The Meaning of Liife
“The meaning of life is its adaptability; the value of life is its progressability—even to the heights of God-consciousness.”-UB 130
Modern Culture
Modern culture must become spiritually baptized with a new revelation of Jesus' life and illuminated with a new understanding of his gospel of eternal salvation. And when Jesus becomes thus lifted up, he will draw all men to himself. 195:10.1
THE PURPOSE OF LIFE - There's in the mind of God a plan which embrace...less opportunity, unlimited progress, and endless life. (p. 365)
This new gospel of...ents a new and exalted goal of destiny, a supreme life purpose. (p. 1778)
The greatest of human knowledge
Of all human knowledge, that which is of greatest value is to know the religious life of Jesus and how he lived it. 196:1.3
The True Shepherd
" I am the true shepherd who is willing even to lay down his life for the sheep...I have come that you all may have life and have it more abundantly." Jesus, 165:2.8
Jesus (age 30) Desert Caravan Leader
Could you have had but one look at him, you would have known that Jesus was a real man of great experience in the things of this world. ... What he aimed at in his life appears to have been a superb self-respect. 140:8.20
The greatest of human knowledge
Of all human knowledge, that which is of greatest value is to know the religious life of Jesus and how he lived it. 196:1.3
Doing Good
...it behooves the Master's followers in all ages to learn to minister as "they pass by" — to do unselfish good as they go about their daily duties. 171:7.10
The Father
"No man in this world now sees the Father except the Son who came forth from the Father. But if the Son be lifted up, he will draw all men to himself, and whosoever believes this truth of the combined nature of the Son shall be endowed with life that is more than age-abiding." 157:6.10
The Good News
"Peace be upon you. You all know that we have one Father in heaven, and that there is but one gospel of the kingdom—the good news of the gift of eternal life which men receive by faith." Jesus, 191:4.3
