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.

Soul

To bless God’s holy name is to humbly revere His nature—to express wholehearted gratitude for His goodness and love.

Spirit

God’s dominion over the chaos of surging waters is celebrated throughout Scripture.

Love

Ruth’s model of selfless love has inspired respect and honor over the millenia.

Truth

Spiritual creation is ordered according to God’s will and proclaims His salvation.

Life

“Living God” represents the divine source of life.

Sacrament

Jesus’ works spring from God and evidence His God’s presence. 

God

Jesus provides indisputable evidence of forgiveness: healing.

Christian Science

Jesus expresses absolute conviction about the continuation and growth of Christian healing.
God’s calling elements of creation by name confirms their distinct identities and His dominion over them.

God the Preserver of Man

Hearing God’s Word calls for active adherence to His commands.
Jesus emphasizes that God desires inner purification rather than mere outward cleansing.
Biblical prophets often described themselves as watchmen—discerning God’s Word and watching over His people.