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Discussion Questions
for a study of
The Urantia Book
by Dr. Meredith J. Sprunger
Paper 136: Baptism and the Forty Days
1. Do the people of the world still think of the coming kingdom of God in terms of the material world?
2. Although Jesus probably could have won over the power structure of Judaism and the world by the display of supernatural power, why was it spiritually better to use none of this power?
3. Why doesn't the end justify the means?
4. What are contemporary forms of using power for selfish ends?
5. Why doesn't selfish satisfaction and sensuous gratification lead to happiness?
6. Should religious leaders use compromise and diplomacy to achieve spiritual purposes?
7. Is spiritual growth achieved through difficult and suffering conditions stronger than spiritual growth attained under salubrious conditions?
8. Why are guilt and repentance so prominent among many religious people?
9. How do we gain the conquest of our minds by spirit guidance?
10. What would a non-time being be like?
11. What is the "natural, slow, and sure way to accomplishing the divine purpose?"
12. Why are physical miracles and wonders not effective in increasing spiritual growth?
13. Was Jesus' decision not to save himself a major factor in the origin of the blood atonement theory of salvation?
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