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The clarity of Scripture does not deny that some passages of Scripture are difficult to understand (2 Peter 3:15–16). It does mean that anyone who studies the Word of God can discern the basic message of salvation and what it means to please the Lord.

2 posted on 02/14/2017 6:35:38 AM PST by Gamecock
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Many people treat the Bible like a puzzle or a secret code that is full of hidden meanings accessible only to a select few.


Why is that?


4 posted on 02/14/2017 6:40:19 AM PST by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere.)
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Deu 29:29, The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.

I have trouble enough with the things I think I understand without worrying about the things God hasn’t revealed because of my immaturity or obstinacy.


6 posted on 02/14/2017 6:46:42 AM PST by blue-duncan
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To: Gamecock
If we ask God to help us understand His Word He will answer. He's given us the Holy Spirit to help us understand.

Plus, consider all of the resources available today for the reader of the Bible.

His Word is there to study and learn...if we just open the Word and start.

8 posted on 02/14/2017 7:06:39 AM PST by ealgeone
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Wow. I was just thinking of that. Not the specific verse, but the idea, and was about to search for some scripture to support it.


10 posted on 02/14/2017 7:32:00 AM PST by Bryanw92 (If we had some ham, we could have ham and eggs, if we had some eggs.)
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