Christ is the Master the Scriptures are only the servant. The true way to test all the Books is to see whether they work the will of Christ or not. No Book which does not preach Christ can be apostolic, though Peter or Paul were its author. And no Book which does preach Christ can fail to be apostolic though Judas, Ananias, Pilate or Herod were its author.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the central role of Christ in Christianity. It suggests that the Scriptures should be seen as a tool to serve Christ, rather than being considered superior to Him. The quote suggests that the authenticity and worthiness of any book should be measured by whether it aligns with Christ's teachings and promotes His will. It indicates that even if the authors of certain books were historically significant figures like Peter, Paul, or even morally questionable individuals like Judas or Pilate, if their writing preaches Christ, it is considered apostolic. Conversely, a book not proclaiming Christ's message would not be apostolic, regardless of its authorship.