Pentecost (bestowal of Spirit of Truth)
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The apostles exhibited intelligent self-surrender and consecration at Pentecost, ushering in the bestowal of the Spirit of Truth. 194:3.16
The stage of the human mind is set for the reception of Adjusters, universally bestowed upon all normal minds of moral status on Urantia ever since the day of Pentecost, when the Spirit of Truth is present as a spiritual co-ordinator. 108:2.3 146:3.6
On the day of Pentecost, all rebel midwayers were interned, forever preventing demoniacal possession. (77:7.2,8)
The essence of Pentecost, the bestowal of the Spirit of Truth, has been overshadowed by misguided emotional displays. 194:3.1
Pentecost obliterated all religious discrimination, setting women free from inequality in spiritual standing and abolishing distinctions based on race, culture, caste, and gender. 194:3.14-15 194:3.5
Andrew and Peter, unlike in character and temperament, worked together splendidly, adding 2000 souls to the kingdom at Pentecost. 139:1.6
On Pentecost, primary and secondary midwayers united in a voluntary union, functioning as one unit in world affairs under alternating leadership. 51:3.8
The Spirit of Truth made demon possession impossible after the day of Pentecost. 141:4.8 145:2.13 153:4.1 163:6.2
Urantians may pass directly to mansion worlds since the day of Pentecost, establishing a new and living way. 52:5.5
What happened at Pentecost transformed the apostles and believers, allowing the Spirit of Truth to dwell within them, leading to unity and a new purpose in serving God and humanity. 194:1-3
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Adjusters after Pentecost 108:2.3 — Jl 2:28; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:1-21.
- God's spirit helps know sonship 146:3.6 — Ro 8:16. *Indwelling spirit confirms*: Ro 8:14. *Spirit of Truth*: Ezk 11:19; Ezk 18:31; Ezk 36:26-27; Jl 2:28-29; Lk 24:49; Jn 7:39; Jn 14:16-18,23,26; Jn 15:4,26; Jn 16:7-8,13-14; Jn 17:21-23; Acts 1:5,8a; Acts 2:1-4,16-18; Acts 2:33; 2 Co 13:5; Ga 2:20; Ga 4:6; Eph 1:13; Eph 4:30; 1 Jn 4:12-15.
- New teacher 194:3.1 — Jn 14:26.
- Spirit of Truth in heart shows Son 194:3.1 — Jn 14:23-26; Jn 15:26; Jn 16:13-14; Acts 1:5,8a; 1 Jn 4:12-15.
- Spirit fruit 194:3.1 — Ga 5:22-23; Eph 5:9.
- Spirit liberty 194:3.14 — 2 Co 3:17.
- Two thousand souls added to kingdom 139:1.6 — Acts 2:41.
- Jesus to pour out His spirit 141:4.8 — Ezk 11:19; Ezk 18:31; Ezk 36:26-27; Jl 2:28-29; Lk 24:49; Jn 7:39; Jn 14:16-18,23,26; Jn 15:4,26; Jn 16:7-8,13-14; Jn 17:21-23; Acts 1:5,8a; Acts 2:1-4,16-18; Acts 2:33; 2 Co 13:5; Ga 2:20; Ga 4:6; Eph 1:13; Eph 4:30; 1 Jn 4:12-15. *Kingdom comes in power and glory*: Mt 24:30-31; Mk 13:26; Lk 21:27; Acts 1:7-8.
- Healing the demoniac 153:4.1 — Mt 9:32-33a; Mt 12:22; Lk 11:14.
- Overcoming devils 163:6.2 — Lk 10:17b-18,20.
- New and living way 52:5.5 — Jn 14:6; Heb 10:20.
- Moses' resurrection 52:5.5 — Jud 1:9; As. Mos. 1:1.
See also
- Judaism:feasts
- Spirit of Truth