Here are some of the most common passages cited in support of the "perspicuity" of Scripture - the fact that you don't need an advanced degree to "get" the Bible:
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.
- These commands are directed at the average Israelite, not just the priests. And apparently, the word of God is clear enough that even a child can understand - or there would be no point in God commanding the adults to share Scripture with their children.
2 Timothy 3:14-15a
14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
- Timothy gained much from early exposure to the Scriptures. And the wonderful thing about Scripture is that it leads us into greater wisdom as we continue to read.
Psalm 19:7
7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
- Even "the simple" have much to gain from Scripture.
Psalm 119:130
130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
- God's word unfolds as we read, giving light and understanding - again - even to the simple.
Looks like if we continuously fail to read the Bible regularly on our own time, these verses take "It's just too hard to understand" off the table of valid excuses.
We don't have to understand every last bit of the Bible to find eternal value in studying the parts we DO get.
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