Paper 130, This Surprising Lesson Changed Everything!
Paper 130, On the Way to Rome, 2. At Caesarea , Page (1429.3) 130:2.3, Slides Link: http://fifthepochalrevelationfellowship.com/notes/Paper_130_On_the_Way_to_Rome-2.pptx
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Divine Concepts and Language Challenges
The main substantive portion of the conversation centered on an excerpt from a religious or philosophical text discussing the confusion surrounding divine concepts among humans, particularly regarding terms like God, Divinity, and Deity. The speaker emphasized the challenge of conveying advanced spiritual concepts using limited human language, while being instructed to use existing English terminology rather than introducing new terms.
Focusing on Jesus's journey to Rome. They explored how the Eastern branch of the early Christian Church in Philadelphia maintained more faithful teachings to Jesus's message compared to the Jerusalem group, particularly noting the absence of influential leaders like Peter in regions like China and India. The discussion highlighted how Paul's teachings ultimately prevailed in the West, potentially diverting the church from Jesus's original teachings about the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man.
Jesus' Teachings on Love and Kindness
The group discussed a religious text that featured Jesus teaching about overcoming evil and sin through spiritual enlightenment and kindness. They explored how these teachings led to positive changes in the lives of two men, a Greek and a Roman, who became prominent members of a church and continued to minister to others until their deaths during a massacre of 20,000 Jews at Caesarea. The discussion concluded with a reading about how Jesus taught that all people are brothers and sisters, emphasizing the importance of love and understanding between individuals.
Understanding God's Will and Human Choices
The discussion focused on understanding the will of God and the human will, with Jesus explaining that the will of God is the way of God, involving partnership with divine choices. Dr. emphasized that moral choices based on intelligent reflection align with doing the will of God, which involves choosing what is good and true.
Path to Divine Spiritual Progression
The discussion focused on the concept of sacrifice and survival, with Dr. explaining that humans must make conscious moral and spiritual choices to be identified with the Divine Spirit and achieve eternal progression. Jane shared that the human will is the manifestation of the mind enabling consciousness to express itself objectively and aspire to be godlike, becoming part of Deity through thought adjustment. Dr. emphasized that this does not mean becoming divine in oneself but rather becoming part of the whole of God, clarifying that the goal is to fuse with one's adjustments and contribute to divine service eternally.
Jesus in Alexandria: Library Visit
The group discussed Jesus' visit to Alexandria, where he and his companions arrived by boat and admired the city's lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. They explored the city's attractions, including the famous Library of Alexandria, which contained a vast collection of manuscripts from around the world. Jesus and his companions spent time in the library discussing religious teachings, with Jesus emphasizing the truth in various religions while highlighting the unique role of the Jews and their connection to Melchizedek's teachings. The discussion also touched on the historical significance of Jerusalem and its connection to Salem, where Melchizedek had taught.
Understanding God and Deity Concepts
The group discussed the concept of deity and religion, with Dr. explaining that while many ancient religions were monotheistic, the Urantia Book teaches that there is only one God, the Universal Father, with other deities being aspects of his will and presence. Dr. clarified that the Trinity is not a traditional three-in-one concept but rather represents the Father, Son, and Spirit working in association, with the Father being the primary focus of worship. The discussion concluded with Dr. expressing concerns about the Catholic Church's practice of deifying Mary and saints, noting that such practices are not supported by Jesus's teachings and are likely to be seen as misguided in the afterlife.
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