Clarity of Scripture
Things Necessary to Salvation
Bibliology · 6 verses
Those doctrines essential for salvation and Christian living are set forth with such clarity in Scripture that even the unlearned, rightly using ordinary means, may attain sufficient understanding. God has not hidden the gospel in obscure texts or cryptic symbols, but has plainly revealed Christ and His benefits. The Westminster Confession wisely distinguishes between things necessary, which are clear, and other matters that require diligent study.
Scripture References
“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”
“The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.”
“And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.”
“For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.”
“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
“But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”