Melchizedek's appearance and departure unannounced marked the end of Machiventa's emergency bestowal on Urantia. [1]
Melchizedek, known as the Prince of Salem, appeared at Salem to contact the children of Terah, fostering truth and passing it on to Abraham and his associates. [2]
Paper 56 was co-authored on Urantia by a Mighty Messenger at the request of the Nebadon Revelatory Corps and in collaboration with Melchizedek, the vicegerent Planetary Prince. [3]
After the departure of Machiventa Melchizedek, the great leader's emergency bestowal on Urantia came to an end due to the fear of his followers revering him as a demigod. [4] Melchizedek, like Jesus, focused on fulfilling his mission without trying to change societal norms or introduce new practices. [5] Machiventa Melchizedek curtailed Caligastia’s power to disturb, and Michael in the flesh ultimately stripped him of all authority on Urantia. [6]
Machiventa Melchizedek wisely offered a sacrament of bread and wine as a substitute for sacrificing, but failed to eradicate his followers' proclivity for the barbarous practice. [7]
Machiventa Melchizedek prohibited missionaries from accepting fees or establishing exclusive congregations, hindering the development of a significant religious structure among the Greeks. [8]
The Hebrew scribes destroyed almost every record of Machiventa Melchizedek, distorting their traditions to exalt themselves as the chosen people of God. [9]
Machiventa Melchizedek was bestowed upon the human races of Urantia 1,973 years before the birth of Jesus, his coming unspectacular and not witnessed by human eyes, first observed by mortal man when he entered the tent of Amdon and proclaimed his mission as priest of El Elyon, the Most High, the one and only God. [10] Jesus of Nazareth, perfect in mind and spirit, had a Thought Adjuster previously prepared by the indwelling Machiventa Melchizedek. [11]
Machiventa Melchizedek laid foundations for the spiritual rehabilitation of Urantia, continuing the supermaterial government after the physical contact had been severed. [12] Melchizedek's peaceful approach with surrounding tribes led to a friendly separation from Abraham, who sought conquest instead of defense. [13] Melchizedek organized schools at Salem on Sethite model and introduced a tithing system inspired by Abraham. [14] Melchizedek incarnated to foster a religion of one God, preparing the way for the bestowal of Michael on Earth. [15] The Melchizedek, Prince of Salem, fostered truth and passed it on to Abraham, aiding in the progression of spiritual enlightenment on Urantia. [16]
Melchizedek, resembling a 6-foot tall Nodite in appearance, dressed like a priest with a sacred emblem of three concentric circles, lived a commanding and celibate life, speaking multiple languages, and completing his bestowal mission in ninety-four years. [17] During his incarnation, Machiventa communicated solely with his eleven Melchizedek companions, lacking contact with other celestial beings. [18]
Machiventa Melchizedek lived 94 years as a material being, sustained by material food, partaking of it for the first time with a herder who was astonished by his presence. [19]
Despite living among men, Machiventa never married and couldn't leave offspring, possessing a specially constructed body that did not carry human life plasm. [20] Melchizedek, resembling Nodite and Sumerian peoples, spoke Chaldean and 6 other languages, wearing a sacred emblem on his breast. [21]
Melchizedek, resembling Nodite and Sumerian peoples, stood six feet tall and wore 3 concentric circles on his breast, symbolizing the Paradise Trinity. [22]
In the future, Machiventa Melchizedek may become the Planetary Sovereign of Urantia, possibly accompanied by descendants of Adam and Eve. [23] Melchizedek collaborated with prophets and seers for nineteen centuries to preserve the truths of Salem until Michael's arrival on earth. [24] Machiventa Melchizedek, the vicegerent Planetary Prince of Urantia, has his headquarters on Jerusem. [25] Machiventa Melchizedek was invisibly present on Urantia for 100 years, acting as resident governor general. [26] Machiventa Melchizedek, a member of the 24 counselors, is the eternal ambassador of Christ Michael on Urantia. [27] Machiventa Melchizedek's present status is as Vicegerent Planetary Prince of Urantia. [28] Machiventa Melchizedek, the vicegerent Planetary Prince of Urantia, forever representing Christ Michael. [29]
Machiventa, as a member of the Urantia directors on Jerusem, will accompany Urantia mortals to the Corps of Finality in their universal progression and ascension journey. [30]
Machiventa Melchizedek's cardinal precepts were trust and faith, teaching men to trust in God's beneficence and earn His favor through faith. [31] Covenant with Abraham whereby God does everything and. Man believes in the spiritual concept of the kingdom of heaven, following the covenant of righteousness made with Melchizedek. [32]
The creed and commandments of the Melchizedek church emphasized faith over sacrifices, with a focus on belief in the Most High God and obedience to the seven commandments. [33]
During their Alexandrian sojourn, Jesus, Gonod, and Ganid compiled monotheistic teachings largely derived from the preachments of Machiventa Melchizedek missionaries. [34] Machiventa Melchizedek struggled teaching the Palestinian Bedouins about the Trinity, symbolized by three concentric circles on his breastplate. [35] Melchizedek revealed the Most High to Abraham through his ministry on Urantia, acknowledging the Vorondadek Son as the “ruler in the kingdoms of men.”. [36] Melchizedek's teaching focused on the doctrine of one God, subordinating everything to the belief in a heavenly Creator and divine Father. [37]
Melchizedek taught the advent of another Son of God who would come in the flesh and be born of a woman, inspiring the belief that Jesus was a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek. [38] Melchizedek and Machiventa were the 3rd epochal revelation, teaching trust and faith in God's beneficence. [39]
See also: UB 93.