Power
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In the Urantia Book
Physical power | energy
- Power designates electronic level of linear-gravity responsive matter in the grand universe. 0:6.2
- Postgravity stages of energy manifest as specialized currents, functioning in seven phases within the electronic organization of universe power. 29:2.15 42:2.1
- about the universe powers see link to gravita | gravita
Human power
- In primitive societies, might was right, evolving into the concentration of power in absolute monarchs. 70:11.13 70:12.2
- Primitive justice prioritized resolving conflicts over fairness, accepting that those in power would act selfishly, illustrating a civilization's level of advancement through the legitimacy and impartiality of its legal system. 70:11.14
- The tendency to bow down before power is rooted in the historical evolution of sacrificial rituals and acts of worship. 89:4.1
- They who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, mount up with wings like eagles, run without weariness, and walk without fainting, for God gives power to the faint and increases strength to the weak. 97:7.8 131:2.6
- Mystery, power, fear, and emotion shape the evolution of religious beliefs and rituals. 92:1.4
- Knowledge, invention, science, printing press, and cultural activities accelerate cultural advancement, proving that knowledge is power. 81:6.9
- Our power and achievement is according to His mercy, through the renewing of the Spirit, which is the source of continual ministry and encouragement to the children of men. 34:6.5
God and Jesus power
- All power given to Jesus will be used in humble obedience to execute the Father's bidding on earth. 138:7.1
- Earned power flows from experiential Spirit in time and space, contrasting with the eternal power from Paradise. 106:2.3
- Jesus' mastery of unlimited power was humble, avoiding any ostentatious display. 138:6.5
- To possess power and steadfastly refuse to use it for self-aggrandizement is a mark of high civilization. 48:7.8 136:8.6
- There is no power but of God, the Lord God omnipotent reigns in all universes. 3:2.1
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.
- Feed flock as shepherd 97:7.8 — Is 40:11. *He gives power to faint*: Is 40:29. *Who wait upon the lord*: Is 40:31.
- Man little less than divine 131:2.6 — Ps 8:5. *God knows way of righteous*: Ps 1:6. *Fear of Lord is the beginning of wisdom*: Ps 111:10; Pr 1:7; Pr 9:10; Job 28:28. *Be you perfect*: Gn 17:1; 1 Ki 8:61; Lv 19:2; Dt 18:13; Mt 5:48; 2 Co 13:11; Jm 1:4; 1 P 1:16. *Pride goes before destruction*: Pr 16:18. *He who rules own spirit is mighty*: Pr 16:32. *When you return to your spiritual rest*: Is 30:15. *Those who wait the Lord will renew their strength*: Is 40:31. *Rest from fear*: Is 14:3. *Fear not, I am with you*: Is 41:10.
- According to His mercy 34:6.5 — Tit 3:5.
- It is the Spirit that quickens 34:6.5 — Jn 6:63; Ro 8:11.
- The Spirit gives life 34:6.5 — Job 33:4; Jn 6:63; 2 Co 3:6.
- Enter kingdom via tribulation 136:8.6 — Acts 14:22.
- God omnipotent reigns 3:2.1 — Rev 19:6.
- Does according to His will 3:2.1 — Dn 4:35.
- No power but of God 3:2.1 — Jn 19:11; Ro 13:1.
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