Divine Lexicon

Term

Clarity of Scripture

The idea that the Bible's teachings can be understood by all who read it while seeking God's help and intending to follow it.

Filed underDoctrine of Scripture

Definition

The idea that the Bible is written in such a way that its teachings are able to be understood by all who will read it seeking God's help and being willing to follow it.

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Sources

  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 6AOriginal citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 6A.

Last revised August 14, 2026