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Revelation, Chapter 12
The Woman God-Crowned

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

 

 

  

Christian Science Endtime Center
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

The following is a list of frequently asked questions. Simply click on the question to see the answer below. If your question is not answered here, please feel free to contact us: e-mail.

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Who is Mary Baker Eddy?


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What is Christian Science?


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Is the Christian Science Endtime Center affiliated with The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston?


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How did the Christian Science Endtime Center begin?


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How does the Christian Science Endtime Center differ from the Christian Science headquarters in Boston?


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Why do you study the early CS Bible Lessons?


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Can Christian Scientists go to doctors?


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Do you have a list of practitioners?



Who is Mary Baker Eddy?
Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) is the Revelator of Christian Science. In her autobiography, "Retrospection and Introspection," she recorded the "experiences which led her, in the year 1866, to the discovery of the system that she denominated Christian Science" (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, p. viii).

To learn more about Mary Baker Eddy, visit the following:

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An Introduction to Mary Baker Eddy
Learn more about Mrs. Eddy.

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Mary Baker Eddy's Healing Work
Read about her demonstrations of Christian Science healing.


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What is Christian Science?
Mary Baker Eddy writes, "Jesus demonstrated the power of Christian Science to heal mortal minds and bodies. But this power was lost sight of, and must again be spiritually discerned, taught, and demonstrated according to Christ's command, with 'signs following.' Its Science must be apprehended by as many as believe on Christ and spiritually understand Truth." (Science and Health p. 110)
The Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy "contains the full statement of Christian Science" (p. 456). To order the textbook, click here.

For more information, visit:

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An Introduction to Christian Science
Jesus said, "I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now." (John 16:12) Christian Science—as taught by Mary Baker Eddy—is the revelation of those "many things."


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Is the Christian Science Endtime Center affiliated with The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston?
No.


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How did the Christian Science Endtime Center begin?
It was founded in 1996 by Stanley C. Larkin for the purpose of preserving Mary Baker Eddy's school of Christian Science.


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How does the CSEC differ from the Christian Science headquarters in Boston?
We believe Mary Baker Eddy is uniquely associated with the prophecy of the God-crowned woman in the twelfth chapter of the Apocalypse and that she is the representative of the Second Coming of Christ. (see Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, pp. 118:6; 565:18; 577:4)

We accept Mrs. Eddy's prediction that "Christ will give to Christianity his new name, and Christendom will be classified as Christian Scientists." (Pulpit and Press, p. 22:9)

We accept Mrs. Eddy's prophecy: "In answer to on-coming questions will say: I calculate that about one half century more will bring to the front the man that God has equipped to lift aloft His standard of Christian Science." We believe Stanley C. Larkin fulfilled this prophecy. (see The Christian Science Standard, Vol. 6, Number 1, pp. 17, 18)

We accept the Bible prophecies of a global conflagration; we also accept Mrs. Eddy's prophecy "Material history is drawing to a close" (No and Yes, p. 45) and her statements in "Science and Health" on pages 96 and 97 on the endtime.

We hold the Bible to be the divinely inspired revelation of Truth and of God's plan of salvation for the redemption of the human race.

We further hold our denominational textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, to be the key to the Scriptures fulfilling the prophecy of the "little book" in Revelation 10, and we believe that it is equally as much revealed truth as is the Bible.

We endeavor to preserve and disseminate the class teaching Mrs. Eddy gave in her College.

We use the Bible Lessons prepared by early students of Christian Science because they help to reinforce Mrs. Eddy's class teaching.

We believe The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston is that concept of Mrs. Eddy’s church which must necessarily conform to her words: “Despite the prosperity of my church, it was learned that material organization has its value and peril, and that organization is requisite only in the earliest periods in Christian history. After this material form of cohesion and fellowship has accomplished its end, continued organization retards spiritual growth, and should be laid off...” (Retrospection and Introspection, p. 45:15)


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Why do you study the early CS Bible Lessons?
The early CS Bible Lessons differ from those currently published by the Christian Science headquarters in Boston in that they present Christian Science as Mary Baker Eddy and her early followers presented it. They also contain citations which are never studied in the current official Lessons.
Far from being outdated, these Lessons are as fresh, inspiring, and relevant as when they were originally published.


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Can Christian Scientists go to doctors?
Christian Scientists are free to follow the dictates of their own conscience. If they desire to put themselves under medical care instead of relying on Christian Science treatment, they are free to do so. However, most students of Christian Science have found God to be the great Physician and the only help they need.

The Biblical precedence for relying on God for all healing is found in the life and works of Christ Jesus. He said, "He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father." (John 14:12) He also commanded his followers: "Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils." (Matt. 10:8)

The best source regarding the Christian Science view of medicine is the textbook of Christian Science, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy. We recommend the chapter "Science, Theology, Medicine" beginning on page 107, but especially pages 142-164.


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Do you have a list of practitioners?
We do not publish a list at this time.



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