Is the Bible understandable?

Christian believers are able to understand the message of the Bible clearly, without the need for authoritative interpretation handed down to them by the church (or any other institution). Of course, preaching is helpful, indeed essential, for improving our understanding of Scripture and particularly for applying it to our hearts, minds and lives. But nevertheless, the Christian believer can be confident that he can come to the Word for himself and understand what it has to say to him.

Robert Strivens