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1. norden.thegospelcoalition.org › article › what-meansWhat it means when Christians say the Bible is clear

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   May 2, 2023 · When we say that the Scriptures are clear, we mean the whole Bible, and not necessarily the individual parts. We believe in the clarity of Scripture because we believe in the whole Bible.

2. www.gotquestions.org › perspicuity-of-ScriptureWhat is the doctrine of the perspicuity of Scripture?

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   Jan 4, 2022 · The doctrine of perspicuity means the Bible is clear in its essential matters and able to expose to man that which is comprehensible to him about God—His nature, His character, His dealings with mankind in the past, and His plans for the future.

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   God has made His message understandable to humanity. The clarity of Scripture is also known as perspicuity. This means that the basic message of Scripture has been clearly revealed so that everyone can understand it. The Bible is a book to be understood by the masses—it does not contain secret or hidden messages from God.

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   Nov 9, 2016 · So what do we mean, then, when we say the Bible is “clear”? As Mark D. Thompson wrote in his excellent book A Clear and Present Word: The Clarity of Scripture, The clarity of Scripture is that quality of the biblical text that, as God’s communicative act, ensures its meaning is accessible to all who come to it in faith. (169–170)

5. www.bibles.net › what-do-you-mean-when-you-say-theWhat Do You Mean When You Say the Bible Is Clear?

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   Not every passage has a simple or obvious meaning. The main things we need to know, believe, and do can be clearly seen in the Bible. Though the most essential doctrines are not equally clear in every passage, they are all made clear somewhere in Scripture.

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   Definition. The doctrine of the clarity (perspicuity) of Scripture affirms that in his Word God has spoken so as to be understood; Scripture is understandable. Summary. This essay demonstrates that God has spoken in his Word with sufficient clarity so as to be understood, believed, and obeyed.

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   What does it mean if the Bible is clear?

   • (Perspicuity) The clarity of Scripture is also known as “perspicuity.” Basically, this means that the message of the Scriptures can be understood by the great masses of people who wish to understand it. God’s Word has been revealed in such a way that everyone who wants to know what it means can make sense of what it says.

   What Is the Clarity of Scripture? (Perspicuity) - Blue Letter Bible

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   What is the clarity of Scripture?

   • But the clarity of Scripture focuses on the overall message, namely that Christ is the only way to salvation, that Jesus is the only bridge between God and me. That is clear as the sun itself. If we believe the doctrine of the clarity of Scripture says that everything is transparent and straightforward, then we are unnecessarily frustrated.

   What it means when Christians say the Bible is clear

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   Why is the main point of the Bible Clear?

   • Christians have never taught that. But the main point in the Bible is clear because God wants to make himself known and show us the way to eternal life. As Luther said: “If you don’t understand the obscure, then stay with the clear.” So if you get stuck in complex texts, stick to the main point.

   What it means when Christians say the Bible is clear

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   Why do we believe in the clarity of Scripture?

   • We believe in the clarity of Scripture because we believe in the whole Bible. It is, therefore, consistent with the doctrine of the clarity of Scripture to maintain that the texts also have a depth that allows one to work with them for many years and still discover new things.

   What it means when Christians say the Bible is clear

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   What is the doctrine of the clarity of Scripture?

   • The doctrine of the clarity (perspicuity) of Scripture affirms that in his Word God has spoken so as to be understood; Scripture is understandable. This essay demonstrates that God has spoken in his Word with sufficient clarity so as to be understood, believed, and obeyed. It then seeks to answer the question, “Why, then, so many disagreements?”

   The Clarity of Scripture - The Gospel Coalition

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   Is the Bible Clear as glass?

   • It is not the whole Bible in all its statements that are clear as glass. There are significantly more nuances to it than that. Let me walk you through five of them: First, Christians maintain that Scripture is clear because claiming that God contradicts himself or confuses his creatures is fundamentally contradictory.

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   Apr 29, 2021 · The clarity of scripture means that “the saving message of Jesus Christ is plainly taught in the Scriptures and can be understood by all who have ears to hear it." In other words, every believer can read and study the Bible on their own and benefit.