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.

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.

Love

The Shunammite’s generosity to Elisha brings great good to her and her family.

Truth

References to “the word of the Lord” appear well over two hundred times in the Hebrew Bible.

Life

 Witness of Jesus’ spiritual status and mission was paramount after the ascension.