Before the first wave ever crashed ashore—afore the stars blinked on in the sky, the first ship set sail—the Son was. He be the Word of Skipper—the true author of God’s word—and through the Son all creation came into existence (Colossians 1:16) The Word of Skipper be the Son’s name (Revelation 19:13) and He be with us in Skipper’s Scripture. We only need ter open Skip’s Code of Conduct ter find the Son.
The True Author of God’s Word
Q: Why be the “Son” considered the author of the Scripture?
A: Ah, Barnacle Bill, ye be asking a right smart question, I’ll lay ter that. Long ago, at many times and in many ways, through His Holy Spirit, Skipper spoke ter the prophets (Hebrews 1:1). Sometimes aloud in fire, other times in a whisper, the Spirit spoke a word fer a feller ter pen.
No prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 1:20-21)
Carried along by His Holy Spirit, these scribes wrote as instructed by Skipper. We would do well ter heed the words of that old salt Joel and acknowledge that the Son’s Holy Spirit be the author of Scripture—the true author of God’s word!
It shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh. (Joel 2:28)
Skipper made Himself known ter folks in visions and dreams (Numbers 12:6-8)—sometimes even angels.
The message declared by angels proved ter be reliable. (Hebrews 2:2)
Skipper spoke directly or through His Holy Spirit ter Adam and Eve (Genesis 3), Noah (Genesis 6), Abraham (Genesis 12), Isaac (Genesis 26), Jacob (Genesis 32), Moses (Exodus 3), Daniel (Daniel 10:11), Samuel (1 Samuel 3:4), Elijah (1 Kings 19:9), Jonah (Jonah 1:1-2), Solomon (2 Chronicles 1:7), and Job (Job 38:1-2).
Over and over the true author of God’s word spoke ter those who had ears ter hear and eyes ter see.
But some today claim Skipper’s Scripture is simply man’s attempt ter understand and explain Him. If that be the case, we only need look ter the Son, for He be the glory and spitting image of His Father (Hebrews 1:3). The Son says, “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father” (John 14:9).
Q: What be the significance of the phrase “the true author of God’s word”?
A: Well, now, Peg-Leg Pete, the Son be the Word of Skipper—the true author of God’s word. This ought ter encourage us, fer when James says we’re ter draw near ter Skipper and He’ll draw near ter us, we can get right up next ter Him be jumping into His Word. Reading Skip’s Word be like having an intimate chat with Skipper—His Word speaks ter us, and the Son’s Spirit helps us take hold of its meaning.
Q: How does reading Skipper’s Scripture” bring one closer ter Him?
A: By thunder, this crew be asking as if ye really want ter get a grip on Skip, and that warms the cockles of me heart. Ye see, when we feast on Skipper’s Scripture, it ain’t just some quick nibble. After enjoying a meal where we meditate, saturate, and “ate” His Word, the fuller we’ll be of the Son and the more we’ll know of Skipper’s deep mysteries (1 Corinthians 2:7-10).
So who is the author of Skipper’s Scripture? Why, the Son, His Holy Spirit, and Skipper.
Q: What actions be encouraged in relation ter the Scripture?
A: Jumping Jack Flash, Jolly Roger Jake! That be the sort of question a learned lubber might ask. Smart as paint ye be, I seen that right off! When it comes ter Scripture, it ain’t just about readin’—it’s about doin’, matey!
Imagine how close ye might feel ter the Son if ye heard Him whisper these words ter ye.
“David himself, in the Holy Spirit, spoke of me when he said …’” (Mark 12:36).
“Beginning at the beginning of all things, I interpret all the Scriptures concerning me” (Luke 24:27).
“You are not meant to live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from me’” (Matthew 4:4).
“I came to fulfill Law and the Prophets and have. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from all I have spoken until all is accomplished” (Matthew 5:17-18)
“My words cannot be broken” (John 10:35).
Q: What be meant by the claim that the Son’s words cannot be broken?
A: Arrr, ye be asking ’bout a truth that weak-kneed crew been trying ter dodge fer years—thinking they can break Skip’s Code and still sail under His banner. Listen up, ye scallywag. The Son says it be easier for heaven and earth ter pass away than for one dot of what I say to become void” (Luke 16:17). He goes on ter say:
“My words… bear witness about me” (John 5:39).
“I sanctify you in the truth; my word is truth” (John 17:17).
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away” (Mark 13:31).
“Anyone who breaks one of the least of my commands will be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. Anyone who teaches others to break the least of my commandments will be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever practices and teaches my commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:19-20).
“Put into practice these words of mine and then you will be wise” (Matthew 7:24).
“Offer the gifts Moses commanded through my instruction as a testimony to your faithfulness to my Father” (Matthew 8:4).
“If anyone will not welcome you and listen when you say to them, ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ Then shake the dust off your feet when you leave their home, town, or place of worship. I tell you the truth, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for those who reject my words” (Matthew 10:14-15).
“All the Prophets and the Law prophesied until the coming of John. If you are willing to accept the words of the Prophets and the Law, John is the Elijah who was to come to bear witness of me” (Matthew 11:13-14).
“David did what was not lawful, yes, but I desire mercy, not sacrifice, for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world” (Matthew 11:4,7). (John 12:47).
“The one who hears my words and understands them produces a crop” (Matthew 13:23).
“Every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom of heaven brings out new treasures and old” (Matthew 13: 52).
“If you let go of my commandments to hold on to your traditions, you nullify my words (Matthew 15:6, Mark 7:9).
“Obey the teachers of the Law and the Pharisees who sit in Moses’ seat. They speak my words. Do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach and teach”(Matthew 23:2-3).
“Practice the law and practice justice, mercy, and faithfulness” (Matthew 23:23).
“All that I did took place so that my words might be fulfilled” (Matthew 26:54, 56).
“Consecrated bread is lawful only for the priests to eat, but the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath, for I am the Word” (Mark 2:27).
“When trouble or persecution comes because of my word, some quickly fall away” (Mark 4:17).
“Anyone who teaches one who believes in me to sin is in danger of being cast into hell where the fire never goes out” (Mark 9:42-44).
“You know my commandments. Now come and follow me” (Mark 10:21).
“I will go just as it is written about me” (Mark 14:21).
When we open Skipper’s Scripture, we ain’t reading tall tales spun by old men guessing at His will and ways. No, they wrote His very words fer our benefit.
What say ye? Will ye open Skipper’s Scriptures today and invite the Son ter speak with ye? Will ye believe the Son be the author of all Scripture, and that with His Spirit inside ye, He’ll guide ye ter understand all He spake of Himself?
If so, ye’ll embark on a glorious journey of grace through faith, where abundant life and great adventures await. Hoist the main and cast off! Time ter set sail, mates!