Basic Theological Views of The Urantia Book
by Dr. Meredith J. Sprunger
The Urantia Book supports, enlarges, and enhances fundamental Judeo-Christian theology and reinforces the spiritual values found in all religions.
Revelation: Epochal revelation is periodic, successive, and evolutionary. Insofar as the indwelling Spirit reveals truth to individuals, revelation is continuous. Revelation always upsteps the religions of evolution.
See Lesson 2: RevelationDoctrine of God: Traditional concepts and contemporary concepts such as those in Process Theology are expanded, enhanced and integrated.
See Lesson 3: The Urantia Book View of GodCosmology: The book presents an integrated physical and spiritual cosmology describing an extensive hierarchical system of spiritual administrative and ministering personalities.
See Lesson 4: CosmologyChristology: Jesus is portrayed as truly human and truly divine. In addition to being the savior of humanity he is pictured as a Creator Son much after the view presented in the prologue of John, Col. 1:15-16, and Hebrews 1:2.
Salvation: All are saved who have faith in the highest source of truth, beauty, and goodness (God) available to them and achieve a personal relationship with the Universal Father through the mediating ministry of Jesus.
See Lesson 5: Christology and the Plan of SalvationHuman Destiny: Human beings are mortal sons and daughters of God who have great potential for both good and evil. Each person is indwelt by a spirit fragment of God which constantly seeks to guide that person into a fuller, richer life. Our spiritual development is portrayed as an adventure-filled experiential journey through an intriguing cosmos to the isle of Paradise at the center of the universe of universes where we will be introduced to a career of eternal exploration and discovery. Our traditional concepts of heaven and hell are seen as immature visions of a truly great destiny. A future of unimaginable grandeur is ahead.
The Church: Religious institutions have value but are only social institutions. The Kingdom of God is a spiritual relationship with God and other human beings which transcends social institutions.
See Lesson 6: The Church and the Kingdom of HeavenSpiritual Practices: The Urantia Book admonishes believers to engage in two spiritual practices: Worship and service. The nature and effect of prayer and worship are dealt with in detail and guidelines for more effective prayer are provided. Worship is the highest privilege and the first duty of all created intelligences.
See Lesson 7: Prayer and Worship
