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.

Everlasting Punishment

In the New Testament, righteousness signifies more than being right legally or ethically; it signals a right relationship to God, expressed in Christly thought and behavior.

Probation After Death

Throughout his career, Jesus identifies himself with light.

Doctrine of Atonement

Israelites understood God to be invisible, but they expected and praised evidence of His nearness.

Are Sin, Disease, and Death Real?

God’s name unequivocally expresses His infinite, omniscient nature.

Unreality

In the Bible, light represents divine presence, power, and wisdom.
The commitment call to exalt the name of the one God reverberates throughout Hebrew Scripture.

Reality

John’s revelation portrays a city needing neither gate nor light. The glory of God and His Son guarantees spiritual light and safety throughout this new Jerusalem.

Matter

Paul defines the community of believers as a spiritual temple consecrated to God.

Substance

The poor in spirit are seen as those humbly open to God’s Word.

Man

“Born of God” illustrates the inherent nature of God’s children—the Godlikeness that excludes the possibility of sin.

Christ Jesus

Jesus assures his listeners that God’s faithful will endure tribulation and conquer it.

Mind

God’s tabernacle or presence with His people is a comforting theme throughout Scripture.