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God intends his word to be understood and has provided the directions and means for understanding it.

Scripture is intended to be clearly understood

It is accessible to ordinary people

Psalm 119:130 See also Psalm 19:7

Some sections are difficult to understand

2 Peter 3:15-16 See also Hebrews 5:11

God has prescribed the way to understand Scripture

Through public reading

1 Timothy 4:13 See also Nehemiah 8:2-8; Nehemiah 13:1-3

Through diligent study

2 Timothy 2:15 See also Deuteronomy 17:18-20; Acts 17:11

Through thoughtful meditation

Psalm 1:1-3 See also Joshua 1:8; Job 23:12; Psalm 119:15,27,48,97,148

Assistance in understanding through the Holy Spirit

1 Corinthians 2:9-12 See also Isaiah 64:4; Luke 24:45; John 14:26; John 16:13; 1 John 2:27

Assistance in understanding through ministers of the word

Nehemiah 8:2-8 See also Ephesians 4:11-14; 1 Timothy 4:11-16; 2 Timothy 4:1-5

See also

3140  Holy Spirit, teacher
5026  knowledge
7464  teachers of the law
7754  preaching
7939  ministry
8234  doctrine
8355  understanding
8419  enlightenment
8602  prayer
8662  meditation
8674  study