02.06 - Illumination
F. Illumination
Illumination is the work of the Holy Spirit whereby He givesindividuals the ability to understand the Word of God. Becauseof sin, man’s understanding has been darkened so that no onecan understand Scripture properly without Divine assistance (Romans 1:21; Ephesians 4:18; 1 Corinthians 2:14). It is the Holy Spirit which enlightens the mind of the believer to understandthe Scriptures (1 Corinthians 2:6-16; 1 John 2:20, 1 John 2:27; cf. John 16:8; 2 Corinthians 4:4).
