Bible Lens

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Doctrine of Atonement 

Ancient cultures commonly identified individuals by nationality, status, and gender. Only in Christianity were these labels abolished.
Beginning with the first chapter of Genesis, the good nature of God and His creation is celebrated—and the psalms honor divine goodness repeatedly.

Unreality 

As the central power of the solar system, the sun is a natural symbol for God.

Reality 

Just as water is drawn from a deep well, purposes and thoughts hidden in the heart are discerned by wisdom.

Matter 

Prophecy and revelation are to be kept alive, their genuineness nature proved in daily experience.

Substance 

Throughout history, reverence for sacred sites has been expressed by removing one’s shoes.

Man 

Warning about the futility of human pride, Isaiah exhorts his people to quit their reliance on the devices of mortals and place wholehearted trust in God.

Christ Jesus 

In calling his divine Father righteous, Jesus acknowledges God’s unerring will for good.

Mind 

Wisdom is introduced as treasure—spiritual riches gained through a deep desire to understand God.

Soul 

The name Jacob has been interpreted as supplanter or finagler, a trait that is erased in his spiritual struggle at Peniel.

Spirit 

Central to early Christian teaching was believers’ status as children of God.

Love 

Christ Jesus’ teaching to love one’s enemies dramatically expanded on Hebrew injunctions to love one’s neighbor and show kindness to foreigners.