Bible Lens

The Bible Lens pullout section of the Christian Science Sentinel is discontinued as of December 7, 2025. To see all of our most recent Bible study related offerings, check out the Bible Resources page. Each one of these rich resources is designed to bring inspiration and light to your study of Scripture.

Doctrine of Atonement

In its larger sense, the law stands for all divinely revealed doctrine and counsel.

Are Sin, Disease, and Death Real?

Christ Jesus presents forgiveness as central to prayer.
From earliest times, singing was a traditional way to honor God. 

Unreality

Even in the darkness of adverse news or rumors, God’s light enables His children to stand fearlessly.

Reality

Spiritual truth is grasped only through spiritual understanding.

Matter

God supplies an infinite wellspring of good.

Substance

Understanding Scripture readies followers of Christ for service to others.

Man

Inheriting the earth or the land originally referred to possession of Palestine. Over time it came to signify the arrival of the Messianic kingdom.

Christ Jesus

Jesus is speaking of orienting one’s whole life to the Christly understanding of God.

Mind

For Paul, true self-assessment comes through faith and shows all ability to be God-given.

Soul

Blessing God implies more than simple praise—it includes wholehearted affection and gratitude.

Spirit

To Paul, both the spirit and the understanding are vital to the encouragement and comfort of listeners.