He didn't, the Father did, so I guess he did you know that Trinity thing.
The Apostles had special inspiration and guidance for writing Scripture. The work of the Apostles is called foundation work in Ep. 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
They were appointed by God to lay the foundation of the church. This indicates a temporary, passing, one-time work. Once a foundation for a structure is laid, it is not laid again. Likewise, the Apostles did a work which has no need of repeating. They established the first churches and wrote the New Testament, thus completing the Bible, God's Book for this age. To the Apostles was revealed the "faith once delivered to the saints"
Jude 3; Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
Ep. 3:3-6 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,
3:4Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
3:5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
3:6 That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:
When their unique foundational work was finished, they passed off the scene.
BigMack
I ain't goina put up with false teaching no more, its time to call a spade a spade.
But you can bet your.......... I'll Be Back!
BigMack
Note: I would add to Payno's ascertation that once a foundation is layed it cannot be layed again. The work of the Apostles was completed and we have a sufficient record of that which was established. That said, Writers of the 2nd century forward who are still trying to lay a foundation are out of their depth. The foundation was put down. One cannot go back and relay it because they don't like what's there or would like something to be added. This isn't Home improvement. God put down the foundation, He didn't provide jack hammers to *anyone* that they might tear out the foundation and start anew. Nor will he honor the work of anyone Concieted as Lucifer who thinks they can *improve* upon the system with their traditions and philosophies.