.to/3QmWwdO)**_(
Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2025), 10.

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