Bible Lens

Complement your study of the weekly Christian Science Quarterly® Bible Lessons with the Bible Lens from the Christian Science Sentinel. This pullout section of the Sentinel provides a helpful mix of information about Bible verses, including history, context, verse translations, and word definitions. Articles and poems are hand-picked to inspire further exploration of the Scriptures -- and to show how others have applied insights from their Bible study.

God the Preserver of Man

Shining a light on the weekly Bible Lessons published in the Christian Science Quarterly®

God the Only Cause and Creator

While the Israelites initially saw Yahweh as merely superior to other deities, they grew to embrace the worship of Yahweh as the only God.
Followers of Yahweh were regularly reminded to honor Him alone and to rely on His covenant promise for their supply. 

Thanksgiving

O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Soul and Body

It shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.

Mortals and Immortals

God, Spirit, determines the spiritual status of His offspring.

Adam and Fallen Man

Where sinfulness was believed to have corrupted all humanity, Christ’s redemption is freely and universally bestowed. 

Everlasting Punishment

After his resurrection, Jesus was seen multiple times over a forty-day period.

Probation After Death

After his resurrection, Jesus was seen multiple times over a forty-day period.

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.