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The Evolution of Local Universes* (357.1) 32:0.1 A LOCAL universe is the handiwork of a Creator Son of the Paradise order of Michael. It comprises one hundred constellations, each embracing one hundred systems of inhabited worlds. Each system will eventually contain approximately one thousand inhabited spheres. (357.2) 32:0.2 These universes of time and space are all evolutionary. The creative plan of the Paradise Michaels always proceeds along the path of gradual evolvement and progressive development of the physical, intellectual, and spiritual natures and capacities of the manifold creatures who inhabit the varied orders of spheres comprising such a local universe. (357.3) 32:0.3 Urantia belongs to a local universe whose sovereign is the God-man of Nebadon, Jesus of Nazareth and Michael of Salvington. And all of Michael’s plans for this local universe were fully approved by the Paradise Trinity before he ever embarked upon the supreme adventure of space. (357.4) 32:0.4 The Sons of God may choose the re

Sponsored by a Nebadon Corps of Local Universe Personalities acting by authority of Gabriel of Salvington Paper 32 - The Evolution of Local Universes Paper 33 - Administration of the Local Universe Paper 34 - The Local Universe Mother Spirit Paper 35 - The Local Universe Sons of God Paper 36 - The Life Carriers Paper 37 - Personalities of the Local Universe Paper 38 - Ministering Spirits of the Local Universe Paper 39 - The Seraphic Hosts Paper 40 - The Ascending Sons of God Paper 41 - Physical Aspects of the Local Universe Paper 42 - Energy- Mind and Matter Paper 43 - The Constellations Paper 44 - The Celestial Artisans Paper 45 - The Local System Administration Paper 46 - The Local System Headquarters Paper 47 - The Seven Mansion Worlds Paper 48 - The Morontia Life Paper 49 - The Inhabited Worlds Paper 50 - The Planetary Princes Paper 51 - The Planetary Adams Paper 52 - Planetary Mortal Epochs Paper 53 - The Lucifer Rebellion Paper 54 - Problems of the Lucifer Rebellion Paper 55 - The Spheres of Light and

The Corps of the Finality (345.1) 31:0.1 THE Corps of Mortal Finaliters represents the present known destination of the ascending Adjuster-fused mortals of time. But there are other groups who are also assigned to this corps. The primary finaliter corps is composed of the following: (345.2) 31:0.2 1. Havona Natives. (345.3) 31:0.3 2. Gravity Messengers. (345.4) 31:0.4 3. Glorified Mortals. (345.5) 31:0.5 4. Adopted Seraphim. (345.6) 31:0.6 5. Glorified Material Sons. (345.7) 31:0.7 6. Glorified Midway Creatures. (345.8) 31:0.8 These six groups of glorified beings compose this unique body of eternal destiny. We think we know their future work, but we are not certain. While the Corps of the Mortal Finality is mobilizing on Paradise, and while they now so extensively minister to the universes of space and administer the worlds settled in light and life, their future destination must be the now-organizing universes of outer space. At least that is the conjecture of Uversa. (345.9) 31:0.9 The corps is org

Personalities of the Grand Universe (330.1) 30:0.1 THE personalities and other-than-personal entities now functioning on Paradise and in the grand universe constitute a well-nigh limitless number of living beings. Even the number of major orders and types would stagger the human imagination, let alone the countless subtypes and variations. It is, however, desirable to present something of two basic classifications of living beings — a suggestion of the Paradise classification and an abbreviation of the Uversa Personality Register. (330.2) 30:0.2 It is not possible to formulate comprehensive and entirely consistent classifications of the personalities of the grand universe because all of the groups are not revealed. It would require numerous additional papers to cover the further revelation required to systematically classify all groups. Such conceptual expansion would hardly be desirable as it would deprive the thinking mortals of the next thousand years of that stimulus to creative speculation which these

The Universe Power Directors (319.1) 29:0.1 OF ALL the universe personalities concerned in the regulation of interplanetary and interuniverse affairs, the power directors and their associates have been the least understood on Urantia. While your races have long known of the existence of angels and similar orders of celestial beings, little information concerning the controllers and regulators of the physical domain has ever been imparted. Even now I am permitted fully to disclose only the last of the following three groups of living beings having to do with force control and energy regulation in the master universe: (319.2) 29:0.2 1. Primary Eventuated Master Force Organizers. (319.3) 29:0.3 2. Associate Transcendental Master Force Organizers. (319.4) 29:0.4 3. Universe Power Directors. (319.5) 29:0.5 Though I deem it impossible to portray the individuality of the various groups of directors, centers, and controllers of universe power, I hope to be able to explain something about the domain of their acti

Ministering Spirits of the Superuniverses (306.1) 28:0.1 AS THE supernaphim are the angelic hosts of the central universe and the seraphim of the local universes, so are the seconaphim the ministering spirits of the superuniverses. In degree of divinity and in potential of supremacy, however, these children of the Reflective Spirits are much more like supernaphim than seraphim. They serve not alone in the supercreations, and both numerous and intriguing are the transactions sponsored by their unrevealed associates. (306.2) 28:0.2 As presented in these narratives, the ministering spirits of the superuniverses embrace the following three orders: (306.3) 28:0.3 1. The Seconaphim. (306.4) 28:0.4 2. The Tertiaphim. (306.5) 28:0.5 3. The Omniaphim. (306.6) 28:0.6 Since the latter two orders are not so directly concerned with the ascendant scheme of mortal progression, they will be briefly discussed prior to the more extended consideration of seconaphim. Technically, neither tertiaphim nor omniaphim are minist

Ministry of the Primary Supernaphim (298.1) 27:0.1 PRIMARY supernaphim are the supernal servants of the Deities on the eternal Isle of Paradise. Never have they been known to depart from the paths of light and righteousness. The roll calls are complete; from eternity not one of this magnificent host has been lost. These high supernaphim are perfect beings, supreme in perfection, but they are not absonite, neither are they absolute. Being of the essence of perfection, these children of the Infinite Spirit work interchangeably and at will in all phases of their manifold duties. They do not function extensively outside Paradise, though they do participate in the various millennial gatherings and group reunions of the central universe. They also go forth as special messengers of the Deities, and in large numbers they ascend to become Technical Advisers. (298.2) 27:0.2 Primary supernaphim are also placed in command of the seraphic hosts ministering on worlds isolated because of rebellion. When a Paradise Son is

Ministering Spirits of the Central Universe (285.1) 26:0.1 SUPERNAPHIM are the ministering spirits of Paradise and the central universe; they are the highest order of the lowest group of the children of the Infinite Spirit — the angelic hosts. Such ministering spirits are to be encountered from the Isle of Paradise to the worlds of time and space. No major part of the organized and inhabited creation is without their services. 1. The Ministering Spirits (285.2) 26:1.1 Angels are the ministering-spirit associates of the evolutionary and ascending will creatures of all space; they are also the colleagues and working associates of the higher hosts of the divine personalities of the spheres. The angels of all orders are distinct personalities and are highly individualized. They all have a large capacity for appreciation of the ministrations of the reversion directors. Together with the Messenger Hosts of Space, the ministering spirits enjoy seasons of rest and change; they possess very social natures and have

The Messenger Hosts of Space (273.1) 25:0.1 RANKING intermediately in the family of the Infinite Spirit are the Messenger Hosts of Space. These versatile beings function as the connecting links between the higher personalities and the ministering spirits. The messenger hosts include the following orders of celestial beings: (273.2) 25:0.2 1. Havona Servitals. (273.3) 25:0.3 2. Universal Conciliators. (273.4) 25:0.4 3. Technical Advisers. (273.5) 25:0.5 4. Custodians of Records on Paradise. (273.6) 25:0.6 5. Celestial Recorders. (273.7) 25:0.7 6. Morontia Companions. (273.8) 25:0.8 7. Paradise Companions. (273.9) 25:0.9 Of the seven groups enumerated, only three — servitals, conciliators, and Morontia Companions — are created as such; the remaining four represent attainment levels of the angelic orders. In accordance with inherent nature and attained status, the messenger hosts variously serve in the universe of universes but always subject to the direction of those who rule the realms of their assign

Higher Personalities of the Infinite Spirit (264.1) 24:0.1 ON UVERSA we divide all personalities and entities of the Conjoint Creator into three grand divisions: the Higher Personalities of the Infinite Spirit, the Messenger Hosts of Space, and the Ministering Spirits of Time, those spirit beings who are concerned with teaching and ministering to the will creatures of the ascendant scheme of mortal progression. (264.2) 24:0.2 Those Higher Personalities of the Infinite Spirit that find mention in these narratives function throughout the grand universe in seven divisions: (264.3) 24:0.3 1. Solitary Messengers. (264.4) 24:0.4 2. Universe Circuit Supervisors. (264.5) 24:0.5 3. Census Directors. (264.6) 24:0.6 4. Personal Aids of the Infinite Spirit. (264.7) 24:0.7 5. Associate Inspectors. (264.8) 24:0.8 6. Assigned Sentinels. (264.9) 24:0.9 7. Graduate Guides. (264.10) 24:0.10 Solitary Messengers, Circuit Supervisors, Census Directors, and the Personal Aids are characterized by the possession of tremend

The Solitary Messengers (256.1) 23:0.1 SOLITARY Messengers are the personal and universal corps of the Conjoint Creator; they are the first and senior order of the Higher Personalities of the Infinite Spirit. They represent the initial creative action of the Infinite Spirit in solitary function for the purpose of bringing into existence solitary personality spirits. Neither the Father nor the Son directly participated in this stupendous spiritualization. (256.2) 23:0.2 These spirit messengers were personalized in a single creative episode, and their number is stationary. Although I have one of these extraordinary beings associated with me on this present mission, I do not know how many such personalities exist in the universe of universes. I only know, from time to time, how many are of registry-record as functioning for the time being within the jurisdiction of our superuniverse. From the last Uversa report I observe that there were almost 7,690 trillion Solitary Messengers then operating within the bounda

The Trinitized Sons of God (243.1) 22:0.1 THERE are three groups of beings who are called Sons of God. In addition to descending and ascending orders of sonship there is a third group known as the Trinitized Sons of God. The trinitized order of sonship is subdivided into three primary divisions in accordance with the origins of its many types of personalities, revealed and unrevealed. These primary divisions are: (243.2) 22:0.2 1. Deity-trinitized Sons. (243.3) 22:0.3 2. Trinity-embraced Sons. (243.4) 22:0.4 3. Creature-trinitized Sons. (243.5) 22:0.5 Irrespective of origin all Trinitized Sons of God have in common the experience of trinitization, either as a part of their origin or as an experience of Trinity embrace subsequently attained. The Deity-trinitized Sons are unrevealed in these narratives; therefore will this presentation be confined to a portrayal of the remaining two groups, more particularly the Trinity-embraced sons of God. 1. The Trinity-Embraced Sons (243.6) 22:1.1 All Trinity-embrace

The Paradise Creator Sons (234.1) 21:0.1 THE Creator Sons are the makers and rulers of the local universes of time and space. These universe creators and sovereigns are of dual origin, embodying the characteristics of God the Father and God the Son. But each Creator Son is different from every other; each is unique in nature as well as in personality; each is the “only-begotten Son” of the perfect deity ideal of his origin. (234.2) 21:0.2 In the vast work of organizing, evolving, and perfecting a local universe, these high Sons always enjoy the sustaining approval of the Universal Father. The relationship of the Creator Sons with their Paradise Father is touching and superlative. No doubt the profound affection of the Deity parents for their divine progeny is the wellspring of that beautiful and well-nigh divine love which even mortal parents bear their children. (234.3) 21:0.3 These primary Paradise Sons are personalized as Michaels. As they go forth from Paradise to found their universes, they are known

The Paradise Sons of God (223.1) 20:0.1 AS THEY function in the superuniverse of Orvonton, the Sons of God are classified under three general heads: (223.2) 20:0.2 1. The Descending Sons of God. (223.3) 20:0.3 2. The Ascending Sons of God. (223.4) 20:0.4 3. The Trinitized Sons of God. (223.5) 20:0.5 Descending orders of sonship include personalities who are of direct and divine creation. Ascending sons, such as mortal creatures, achieve this status by experiential participation in the creative technique known as evolution. Trinitized Sons are a group of composite origin which includes all beings embraced by the Paradise Trinity even though not of direct Trinity origin. 1. The Descending Sons of God (223.6) 20:1.1 All descending Sons of God have high and divine origins. They are dedicated to the descending ministry of service on the worlds and systems of time and space, there to facilitate the progress in the Paradise climb of the lowly creatures of evolutionary origin — the ascending sons of God. Of th

The Co-ordinate Trinity-Origin Beings (214.1) 19:0.1 THIS Paradise group, designated the Co-ordinate Trinity-origin Beings, embraces the Trinity Teacher Sons, also classed among the Paradise Sons of God, three groups of high superuniverse administrators, and the somewhat impersonal category of the Inspired Trinity Spirits. Even the Havona natives may properly be included in this classification of Trinity personalities along with numerous groups of beings resident on Paradise. Those Trinity-origin beings to be considered in this discussion are: (214.2) 19:0.2 1. Trinity Teacher Sons. (214.3) 19:0.3 2. Perfectors of Wisdom. (214.4) 19:0.4 3. Divine Counselors. (214.5) 19:0.5 4. Universal Censors. (214.6) 19:0.6 5. Inspired Trinity Spirits. (214.7) 19:0.7 6. Havona Natives. (214.8) 19:0.8 7. Paradise Citizens. (214.9) 19:0.9 Excepting the Trinity Teacher Sons and possibly the Inspired Trinity Spirits, these groups are of definite numbers; their creation is a finished and past event. 1. The Trinity Teac

The Supreme Trinity Personalities (207.1) 18:0.1 SUPREME Trinity Personalities are all created for specific service. They are designed by the divine Trinity for the fulfillment of certain specific duties, and they are qualified to serve with perfection of technique and finality of devotion. There are seven orders of the Supreme Trinity Personalities: (207.2) 18:0.2 1. Trinitized Secrets of Supremacy. (207.3) 18:0.3 2. Eternals of Days. (207.4) 18:0.4 3. Ancients of Days. (207.5) 18:0.5 4. Perfections of Days. (207.6) 18:0.6 5. Recents of Days. (207.7) 18:0.7 6. Unions of Days. (207.8) 18:0.8 7. Faithfuls of Days. (207.9) 18:0.9 These beings of administrative perfection are of definite and final numbers. Their creation is a past event; no more are being personalized. (207.10) 18:0.10 Throughout the grand universe these Supreme Trinity Personalities represent the administrative policies of the Paradise Trinity; they represent the justice and are the executive judgment of the Paradise Trinity. They for

The Seven Supreme Spirit Groups (197.1) 17:0.1 THE seven Supreme Spirit groups are the universal co-ordinating directors of the seven-segmented administration of the grand universe. Although all are classed among the functional family of the Infinite Spirit, the following three groups are usually classified as children of the Paradise Trinity: (197.2) 17:0.2 1. The Seven Master Spirits. (197.3) 17:0.3 2. The Seven Supreme Executives. (197.4) 17:0.4 3. The Reflective Spirits. (197.5) 17:0.5 The remaining four groups are brought into being by the creative acts of the Infinite Spirit or by his associates of creative status: (197.6) 17:0.6 4. The Reflective Image Aids. (197.7) 17:0.7 5. The Seven Spirits of the Circuits. (197.8) 17:0.8 6. The Local Universe Creative Spirits. (197.9) 17:0.9 7. The Adjutant Mind-Spirits. (197.10) 17:0.10 These seven orders are known on Uversa as the seven Supreme Spirit groups. Their functional domain extends from the personal presence of the Seven Master Spirits on the p

The Seven Master Spirits (184.1) 16:0.1 THE Seven Master Spirits of Paradise are the primary personalities of the Infinite Spirit. In this sevenfold creative act of self-duplication the Infinite Spirit exhausted the associative possibilities mathematically inherent in the factual existence of the three persons of Deity. Had it been possible to produce a larger number of Master Spirits, they would have been created, but there are just seven associative possibilities, and only seven, inherent in three Deities. And this explains why the universe is operated in seven grand divisions, and why the number seven is basically fundamental in its organization and administration. (184.2) 16:0.2 The Seven Master Spirits thus have their origin in, and derive their individual characteristics from, the following seven likenesses: (184.3) 16:0.3 1. The Universal Father. (184.4) 16:0.4 2. The Eternal Son. (184.5) 16:0.5 3. The Infinite Spirit. (184.6) 16:0.6 4. The Father and the Son. (184.7) 16:0.7 5. The Father and th

The Seven Superuniverses (164.1) 15:0.1 AS FAR as the Universal Father is concerned — as a Father — the universes are virtually nonexistent; he deals with personalities; he is the Father of personalities. As far as the Eternal Son and the Infinite Spirit are concerned — as creator partners — the universes are localized and individual under the joint rule of the Creator Sons and the Creative Spirits. As far as the Paradise Trinity is concerned, outside Havona there are just seven inhabited universes, the seven superuniverses which hold jurisdiction over the circle of the first post-Havona space level. The Seven Master Spirits radiate their influence out from the central Isle, thus constituting the vast creation one gigantic wheel, the hub being the eternal Isle of Paradise, the seven spokes the radiations of the Seven Master Spirits, the rim the outer regions of the grand universe. (164.2) 15:0.2 Early in the materialization of the universal creation the sevenfold scheme of the superuniverse organization and

The Central and Divine Universe (152.1) 14:0.1 THE perfect and divine universe occupies the center of all creation; it is the eternal core around which the vast creations of time and space revolve. Paradise is the gigantic nuclear Isle of absolute stability which rests motionless at the very heart of the magnificent eternal universe. This central planetary family is called Havona and is far-distant from the local universe of Nebadon. It is of enormous dimensions and almost unbelievable mass and consists of one billion spheres of unimagined beauty and superb grandeur, but the true magnitude of this vast creation is really beyond the understanding grasp of the human mind. (152.2) 14:0.2 This is the one and only settled, perfect, and established aggregation of worlds. This is a wholly created and perfect universe; it is not an evolutionary development. This is the eternal core of perfection, about which swirls that endless procession of universes which constitute the tremendous evolutionary experiment, the aud