Paradise
PARADISE
I. THE NATURE OF PARADISE
1. The Universal Father revealed the infinity potential of his nonpersonal self as Paradise. (127.1) 11:9.3
2. Paradise is not spherical—it is ellipsoid. (119.3) 11:2.2
3. Time and space are nonexistent on Paradise. (2.13) 0:1.13
4. Paradise is the center of the universe of universes. (118.1) 11:0.1
5. Paradise is the geographic center of infinity. (126.7) 11:9.2
6. Paradise is motionless—it is the Absolute of material-gravity control. (7.10) 0:4.12
7. Paradise is composed of absolutum. (120.1) 11:2.9
8. Paradise is the absolute of patterns. (127.3) 11:9.5
9. Paradise is divided into three domains:
1. Upper Paradise.
2. Peripheral Paradise.
3. Nether Paradise. (119.5) 11:2.4
10. Paradise is not a creator—it is a unique controller. (7.11) 0:4.13
11. Paradise is not Deity—it is not conscious. (127.2) 11:9.4
II. THE DIVINE RESIDENCE
1. Paradise is the dwelling place of the eternal God. (1.5) 0:0.5
2. The Universal Father is cosmically focalized, spiritually personalized, and geographically resident on Paradise. (118.4) 11:1.2
III. UPPER PARADISE
1. Upper Paradise consists of three spheres:
1. Deity presence.
2. Most Holy Sphere.
3. Holy Area. (120.4) 11:3.1
2. Each of numerous residential units lodges one billion working groups. (121.1) 11:3.4
3. Worship is the highest joy of Paradise residents. (304.3) 27:7.5
4. Paradise is the destiny of all ascendant mortals. (126.6) 11:9.1
IV. PERIPHERAL PARADISE
1. On peripheral Paradise are the landing and dispatching fields; also the force-focal headquarters of the Seven Master Spirits. (121.2) 11:4.1
2. Here are the historic and prophetic exhibit areas. (121.4) 11:4.3
V. NETHER PARADISE
1. On nether Paradise, all physical-energy circuits have their origin. (122.1) 11:5.1
2. Here is the space presence of the Unqualified Absolute. (122.7) 11:5.7
3. On nether Paradise is found the center for space respiration. (122.5) 11:5.5
4. Paradise exists without time and has no location in space. (120.2) 11:2.10
5. Space is a bestowal of Paradise. (124.5) 11:7.4
Topical Studies
- Absolutes
- Adam and Eve
- Angels
- Christology
- Cosmology
- Education
- Evil and Sin
- Evolution
- Evolution of the Soul
- Faith
- God's Eternal Purpose
- Hope
- Justice
- Local Universe Creative Spirit
- Local Universe Sons
- Love
- Machiventa Melchizedek
- Man
- Marriage and the Home
- Mercy
- Mind and Spirit
- Ministry
- Paradise
- Permanent Citizens
- Personality
- Prayer and Worship
- Providence
- Religious Experience
- The Corps of the Finality
- The Creator Sons
- The Doctrine of God
- The Holy Spirit
- The Kingdom of Heaven
- The Local Universe
- The Morontia Life
- The Paradise Sons
- The Paradise Trinity
- The Paradise-Havona System
- The Plan of Salvation
- The Plan of Survival
- The Power Directors
- The Spirit of Truth
- The State
- The Supreme Spirit - And Other Personalities
- Thought Adjusters
- Truth, Beauty, and Goodness
- Worship
- Yahweh