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2-17. According to the 5th Epochal Revelation what happened on the day of Pentecost?

According to The Urantia Book (the 5th Epochal Revelation), the day of Pentecost (in A.D. 30, approximately 40 days after Jesus' resurrection and ascension) marked the bestowal of the Spirit of Truth—the promised "new teacher" or comforter sent by Jesus (the Creator Son, Michael of Nebadon) and the Universal Father—upon all sincere believers worldwide.

This event is detailed primarily in Paper 194: Bestowal of the Spirit of Truth, especially sections 1 ("The Pentecost Sermon") and 3 ("What Happened at Pentecost"). It occurred during the Jewish festival of Pentecost (a harvest feast 50 days after Passover in traditional reckoning, but the revelation aligns it with 40 days post-ascension for the spiritual outpouring).

Key Events on the Day of Pentecost

• Morning/early afternoon gathering and awareness: About one o'clock, as the 120 believers (including the apostles, women disciples, and others) were engaged in prayer in the upper room in Jerusalem, they became aware of a strange, profound presence. They experienced a new sense of spiritual joy, security, confidence, and power—an inner endowment of insight and courage.
• Peter's sermon in the temple: Around 2 p.m., the apostles (having hidden for 40 days) boldly emerged and preached in the temple courtyard. Peter delivered an impassioned sermon on the risen Messiah, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the new message of Jesus. Six apostles participated (Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Matthew), speaking in multiple languages (Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, and some others they knew). This resulted in over 2,000 new believers accepting the message.
• Mass baptism: By about 4:30 p.m., the new converts followed the apostles to the Pool of Siloam, where Peter, Andrew, James, and John baptized them in Jesus' name. Baptism continued until dark. Pentecost was a major festival for baptizing proselytes, making it easier for large numbers (Jews and believing Gentiles) to participate without breaking from Judaism initially—the early believers remained a sect within Judaism for some time.

Spiritual Significance and What Truly Happened

The revelation demythologizes later traditions associating Pentecost with "tongues of fire," ecstatic outbursts, or rampant emotionalism:

• The Spirit of Truth (the combined spirit of the Father and the Son) was poured out upon all flesh—not just the apostles, but every sincere believer worldwide (in Jerusalem, Alexandria, Philadelphia, and elsewhere). It became a personal gift to every mortal, qualifying them to preach the gospel more effectively.
• Quote from Paper 194:3.1–3.5:
  "Many queer and strange teachings became associated with the early narratives of the day of Pentecost... The chief mission of this outpoured spirit... is to teach men about the truths of the Father’s love and the Son’s mercy... On the day of Pentecost the religion of Jesus broke all national restrictions and racial fetters... The Spirit of Truth became the personal gift from the Master to every mortal."
• It liberated Jesus' religion from Jewish fetters, making it universal and personal—no longer tied to race, nation, or priestly classes.
• The Spirit reveals Jesus (the Creator Son) anew in believers' hearts, enabling them to live his life traits (fruits of the spirit) and experience ongoing spiritual growth. Jesus, having lived as one personality on Earth, now lives anew in every truth-seeking believer through this spirit.
• Prayer enhanced receptivity but did not "cause" the bestowal—it was a divine act fulfilling Jesus' promise.

Broader Impact

• Peter's preaching decided early Christian policies; he became the founder of the church as an institution.
• The event shifted focus somewhat from the pure "gospel of the kingdom" (fatherhood of God, brotherhood of man) to the resurrection and risen Christ, though the Spirit aimed to reveal divine love and mercy.
• Subsequent papers (e.g., Paper 195: After Pentecost) discuss how this led to Christianity's spread, Hellenization, and global influence.

In essence, Pentecost in The Urantia Book was the spiritual inauguration of the post-ascension era: the outpouring of the Spirit of Truth transformed fearful disciples into bold witnesses, universalized the religion of Jesus, and made divine guidance personal and available to all sincere hearts—ushering in an age of spiritual liberty and endless progress.

For the full account, see Paper 194 on  spiritualfamily.net or urantia.org or urantiabook.org or truthbook.org and UAI.