At this second level, the practice of the doctrine of Scripture is one full of challenges. We are fond of “frivolous” and “self-serving readings,” and we, as sinners, love readings that “aggrandize the interpreter.” Only through the illuminating and sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit may we hope to be freed from such readings, but in God’s grace the illuminating Spirit is adept in using the inspired words of Scripture to call us out of our sinful selves and transform us into the image
