Sovereignty

The Ancients of Days, despite being the most perfect rulers, will be replaced by the Supreme Being, who is earning sovereignty through experiential service. 18:3.8-9

The Eternal Son's control of spiritual gravity signifies his absolute spiritual sovereignty. 7:1.1

In the Urantia Book

Local universe s | Creator Sons:local universe sovereignty

• Creator Sons earn sovereignty through experiential service, just as the Supreme Being achieves sovereignty over the seven superuniverses. 18:3.9 21:3 (120:0.1,4)
• Jesus achieved completion of his bestowal career, becoming the supreme universe sovereign as “King of Kings and Lord of Lords.” 21:4.5 136:3.4-5

Political sovereignty | nationalism

• The transition from tribal federations to true state sovereignty was characterized by the struggle between territorial states and consanguineous clans. 71:1.23
• Sovereignty emerges through the relinquishment of self-determination, starting with individuals in families and extending to tribes and larger entities. 134:5.9
• The delusional virus of national sovereignty perpetuates endless wars on Urantia, hindering the evolution towards a collective sovereignty of mankind for the greater good of all. 134:5.2-10 134:6.6-7
• Sovereignty grows by organizing political power, encompassing wider segments of mankind, leading towards global government. 134:5.5
• Urmia lectures on the importance of surrendering all notions of religious sovereignty for true religious peace and brotherhood among men. 134:4-6

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.

• Hold in hollow of hand 7:1.1 — Is 40:12.
• Spirit gravity 7:1.1 — Jer 31:3; Jn 6:44; Jn 12:32.
• It is finished 21:4.5 — Jn 19:30.
• King of Kings 21:4.5 — 1 Ti 6:15; Rev 17:14; Rev 19:16.
• All power in heaven & earth 21:4.5 — Mt 28:18.

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