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====Seraphic Training====

====Seraphic Training====

*Review: Earlier Revelation of Seraphic Training and Organization - From the Urantia Book ([[Paper 38]])

*Review: Earlier Revelation of Seraphic Training and Organization - From the [[Urantia Book]] ([[Paper 38]])

It is thought best to include today the educational spheres not mentioned in the Urantia text

It is [[thought]] best to include today the educational spheres not mentioned in the [[Urantia text]]

beginning in Paper 38; however, there is basic information in the Urantia Book that should be

beginning in [[Paper 38]]; however, there is basic [[information]] in the Urantia Book that should be

made part of these disclosures in keeping some continuity between what has been give and what

made part of these disclosures in keeping some continuity between what has been give and what

is included in these Summaries today. Review:

is included in these Summaries today. Review:

*From The URANTIA Book

*From The [[URANTIA Book]]

4. THE SERAPHIC WORLDS

4. THE SERAPHIC WORLDS

[[38:4|38:4.1]] The ninth group of seven primary spheres in the Salvington circuit are the

[[38:4|38:4.1]] The ninth [[group]] of [[seven]] primary [[spheres]] in the [[Salvington]] [[circuit]] are the worlds of the [[seraphim]]. Each of these worlds has six tributary [[satellites]], whereon are the special schools [[devoted]] to all [[phases]] of seraphic [[training]]. While the seraphim have [[access]] to all forty-nine worlds comprising this [[group]] of [[Salvington]] [[spheres]], they exclusively occupy only the first cluster of [[seven]]. The remaining six clusters are occupied by the six orders of angelic associates unrevealed on [[Urantia]]; each such group [[maintains]] [[headquarters]] on one of these six primary worlds and carries on specialized [[activities]] on the six tributary [[satellites]]. Each angelic order has free [[access]] to all the worlds of these seven [[diverse]] [[groups]].

worlds of the seraphim. Each of these worlds has six tributary satellites, whereon

are the special schools devoted to all phases of seraphic training. While the

seraphim have access to all forty-nine worlds comprising this group of Salvington

spheres, they exclusively occupy only the first cluster of seven. The remaining six

clusters are occupied by the six orders of angelic associates unrevealed on Urantia;

each such group maintains headquarters on one of these six primary worlds and

carries on specialized activities on the six tributary satellites. Each angelic order has

free access to all the worlds of these seven diverse groups.

38:4.2 These headquarters worlds are among the magnificent realms of Nebadon;

38:4.2 These [[headquarters]] worlds are among the [[magnificent]] realms of [[Nebadon]]; the seraphic estates are characterized by both [[beauty]] and vastness. Here each seraphim has a real [[home]], and "home" means the domicile of two seraphim; they live in pairs.

the seraphic estates are characterized by both beauty and vastness. Here each

seraphim has a real home, and “home” means the domicile of two seraphim; they

live in pairs.

38:4.3 Though not male and female as are the Material Sons and the mortal races,

38:4.3 Though not [[male]] and [[female]] as are the [[Material Sons]] and the [[mortal]] [[races]], seraphim are [[Passive|negative]] and [[Active|positive]]. In the [[majority]] of assignments it requires two angels to accomplish the task. When they are not encircuited, they can [[work]] [[alone]]; neither do they require [[complements]] of being when stationary. Ordinarily they retain their [[original]] complements of [[being]], but not [[necessarily]]. Such [[associations]] are primarily necessitated by [[function]]; they are not characterized by [[sex]] [[emotion]], though they are exceedingly [[personal]] and truly [[affectionate]].

seraphim are negative and positive. In the majority of assignments it requires two

angels to accomplish the task. When they are not encircuited, they can work alone;

neither do they require complements of being when stationary. Ordinarily they

retain their original complements of being, but not necessarily. Such associations

are primarily necessitated by function; they are not characterized by sex emotion,

though they are exceedingly personal and truly affectionate.

38:4.4 Besides designated homes, seraphim also have group, company, battalion,

38:4.4 Besides designated [[homes]], [[seraphim]] also have [[group]], company, battalion, and [[unit]] [[headquarters]]. They forgather for reunions every [[millennium]] and are all present in accordance with the time of their [[creation]]. If a seraphim bears [[responsibilities]] which forbid [[absence]] from [[duty]], she alternates attendance with her [[complement]], being relieved by a [[seraphim]] of another birth date. Each seraphic [[partner]] is thereby present at least every other reunion.

and unit headquarters. They forgather for reunions every millennium and are all

present in accordance with the time of their creation. If a seraphim bears

responsibilities which forbid absence from duty, she alternates attendance with her

complement, being relieved by a seraphim of another birth date. Each seraphic

partner is thereby present at least every other reunion.

*5. SERAPHIC TRAINING

*5. SERAPHIC TRAINING

[[38:5|38:5.1]] Seraphim spend their first millennium as noncommissioned observers on

[[38:5|38:5.1]] [[Seraphim]] spend their first [[millennium]] as noncommissioned [[observers]] on [[Salvington]] and its [[associated]] world schools. The second [[millennium]] is spent on the seraphic worlds of the [[Salvington]] circuit. Their central [[training]] school is now presided over by the first one hundred thousand [[Nebadon]] [[seraphim]], and at their head is the [[original]] or first-born [[angel]] of this [[local universe]]. The first created group of [[Nebadon]] seraphim were [[trained]] by a corps of one thousand seraphim from '''''Avalon'''''; subsequently our angels have been taught by their own seniors. The [[Melchizedeks]] also have a large part in the [[education]] and [[training]] of all [[local universe]] angels—[[seraphim]], [[cherubim]], and [[sanobim]].

Salvington and its associated world schools. The second millennium is spent on the

seraphic worlds of the Salvington circuit. Their central training school is now

presided over by the first one hundred thousand Nebadon seraphim, and at their

head is the original or first-born angel of this local universe. The first created group

of Nebadon seraphim were trained by a corps of one thousand seraphim from

Avalon; subsequently our angels have been taught by their own seniors. The

Melchizedeks also have a large part in the education and training of all local

universe angels—seraphim, cherubim, and sanobim.

38:5.2 At the termination of this period of training on the seraphic worlds of

38:5.2 At the termination of this period of [[training]] on the seraphic worlds of [[Salvington]], seraphim are mobilized in the [[conventional]] [[groups]] and [[units]] of the angelic [[organization]] and are assigned to some one of the [[constellations]]. They are not yet commissioned as ministering spirits, although they have well entered upon the precommissioned [[phases]] of angelic [[training]].

Salvington, seraphim are mobilized in the conventional groups and units of the

angelic organization and are assigned to some one of the constellations. They are

not yet commissioned as ministering spirits, although they have well entered upon

the precommissioned phases of angelic training.

38:5.3 Seraphim are initiated as ministering spirits by serving as observers on the

38:5.3 [[Seraphim]] are [[initiated]] as ministering spirits by [[serving]] as [[observers]] on the lowest of the [[evolutionary worlds]]. After this [[experience]] they return to the [[associate]] worlds of the [[headquarters]] of the assigned [[constellation]] to begin their advanced [[studies]] and more definitely to [[prepare]] for [[service]] in some particular [[local system]]. Following this general [[education]] they are advanced to the [[service]] of some one of the [[local system]]s. On the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15#15:7._THE_ARCHITECTURAL_SPHERES architectural worlds] [[associated]] with the capital of some [[Nebadon]] system our seraphim complete their training and are commissioned as ministering spirits of time.

lowest of the evolutionary worlds. After this experience they return to the associate

worlds of the headquarters of the assigned constellation to begin their advanced

studies and more definitely to prepare for service in some particular local system.

Following this general education they are advanced to the service of some one of

the local systems. On the architectural worlds associated with the capital of some

Nebadon system our seraphim complete their training and are commissioned as

ministering spirits of time.

38:5.4 When once seraphim are commissioned, they may range all Nebadon, even

38:5.4 When once [[seraphim]] are commissioned, they may range all [[Nebadon]], even [[Orvonton]], on assignment. Their [[work]] in the [[universe]] is without bounds and [[limitations]]; they are closely [[associated]] with the [[material]] [[creatures]] of [[Paper 49 - The Inhabited Worlds|the worlds]] and are ever in the [[service]] of the lower orders of [[spiritual]] [[personalities]], making contact between these [[beings]] of the [[spirit]] world and the [[mortals]] of the [[material]] realms.

Orvonton, on assignment. Their work in the universe is without bounds and

limitations; they are closely associated with the material creatures of the worlds and

are ever in the service of the lower orders of spiritual personalities, making contact

between these beings of the spirit world and the mortals of the material realms.

*6. SERAPHIC ORGANIZATION

*6. SERAPHIC ORGANIZATION

[[38:6|38:6.1]] After the second millennium of sojourn at seraphic headquarters the

[[38:6|38:6.1]] After the second [[millennium]] of [[sojourn]] at seraphic [[headquarters]] the [[seraphim]] are [[organized]] under chiefs into [[groups]] of twelve (12 pairs, 24 seraphim), and twelve such groups [[constitute]] a company (144 pairs, 288 seraphim), which is commanded by a [[leader]]. Twelve companies under a commander [[constitute]] a battalion (1,728 pairs or 3,456 seraphim), and twelve battalions under a director [[equal]] a seraphic [[unit]] (20,736 pairs or 41,472 [[individuals]]), while twelve units, subject to the command of a supervisor, [[constitute]] a legion numbering 248,832 pairs or 497,664 individuals. [[Jesus]] alluded to such a [[group]] of [[angels]] that night in the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_182 garden of Gethsemane] when he said: "I can even now ask my Father, and he will presently give me more than twelve legions of angels."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_26]

seraphim are organized under chiefs into groups of twelve (12 pairs, 24 seraphim),

and twelve such groups constitute a company (144 pairs, 288 seraphim), which is

commanded by a leader. Twelve companies under a commander constitute a

battalion (1,728 pairs or 3,456 seraphim), and twelve battalions under a director

equal a seraphic unit (20,736 pairs or 41,472 individuals), while twelve units,

subject to the command of a supervisor, constitute a legion numbering 248,832 pairs

or 497,664 individuals. Jesus alluded to such a group of angels that night in the

garden of Gethsemane when he said: “I can even now ask my Father, and he will

presently give me more than twelve legions of angels.”

38:6.2 Twelve legions of angels comprise a host numbering 2,985,984 pairs or

38:6.2 Twelve legions of angels comprise a host numbering 2,985,984 pairs or 5,971,968 individuals, and twelve such hosts (35,831,808 pairs or 71,663,616 individuals) make up the largest operating [[organization]] of seraphim, an angelic army. A seraphic host is commanded by an [[archangel]] or by some other [[personality]] of [[co-ordinate]] [[status]], while the angelic armies are directed by the [[Brilliant Evening Stars]] or by other immediate lieutenants of [[Gabriel]]. And Gabriel is the "supreme commander of the armies of heaven,"[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Revelation#Chapter_19] the chief [[executive]] of the [[Master Son|Sovereign]] of [[Nebadon]], "the Lord God of hosts."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=First_Book_of_Kings#Chapter_19]

5,971,968 individuals, and twelve such hosts (35,831,808 pairs or 71,663,616

 

individuals) make up the largest operating organization of seraphim, an angelic

army. A seraphic host is commanded by an archangel or by some other personality

of co-ordinate status, while the angelic armies are directed by the Brilliant Evening

Stars or by other immediate lieutenants of Gabriel. And Gabriel is the “supreme

commander of the armies of heaven," the chief executive of the Sovereign of

Nebadon, “the Lord God of hosts.”

====Discussion of These Spheres====

====Discussion of These Spheres====

*Additional Discussion About These Spheres

*Additional Discussion About These Spheres