Your Adjuster memory survives while animalistic memories perish with physical brain, retaining worth while experiences throughout ascendant career. [1] Only by becoming God-identified can finite beings truly become real in the universes. [2]
Through evolutionary ascension, the ascendant career has been mastered step by step, life by life, world by world, culminating in survival complete in perfection. [3] Eye has not seen what God has prepared for survivors in the heavenly realms beyond mortal death. [4]
Man's eternal destiny is assured when Adjuster fusion proclaims the final and irrevocable choice to do the Father's will, despite mortal man's fluctuating ability to draw near or forsake it. [5] Utilize time wisely to ensure soul survival, for with that, all other losses can be recovered. [6] Survival of mortal death is a gift of God which must be desired, never forced on anyone. [7]
Intellectual and spiritual growth continues through morontia existence, transitioning from physicality to true morontial states in local systems and ultimately reaching spiritual heights on Salvington spheres. [8]
The pursuit of the ideal, striving to be Godlike, is a continuous effort before and after death, as life after death is no different in essentials than mortal existence, with every good deed in this life contributing to the enhancement of the future life. [9]
The contemplation of nature does not afford ground for belief in human personality survival; it reveals only a God of motion and life, in whom the religious man has already found in his own soul. [10]
Survival beyond mortal death is not tied to knowledge or wisdom, but rather to the choice to achieve perfection and do the will of the Father in heaven. [11] Personal survival beyond mortal death is not detectable in nature or mind, only spiritually. [12] The mortal-survival plan is not for endless bliss, but for transcendent service beyond the universe age. [13] The presence of evil is a sufficient test for the ascension of man, as sin is not essential to survival in the natural order of this world. [14] The ministry of Thought Adjusters and guardian angels is essential for the terrestrial escape of mortals from mortal death. [15]
The Adjuster possession of spirit personality survives natural death, enabling the composite entity of spirit origin to endure beyond the dissolution of the material self. [16] The true concept of God is indispensable to survival beyond mortal death. [17]
The doctrine of immortality took form at Babylon, shifting focus from social justice to theology for the Jews. [18]
Lucifer contended immortality was inherent, asserting that the executioners of the Ancients of Days could be debarred if beings would assert their independence, and that all would live eternally except for unjust acts. [19]
Onagar's concept of the Great Beyond originated in the settlement of Oban on the northern shores of the ancient Mediterranean, where he sent out teachers to spread his new doctrines of one Deity and his vision of the afterlife. [20]
The belief in reincarnation among ancient civilizations stemmed from their observations of hereditary traits and resemblance, rather than a concept of immortality. [21]
Early man believed in a next life resembling their current one without misfortune, but as the concept of heaven and hell emerged, many primitive races feared growing old and frail in the afterlife. [22]
Primitive beliefs in survival after mortal death were influenced by a desire to accumulate wealth for the next life, leading to the custom of burying personal belongings; however, the teachings of Christianity emphasized salvation for all, regardless of wealth. [23]
Despite their vague Andonite ideas about survival after death, Sontad and his wife, assisted by his eldest sister, immediately assumed leadership of the clan and buried their dead family members upon the death of his parents, despite Sontad's injured foot. [24]
All beings will have one undoubted chance to make a final, self-conscious choice, ensuring that no soul is deprived of the opportunity to reveal its true intent and purpose. [25] Creator Sons may decree survival, but only the Ancients of Days hold executive judgment on eternal life and death. [26]
In doubt, universe governments invariably rule in the personal interests of individuals, ensuring divine justice and mercy for all souls on their ascending career towards eternal joy. [27] Justice Guides defend cases of doubtful mortal survival in the tribunals of the universe with a perfect understanding of every detail. [28] Magisterial Sons render judgment on survival, decreeing the fate of evolutionary races but leaving execution to superuniverse authorities. [29] Each being is given one ultimate chance to make a definitive choice, with no possibility of a second opportunity if it is rejected. [30]
Graduate Guides ensure the success of the all-perfected plan for our survival and ascension. [31] All power and facilities are provided to ensure mortal survival and attainment of divine perfection in the family of divine sonship. [32] The Father desires all his creatures to be in personal communion with him, ensuring their eternal survival through divine love and mercy. [33]
The first faint flicker of faith assures the survival of all souls who exhibit a desire to find God and attain divine perfection, cooperating with their indwelling Adjusters. [34] Gods are divinely fair and charmingly merciful to primitive mortals in their evolutionary trials. [35] Jesus is our surety for entering the eternal mercies of the Father's kingdom, bringing peace and everlasting life to believers. [36]
Survival of the evolving immortal soul is dependent on spiritualization by the ministry of the Adjuster, as only conscious resistance to the divine leading can prevent it. [37]
Survival of the immortal soul is assured when the mortal mind believes, knows, and desires God, regardless of intellectual, educational, or social limitations. [38] The lavish mercy credits established by the Sons of God ensure the survival of all who desire divine citizenship. [39]
Acceptance of sonship is the key to evolutionary survival and spiritual progression. [40]
The great struggle of this universe age is between seeking actualization and potential; mortal man can either accept participation in the adventure of eternity or move counter to the stream of events in the finite universes. [41] Identifying with Spirit through doing the Father's will now ensures survival beyond mortal death. [42] The survival of mortal death hinges on choosing values selected by the divine spirit within. [43] Effort and decision are necessary for the acquisition of survival values on the challenging evolutionary worlds of mortal races like Urantia. [44] Salvation and survival of mortal death is attained by faith alone in the teachings of Jesus. [45] All true personalities have the sovereign choice to embrace the eternal adventure through their freewill choice. [46]
Survival of mortal death is dependent on being first born of the eternal spirit, possessing eternal life by faith, and bearing the fruits of the spirit in loving service to all creatures. [47]
The joint effort by Adjuster and human leads to the evolution of a candidate for further growth and development in the Supreme, ensuring a faithful and efficient ascent towards the actual presence of the Father on Paradise. [48]
The universe potential of eternal personality arises from the living relationship of personal mind and spirit, centered around the divine spirit nucleus of mortal man. [49] Loving God with all our heart and our neighbor as ourselves is the key to eternal life. [50] The desire of the mortal mind for eternal existence ensures survival and spiritual growth in the universe. [51] Survival in the universe requires cooperation with the divine will and a willingness to learn from mistakes. [52]
The survival of mortal man depends on the immortality of the soul, as the real spiritual values persist in the continuing experience of the Thought Adjuster. [53]
Survival of mortal death is achieved through self-identification with indwelling spirit by choosing to do the Father's will, allowing for eternal union with God. [54]
Survival beyond mortal death is achieved through the sincerity and steadfastness of God-seeking decisions, transferring the seat of identity from the material body to the immortal nature of the morontia soul to eventually attain spirit reality. [55]
The key to surviving mortal death lies in wholehearted spiritual motivation, unreserved consecration to the Father's will, and the supreme desire to be Godlike, willing to do and be anything essential for attaining that ultimate goal. [56] About surrender to will of God see link to submission.
Survival of mortal death is achieved by transferring the seat of identity from material intellect to soul through the evolution of the human mind into spirit union. [57]
Not all accept the opportunity for the Paradise career despite possessing freewill choice. [58] Choose the righteous realities of eternity over sinful pleasures of time to find true deliverance and progress in the new life of faith and hope. [59]
Those with unfit ancestors may be disqualified for survival, but they can still benefit from serving as a conduit for evolutionary minds, preparing them for greater assignments. [60]
Humans fully occupied with material problems will perish unless they make wholehearted moral decisions and unqualified spiritual choices that lead them to become increasingly identified with the divine spirit, ultimately achieving survival and eternity of personality existence. [61] To ensure survival beyond mortal death, one must exhibit continuous spiritual growth and fruit-bearing, not solely rely on initial sonship. [62]
The mind is the ship, the Adjuster is the pilot, the human will is captain, but only by selfishness, slothfulness, and sinfulness can one reject the divine guidance and risk wrecking the mortal career. [63]
Survival of mortal death is ultimately determined by the decisions of the mind and the choices of the soul, where evil and sin may hinder progress but never deprive anyone of their divine right to eternal life. [64] The eternal Adjuster ensures the survival of every meaningful value in will creatures, even if they reject survival before fusion. [65]
See also: UB 112.