What role does the Bible play in Christian Science?

• A. It is a central text that guides beliefs about healing and medical interventions
• B. It is not referenced
• C. It is used only for historical context
• D. It is read but has no guiding role

Answer: (A)

In Christian Science, the Bible is the primary sacred text that reveals God, truth, and the nature of healing. Believers read biblical accounts of Jesus’ healing work as demonstrations of spiritual law, showing that healing comes through understanding God as all-good and recognizing our true nature as spiritual, not material. Because of this, healing is pursued mainly through prayer and a deepened understanding of divine reality rather than through physical treatment alone. The Bible thus guides what is considered real, what heals, and how medical interventions fit into that divine order. While Christian Scientists also study Mary Baker Eddy’s writings for further interpretation of biblical healing, the Bible remains the central source shaping beliefs about healing and the role of medicine.