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 and Body

To seek the kingdom of God is to desire His goodness and righteousness; to seek it first is to place it above everything else.

Mortals and Immortals

Christ Jesus uses the phrase “children of light” to urge his followers to embrace the light of spiritual understanding.

Adam and Fallen Man

As the essence of materiality, dust cannot honor God, Spirit.

Everlasting Punishment

God’s purpose in sending Jesus isn’t to punish lost and rebellious humanity, but to enlighten them and point the way of salvation.

Probation After Death

Salvation is an enduring theme in Scripture, celebrated throughout Hebrew history. 

Doctrine of Atonement

Each of Jesus’ assertions underscores God’s approval of all that Jesus says and does.
To wait on God is to expect His help without reservation or doubt.

Unreality

God guarantees transformation and renewal in the midst of barrenness.

Reality

“Peace with God” points to reconciliation—an end to feeling hostile to or separate from God.

Matter

Moving or reducing mountains was an ancient image for overcoming great difficulties or obstacles.

Substance

Jesus describes his relation to God as one of obedience to his Father.

Man

Jesus introduces eternal life as present, found in a spiritual understanding of God.