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.

Wisdom grounded in reverence for God brings health to one’s entire being.

Unreality

In Scripture, light represents God’s goodness, wisdom, and creative power

Reality

 The Revelator describes a divinely illuminated city, representing God’s glorious presence with His creation.

Matter

In the New Testament, glory is an attribute of God and His Son that transforms all who bear witness to it.

Substance

After Jesus’ ascension, his followers strongly testified to his status as Savior.

Man

Believers are to embrace their Christly heritage with unwavering confidence.

Christ Jesus

After Jesus’ ascension, breaking bread became a central element of early Christian ministry.

Mind

Christ Jesus directly addresses God as Father in nearly all of his prayers.

Soul

“Royal” law is defined as the law of God’s kingdom—the spiritual mandate to love others.

Spirit

Paul unreservedly embraces the gospel as the path to salvation.

Love

God’s bountiful mercy is celebrated throughout the Hebrew Bible.

Truth

Hebrew Scripture includes dozens of mentions of God’s “eyes” to describe His omniscience.