Hi Crusty,
In an earlier post, I wrote to Dwight, "So, you are telling us that the twelve apostles Jesus Christ appointed during His earthy ministry (the twelve minus Judas, but including His latest, Paul) will be speaking to the world this week from Salt Lake City, And, the Holy Spirit (the ONLY "mouthpiece" God has sent to us since the resurrection of Jesus Christ) -- will be the Guest Speaker."
And, you ask, "So who wrote the Bible again? You're confusing yourself."
Crusty, I am not sure who is really confused. But, I am glad you asked the question so that we can clear up any confusion which may still reside within your mind.
2 Timothy 3:16-17, "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work."
Who is the Holy Spirit? He is God! He is the Third Person of the Trinity. The Trinity is God manifested, revealed, in three distinct Persons: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit.
You might view these as God the Father - the Master Architect (setting all Creation in motion, Genesis 1:1) -- Jesus Christ, God the Son - the Master Builder (through Him all things came into being, John 1:3) -- God the Holy Spirit - the Master Contractor (moving, Genesis 1:2; Eternal Helper, John 14:16).
One God -- three distinct Persons -- together bringing the offer of eternal salvation to mankind.
So, yes, Crusty -- the Bible, ALL SCRIPTURE, is inspired, God inspired -- by the Holy Spirit, given to 40 men in diverse geographical locations, over a period of 1600 years -- and containing one theme -- salvation for all mankind who will, by the grace of God, through faith in Jesus Christ -- believe and receive the "free gift" of eternal life in Christ.
My Friend, where do you find confusion?
God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,
Bill