clear for all Christians, who are also responsible and competent for the task of interpreting it. The clarity of Scripture17 means that it is written in such a way that ordinary human beings who possess the normal acquired ability to understand written and oral communication can read Scripture with understanding or, if they are unable to read, can hear Scripture read and comprehend it (Deut. 29:29). Specifically, it is intelligible to Christians who diligently read it guided by the Holy Spirit (1