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==PAPER 8: THE INFINITE SPIRIT==   

==PAPER 8: THE INFINITE SPIRIT==   

8:0.1 Back in eternity, when the Universal Father's [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_6#PAPER_6:_THE_ETERNAL_SON "first"] [[infinite]] and [[absolute]] [[thought]] finds in the Eternal Son such a perfect and adequate [[word]] for its divine [[expression]], there ensues the supreme [[desire]] of both the Thought-God and the Word-God for a universal and infinite [[agent]] of mutual expression and combined [[action]].

8:0.1 Back in eternity, when the Universal Father's [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_6#PAPER_6:_THE_ETERNAL_SON "first"] [[infinite]] and [[absolute]] [[thought]] finds in the Eternal Son such a perfect and adequate [[word]] for its divine [[expression]], there ensues the supreme [[desire]] of both the Thought-God and the Word-God for a universal and infinite [[agent]] of mutual expression and combined [[action]].

8:0.2 In the dawn of eternity both the Father and the Son become infinitely cognizant of their mutual [[interdependence]], their eternal and absolute [[Unity|oneness]]; and therefore do they enter into an infinite and everlasting [[covenant]] of divine [[partnership]]. This never-ending compact is made for the execution of their united concepts throughout all of the [[circle]] of [[eternity]]; and ever since this eternity [[event]] the Father and the Son continue in this divine [[union]].

8:0.2 In the dawn of eternity both the Father and the Son become infinitely cognizant of their mutual [[interdependence]], their eternal and absolute [[Unity|oneness]]; and therefore do they enter into an infinite and everlasting [[covenant]] of divine [[partnership]]. This never-ending compact is made for the execution of their united concepts throughout all of the [[circle]] of [[eternity]]; and ever since this eternity [[event]] the Father and the Son continue in this divine [[union]].

8:1.4 The God of Action [[functions]] and the dead vaults of space are astir. [[Havona|One billion perfect]] [[spheres]] flash into [[existence]]. Prior to this hypothetical eternity [[moment]] the space-[[energies]] [[inherent]] in [[Paradise]] are existent and [[potentially]] operative, but they have no [[actuality]] of [[being]]; neither can [[physical]] [[gravity]] be [[measured]] except by the [[reaction]] of material realities to its incessant pull. There is no material universe at this (assumed) eternally distant moment, but the very instant that one billion worlds materialize, there is in [[evidence]] [[gravity]] sufficient and adequate to hold them in the everlasting grasp of [[Paradise]].

8:1.4 The God of Action [[functions]] and the dead vaults of space are astir. [[Havona|One billion perfect]] [[spheres]] flash into [[existence]]. Prior to this hypothetical eternity [[moment]] the space-[[energies]] [[inherent]] in [[Paradise]] are existent and [[potentially]] operative, but they have no [[actuality]] of [[being]]; neither can [[physical]] [[gravity]] be [[measured]] except by the [[reaction]] of material realities to its incessant pull. There is no material universe at this (assumed) eternally distant moment, but the very instant that one billion worlds materialize, there is in [[evidence]] [[gravity]] sufficient and adequate to hold them in the everlasting grasp of [[Paradise]].

8:1.5 There now flashes through the creation of the Gods the second form of energy, and this [[Flow|outflowing]] [[spirit]] is instantly grasped by the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_7#7:1._THE_SPIRIT-GRAVITY_CIRCUIT spiritual gravity] of the Eternal Son. Thus the twofold [[gravity]]-[[embrace]]d universe is [[touched]] with the energy of infinity and immersed in the spirit of [[divinity]]. In this way is the soil of life prepared for the [[consciousness]] of [[mind]] made manifest in the associated [[intelligence]] [[circuits]] of the Infinite Spirit.

8:1.5 There now flashes through the creation of the Gods the second form of energy, and this [[Flow|outflowing]] [[spirit]] is instantly grasped by the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_7#7:1._THE_SPIRIT-GRAVITY_CIRCUIT spiritual gravity] of the Eternal Son. Thus the twofold [[gravity]]-[[embrace]]d universe is [[touched]] with the energy of infinity and immersed in the spirit of [[divinity]]. In this way is the soil of life prepared for the [[consciousness]] of [[mind]] made manifest in the associated [[intelligence]] [[circuits]] of the Infinite Spirit.

8:1.6 Upon these seeds of [[potential]] [[existence]], diffused throughout the [[Havona|central creation]] of the Gods, the Father [[acts]], and [[creature]] [[personality]] appears. Then does the presence of the Paradise Deities fill all organized space and begin effectively to draw all things and beings Paradiseward.

8:1.6 Upon these seeds of [[potential]] [[existence]], diffused throughout the [[Havona|central creation]] of the Gods, the Father [[acts]], and [[creature]] [[personality]] appears. Then does the presence of the Paradise Deities fill all organized space and begin effectively to draw all things and beings Paradiseward.

8:1.9 In brief, the Infinite Spirit testifies that, since he is [[eternal]], so also is the central universe eternal. And this is the traditional [[Origin|starting point]] of the [[history]] of the [[universe of universes]]. Absolutely nothing is known, and no records are in [[existence]], regarding any event or transaction prior to this stupendous eruption of creative [[energy]] and [[administrative]] [[wisdom]] that crystallized the vast universe which exists, and so exquisitely [[functions]], at the [[center]] of [[all things]]. Beyond this event lie the unsearchable transactions of eternity and the depths of infinity—[[absolute]] [[mystery]].

8:1.9 In brief, the Infinite Spirit testifies that, since he is [[eternal]], so also is the central universe eternal. And this is the traditional [[Origin|starting point]] of the [[history]] of the [[universe of universes]]. Absolutely nothing is known, and no records are in [[existence]], regarding any event or transaction prior to this stupendous eruption of creative [[energy]] and [[administrative]] [[wisdom]] that crystallized the vast universe which exists, and so exquisitely [[functions]], at the [[center]] of [[all things]]. Beyond this event lie the unsearchable transactions of eternity and the depths of infinity—[[absolute]] [[mystery]].

8:1.10 And we thus portray the [[sequential]] [[origin]] of the ''Third Source and Center'' as an [[interpretative]] [[Compromise|condescension]] to the time-bound and space-conditioned mind of [[mortal]] [[creatures]]. The mind of man must have a starting point for the [[visualization]] of universe history, and I have been directed to provide this [[technique]] of approach to the historic concept of eternity. In the material mind, consistency demands a First [[Cause]]; therefore do we postulate the [[Universal Father]] as the First Source and the [[Absolute]] [[Center]] of all [[creation]], at the same time instructing all creature minds that the Son and the Spirit are coeternal with the Father in all [[phases]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmogony universe history] and in all realms of creative activity. And we do this without in any sense being disregardful of the [[reality]] and [[eternity]] of the [[Isle of Paradise]] and of the [[The Three Absolutes|Unqualified, Universal, and Deity Absolutes]].

8:1.10 And we thus portray the [[sequential]] [[origin]] of the ''Third Source and Center'' as an [[interpretative]] [[Compromise|condescension]] to the time-bound and space-conditioned mind of [[mortal]] [[creatures]]. The mind of man must have a starting point for the [[visualization]] of universe history, and I have been directed to provide this [[technique]] of approach to the historic concept of eternity. In the material mind, consistency demands a First [[Cause]]; therefore do we postulate the [[Universal Father]] as the First Source and the [[Absolute]] [[Center]] of all [[creation]], at the same time instructing all creature minds that the Son and the Spirit are coeternal with the Father in all [[phases]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmogony universe history] and in all realms of creative activity. And we do this without in any sense being disregardful of the [[reality]] and [[eternity]] of the [[Isle of Paradise]] and of the [[The Three Absolutes|Unqualified, Universal, and Deity Absolutes]].

8:1.11 It is enough of a reach of the [[material]] mind of the [[children]] of time to conceive of [[the Father]] in [[eternity]]. We know that any child can best relate himself to reality by first mastering the [[relationships]] of the child-[[parent]] situation and then by enlarging this [[concept]] to embrace the [[family]] as a whole. Subsequently the growing mind of the child will be able to adjust to the concept of family relations, to [[relationships]] of the [[community]], the [[race]], and the [[Planet|world]], and then to those of the [[Local Universe|universe]], the [[superuniverse]], even the [[universe of universes]].

8:1.11 It is enough of a reach of the [[material]] mind of the [[children]] of time to conceive of [[the Father]] in [[eternity]]. We know that any child can best relate himself to reality by first mastering the [[relationships]] of the child-[[parent]] situation and then by enlarging this [[concept]] to embrace the [[family]] as a whole. Subsequently the growing mind of the child will be able to adjust to the concept of family relations, to [[relationships]] of the [[community]], the [[race]], and the [[Planet|world]], and then to those of the [[Local Universe|universe]], the [[superuniverse]], even the [[universe of universes]].

8:2.1 The ''Conjoint Creator'' is from [[eternity]] and is wholly and without qualification [[Union|one]] with the [[Universal Father]] and the [[Eternal Son]]. The Infinite Spirit [[reflects]] in [[perfection]] not only the [[nature]] of the [[Paradise]] [[Father]] but also the nature of the ''Original Son''.

8:2.1 The ''Conjoint Creator'' is from [[eternity]] and is wholly and without qualification [[Union|one]] with the [[Universal Father]] and the [[Eternal Son]]. The Infinite Spirit [[reflects]] in [[perfection]] not only the [[nature]] of the [[Paradise]] [[Father]] but also the nature of the ''Original Son''.

8:2.2 The [[Third Source and Center]] is known by numerous titles: the [[Universal]] [[Spirit]], the Supreme [[Guide]], the Conjoint [[Creator]], the Divine Executive, the [[Infinite]] [[Mind]], the Spirit of Spirits, the Paradise Mother Spirit, the Conjoint Actor, the Final Co-ordinator, the [[Omnipresent]] Spirit, the [[Absolute]] [[Intelligence]], the Divine [[Action]]; and on [[Urantia]] he is sometimes [[confused]] with the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_16#16:6._THE_COSMIC_MIND cosmic mind].

8:2.2 The [[Third Source and Center]] is known by numerous titles: the [[Universal]] [[Spirit]], the Supreme [[Guide]], the Conjoint [[Creator]], the Divine Executive, the [[Infinite]] [[Mind]], the Spirit of Spirits, the Paradise Mother Spirit, the Conjoint Actor, the Final Co-ordinator, the [[Omnipresent]] Spirit, the [[Absolute]] [[Intelligence]], the Divine [[Action]]; and on [[Urantia]] he is sometimes [[confused]] with the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_16#16:6._THE_COSMIC_MIND cosmic mind].

8:2.3 It is altogether proper to [[Name|denominate]] the Third Person of Deity the Infinite Spirit, for God is spirit. But [[material]] [[creatures]] who tend towards the [[error]] of viewing [[matter]] as basic [[reality]] and mind, together with spirit, as postulates rooted in matter, would better [[comprehend]] the Third Source and Center if he were called the Infinite Reality, the Universal Organizer, or the [[Personality]] Co-ordinator.

8:2.3 It is altogether proper to [[Name|denominate]] the Third Person of Deity the Infinite Spirit, for God is spirit. But [[material]] [[creatures]] who tend towards the [[error]] of viewing [[matter]] as basic [[reality]] and mind, together with spirit, as postulates rooted in matter, would better [[comprehend]] the Third Source and Center if he were called the Infinite Reality, the Universal Organizer, or the [[Personality]] Co-ordinator.

8:2.6 Though in every way sharing the [[perfection]], the [[righteousness]], and the [[love]] of the [[Universal Father]], the Infinite Spirit inclines towards the [[mercy]] [[attributes]] of the [[Eternal Son]], thus becoming the mercy minister of the [[Paradise Deities]] to the [[grand universe]]. Ever and always—universally and eternally—the Spirit is a mercy minister, for, as the [[Paradise Sons|divine Sons]] reveal the [[love]] of God, so the divine Spirit depicts the [[mercy]] of God.

8:2.6 Though in every way sharing the [[perfection]], the [[righteousness]], and the [[love]] of the [[Universal Father]], the Infinite Spirit inclines towards the [[mercy]] [[attributes]] of the [[Eternal Son]], thus becoming the mercy minister of the [[Paradise Deities]] to the [[grand universe]]. Ever and always—universally and eternally—the Spirit is a mercy minister, for, as the [[Paradise Sons|divine Sons]] reveal the [[love]] of God, so the divine Spirit depicts the [[mercy]] of God.

8:2.7 It is not possible that the Spirit could have more of [[goodness]] than the Father since all goodness takes [[origin]] in [[the Father]], but in the [[acts]] of the Spirit we can the better [[comprehend]] such [[goodness]]. The Father's faithfulness and the Son's constancy are made very real to the [[spirit]] [[beings]] and the [[material]] [[creatures]] of the [[spheres]] by the loving ministry and ceaseless [[service]] of the [[personalities]] of the Infinite Spirit. [See[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_17][http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_23][http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_24][http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_25][http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_26][http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_27][http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_28]]

8:2.7 It is not possible that the Spirit could have more of [[goodness]] than the Father since all goodness takes [[origin]] in [[the Father]], but in the [[acts]] of the Spirit we can the better [[comprehend]] such [[goodness]]. The Father's faithfulness and the Son's constancy are made very real to the [[spirit]] [[beings]] and the [[material]] [[creatures]] of the [[spheres]] by the loving ministry and ceaseless [[service]] of the [[personalities]] of the Infinite Spirit. [See[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_17][https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_23][https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_24][https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_25][https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_26][https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_27][https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_28]]

8:2.8 The ''Conjoint Creator'' inherits all [[the Father]]'s [[beauty]] of [[thought]] and [[character]] of [[truth]]. And these [[sublime]] [[traits]] of [[divinity]] are [[co-ordinated]] in the near-[[supreme]] levels of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_16#16:6._THE_COSMIC_MIND cosmic mind] in subordination to the infinite and eternal wisdom of the unconditioned and limitless [[mind]] of the ''Third Source and Center''.

8:2.8 The ''Conjoint Creator'' inherits all [[the Father]]'s [[beauty]] of [[thought]] and [[character]] of [[truth]]. And these [[sublime]] [[traits]] of [[divinity]] are [[co-ordinated]] in the near-[[supreme]] levels of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_16#16:6._THE_COSMIC_MIND cosmic mind] in subordination to the infinite and eternal wisdom of the unconditioned and limitless [[mind]] of the ''Third Source and Center''.

==8:3. RELATION OF THE SPIRIT TO THE FATHER AND THE SON==   

==8:3. RELATION OF THE SPIRIT TO THE FATHER AND THE SON==   

==8:4. THE SPIRIT OF DIVINE MINISTRY==   

==8:4. THE SPIRIT OF DIVINE MINISTRY==   

8:4.1 [[Parallel|Paralleling]] the [[physical]] [[universe]] wherein [[Paradise]] [[gravity]] holds [[all things]] together is the [[spiritual]] [[universe]] wherein the [[word]] of the Son interprets the [[thought]] of God and, when "made flesh," [[demonstrate]]s the loving [[mercy]] of the combined nature of the [[Paradise Trinity|associated Creators]]. But in and through all this material and spiritual [[creation]] there is a vast stage whereon the Infinite Spirit and his spirit offspring show forth the combined [[mercy]], [[patience]], and everlasting [[affection]] of the divine [[parents]] towards the intelligent [[children]] of their co-operative devising and making. Everlasting ministry to [[mind]] is the [[essence]] of the Spirit's [[divine]] [[character]]. And all the spirit offspring of the Conjoint Actor partake of this [[desire]] to minister, this divine urge to [[service]].

8:4.1 [[Parallel|Paralleling]] the [[physical]] [[universe]] wherein [[Paradise]] [[gravity]] holds [[all things]] together is the [[spiritual]] [[universe]] wherein the [[word]] of the Son interprets the [[thought]] of God and, when "made flesh,"[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter] [[demonstrate]]s the loving [[mercy]] of the combined nature of the [[Paradise Trinity|associated Creators]]. But in and through all this material and spiritual [[creation]] there is a vast stage whereon the Infinite Spirit and his spirit offspring show forth the combined [[mercy]], [[patience]], and everlasting [[affection]] of the divine [[parents]] towards the intelligent [[children]] of their co-operative devising and making. Everlasting ministry to [[mind]] is the [[essence]] of the Spirit's [[divine]] [[character]]. And all the spirit offspring of the Conjoint Actor partake of this [[desire]] to minister, this divine urge to [[service]].

8:4.2 God is [[love]], the Son is [[mercy]], the Spirit is [[ministry]]—the ministry of divine love and endless mercy to all intelligent [[creation]]. The Spirit is the [[personification]] of the Father's love and the Son's mercy; in him are they eternally united for [[universal]] service. The Spirit is love [[applied]] to the [[creature]] creation, the combined love of the Father and the Son.

8:4.2 God is [[love]], the Son is [[mercy]], the Spirit is [[ministry]]—the ministry of divine love and endless mercy to all intelligent [[creation]]. The Spirit is the [[personification]] of the Father's love and the Son's mercy; in him are they eternally united for [[universal]] service. The Spirit is love [[applied]] to the [[creature]] creation, the combined love of the Father and the Son.

8:4.3 On [[Urantia]] the Infinite Spirit is known as an [[omnipresent]] [[influence]], a universal presence, but in [[Havona]] you shall know him as a [[personal]] presence of [[actual]] ministry. Here the ministry of the Paradise Spirit is the exemplary and [[inspiring]] [[pattern]] for each of his [[Paper 34 - The Local Universe Mother Spirit|co-ordinate Spirits]] and subordinate personalities ministering to the created beings on the worlds of [[time and space]]. In this divine universe the Infinite Spirit fully participated in the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_7#7:5._THE_SPIRIT_OF_BESTOWAL seven transcendental appearances] of the [[Eternal Son]]; likewise did he participate with the original Michael Son in the seven bestowals upon the [[circuits]] of [[Havona]], thereby becoming the sympathetic and understanding spirit minister to every [[pilgrim]] of time traversing these perfect [[circle]]s on high.

8:4.3 On [[Urantia]] the Infinite Spirit is known as an [[omnipresent]] [[influence]], a universal presence, but in [[Havona]] you shall know him as a [[personal]] presence of [[actual]] ministry. Here the ministry of the Paradise Spirit is the exemplary and [[inspiring]] [[pattern]] for each of his [[Paper 34 - The Local Universe Mother Spirit|co-ordinate Spirits]] and subordinate personalities ministering to the created beings on the worlds of [[time and space]]. In this divine universe the Infinite Spirit fully participated in the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_7#7:5._THE_SPIRIT_OF_BESTOWAL seven transcendental appearances] of the [[Eternal Son]]; likewise did he participate with the original Michael Son in the seven bestowals upon the [[circuits]] of [[Havona]], thereby becoming the sympathetic and understanding spirit minister to every [[pilgrim]] of time traversing these perfect [[circle]]s on high.

8:4.4 When a [[Creator Son]] of God accepts the creatorship charge of [[responsibility]] for a projected [[local universe]], the personalities of the Infinite Spirit pledge themselves as the tireless ministers of this Michael Son when he goes forth on his mission of creative adventure. Especially in the persons of the Creative Daughters, the [[Paper 34 - The Local Universe Mother Spirit|local universe Mother Spirits]], do we find the Infinite Spirit [[devoted]] to the task of fostering the [[ascension]] of the [[material]] [[creatures]] to higher and higher levels of spiritual [[attainment]]. And all this [[work]] of creature ministry is done in perfect [[harmony]] with the [[purposes]], and in close [[association]] with the [[personalities]], of the [[Creator Sons]] of these local universes.

8:4.4 When a [[Creator Son]] of God accepts the creatorship charge of [[responsibility]] for a projected [[local universe]], the personalities of the Infinite Spirit pledge themselves as the tireless ministers of this Michael Son when he goes forth on his mission of creative adventure. Especially in the persons of the Creative Daughters, the [[Paper 34 - The Local Universe Mother Spirit|local universe Mother Spirits]], do we find the Infinite Spirit [[devoted]] to the task of fostering the [[ascension]] of the [[material]] [[creatures]] to higher and higher levels of spiritual [[attainment]]. And all this [[work]] of creature ministry is done in perfect [[harmony]] with the [[purposes]], and in close [[association]] with the [[personalities]], of the [[Creator Sons]] of these local universes.

8:4.7 The Conjoint Creator is truly and forever the great ministering [[personality]], the [[universal]] [[mercy]] minister. To [[comprehend]] the ministry of the Spirit, [[ponder]] the [[truth]] that he is the combined portrayal of the Father's unending love and of the Son's eternal mercy. The Spirit's ministry is not, however, restricted solely to the representation of the Eternal Son and the Universal Father. The Infinite Spirit also possesses the [[power]] to minister to the creatures of the realm in his own name and right; the Third Person is of [[divine]] [[dignity]] and also bestows the universal ministry of mercy in his own behalf.

8:4.7 The Conjoint Creator is truly and forever the great ministering [[personality]], the [[universal]] [[mercy]] minister. To [[comprehend]] the ministry of the Spirit, [[ponder]] the [[truth]] that he is the combined portrayal of the Father's unending love and of the Son's eternal mercy. The Spirit's ministry is not, however, restricted solely to the representation of the Eternal Son and the Universal Father. The Infinite Spirit also possesses the [[power]] to minister to the creatures of the realm in his own name and right; the Third Person is of [[divine]] [[dignity]] and also bestows the universal ministry of mercy in his own behalf.

8:4.8 As man learns more of the loving and tireless ministry of the lower orders of the creature [[family]] of this Infinite Spirit, he will all the more admire and adore the [[transcendent]] nature and matchless [[character]] of this combined Action of the Universal Father and the Eternal Son. Indeed is this Spirit "the eyes of the Lord which are ever over the righteous" and "the divine ears which are ever open to their prayers."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Psalms#Psalm_34]

8:4.8 As man learns more of the loving and tireless ministry of the lower orders of the creature [[family]] of this Infinite Spirit, he will all the more admire and adore the [[transcendent]] nature and matchless [[character]] of this combined Action of the Universal Father and the Eternal Son. Indeed is this Spirit "the eyes of the Lord which are ever over the righteous"[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1st_Letter_of_Peter#1st_Letter_of_Peter.2C_III] and "the divine ears which are ever open to their prayers."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Psalms#Psalm_34]

==8:5. THE PRESENCE OF GOD==     

==8:5. THE PRESENCE OF GOD==     

8:5.1 The outstanding attribute of the Infinite Spirit is omnipresence. Throughout all the universe of universes there is everywhere present this all-pervading spirit, which is so akin to the presence of a universal and divine mind. Both the Second Person and the Third Person of Deity are represented on all worlds by their ever-present spirits.

8:5.1 The outstanding [[attribute]] of the Infinite Spirit is [[omnipresence]]. Throughout all the [[universe of universes]] there is everywhere present this all-pervading [[spirit]], which is so akin to the [[presence]] of a [[universal]] and [[divine]] [[mind]]. Both the Second Person and the Third Person of Deity are represented on all worlds by their ever-present spirits.

8:5.2 The Father is infinite and is therefore limited only by volition. In the bestowal of Adjusters and in the encircuitment of personality, the Father acts alone, but in the contact of spirit forces with intelligent beings, he utilizes the spirits and personalities of the Eternal Son and the Infinite Spirit. He is at will spiritually present equally with the Son or with the Conjoint Actor; he is present with the Son and in the Spirit. The Father is most certainly everywhere present, and we discern his presence by and through any and all of these diverse but associated forces, influences, and presences.

8:5.2 The Father is infinite and is therefore limited only by [[volition]]. In the bestowal of [[Thought Adjusters|Adjusters]] and in the encircuitment of [[personality]], the Father [[acts]] alone, but in the contact of spirit forces with intelligent beings, he utilizes the spirits and personalities of the Eternal Son and the Infinite Spirit. He is at will spiritually present equally with the Son or with the Conjoint Actor; he is present with the Son and in the Spirit. The Father is most certainly everywhere present, and we [[discern]] his [[presence]] by and through any and all of these diverse but associated [[force]]s, [[influence]]s, and [[presence]]s.

8:5.3 In your sacred writings the term Spirit of God seems to be used interchangeably to designate both the Infinite Spirit on Paradise and the Creative Spirit of your local universe. The Holy Spirit is the spiritual circuit of this Creative Daughter of the Paradise Infinite Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a circuit indigenous to each local universe and is confined to the spiritual realm of that creation; but the Infinite Spirit is omnipresent.

8:5.3 In your [[sacred]] [[writing]]s the term Spirit of God seems to be used interchangeably to designate both the Infinite Spirit on [[Paradise]] and the [[Mother Spirit|Creative Spirit]] of your [[local universe]]. The [[Holy Spirit]] is the spiritual [[circuit]] of this [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_34#34:1._PERSONALIZATION_OF_THE_CREATIVE_SPIRIT Creative Daughter] of the [[Paradise]] Infinite Spirit. The [[Holy Spirit]] is a [[circuit]] indigenous to each [[local universe]] and is confined to the spiritual realm of that [[creation]]; but the Infinite Spirit is [[omnipresent]].

8:5.4 There are many spiritual influences, and they are all as one. Even the work of the Thought Adjusters, though independent of all other influences, unvaryingly coincides with the spirit ministry of the combined influences of the Infinite Spirit and a local universe Mother Spirit. As these spiritual presences operate in the lives of Urantians, they cannot be segregated. In your minds and upon your souls they function as one spirit, notwithstanding their diverse origins. And as this united spiritual ministration is experienced, it becomes to you the influence of the Supreme, "who is ever able to keep you from failing and to present you blameless before your Father on high."

8:5.4 There are many [[spiritual]] [[influence]]s, and they are all as one. Even the work of the [[Thought Adjusters]], though independent of all other influences, unvaryingly coincides with the spirit ministry of the combined influences of the Infinite Spirit and a local universe [[Mother Spirit]]. As these spiritual presences operate in the lives of [[Urantia]]ns, they cannot be segregated. In your minds and upon your [[soul]]s they [[function]] as one [[spirit]], notwithstanding their [[diverse]] [[origins]]. And as this united spiritual ministration is experienced, it becomes to you the influence of [[the Supreme]], "who is ever able to keep you from failing and to present you blameless before your Father on high."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Jude]

8:5.5 Ever remember that the Infinite Spirit is the Conjoint Actor; both the Father and the Son are functioning in and through him; he is present not only as himself but also as the Father and as the Son and as the Father-Son. In recognition of this and for many additional reasons the spirit presence of the Infinite Spirit is often referred to as "the spirit of God."

8:5.5 Ever [[remember]] that the Infinite Spirit is the Conjoint Actor; both [[the Father]] and [[the Son]] are [[function]]ing in and through him; he is present not only as himself but also as the Father and as the Son and as the Father-Son. In recognition of this and for many additional reasons the spirit presence of the Infinite Spirit is often referred to as "the spirit of God."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Genesis#Chapter_.1][https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Job#Chapter_.33]

8:5.6 It would also be consistent to refer to the liaison of all spiritual ministry as the spirit of God, for such a liaison is truly the union of the spirits of God the Father, God the Son, God the Spirit, and God the Sevenfold—even the spirit of God the Supreme.

8:5.6 It would also be consistent to refer to the [[liaison]] of all spiritual ministry as the spirit of God, for such a liaison is truly the [[union]] of the spirits of [[God the Father]], [[Eternal Son|God the Son]], ''God the Spirit'', and [[God the Sevenfold]]—even the spirit of God [[the Supreme]].

==8:6. PERSONALITY OF THE INFINITE SPIRIT==   

==8:6. PERSONALITY OF THE INFINITE SPIRIT==   

8:6.1 Do not allow the widespread bestowal and the far-flung distribution of the Third Source and Center to obscure or otherwise detract from the fact of his personality. The Infinite Spirit is a universe presence, an eternal action, a cosmic power, a holy influence, and a universal mind; he is all of these and infinitely more, but he is also a true and divine personality.

8:6.1 Do not allow the widespread bestowal and the far-flung distribution of the [[Third Source and Center]] to obscure or otherwise detract from the [[fact]] of his [[personality]]. The Infinite Spirit is a [[universe]] [[presence]], an eternal [[action]], a [[cosmic]] [[power]], a [[holy]] [[influence]], and a universal mind; he is all of these and infinitely more, but he is also a true and [[divine]] [[personality]].

8:6.2 The Infinite Spirit is a complete and perfect personality, the divine equal and co-ordinate of the Universal Father and the Eternal Son. The Conjoint Creator is just as real and visible to the higher intelligences of the universes as are the Father and the Son; indeed more so, for it is the Spirit whom all ascenders must attain before they may approach the Father through the Son.

8:6.2 The Infinite Spirit is a complete and perfect personality, the divine [[equal]] and co-ordinate of the [[Universal Father]] and the [[Eternal Son]]. The Conjoint Creator is just as real and visible to the higher [[intelligences]] of [[Grand Universe|the universes]] as are the Father and the Son; indeed more so, for it is the Spirit whom all ascenders must [[attain]] before they may approach the Father through the Son.

8:6.3 The Infinite Spirit, the Third Person of Deity, is possessed of all the attributes which you associate with personality. The Spirit is endowed with absolute mind: "The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God." The Spirit is endowed not only with mind but also with will. In the bestowal of his gifts it is recorded: "But all these works that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally and as he wills."

8:6.3 The Infinite Spirit, the Third Person of Deity, is possessed of all the [[attributes]] which you [[associate]] with [[personality]]. The Spirit is endowed with [[absolute]] mind: "The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1st_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Corinthians#1st_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Corinthians.2C_II] The Spirit is endowed not only with [[mind]] but also with [[will]]. In the bestowal of his gifts it is recorded: "But all these works that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally and as he wills."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1st_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Corinthians#1st_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Corinthians.2C_XII]

8:6.4 "The love of the Spirit" is real, as also are his sorrows; therefore "Grieve not the Spirit of God." Whether we observe the Infinite Spirit as Paradise Deity or as a local universe Creative Spirit, we find that the Conjoint Creator is not only the Third Source and Center but also a divine person. This divine personality also reacts to the universe as a person. The Spirit speaks to you, "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says." "The Spirit himself makes intercession for you." The Spirit exerts a direct and personal influence upon created beings, "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

8:6.4 "The love of the Spirit"[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans.2C_XV] is real, as also are his sorrows; therefore "Grieve not the Spirit of God."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Ephesians#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Ephesians.2C_IV] Whether we [[observe]] the Infinite Spirit as [[Paradise]] [[Deity]] or as a [[local universe]] [[Paper 34 - The Local Universe Mother Spirit|Creative Spirit]], we find that the Conjoint Creator is not only the [[Third Source and Center]] but also a [[divine]] [[person]]. This divine [[personality]] also [[reacts]] to the universe as a person. The Spirit speaks to you, "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Revelation#Chapter_2] "The Spirit himself makes intercession for you."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans.2C_VIII] The Spirit exerts a direct and personal influence upon created beings, "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans.2C_VIII]

8:6.5 Even though we behold the phenomenon of the ministry of the Infinite Spirit to the remote worlds of the universe of universes, even though we envisage this same co-ordinating Deity acting in and through the untold legions of the manifold beings who take origin in the Third Source and Center, even though we recognize the omnipresence of the Spirit, nonetheless, we still affirm that this same Third Source and Center is a person, the Conjoint Creator of all things and all beings and all universes.

8:6.5 Even though we behold the [[phenomenon]] of the [[ministry]] of the Infinite Spirit to the remote worlds of the [[universe of universes]], even though we envisage this same [[Coordination|co-ordinating]] [[Deity]] [[acting]] in and through the untold legions of the manifold [[beings]] who take origin in the Third Source and Center, even though we recognize the [[omnipresence]] of the Spirit, nonetheless, we still affirm that this same Third Source and Center is a [[person]], the Conjoint Creator of [[all things]] and all [[beings]] and [[Master Universe|all universes]].

8:6.6 In the administration of universes the Father, Son, and Spirit are perfectly and eternally interassociated. Though each is engaged in a personal ministry to all creation, all three are divinely and absolutely interlocked in a service of creation and control which forever makes them one.

8:6.6 In the [[administration]] of universes the [[Trinity|Father, Son, and Spirit]] are perfectly and eternally interassociated. Though each is engaged in a [[personal]] [[ministry]] to all [[creation]], all three are divinely and absolutely interlocked in a service of [[creation]] and [[control]] which forever makes them one.

8:6.7 In the person of the Infinite Spirit the Father and the Son are mutually present, always and in unqualified perfection, for the Spirit is like the Father and like the Son, and also like the Father and the Son as they two are forever one.

8:6.7 In the [[person]] of the Infinite Spirit the Father and the Son are mutually present, always and in unqualified [[perfection]], for the Spirit is like the Father and like the Son, and also like the Father and the Son as they two are forever one.

8:6.8 [Presented on Urantia by a Divine Counselor of Uversa commissioned by the Ancients of Days to portray the nature and work of the Infinite Spirit.]

8:6.8 [Presented on [[Urantia]] by a [[Divine Counselor]] of [[Uversa]] commissioned by the [[Ancients of Days]] to portray the [[nature]] and [[work]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]].]

 

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