CONDITIONS OF EXISTENCE:
SERVITUDE, PROPHETHOOD, DEITY.
REVISED EDITION OF OUTLINE
PREVIOUSLY
ENTITLED “THREE WORLDS”
Compiled By
H. EMOGENE HOAGG.
Bahá’í Publishing
Committee
Grand Central Annex
1938
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
A. World of God,.......................................................... p.
1
1. This plane is
unapproachable ... unlimited........ p.
1
2. God: unknowable essence
supreme center ...... p. 1
B. World of Command ............................................ p.
2 - 5
1.
2. Primal emanation................................................. p.
2
3. Only begotten of the Father............................... p. 2
4. Manifestations: Oneness
with God primal... mirrors p. 2 - 5
5. Universal Divine Mind......................................... p-
5
6. Holy Spirit ...Christ
Spirit.................................... P-
4
7. Christ Spirit........................................................... p.
4
8. The Will ................................................................. p.
4 - 5
9. The Word .............................................................. p-
5
C. World of Divinity.................................................. p.
5
D. World of Creation,............................................... p.6
1. Beginning of creation.......................................... p.
6
2. Worlds of creation................................................ p.
6
3. Purpose of creation ............................................. p.
6
4. Nature ................................................................... p.
7
5. World of humanity: Man?
His reality and station p. 7 - 8
6. Human potentiality ............................................. p.
9
7. Reflective faculty ................................................ p.
9 - 10
8. Manifestations: Essential
oneness ... distinction p. 10
9. Universal Manifestations
dependent................. p. 10 -
11
10. Revelation in the world of
creation .................. p. 11
11. Sovereignty. ......................................................... p.
11 - 12
12. Purpose and
13. Religion the gift of
revelation ............................ p.
13
14. Faith ...................................................................... p.
15
15. Service................................................................... p.
14
16. Sacrifice ................................................................ p.
14
17. Material and divine
civilization.......................... p.
14 - 15
18. Education: Material ...
Human ... Spiritual Obligations p.
15,16,17
19. Teachers...Teaching............................................. p.
17 - 18
20. Reward .................................................................. p.
18 - 19
21. Retribution............................................................ p.
19 - 20
22.) Prayer and Rebirth.............................................. p.
20 - 21
23.) “............................................................... “
24. Immortality ... eternal life .................................. p.
21
Pages given for the World Order Letters
refer to the paging in the pamphlets as first published. The list on the last page gives the
comparative pages for those pamphlets and for the book entitled “The World
Order of Bahá’u’lláh.”
TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont'd.)
1. Prophecy.................................................................. p.
22
2. Oneness with God................................................... p.
22 - 23
3. Station of distinction.............................................. p.
23
4. Greatest Name... Covenant................................... p. 23
- 24
5. Proof and power of mission
of Bahá’u’lláh........ p. 24 - 25
6. Infallibility................................................................ p.
25
7. He whom God will make
Manifest....................... p.
25
8. Succession, .............................................................. p.
26
9. Cycles ...................................................................... p.
26
10. Day of God............................................................ p.
27
F. Báb
1. Prophecy.................................................................. p.
28
2. Essential Oneness................................................... p.
28
5. Primal Point............................................................ p.
28
4. Forerunner............................................................... p.
28
5. Sovereignty.............................................................. p.
29
G. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
1. Prophecy ................................................................. p.
30
2. Station ..................................................................... p.
30
3. Mystery of God....................................................... p.
30
4. Center of the Covenant ...
Interpreter... ............. p. 30
5. Greatest Branch ... ................................................ p.
31
6.
7. Will and Testament................................................. p.
31
H. The
Administrative Order................................... p.
32
1. Source...Authority................................................... p.
32
2. Greatest
Will and Testament.............................................. p.
32
3. Guardianship ... Primal
Branch ... Valayat ..
Authority p. 32
4. Establishment...Twin
Pillars...Functions ..Goal.. p. 53
5. Institutions: Hands of God
Council of Nine........ p. 35
6. Universal House or Justice.................................... p.
35 - 34
7. Secondary House Of Justice................................ p. 34
8. Local Assemblies.................................................... p.
54
9. National and local Funds....................................... p.
34 - 55
10. Conventions.......................................................... p.
35
11 Feasts and Anniversaries.................................... p.
36
12. Mashriqu’l-Adhkar............................................... p.
36
13. Administrative Principles…
INTRODUCTION
to OUTLINE of THREE WORLDS
In the “Three Worlds” or three planes of
being so given in the Bahá’í Teachings, we find clearly defined the
relationship of all creation to God the Essences the Unknowable, the Source,
and its direct dependence upon the “Manifestations of God's Essence.”
When
studied diligently we are able to understand the vital difference between the
teachings of the mystics, of some of the philosophers, of many of the
present-day cults, and the concepts as given by the revealed words of the
Manifestations pertaining to this relationship.
From this understanding of the “Three
WORLDS” we shall be freed from any and all ideas regarding immediate
nearness to the Essence of God and be able to grasp the meaning of that
UNITY that is the fundamental life-force penetrating, through its avenues of
power, all creation.
From it we shall also escape the
prevalent general tendency to personify the Absolute in the Manifestation to
such a degree that the Unknown Essence, the Source, is forgotten.
On the other hand we are to realize that
the distinct plane of the Prophets - that Primal Emanation from the Absolute -
is our only approach or medium to that Absolute, the great “Central Light “.
We-become aware of the true
significances; 1. of the Oneness of God
in His Essence,; 2. of the oneness of
the Manifestations with that Source', which
is the appearance of the splendor of God imaged in His Manifestations;
3. of the essential oneness of the Manifestations in relation to each other; 4.
of the oneness of humanity in its reality, which is an emanation from the
Thus so realize that these three planes
of being are distinct in their reality, but indissolubly linked by the
One Source that binds together and penetrates all existence.
“The Sufis say: “'The reality of the
things is the manifestation of the Real Unity'.” “But the Prophets say: 'The
reality of the things emanates from the Real Unity'.”
Bahá’u’lláh says: “The First Emanation
from God is the bounty of the Kingdom, which emanates and is reflected in the reality of the
creatures, like the light which emanates from the sun and is resplendent in
infinite forms in the reality of all things, and specifies and
individualizes itself affording to the capacity, the worthiness and the
intrinsic value of things.” Again He says:
“The integrity Of every
rank and station must needs be preserved. By this is meant that every created
thing should be viewed in the light Of the station it hath been ordained to
occupy.”
NOTE that the
DEFINITIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
Absolute............................ Unqualified,
unlimited, self-existent, perfect.
Dispensation .................... Divine ordering, a period
of time
Emanate .......................... Dict:
originate, proceed (from source)
Emanation........................ “Proceeding thru
emanation is like the
coming
of the action from the actor...the
writing
the writer.
Primal Emanation .......... The first thing which
proceeded from God:
the
Word, the Will,
of
the Prophets, “Only begotten of the Father”.
Essence ............................ Substance,
central nature.
Essential phenomena...... Preceded by a Cause
Immanence....................... Indwelling.
Manifestation .................. as a Bahá’í term
means: “The reality of a thing other
forms,
like the coming forth of a flower
from
the seed of the tree...for the seed itself
appears
in form of the branches, leaves and
flowers.”
Pre-existence .................. not preceded by a
Cause-
Primal Mirrors................. Manifestations of or
Reflectors of the Essence
Absolute
(God)
Phenomena of time ........ have beginnings and endings.
Reality............................... inner
nature
Transcendent .................. Beyond the range of
reason...applicable to the
Absolute.
Day-Star........................... is the same
as the Sun, the Manifestation
Day Spring ....................... beginner of the
Day,
Qa'im ............................... “He who shall
arise”. This term donotes the
promisedone
of Islam
Mihdi ................................ Title of
the Manifestation expected by Islam
Imam ................................ Title of
twelve Shi'ah successors of MuMammad.
Also
applies generally to Muslim religious
leaders
.
Shi'ah and Sunni.............. Two main branches of the
Muhammedan religion.
Kitab-i-Aqdas ................. Book of 1aws
Kitab-i-'Ahd..................... Will and Testament
of Bahá’ulláh
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Possible Uses for
Outline
1.-Individual study
2.-Group Lessons
3.-Topics for articles and talks
4. Quotations for devotional meetings and
Feasts.
R E F E R E N C E S
Arabic Hidden Words .................................................. A.
H. W.
Answered Questions .................................................... A.
Q.
Bahá’í Administration.................................................. B.
A.
Bahá’í House of Worship ........................................... B.
H.W.
Bahá’í News ................................................................. B.
N.
Bahá'í Procedure.......................................................... B.
Pr.
Bahá’í Proofs................................................................ B.
P.
Bahá’í Revelation......................................................... B.
R.
Bahá’í Scriptures.......................................................... B.
S.
Dawn Breakers............................................................. D.
Dispensation of
Bahá’u’lláh........................................ D.
B.
Epistle to the Son Of
the Wolf.................................... E.
S. W.
Foundations Of World
Unity ...................................... F.
W.U.
Glad Tidings................................................................... G.
T.
Golden Age Of
Bahá’u’lláh ....................................... G.
A.
Gleanings from Writings
Of Bahá’u’lláh ................. G1.
Íqán ............................................................................... Iq.
Ishráqát......................................................................... Ish.
Issiah..............................................................................
Isa.
Kitáb-i-’Ahd.................................................................. K.I.A.
Lawr-i-Aqdas................................................................ L.
A.
Mysticism and the Bahá'í
Revelation........................ M.
B. R.
Mysterious Forces Of
Civilization ............................. M.
F. C.
Persian Hidden Words................................................. P.
H.W.
Prayers and Meditations ............................................. P.
M
Promulgation Of
Universal Peace............................. P.
U. P.
Súratu'l-Haykal............................................................. S-i-H.
Tablets of 'Abdu'l-Bahá ............................................. T.
A. B.
Tablet to the Branch .................................................. T. B.
Travelers Narrative .................................................... Tr.
N.
Tablet of Tajallíyát...................................................... Taj.
Tablet of Tarázát ........................................................ Tar.
Tablet of World............................................................ T.
W.
Unfoldment of World Civilizations ........................... U. W. C.
Wisdom of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá............................................. W.
A. B.
Words of
Words Of Wisdom........................................................ W.W.
World Faith................................................................... W
F.
World -Order.-of
Bahá’u’lláh; .Further Considerations W.O.B.F.C.
W O R L D O
F G O D
“Source of all Glorious
Bounty”
I. THIS
PLANE IS UNAPPROACHABLE ..... UNLIMITED
(P.U.P. 268)
“This plane is unapproachable by the understanding... A.Q. 168
“Exalted beyond the
grasp of minds................................
G1. 60
“World of Divinity is
unlimited.........................................
P.U.P. 268
“This is the ocean out
of which all seas have proceeded G1. 104
“Reality of Divine World
is purified from limits.............
B.S. 921
“In the World of God
there is no past, no future, no present. A.Q. 179
“ ...that there should
be time no longer........................... Rev.X.
6
“Comprehend what is
breadth and length and height.. Eph.III, 18
2. GOD: UNKNOWABLE ESSENCE .....
“Divine Essence
surrounds all things .............................. A.Q.
167
“Unseen can in no Rise
incarnate His Essence.............. G1.
49
“One in His essence, one
in His attributes ...................... G1.
193
“He is veiled in the
ancient eternity of His essence....... Iq.
98
“Unity which is exalted
above all limitations ................. G1.
261
“Inmost reality of all
things............................................... Iq.
99
“Everlastingly hidden
from the eyes of men................... G1.
49
“Exalted above all
comparisons and likenesses,............ G1.
336-37
“Exalted ... above-the
striving of mortal on to unravel Thy Mystery G1.
3-4
“Consciousness does not
reach it..................................... B
S. 880
“The divine Reality is
far removed from man................ B.S.
825
“The transcendental
nature of the Divine Essence. ..... M.B
R. 7
“Divine Being in ..in
any way associated with His creatures , G1. 187
“Whose image is reflected in the mirror of entire creation
G1. 166
“Proceeding through
Manifestation ............................... M.B.R.
9
“The Day-Star of Glory
has arisen above horizon of My Revelation G1.
255-56
“God is
“Transcendent God, the
Source....................................... SI.B.R. 7,8,9
“In that center Of
effulgence. .......................................... P.U.P.
268
“Habitation therein the
Divine Being dwelleth is for above .....ken...... G1. 151
“The World of the World of the Kingdom and the World
of Creation................................................... A~Q.(333) 339
W O R L D O F
C O M M A N D
“Is the pure and
luminous mirror which depends on the Sun of Truth '
(B.S.
914)
I.
“Kingdom...is sanctified
from time and space...and the center
of the Sovereignty of God....................................... A.Q. 280
“Kingdom has no place,
but is connected with ;man A.Q. 282
“Kingdom is the world of
vision................................ B.S. 922
“The Kingdom is a magnet
of the divine world..... B.S. 883
“
“We opened before our
faces the doors of the Kingdom. B.S. 857
“The mirror of the earth
may become the mirror of the Kingdom B.S. 979
“Spirit of Faith, which
is of the
“On this Day the Kingdom
is God's.........................
G1. 35-36
“World of the Prophets
is not a revelation of the Essence M.B.R. 29
“Blessings of
and worthiness .......................... B.S. 957-58
2. PRIMAL EMANATION
“The first thing which
emanated from God is that universal
reality .....First Will ................... A.Q. 237-58
“Word is the prowl Emanation of God................. BUS. 50
“The first emotion from
God is the bounty of the Kingdom A.Q. (333)
339
“By His wish which is
the Primal Will, all have stepped
into realm of being........................ Iq. 98
“The first Word, sometimes
called the water of life ., B.S. 60
“
“This shower which is
the first word of the Almighty B.S. 50
“One sharer of the ocean
of His generosity expanded the firmament B.S. 50
“This bounty..is ..
individualizes according to
capacity.... intrinsic value of
things A.Q. 339
3 ONLY BEGOTTEN OF THE FATHER
“The glory as of the
only begotten of the Father St.John.
I:14
“The only beg otten son
which is in the bosom of the Father St.John.
I:18
“All things delivered
unto me of my Father... Matt. XI. :27
“Only begotten...the
incarnate Word...................... B.R.
10-ll
4. MANIFESTATIONS: ONENESS with GOD....PRIMAL
MIRRORS
A. MANIFESTATIONS
“Tablet of Manifestation................................................... B.S. 373
“The Manifestation of
His Essence............................. Gl. 304
“World of Prophet ................................................. M.B.R. 29
W O R L D O F
C O MMA N D
.
4. Cont'd.
“Through the
Manifestations of His Divine Essence. G1. 18
'Expressions of Him Who
is the invisible.................... Iq. 103
“Manifestation of God
and Him Who is the invisible,. G1. 167
“Manifestation the
unknowable essence as One........... G1. 167
“I am He, Himself.....I
am that I am.......................... G1.
66-67
“
“Dawning-Place of
highest attributes in world of emanation Ta:71 (B.S.125)
“Symbols or His divine
unity ...................................... G1.
50
“Centers of the light of
Reality. ............................... A.Q.
185-86
“Center of effulgences ......................................... F.W.U. 11
“In that center of
effulgence constant light..prevails P.U.P. 268
“Individual realities
of..Manifestation have no separation..
from Lordly Splendor............... A.Q. 178
“In focal point of the
solar circle there is no rising no setting P.U.P. 268
“Mouthpieces of God are
the Collective Centers . P.U.P. 159
“The perfections of God
refer to these Holy Manifestations A.Q. 169
“Dawning-place of Hs
exalted attributes ................. G1. 70
“Every one of them is
the Way of God .................... G1. 50
“Manifestations are the Suns of Reality............... B .S . 739
“Manifestations are the
dawning Places of zodiacal points F.W.U. 67
“Zodiac of stations of
Sun of Truth...station of attainment
of mystery of sacrifice........... T.A.B. 519
“Personality is in
Manifestation--not in essence... B.S. 921
“Attaining unto presence
of God ............................... Iq. 138-42
“The face of God Himself
........................................... Iq. 4
'His meeting...identical
with the meeting of God .. B.S. 2
“Created before the creation
of heavens and earth B.S. 387
“The spiritual cycles of
the Sun of Reality.............
A.Q. 86
“Twofold nature:
...spiritual born of substance of God G1. 66
“Divine center which is
law of God and reality of His Manifestation P.U.P.
159
B. PRIMAL MIRRORS
“Primary Mirrors of the
Divine Being...................... G1.
74
“True Mirrors of the
sanctified Essence of God.... A.Q. 169
“Mirrors reflecting the
Light of divine Unity..sources for
appearance
of ‘God doeth whatever He
willeth’ Iq.97 (B.S.16)
“All besides them are
... as mirrors ... reflecting glory of Primal Mirror G1. 74
“Image of Almighty may
be reflected....................... G1.
283
5. UNIVERSAL DIVINE MIND
“Universal Divine
Mind....is conscious power, not power of
investigation.............................. A.Q. 253
W O R L D O F
C O M M A N D
6. HOLY SPIRIT ......
“Holy Spirit is the
divine bounties and lordly perfections, A.Q.
145-46
“Holy Spirit....luminous
rays which emanate from Manifestations A.Q.
124
“Holy Spirit and the
Word are the appearance of God A.Q. 240
“Proceeding of Word and
H.S. from God ................. A.Q.
241
“Holy Spirit..thru
mediation of Prophets..teaches spiritual virtues., W A.B. 53
“Truth is unattainable
except thru favor of the H.S. B.S. 859
“Souls receive grace
from bounty of H S...in Manifestation A.Q.
146
“Man is in need of protection
of Holy Spirit ............. F.W.U. 58
“Without presence of
H.S...man is spiritually dead .. F.W.U.
59
“Illumination of H.S.
gives to man the power of thought W A.B. 52
“Unless Holy Spirit
become intermediary.................. T.A.B.
591
7. CHRIST SPIRIT
“Christ is the central
point of the Holy Spirit ........... A.Q.
135
“Descent Of H.S. upon
apostles means their attraction by the
Christ Spirit.................................................................. A.Q. 123
“The Holy Spirit is the
station of the Spirit of Christ A.Q. 131
“The reality of
Christ...the Word of God.................... A.Q.
136
“Divine perfections
which appeared in Christ..Sp. & word A.Q.
240
“Christ is a quickening
spirit........................................ A.Q.
135
“No man can say that
Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. I
Cor. 12:3
“Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises
made Gal.
“The Spirit of Christ
which was in them did signify.. I
Pet. I:II
“That Rock was Christ.................................................. I
Cor. 10:4
“Divine reality of
Christ was from heaven ................ P.H.P.
240
“The reality of Christ
was always in heaven.............. B.S.
711
“The resurrection of
Christ ......................................... A.Q.
119
“The second coming of
Christ ..................................... A.Q.
126
“If
Christians..investigate reality, the foundations of
Has Holiness Christ would unite them...................... B S. 653
“When He (Jesus) came
into the world He shed the splendor
of His glory upon all created things ......................... G1. 86
8. THE WILL...
“All pervasive Will......................................................... G1.
61
“His world-pervading
Will ........................................... G1.
318
“Well Springs of
wisdom...generated through operation of Thy Will G1. 3
“By virtue Of the
pervasive Will................................. G1.
5
“By ..the Primal
Will..all have stepped into being .... Iq.
98
“In the grasp of His
Will................................................ G1. 209
“Refresh by virtue of
Will of God the souls of man . G1. 295
“Every created hath ... thru act of Divine Will been
made a sign of His Glory........................................... G1. 184
W O R L D O F
C O M M A N D
8.
Cont’d.
“Thru the operation of His
Supreme and exalted Will G1. 141
“From the heaven of the
Will of your Lord............... G1. 332
“First Mind which people
of Bahá call ‘First Will’... A.Q 237-38
9. THE WORD
“In the beginning was
the
“All .... is created by
His Word .................................... B
S. 377
“Word Of God which is
indeed the cause of creation B.S. 295-96
“All embracing and
Primal Word Of God................. G1.
325
“Mother Letter mother
word Mother Tablet ........... G1. 142
“Sun of Truth is the
Word of God ~............................ B.S. 141
“The Word of God is the collective
Center................ P.U.P. 62
“That Center is the Word
of God...................... F.W.U.
ll). P.U.P. 90
“This is that Word from
which the Orb of Grace is shining Tar. 16
“The word is the fire of
God.,....................................... B.S. 142
“Loftiness and sublimity
are creations of His Word G1. 73
“The Word of Thy Lord
hath appeared in form of man B.S. 39
“And the Word was made
flesh and dwelt among us
“Word is command of God .......................................... B.S.
296
“Word is the being
sanctified from what was and is. B.S.
297
“Ford Of God is
storehouse of all good................. W.W. (B.S. 799)
“Word of God effective
both in the spirit and the body B.S. 862
“Word of God set the
heart of the world afire.......... G1 . 316
“Word of God is like
unto a tree............................... BS.
65) Tub.54
“Holy Reality of the
Word of God...pure, fine, shining, mirror A.Q.
242
STUDY
For as the Father hath
life in himself, so hath he given to the son to have life in himself and hath
given him authority.
V. 30. I can of mine own
do nothing: as I hear, I Judge etc.
10. WORLD OF DIVINITY.........
DlVINITY
“World of divinity is
unlimited .................................... P.U.P. 268
“Reality of divinity
concealed from minds of all men A.Q. 168
“Reality of di inity is
without a beginning................... B.S. 598
“Divinity...essentially
means the wisdom add knowledge of God P.U;P. 320
“Divinity is effulgence
of the Sun of Reality.............. P.U.P.
320
“Reality of divinity is
pure sanctity............................. A.Q. 167
“Teacher of World of
Divinity...the Sun of Truth, the Word
of God............................................................................ P.U.P. 74
“The term Sun is applied
unto Prophets of God ...... Iq. 35
“Outer Sun is sign of
inner and ideal Sun of Truth... P.U.P. 71
W O R L D O F
C R E A T I O N
“Source of acquisition
of lights, which is due to the Supreme Con-
Junction take from God
and give to the creatures.”
I. BEGINNING
OF CREATION...
“Regarding the beginning
of creation ..................... B.S.
292-94
“Origin of Creation...................................................... G1.
150
“God’s creation has
existed from eternity ............ G1.
1 50
“Creation is the
expression of motion.................. F.WU.
85
“This endless universe
has no beginning................. A.Q.
209
“Original
matter..passing from one shape and form to
another...appeared in this perfection..................... A.Q. 212
“If creation....had not
been adorned with utmost perfection. A.Q.
205
“Love is the cause of existence of all
phenomena...single
elements bound by power of
attraction F.W.U. 88
“There is nothing
without an origin.......................... B.S. 299-301
“Conditions of existence
are limited to...servitude,
prophethood, Deity ................. A.Q. 267
“All living things
classified under two aspects .. P.U.P. 64
2. WORLDS of CREATION
“For every being there
is a point which it cannot overpass A.Q. 267
“Worlds of God countless in nether.......................... G1. 151-52
“Worlds whose number God
alone...can reckon..... G1. 104
“There must needs be
other worlds besides this world G1. 158
“Worlds of God
circulating around this world ....... B.S.
355
“Worlds of God are in perfect
harmony and correspondence P.U.P. 264
“Worlds holy and
spiritually glorious ........................ G1.
329
“Every fixed star has
its planets; every planet has its
creatures....................................... G1 163
“Perfection of men is
entirely due to composition of atoms
of the elements.......................... A.Q. 207
3. PURPOSE OF CREATION
“My desire to be known
made Me create ............... B.S.
292
“Purpose underlying
whole of creation .................... G1. 65
“Object of existence is
the appearance of the perfections
of God ........................................ A.Q. 229
“Whole universe reflects
His Glory........................... G1. 166
“Things in inmost
reality testify to revelation of names and
attributes of God within them .... Iq. 102
“Entrusted every created
thing with sign of His knowledge G1. 262
W O R L D O F
C R E A T I O N
.
4. NATURE.................................................................... A.Q.
205-8
“Outer pictures of the world
of heaven .............. P.U.P. 8
“All beings....created
perfect from the first ........... A.Q.
231
“Not a single atom in
entire universe...not expressive of
effulgent light of His unity.......... Gl. 62
“Nature is subjected to
an absolute organization.. A.Q. 3
“The organization of God
is one..divine system ONE A.Q. 231
“Nature is manifestation
of the will of God in apparent world B S.
302
“All things are involved
in all things.................... F.W.U. 52
“In the beginning matter
was one....origin one ..... A.Q. 210
“These simple single
elements..are endlessly combined A.Q.
216
“Created, organized ,and
perfected........................ A.Q.
205-08
“Each elemental
atom....capacity to express virtues of the
universe .............. F.W.U. 58
“Combination....in body of man is more perfect
.. A.Q. 216
“Every created thing,...viewed
in light of station....
ordained.................... G1. 188
“One of requirements of nature is human ............ A Q. 4
“Intellectual power of
World of NATURE is power of
investigation .......... A.Q. 253
“Man and Nature................................................... F.W.U. 48-49
5. WORLD OF HUMANITY: MAN? HIS REALITY AND STATION
“We are closer to man
than his life vein................... G1. Gl. 185
“Proceeding of human
spirit....is thru emanation . A.Q. 239-40
“Human reality
stands....between world of animal and world
of Divinity. .............. B.S. 6O3
“The Oneness of the
World of Humanity........................ P.U P. 12
“With the hands of power
I made thee ........................... A H.W. 12-13
“Human World a mirror of
the Word of God..... P.U.P. 145
“Divinity of
God....reflects Itself in reality of Ann. A.Q.
228
“Man is the perfect
mirror facing Sun of Truth, and is the
center of radiation
A.Q. 228_29
“I knew My love in thee,
therefore I created thee A.H.W. 4, 5
“Station of man is great
............ (B.S~534)
K-i-A. 150
“All things of the world
arise thru man and are manifest in him W.W.
B.S. 142
“Reality of man is the
collective reality........................... A.Q. 228
“Collective reality..is
discoverer of things.................. P.U
P. 415
“Everything save man has
ONE condition, but man has two B S. 801
“World Spirit illumines
minds of countless men .... B S. 789
“Reality of the triune
powers in man............................... B S. 863
“From beginning of
embryonic period he is the species of man, A.Q,
224
“Oneness should
characterize man in the realm of idealism P.U.P.
344
“The emergies...endowed
the reality of man..the radiance may
be obscured by worldly desires .. Gl.
66
“Makes apparent in man a
hidden faculty ......... E.S.W. 26
“Reality of man embraces
realities of all things ... A.Q. 291
“Spirit of man animus of
human life and collective center P.U.P. 234
WORLD OF CREATION
6.
HUMAN POTENTIALITY
"In him are potentially
revealed all the attributes and
names of God to a degree ............... Iq.. 101
"Powers and
attributes of man are human natures processes
except intellect, which is
super-natural P.UP. 46
"That which ye
potentially possess be manifested only as a
result of your own volition............... Gl. 49
"Potentialities
inherent in station of man, the full measure
of his destiny on earth ..
manifested in this day....................... Gl.. 340
"Ye have deprived
yourselves of the bounty of God .... Gl. 227
"Man is sum of all
degrees of imperfections..possesses
degrees of perfections ..................... A.Q. 272
"If man is left in
his natural state,............................... P.U.P. 303-06
"God has created
man for love's sake ................................ B.S.
563
"Man have been
created to carry forward an
ever-advancing civilization ............ Gl.
215
"Attributes of the
sincere the truthful,................................. B.A.
10
"Man has been
created for life eternal ......... (BS. 645) F.W.TJ. 64
"Soul…..continue to
progress until it attains presence of God- Gl. 155
"Unique distinction
and capacity to know and to love Him _ Gl. 65
"If soul remains
far from Manifestation he may yet be awakened A.Q.
146
"Two pathways in
world of Humanity................................. FWU.
69
"Debasement
appeared. after they had been created_ B.S. 342
"Deprive not
yourselves of the.. .resplendent light ...... Gl. 325
"To whatever heights...roost
exalted of men may soar.
product of their own thoughts ........ Gl.. 317
"Flame of fire of
love...comes thru power of attraction and
not by effort and striving ................ A..Q. 149
REFLECTIVE FACULTY
"Consider -the
Rational Faculty..God hath endowed the
essence of man .................................
Gl. 164
"Reason ..is a
spiritual reality ............................................... B.S. 924
"Mind..is its
essential quality (human Spirit) ................. A.Q. 244
"The Rational
Soul..has neither entered this body nor existed thru it A.Q. 278
"Reflective faculty
is depository of crafts, arts, and sciences W.P 58
"In beginning of
his formation the mind and spirit also existed A.Q.
230
"Mind..by which he
is to investigate and discover Truth .. F.W.TT.
74
"Conceptions of
devoutest mystics..all product of man's finite inind Gl. 62
"Place and time
surround the body, not the mind and spirit A.Q 280
"Foremost among
favors (vouchsafed to mankind)...
is the gift of understanding.............. Gl. 194
"Seeker ...partake
of such benefits as have been preordained Gl. 326
"Outer powers are
five: sight, hearing, etc.. .................. A.Q. 246
"Inner powers are
also FIVE: COMMON faculty, imagination,
thought, comprehension and memory A.Q. 246
WORLD OF CREATION
7. (Cont’d.)
"When....the stage of thought and reason has been reached,
human mind acts as a
mirror..................................... B.S. 615
"Mind is power which apprehendeth reality of things .. B.S. 863
8. MANIFESTATIONS: ESSENTIAL
ONENESS... DISTINCTION
"Essence of all Prophets is one and the same ............... Gl. 78
"I am He, and My Self is His Self .................................... Gl. 101
"Before Abraham was, I am........................................ St.John
8
"All are reflectors of reality ............................................. B.S. 652
"Any apparent variation in intensity of their
light....attributed to
varying receptivity
of …world................................ Gl. 79
"I am..revelation of His own self (Báb) .......................... Gl 101
"A Being, an Essence Who shall act as a
Manifestation and
Vehicle....................................... Gl 67
"Revealers of the beauty of the All-Glorious ................ Gl. 17
"At one time..deliver me into the hands of Nimrod....... Gl. 88
"That which is reflected in the Mirrors is One Sun........ A.Q. 178
"The Person of the
Manifestation has ever been the....
Mouthpiece of God ..................................................... Gl. 70
"All Manifestations are.. embodiments of the attributes of
God., Iq. 107
"Holy Manifestations are dawning-places or zodiacal points F.W.U. 67
"Mirrors …are invested with invincible sovereignty..... Iq.97;Gl. 40
"Divine intellectual power is special attribute of
Holy Manifestations ................................................ A.Q. 253
"Prophets are of two kinds, Independent and Dependent A.Q .188
"The Holy realities of the Manifestations
have two spiritual
positions ..................................... A.Q. 145
"Each a twofold station: essential unity ….of distinction Iq 152
Iq.
176-61: (Gl. 50-2)
"They differ only in intensity of the revelation .............. D.B. 23
"Generally speaking they have THREE stations .......... A.Q. 173
"The supreme.. .happening in the human world is the
Manifestation of
God ............................................... FWU. 104
"The attributes and perfections of God...refer to
these
Manifestations ................................................ A.Q. 169
"All besides these Manifestations live by operation of their
will Gl. 179
"The Manifestation is not composed of the four elements B.S. 2
"By physical marriage of Adam and Eve the race originated B.S. 804
"The mysteries of distinction and unity........................... Iq. 3
9. UNIVERSAL
MANIFESTATIONS …DEPENDENT
"These Suns of Truth are the universal Manifestations Iq.33(B.S. 10)
"The independent Prophets are the lawgivers and founders
of a new cycle............................................................ A.Q. 188
WORLD OF CREATION
9. (Cont’d)
"He does what He
wishes is peculiar to the Univ. Manif. A.Q. 201
"Essential
sinlessness ie peculiar to the Universal Manif A.Q 197-99
"Christ and the
Gr.Name possess some perfections which make
other Manif’s dependent upon them ......................... A.Q. 171
"Tree of Life: the
position of Word of God and Univ. Manif. A.Q. 141
"Dependent
Manifestations receive bounty from Indep. Manif. A.Q. 188
"Appearance dependent
"upon…certain conditions B.S. 608
10. REVELATION IN THE
WORLD OF CREATION
"Know that every
created thing is a sign of the Revelation of God Gl. 184
"Sign of the
revelation of the Divine Being...
as a reflection of the
Glory........................................... Gl. 191
"Unspeakably
glorious are the signs, the Revelations Gl 269
"Be will discover
in all things the Hysterics of divine Revelation.. Iq. 196
"Contemplate..
chain of..Revelations that have linked ) Adam
with that of the Báb ....................................... Gl.
74
"Measure of the
Rev.....definitely fore-ordained ..... Gl. 74
"Divine
revelation... in proportion to their (men) spiritual capacity Gl. 87
"Heart is the
throne in which the Rev, of God...is centered Gl. 186
"Bill for the
potency of that Revelation no being could ever exist Iq 100-101
"Love is the
mystery of divine Revelations .............. T.A.B.
525
"Revelation of the
prophets of God in this world must differ Gl.
79
"This education
(Revelation) is of two kinds: universal...
and other confined to them that come under shadow
of this Name .................................................... Gl.
189-90
"Revelation..purpose
and promise of all Prophets... Gl. 5
"This is the
Day-Spring of the Revelation of God ... Gl.
35
"Distinguish the
Words of God from the words of man B.P. 161
"Ify.. .Revelation
may be likened unto an ocean .... Gl. 326
"All people are
awaiting two Manifestations .......... SAQ. 46
11. SOVEREIGNTY
"Divine sovereignty
is an ancient sovereignty .......... P.U.P.
215
"Indisputed
sovereignty • He who is the Day Star of Truth Iq.
97
"That sovereignty..
is spiritual ascendancy (B«S«20) Iq. 106-07
"This sovereignty
must needs be established and revealed_ Gl.
26
"The All-Merciful
is come invested with undoubted sovereignty Gl.
40
"Believe thou hast
power …to deter Him from exercising His
sovereignty ...................................................... Gl. 220
"All revolve around
that Center which is subjected to thy
"•• sovereignty............................................................... Gl. 4
"Days immediately
associated with Manifestation..possess
unique
distinction ........................................... Gl 265
WORLD OF
CREATION
11.
(Cont»d.)
"Divine
intellectual power is special attribute of the
Holy Manifestations .................................................... A.Q, 253
"Centers of divine
perfections..................................... B.S.
824
"Day-Springs of the
divine wisdom, ........................... B.S. 314
"Essence of justice
and source thereof embodied in ordinances
by Manif.of Self of God ................................. Gl. 175
"Signs of His
sovereignty encompassing all of creation Gl.
73
12. • • •PURPOSE
AND MISSION
"It is thru the
Manifestations that the Reality becomes..
.established for man ....................................... B.S. 739
"Purpose of God in
manifesting Himself ................... Gl.
299
"Manifestations
come to dispel darkness of physical nature FWU 110
"All are .
.promulgators of the religion of God ......... B.S 652
"Purpose underlying
the revelation of every heavenly Book Gl 206
"Nothing in the
whole of creation can thwart His PURPOSE Gl. 220
"Resplendent in
world of hearts ••they give spiritual life A.Q. 185
"Mission of Prophets ••the education of World of
Humanity B.S. 724
"Prophets and
Messengers have come to guide
humanity ..to
True One.................................. B.S. 741
"He sent forth holy
Manifestations inspired their hearts
instituted religions..might become means of unity B.S. 616
"Divine purpose is
that men should live in unity....... F.W.U.
50
"Prophets
sent...that the law of love might be promoted B.Sr
832
"Prophets
appeared..to establish love and amity .... B»S. 631
"Infinite degree of
love is reflected by Divine Manifestations B.S.
685
"Manifestations of God confer general
education upon humanity P.U.P. .......................................................................................... 395
"Prophets of God
are the first educators................... P.U.P 81-83
"Manifestations are
the educators are trainers of World of existence B.S........................................................................................... 605
"The perfect
educator, material... human and spiritual A.Q.
12
"Manifestations are
universal educators .................. F.W.U.
56
"They are…the means
of the appearance of science and arts B.S. 741
"Ancients received
sciences from Prophets ............. B.S. 314
"Gardeners of the
World of Humanity are the Prophets A.Q. 226
"Each Manifestation is the heart of the world and
proficient physician B.S. ..................................................................................... 793
"Prophets ••• heal
sickness of divided humanity...... .Gl. 80
"He not only gave
prescriptions...but accomplished healing P.U.P. 244
"Explanation... of
resurrection..time of Manifestation B.S 550
"Are they equal who
know and who do not know....
M.F.C. (69)59
WORLD OF
CREATION
13.
RELIGION THE GIFT OF REVELATION
"Religion is outer
expression of Divine Reality......... P.U.P.
138
"Heart is...the
seat of the Revelation of the All-Merciful Gl.
186
"Foundation of the
religions of God is one reality ... B.S. 632,616
"Reality of
religion is one ............................................ P.U.P. 122
"Foundations of
religion are one ................................ B.S.
726
"From the seed of
reality Religion has grown into a tree. P.U.P. 140
"World has not
discovered the reality of religion .... B.S.
965
"Religions differ in intensity of
revelation ................ D.B. 23
"Pertaineth to God
Himself is the gift of Divine Revelation Gl. 195
"Different stages
and constant evolution of one religion D.B. 22
"Nature of
religion......................................................... Gl. 81
"Religion.. .is an
attitude toward divinity .................. B.S.
797
"By religion we
mean the necessary bonds which unify B.S.
797
"Religion is
divisible into two departments ............... B.S. 726
Religion and
science..founded upon premises..of reason.. P.U.P. 103
"Religion is
manifest light, for protection ................. Ish. (33)125
"Religion is
greatest instrument for order of world . W.P. 49
"True religion is
the source of love and agreement.. F.W.U. 71
"Conflict and
strife..lack of religious unity ............... F.W.U.
81
"Warfare and
dissensions caused by imitations ....... B.S.
652
"If religion be
cause of discord...no religion is preferable B.S.
631
"Commandments are
lamps of My loving providence._ Gl. 332
"Divine
Religions... foundation of human well-being M.F.C. (205) 111
"If the lamp of
religion remain concealed...anarchy would prevail Ish. (33) 125
"Unity is the
expression of the loving power of God P.U.P. 12
"Basic foundation
of religion..love, unity, fellowship F.W.U.
104 14
14.
FAITH
"Conception of
faith has existed from the beginning Gl.
141
"Faith of no man can
be conditioned by any one except himself Gl. 143
"Such a state
..depend upon their faith and conduct Gl. 170
"This is essence of
Faith and servitude .................... Gl. 338
"Principle of Faith
is to lessen words and increase deeds B.S. 159
"As ye have faith
so shall your powers and blessings be B.S. 970
"Spirit of
Faith...comes from breath of Holy Spirit. A.Q.
165
"Exert thine utmost
to attain unto this elixir ............ Iq.
158
"The Spirit of
Faith, which is of the Kingdom ......... B.S. 815
"Faith...is sign of
bounty, not result of justice........... A.Q. 149
"Faith is the
magnet which draws the confirmation of
the Merciful One ............................................. T.A.B. 62
"By Faith is meant:
FIRST, conscious knowledge;
SECOND practice of deeds ...... (B.S. 851) T.A.B. 549
"Healing of all the
world...in one common Faith ..... Gl. 265
"Know..who so
disbelieveth in God is neither
trustworthy
nor truthful............................... Gl. 252
"First sign of
Faith is love ........................................... P.V.P.
831
"Amity and
rectitude of conduct...marks of true faith Gl. 206
WORLD OF
CREATION
15. SERVICE
"Service is the magnet
which attracts the heavenly strength T.A.B. 62
"Service....is
diadem of everlasting glory .................. T.A.B.
533
"Nothing will
benefit, ..save supplication... service in His Vineyard T.A.B.............. 533
"Ye are the trees of My garden; ye must
give forth...wondrous fruit P.H.W.80
"Tie of servitude...token of His gracious
favor......... Gl. 193-194
"First attraction
etc. .................................................... B.S.
927
16. SACRIFICE
"Mystery of
sacrifice .......................................... (B.S.
900) T.A.B. 65
"Sacrifice has two
meanings ....................................... A.Q.
137
"Two kinds of
sacrifice..physical and spiritual ....... P.U.P. 444
"Ancient Beauty has
consented to be bound with chains that
............. mankind
might be released from its bondage Gl. 99
"Only by agency of
true religion is it possible...to sacrifice
personal benefit
.................................... M.F.C.
(200)109
"Desire of
sanctified souls is always for sacrifice...... T.A.B. 703
"Know value...and
sacrifice ourselves entirely ........ T.A.B.
663
"Sacrifice
everything for each other ......................... P.U.P. 213
"Each sacrifice his
life and possessions to the other" T.A.B.
594
"Sacrifice thyself for
well-being of the people .......... T.A.B.
546
"May you seek to
sacrifice..in pathway of devotion to mankind P.U.P.
51
"Station of giving
bounties...station of sacrifice ...... B.S. 958
"He who loveth
father or mother more than me ..... Matt.
10:37
"By sacrificing
Himself a fresh capacity was
............. infused into all created things........................ Gl. 85
17. MATERIAL AND
DIVINE CIVILIZATION
"Highest object of
civilization ........................... M.F.C. ( 154)84
"True civilization
will raise its banner in the
center of the world.................................
M.F.C. (134)74
"Thru it (knowledge
of realities of things) outward
civilization progresses ........................... A.Q.- (338)344
"Does this outward
civilization, without true inward
civilization, give..peace and well-being M.F.C. (130)71
"The outward
trappings of civ. without moral advancement
may be likened unto confused dreams ......... M.F.C. (126)69-70
"True religion
becomes moans of civ., fame, prosperity M.F.C. (167)91
"Human education
signifies civilization and progress A.Q. 9
"Civilization... if
allowed to overlap the bounds of moderation Gl. 542
"Man have "been created to carry
forward an
.... ever-advancing
civilization...................................... Gl.
215
WORLD OF
CREATION
17. (Con-bid.)
"Material and
Divine Civilization P.U.P.105; .......... B.S. 757
"Until heavenly
civilization is founded, no result
............. will be forthcoming,, ....................................... F.W.U. 13
"Fundamental
principles of religion..influence upon
............. a perfect
civilization ...................................... A.Q. (341 )347
"Two Pathways ................................................... F.W.U.
69,71.85
"Immersed in
material progress…spirituality become obscured W.A.B. 98
18. EDUCATION: MATERIAL..HUMAN..SPIRITUAL
– OBLIGATIONS
"Education is of
three kinds ....................................... A.Q. 9
"Education:
material, mental, spiritual...................... P.U.P. 324-25
"Education has a
universal influence ........................ A.Q. 249
"Bend your minds
and wills to the education of the peoples Gl.
333
"Mind is connected
with acquisition of knowledge like
............. images reflected in a mirror .......................... A.Q. 124
"Training does not
change the human substance .... B.S. 935
"Three forms or
planes of existence which await education, P.U.P.
74
"Material education
is concerned with progress and
............. development of body ...................................... A.Q. 9
"Human
education..government...trades, arts..sciences,
............. inventions find discoveries of physical laws A.Q. 9
"Knowledge is of
two kinds: subj, and objective......
A.Q. 180
"Two kinds of
knowledge: of the essence.. .and of its qualities A.Q. 255
"Capacity is of two
kinds: acquired and natural ...... A.Q. 249
"There are four
accepted methods of comprehension A.Q. (335)541
"To acquire
knowledge is incumbent upon all.
Tar.ll; Taj. 76
"No individual
should be..denied Intellectual training. P.U.P. 104
"Object of schools..universities is
to..rescue man
............. from exigencies ..of nature ............................ P.U.P. 347
“Lack of proper education hath deprived him of
that
............. which he doth inherently possess .................. Gl. 259
"In nature there is
the law of survival of fittest......... P.U.P.
347
"Divine education
is that of the Kingdom of God.... A.Q. 9
"Man is in need of
divine education ........................... F.W.U. 77
"Divine education
is of two kinds: universal etc....... Gl. 189-90
"Root of all
knowledge is knowledge of God............ B.S. 160
"The knowledge of
God is beyond all knowledge..... A.Q. (338) 344
"Discover the
mysteries of divine knowledge............ Iq.
68-70
"Hearts must be
pure.. intentions sincere.................. P.U.P.
89
"Exert your selves
that the gems of knowledge ..
............. conduce .. to union of different nations........ W.P. 58
"Sanctified from every earthly affection............... Iq. 70
WORLD OF
CREATION
18. (Cont’d.)
B
“Woman must receive
equal education with man ... B.S. 679
"Same course of
education for man and woman ..... P.U.P.
170
"Education of Woman
is more necessary ................. P.U.P. 129
"Conditions in past
centuries due to woman's lack of opportunity P.U.P. 129
"From spiritual
point of view..no difference between women and men. B.S. 905
"Lack of equality
"between man and woman is cause of
human dissension............................................ P.U.P. 228
"Until these two
members are equal...........................
P.U.P. 73
C
"Every child must
be instructed in sciences .............. B.S. 758
"All given
knowledge of sciences and philosophy .... P.U.P. 104
"Not such sciences
as begin in words and end in words Taj. 76
"Effort toward
acquisition of sciences and arts ....... F.W.U. 60
"Every father must
educate his sons and daughters Ish. (36)128
"From this
universal system of education ................. B.S. 574
"Schools must train
the children in the principles of religion, B.S.
758
D
"Most important
thing is to polish mirrors of hearts...... P.U.P. 12
"Until love takes
possession of the heart, no other divine
bounty can be revealed .................................. P.U.P. 13
"Power to overcome
human prejudices..is love of God P.U.P. 65
"Third virtue of
humanity is goodwill which is basis
of good action......................................... A.Q. 346 or 340
"Need of a general
power which may dominate sentiment A.Q. 345 or 339 "Qualities of spirit and
heart are extremely contagious. A.Q. 249
"When the heart,
influenced by worldly desires M.F.C. (134)-74
"Fruit of human
existence is the LOVE of GOD ..... A.Q. (339) 345
"Well-being of
mankind..unattainable unless ..its unity is established Gl 286
"Hearts mist be
pure -intentions sincere ................... P.U.P.
89
"This means the
Oneness of world of humanity P.U.P. 12
"Steadfastness in
Cause of God and His love .......... Taj
75
"Thine eye is My
trust, thine heart is my treasury.... Gl 522
"walk not with the
ungodly ......................................... P.H.W
57
"Man should know
own self ........................................ Tar,
5
"Piety •••its hosts
pleasing morals and pure deeds... Ish. (28)120
"Good character
surpasses the light of the sun......... Tar. 7
"Strive that your
deeds be cleansed from dust of self P.H.W. 69
"Purpose of one
true God_.......................................... GL. 299
"We exhort •them to
equity ••• honesty..................... W.P. 65
"Quench the thirst
of heedlessness.............................. GL. 323
“Be forbearing one with
another................................. P.H.W. 48
"Do not allow difference
of opinion …to separate you. W.A.B. 47
"Beware lest ye
offend …or sadden the heart.......... T.A.B. 45
"Put away all
covetness and seek contentment........ P.H.W. 50
WORLD OF
CREATION
18.
(Cont’d.)
"Exhorts people..
.to forbearance and benevolence Tar. 7
"Courtesy,., is the
lord of all virtues ........................... T.W. 27
"Atone for your
failures in duty towards Him .......... Gl
293
"Twofold
obligation..,steadfastness...observance of the laws Gl. 289
"In moment of
catastrophe find patience, resignation and submission T.A.B. 45
"These twin
duties...recognition of Him., .observe every ordinance Gl. 331
"Sign of love is
fortitude,...and patience ................... A.H.W. 48
"Let acts be a
guide unto all humanity ...................... Gl. 305
"Beloved of God
must be essence of purity and holiness T.A.B. 22
"It is duty...to
strive to attain shores of this ocean.... Gl. 326
"By good deeds,
pure lives, humility and meekness
be a lesson to others........................................ T.A.B. 23
"Helper of the
Cause is deeds...assistant is good character T.W. 25
"Victorious hosts
are worthy deeds and morals........ Ish. (35)127
"Breathe not the
sins of others ................................... A.H.W. 27
19.
TEACHERS … TEACHINGS
"Confer your
energies in propagation of the Faith . Gl. 196
"Endeavor •••to
spread the Divine teachings........... T.A.B. 36
"Gird up loins of
endeavor .......................................... Gl.
339
"Arise...admonish then
the people. Be patient.......... Gl. 296
"This is the day of
teaching.......................................... T.A.B. 28
"Unloose your
tongues and proclaim unceasingly His Cause Gl.
330
"Unto everyone the
duty of teaching His Cause ...... Gl. 335
"Subdue the cities
of the hearts by the sword of wisdom B.S.(p.109)
42
"Pen of the Most
High hath decreed.. .obligation to teach Gl. 314
"MaJce him aware of
the truth with kindly manner ............ Gl. 279
"This is the nature
of the faithful..,who instruct........ T.A.B. 285
"Their sustenance
and food must consist of teachings
(B.S.982)A.S.M. 9
"Not sit inactive
for one moment ..................... (B.S.975)
A.S.U. 57
"As to souls who
are preaching the Word of God.... B.S. 898
"Must first be
delivered from all attachments........... T.A.B. 358
"Souls...in
condition of utmost severence ........ (B.S .977) A.S.M. 43
"Souls who are free
from ties of this world ............... T.A.B. 418
"If one arise …with
pure heart.. Lord of Hosts will assist T.A.B. 548 "Ideal forces and
confirmations will rush to his support ..... (B.S.985)
A.S.M. 22
"God will inspire
whosoever detacheth himself from all else but Him Gl. 314 "Divine
assistance encompasseth those who deliver the Message T.A.B. 590
"Who consecrate themselves …accompanied
by..protection T.A.B. 526
"Matter of teaching
requires greatest condition....... T.A.B.
359 "To guide the souls, it is incumbent,
..to be firm................................. T.A.B.
619
"Teachers ••must be
heavenly, lordly and radiant. . (B.S.
979)A.S.M. 48
WORLD OF
CREATION
19. (Cont’d)
A.
"Teachers must
divest themselves from old garments .B.S.981)A.S.M. 53
"Play the melody of
international conciliation (B.S.977
)A.S.M. 43
"If these teachers
be in utmost state of attraction (B.S.976)A.S.M.
40
"Intention of
teacher must be pure, heart independent (B.S.p.543)A.S.M. 25
"Whoso ariseth..,let him, above all,
teach his own self A.S.M. 5
"Teaching containeth power of a magnet...
it attracteth the mysteries of God................. T.A.B. 725
"If wishing for
confirmation of H.S« become engaged in teaching T.A.B. 557
"Every soul who
ariseth today...the Holy Spirit will
inspire with evidences proof and facts.......... T.A.B. 707
"Evince in their
attitude toward God humility and submissiveness Gl. 7
"Wholly for the
sake of God he should proclaim Massage Gl. 539
B.
“To understand the
teachings regarding the Truth
is absolutely required ...................................... T.A.B 279
"Consider profoundly.. .that thou mayest
apprehend, their realities T.A.B. 455
"Act in accord with
teachings of the Beauty of Abha T.A.B. 125
"Encourage..that
they may live and act in accord •with teachings T.A.B. 304
"Essence of
teachings,..is universal love ................... T.A.B
544
"Teachings...penetrative
power in reality of man .... T.A.B. 540
"The greatest
bestowals of God are His teachings... P.U.P. 58
"The divine
teachings are truth and reality .............. P.U.P. 58
"First teaching is
investigation of reality .................. P.U.P. 175
"Teachings are
universal and standard for human action P.U.P. 150
"This is due to the
divine teachings............................. P.U.P. 116
"First principle of
divine teachings..is love................ P.U.P 6
"Teachings,.essence
or spirit of this new age ........... P.U.P. 425
"Special teachings
of Bahá’u’lláh............................... P.U.P. 449
"Teachings of
Bahá’u’lláh 'boundless in benefit to mankind P.U.P. 430
"Teachings which
embody..spirit of the age are ...... P.U.P. 435
"My instructions ..
.the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh ..... P.U.P 448
20.•••REWARD
"Reward and
retribution, two fountains for the life of the people Ish.(37) 129
"Order of the
world•••established on two pillars...... Ish.(34) l26
"Structure of the
world stability and order.. sustained
by twin pillars of reward and punishment_ . Gl. 219
"Promise and
threat, fear and hope . . foundation of order of world W.P. 51,53
"Paradiae and hell
of existence are found in all the worlds of God A.Q. 259-61
"Nearness depends
upon clearness, purity, perfection B.S. 921
WORLD OF
CREATION
20. (Cont’d.)
"Blessings of the
Kingdom of Abha are not dependent
upon capacity and worthiness ....................... B.S. 957
"First...attraction...after...training
of soul ................. B.S. 927
"Fear of God is
weapon that can render him victorious Gl.
272
"Harvest...of man's
conduct is gathered in heavenly realm B.S. 788
"When true seeker
determines to take the step ....... Iq.
192
"He shall increase
the reward of them that endure with patience Gl. 129 "Rewards of other world are eternal
life..eternal bounties A.Q. 260-61
"Reward of this
life are the virtues and perfections
which adorn the reality of man...................... A.Q. 259-61
"He who shall
accept and believe shall receive his reward Gl.
359
"Reward to
whosoever will turn away from wickedness Gl. 117 "Trustworthiness..reward to
whomsoever clings thereto Teh. (29) 121 "Trustworthiness is greatest door
to security and tranquility Tar. 8 "Forbearance and benevolence..are
two lights for the
darkness of the
world .................................... Tar. 7
"Thru meekness is
man elevated to the heaven of power W.P. 49
"Blessed are they
who hold fast to..compassion and kindness Tar. 7
"In the first life
(this)..paradise is pleasing God ........ B.S.358-360
"Whoso disbelieveth
in God, is neither trustworthy nor truthful Gl. 232
"Gift of guidance .......................................................... B
.S. 800; 933
"Divine nearness is
an unlimited nearness ................ B.S. 921
21. …RETRIBUTION
"Beware that ye
divest not yourself of...divine guidance Gl.
258
"Who shall turn
away..shall receive ..his own punishment Gl.
339
"If ye believe not
ye yourselves will suffer................. Gl.
148
"Beware lest ye..be
numbered with the infidels ....... Gl.
281
"Beware... lest ye
walk the ways of them whose words
differ from their deeds ................................... Gl. 305
"Atone for your
failure in duties towards Him ......... Gl. 293
“Waywardness of heart
that removeth it far from God Gl. 186
"Entangled
themselves with their idle fancies...........
Gl. 204
"Ye have thereby
deprived yourselves of the bounty of God Gl. 227
"Deprive not
yourselves of the unfading... Light...... Gl. 325
"Lest the fierce
winds of disobedience extinguish its light. Gl. 167
"Called to account
for his failure ............................... Gl. 143
"Lost both this
world, and the world to come........... Gl. 209
"Divine
chastisement shall assail you from every direction Gl. 252
"Suffer not..your
insincerity.to stain sanctity of so lofty a station Gl. 327
"Tempter.. subtle
serpent of the mind ....................... B.S 936
"God does not tempt
us. God tests us......................... B.S 959
"Fate and
predestination are of two kinds..one irrevocable Gl. 153
"Its (spirit)
raiment is the fear of God........................ Gl. 291
"God will forget
them even as they have ignored His Presence. Iq. 256
"Sentence of His
justice be pronounced against you Gl. 252
"Blindness is cause
of everlasting banishment from God A.Q. 146
"Vitality of mans
belief in God is dying out .............. Gl.
200
WORLD OF
CREATION
21.(Cont’d.)
"How severe is the
chastisement ............................... Gl. 214
"Grievous
retribution awaiteth you .......................... P.H.W. 63
"Cause grievous
affliction to assail you .................... Gl. 214
"So shall the
blasts of His chastisement beat upon you Gl. 209
"No one...to
protect you in this Day from, wrath of God.,unless Gl. 257
"Rod -with which I
can chastise the wicked is grievous, Gl. 325
22. PRAYER
"The wisdom of
prayer ................................................ T.A.B. 683
"Whither shall we
turn in prayer ................................ T.A.B. 337
"Know that prayer
is indispensable and obligatory A.B. 683
"Endeavor...so that
attitude of supplication and prayer
may be realized
more often........................... T.A.B. 522
"Pray in behalf of
all and entreat God for forgiveness
and bounty for all............................................. T.A.B. 45
"Angels of the
kingdom pray for maid servants....... T.A.B. 272
"Prayer and fasting
cause awakening........................ T.A.B. 684
"If thou desirest
that God may open thy (spiritual) eye T.A.B.676
"As to obligatory
Prayer: Each one must say his prayer alone T.A.B. 464 "Much prayer is needed so that
God may help and protect T.A.B. 494
"Prayer and
supplication are two wings.................... B.S. 796
"Not well for us if
all prayers were answered............ B.S. 715
"Two ways of
healing first, remedies …
second, prayers and turning to God.............. T.A.B. 654
"The sinner...must
beg for God’s forgiveness and pardon G.T. 654
"At the dawn of
every day he (man) should commune with God Gl. 86
"Whoso openeth his
lips. ..and maketh mention of name of his Lord Gl. 265
"Whoso reciteth, in
privacy of his chamber,
the verses revealed by God ........................... Gl. 280
"Be firm in worship
of God, fasting, praying ............ T.A.B. 104
"Endeavor and pray
God*...that firmness and steadfastness may grow T.A.B. 168
"Persevere in
prayer to thy Lord................................ T.A.B. 639
"It is incumbent...
to pray, supplicate......................... T.A.B.
695
"It is incumbent
upon you,. ..to implore God ............ T.A.B. 4
"Supplicate and
pray Him to make thee
conqueror over
material things ................... T.A.B. 247
"Ask assistance
from Kingdom of Abha ................... T.A.B. 642
"Neglect not
praying and communing... midnight and morn and eve T.A.B. 413
"He answers prayers
potentially ................................. P.U.P. 241
"God will answer
prayer...if.. .urgent ......................... P.U.P. 241
"Decree that is
impending, entreaty can succeed in averting
Gl. 133
23. REBIRTH
"Ye Bust be born
again................................................ Iq. 118
"Second birth..its
accomplishment..thru baptism of Holy Spirit B.S. 699 "Rebirth of spirit of man is thru
Science of love of God, B.S. 699
“Then Prophets appear
..minds, hearts ….reformed B.S. 700
WORLD OF CREATION
23. (Cont'd.)
"Return", "Rebirth". "Resurrection" ...................... Iq. 15G
"Whoso hath been reborn in this day ......................... Gl. 215
"Re-oreation and re-birth are progress in stages of divine
perfections W.F. 25
"Intelligent man ...considers himself with modesty .. E.S.W. 35
24. ...IMMORTALITY...ETERNAL LIFE
"Realm of immortality ................................................ Gl.
141
"Eternal Life.................................................... T.A.B.
421,453,543,550
"Reality of man...is immortal and everlasting .......... P.U.P. 237
"Human spirit or reality, .wholly above combination and
composition P.U.P.254
"Human spirit is simple, single and not composed.... P.U.P. 300
"The Spirit of man. .does not "belong to the elemental
world P.U.P. 502 "Universal love ...cause of eternal life........................ T.A.B. 544
"A reality which grants -unto man eternal life ......... B.S. 736
"Meaning of eternal life is gift of the Holy Spirit ..... A.Q. 281
"logical proof of immortality ...................................... A.Q. 261
"Immortal human soul is endowed with TWO means of perception P.U.P. 410-13
"Immortality, ..is a contingent and not an absolute existence Gl. 157
"Union with God is meant.. merge their will
wholly in the
Will of God................................ Gl. 337
"Drink of the soft lowing river of immortality........... Gl. 35
"Only he who has opened the eye of reality............... B.S. 839
"Males haste ..while there is yet time ......................... IQ 23
"We have a fixed time for you .................................... Gl. 214
"Kingdom of life everlasting, it must be attained here_ P.U.P. 221
"No man can obtain everlasting life unless ............... Gl. 183
"Take...chalice of immortal life .................................. P.H.W. 62
"Free thyself from the veils of idle fancies and..be
fit for
everlasting life....................................... A.H.W. 63
"Shouldst thou attain this station thou wouldst be
freed from destruction and death ................ P.H.W. 70
"All men shall after their physical death estimate
worth of their
deeds ........................................ Gl.
171
"Contingent perfections are unlimited. ..................... A.Q. 267
"After departing this world. .paradises which have no
likeness ... B.S, 359
"Worlds of God circulating around this world.......... B.S. 555
"Bartered away immnortality for that which perisheth Gl. 181
"Leave them to perish on the dust of extinction....... Gl. 285
"Total annihilation is an impossibility......................... B.S. 717
"As to life ••no beginning nor •will it have any end.. B.S. 787
"State of soul after separation from body................. Gl. 161
BAHÁ’U’LLÁH
"He Whom God shall
make manifest"
I. PROPHECY ..
"And the glory of
the Lord shall be revealed............ Isa. 40:5
"Behold ye the
coming of the Glory .......................... D.B. 16
"And the Lord shall
cause his glorious voice to be heard Isa• 30:30
"Our eyes shall see
our teacher...................................
Isa. 30:20
"The Lord shall be
King...one Lord and name one..
Zeoh. 14:9
“And his breath,....to
sift the nations .......................... Isa. 30:28
"After three days
and a half...............................
(Revels 11) A.Q. 61
"(God) arisen to
proclaim in person His Cause ........ Gl. 75
"Fulfilled Thy
Covenant and sent forth Him.............
Ish . ( 21) 115
"This is the voice
of God .............................................. G1. 33
"The King of Kings,
the Lord of lords........................ I
Tim. 6:15
"The King of Kings
hath appeared ............................ Gl. 211
"He is the One
whose manifestation was announced
by the Books of God ............................. (B.S.125)
Taj. 71
"The one who hath
come from the heaven
of pre-existence. Taj.72
(B.S. 127)
"The Promised One
of all the nations......................... B.S. 582
"This is He Whom
God promised in all His books ... T.A.B. 614
"He, the Promised
One is come .................................. D.B. 12
"The promise of all
ages is now fulfilled .................... D.B. 15
"Glory of God did
lighten it... ...................................... Rev. 21:23
"Crowned Himself
with the Glory of God»s Revelation Gl. 319
"The designation
*Seal of the Prophets*…
demonstrates its high station......................... D.B. 15
"At the time of the
end many shall run to and fro ... Dan. 12:4
"The harvest is the
end of the world .......................... Mat.
13:39,43
"He Who hath
ushered in the LAST Hour................. Gl, 211
"Promised
dispensation ............................................... Iq
22
"Sign of the
completion of the NINTH YEAR. ........ D.B. 22
"That which hath
been revealed unto MIHDI .......... Gl. 114
"Imam Husayn..
after appearance of Qa'im ............ Gl. 12
"After the Qa’im,
the Qayyam will be made •manifest D. Br.
41-2
2. ONENESS WITH GOD...
"Verily there is no
God but Me.................................... B.S.
99
"Verily I am God............................................................ B.S 415
"Who representeth
the God-Head in..World of Creation Gl.
351
"This is the
Mystery of God, …the Command of
God and His Glory ................................... S-i-H. 10(B.S. 394)
"There is no God
but Me, the Lord of all things....... Taj.
78
"He Who is the
Mouthpiece of God............................ Gl. 108
"Naught is seen in
My Temple but the Temple of God D.B.
17
"I have manifested
Myself unto men the proof of His own person Gl. 49
"The face of God
Himself............................................. Iq. 4
"This is the Voice
of God, if ye do but harken...........
Gl. 35
"He is a
Manifestation in His Identity......................... B.S.
579
BAHÁ’U’LLÁH
2, (Cont'd,)
"Nothing is seen in
My Temple, but the
Temple of God........................................ (B.S,414)S.i-H 29
"In My Soul but the
Truth and in Myself.,.but God ... (D.B.17)
S-i-H 30
"Mystery of Oneness
of the Ancient Identity,
the eternal Essence ......................................... B.S 375
"0 Thou Remnant of
God ............................................ D.B. 9
"The reflection of
His Glory unto all .......................... Gl. 104
"Behold ye the
coining of the Glory ........................... D.B. 16
"I am the
All-Bountiful, the Ancient of Days ........... U.W.C. 46
"He who is both the
beginning and the end ••is now manifest Gl 168
"Orb of Oneness
shone forth from* • •heaven of utterance Ish. (9) 101
"King of the names
and attributes of God ................ Gl.
28
"He is the
Dawning-Place of commands and ordinances Ish. (15)l07
"In my power but
the power of God........................... B.S. 427
"Finally behold how
in this day.................................... D.B. 26
"Divine
Manifestations give up ail personal conditions B.S. 958
"Love of Him Who is
the Manifestation of His Essence. Gl. 304
"Blessed is the
dead who is quickened by My breaths (B.S.49
p.l25)LA 166
"Attributes
identical with essence...............................
A.Q. 170
3. STATION OF
DISTINCTION
"Whenever this
Youth turneth His eyes towards His own self Gl. 102
"Thou hast breathed
Thy Breath into MB and
divorced me from mine ownself.................... Gl. 90
"I was asleep on My
couch .......................................... Gl. 90
"He it is Who
overshadowed Me with His protection
Gl. 37
"0 Most Exalted
Pen...Bestir thyself........................... Gl. 27
"How can I make
mention of Thee ............................ Gl. 3
"The mysteries of
distinction and unity ..................... Iq. 21
"Dost thou imagine
. that I hold -within my grasp
the ultimate destiny of the Cause of God..... Gl. 219
"Woes and trials
Thou hast destined for myself........ D.B. 26
4, GREATEST NAME*..
COVENANT
"Come from the
Heaven of Pre-existence
with the
Greatest Name....................... Taj.72
(B.S. 127)
"He Who is the Most
Great Name hath been sent down U.W.C 5
"He Who is the
Hidden Name was revealed..............
Gl. 120
"Appearance of the
Greatest Name .......................... B.S.
527
"The Most Great
Name beareth Me witness............. Gl. 516
"Thru the power of
the MDSI Great Name............... Gl. 555
"Thy Name, a name
which will remain concealed.... P.M.
94
"Greatest Name*.
Invisible One, Concealed Mystery Taj. 74
"Arm thyself with the
power of the Most Great Name_ (B.S .304)
Gl. 28
"Potency infused
into all created things. .consequence of
revelation of this most blessed Name........... Gl. 189
"Established His
sovereignty..thru power of His Name U.W.C. 46
BAHÁ’U’LLÁH
4. (Cont’d.)
"No great
difference between Greatest Name and name of Adam B.S. 804
"These Prophets
..revealers of ..attributes and names of God... M.B.R. 30
"Unites! One Who is
expressive of the Greatest Name Ish, (4) 96
"Wondrous
achievements..consequences of
Revelation of
this Name ............................... Gl.
142
"Knowledge of King
of Pre-existence.. .attained by
knowing Greatest Name.. Taj.74
(B.S. 128)
"Two forms of
Covenant ............................................. B.N. 80, p.5
"Second form is to
establish, •succession of Lights . B.N.
80 p.5 5.
5. PROOF AND POWER OF
MISSION OF BAHÁ’U’LLÁH
"We have sent down
unto thee the Book, ................. Iq. 91 (B.S.15)
"Proof and Power of
Mission ..................................... P.IT.P. 335
"Proofs
demonstrating the truth of this Revelation. Iq. 221
"Spiritual proofs............................................................. A.Q.
83
"A new life....
stirring within peoples of the earth .... U.W.C. 42
"New teachings
applicable to present conditions..... P.W.U.
72-73
"Bahá’u’lláh has
revealed principles and laws ........ F.W.U. 37
"Great spiritual discoveries are being
made .......... F.W.U. 16
"A new heaven and a
new earth..la. 65:17) (Rev.21:1) A.Q. 77-78
"Instructions
regarding every question confronting humanity F.W.U.
39
"The appearance of
Bahá’u’lláh was like a new Springtime A.Q. 166
"Best Beloved................................................................ N.N. 190
"Desire of God is never restricted to
limits of the servants Ish.(14) 106
"Amongst the proofs demonstrating truth
of this Revelation Gl. 179
"Tongue of Power and Glory .................................... D.Br.
293
"Opened the door of minds and souls
thru key of
the Supreme Pen ..................................... (B.S.
58) T.W. 27
"Thru Supreme Pen a new life of
significances...
into
body of words..................................................... T.W. 23
"Source of your
creation.............................................. Gl. 325
"Him Who is the
object of all knowledge................... Gl.
199
"Dawning-Place of
highest attributes in
World of Emanation ............................. Taj.71
(B.S.125)
"This is that Word.......................................................... Tar.
16
"Divine summons
issued from the Throne of Glory.. D.B. 20
"In mine hand I
carry the testimony of God ............. Gl. 281
"Appearance
dependent upon realization of certain conditions B.S. 608
"The fates of all
things were ordained in this Temple B.S. 413
"All these worlds
have their position from this Manif B.S. 382
"The elixir of His
potent Revelation .......................... U.W.C. 21
"Counsels...revealed.animating
power for advancement of world Gl. 93
"Such are evidences
of might of God......................... D.B. 18
"Different
claimants ..................................................... B.P,
56-59
"Ordained this
TempIe the beginning, of the new creation.. B.S.
399
"Breathed a new
life into every human frame.......... D.B.
15
"In this mighty
Revelation.. Dispensations of the
past
attained..their final consumination...... Gl. 540
BAHÁ’U’LLÁH
5. (Cont»d.)
"Divine Cause for
universal good...cannot be limited
B.S 955
"Prophets...have
established such signs as would
............. herald the advent of the future Dispensation. Iq. 13
"Ere long the
evidences of this regeneration will be revealed U.W.C. 9
"The
conflagration...will envelope the whole earth . D.B. 19
"Barter not away
this Youth...for vanities of this world Gl. 38
"So tremendous is
outpouring.. in this Dispensation G.A. 15
"I manifest...
measure — God has bidden me reveal......... G.A. 12
6. INFALLIBILITY
"Most Great
Infallibility applied to One .................... Ish. (l2)l04
"He has taken to Himself
no associate ...................... Ish. (14)l06
"Most Great
Infallibility is a cuirass of the Temple of Command Ish. (8-9)100-01
"Infallibility is
true of one whom God hath guarded against error Ish . (12) 104
"Under the protection of God; this is
called conferred infallibility A.Q. 199
7. ...HE WHOM GOD
WILL MAKE MANIFEST
"The Bayan deriveth all its glory from *Him
Whom
.... God shall make manifest......................................... D.B. 8
"To be revealed by
Him Whom God shall make Manifest D.B. 8
"The Faith of Him
Whom God shall make manifest D.B. 25
"In every world He appears according to the
.... capacity of that world ............................................. B.S. 382
"Signs and tokens ......................................................... B.P. 284
"Best Beloved is
come. ................................................ Gl. 319
"The eternal Truth
has now come .............................. Gl.
60
"Culmination of a
cycle................................................
D.B. 11
"He who is your
Lord, the All-Merciful ..................... U.W.C. 43
"Thru Him...wisdom
hath flowed from the presence of God Taj. 71
"Day-Star of Glory
risen above horizon of my Revelation Gl. 255-56
"Dispensation
inaugurated by Blessed Beauty......... D.B. 18
"Hy body is
imprisoned for the salvation of your souls (B.S .49) L.A. 160
"Do ye flee from
Him who hath redeemed
............. His Soul for your lives LA. 158 (B.S. 49)
"Ancient Beauty
hath consented to be bound with chains Gl. 99-100
"He hath crowned
Himself xith the Glory of God's revelation Gl. 319
"True physician is
debarred from administering the remedy U.W.C. 34
"All created things
have their degree or stage of maturity U.W.C.
4
“What but …..His potent
Revelation can cleanse and revive it U.W.C.
21
"Let all eyes
rejoice, let every ear be gladdened_.... Gl. 319
BAHÁ’U’LLÁH
8. SUCCESSION
"Appearance of a
subsequent Manifestation ........... B.P.
198
"The adherents of
every extant religion believe in...return.. B.P. 280
"Manifestation of
our Beauty in its subsequent revelation Gl. 293
"1 am the return of
all the Prophets .......................... Iq. 154
"The mystic
"return" of the Words of God .............. Iq. 159
"The
"first" and the "last have risen to proclaim
one and the same Faith.................................. Iq. 161
"These Mirrors will
everlastingly succeed each other Gl. 74
"They that reflect
their glory will., .continuo to exist, Gl.
74
"God has sent down
His M9ssengers...and will continue to do so D.B.
24
"Successive
revelation,, linked the manifestation of
Adam with that of the Báb ............................ Gl. 74
"When this process
of progressive revelation culminated Gl. 75
"Once in a thousand
years shall this CITY be renewed Gl. 269-70
"Concerning the
Manifestations that will come in the future D.B. 19
"Ages...ere
Day-Star of Truth shineth again
....in vernal glory U.W.C.
7(D.B. 18)
"My fears are for
Him..,who will come after MB .... D.B. 25
"Those who shall
come after Him till the end that hath no end Gl. 75
"To believe that
all revelation is ended...................... D.B. 23
"The Word of God
has never ceased to descend upon the world B.S. 297
"No cessation
whatsoever in the future for
appearance of Manifestations ...................... B.S 739
"That the names of
some are forgotten .................... Gl. 174
"Many cataclysms
have.. .effaced the traces of many events Gl. 174
9. ...CYCLES
"Cycle of Sun of
Reality has its distinct and successive periods P.U.P. 91
"It hath appearance,
arising, manifestation and setting in each
of cycles.................................................................. T.A.B. 138
"Spiritual cycles
of Sun of Reality are like.. .material sun A.Q. 86
"In every age and
cycle He hath recreated all things Gl. 62
"The Prophetic
cycle hath ended................................ Gl. 60
"Culmination of a
cycle ............................................... D.B.
11
"A universal cycle
…signifies a long duration of time A.Q. 184
"Universal Cycles ......................................................... A.Q. 183
"We are in cycle
that began -with Adam and
its universal Manifestation is Bahá’u’lláh.... A.Q. 184
"Bahá’í cycle...
extend over a period of..500,000 years D.B.
10
"Whatsoever is
latent in...this holy cycle shall gradually appear D.B. 19
BAHÁ’U’LLÁH
10. DAY OF GOD
"In that Day He
shall be called God Is. 25:9
"Day of God is He
Himself, Who hath "appeared B.S. 421
"This Day, the Day
of God Himself Gl. 13
"Rise of God
Himself thru all-embracing Revelation (B.S. 26) Iq. 143
"The Day of God B.S.
551
"Day in which
mankind can behold the Face and hear
the Voice of the Promised One Gl. 10
"Allusions in
Scriptures as Day of God Gl. 11
"The breeze
announcing the Day of God Gl. 28
"The Day promised
to you in all Scriptures is now come Gl. 314
"Day wherein the
Speaker of the Mount is established
upon Throne of Manifestation. Ish. (11)103
"All glory be to
this Day Gl. 14
"Achieve that which
beseemeth this Day" of God Gl. 196
"Such a gift can
only be manifested in the Days of "God Gl. 263
"Jubilee that must
greet this Most Great Day of God D-B. 14
"This is the King
of days U.W.C. 7
"On this Day the
Kingdom is God’s Gl. 35
BÁB
1. PROPHECY
"After three days
and a half (Rev .XI:II)................... A.Q. 61
"The second woe is
past (Rev .XI: 14)....................... A.Q. 65
"And she being with
child cried Rev.
12:2)A.Q. 79
"Child caught up
unto God. ( Rev, 20:5)................... A.Q. 81
"Because of the
despotism of the dragon ................ A.Q. 79-81
"Send down One of
my descendants ......................... U.W.C. 19
"Qa’im will
reveal,.. .twenty and five letters W.O.B.F.C. 13
"Qa’im, (the
Promised one among the Shiites) ........ B.S. 463
"When the Qa»im ariseth,
that is the Day of Resurrection. Iq. 144
"Youth from
Bani-Hashim. ......................................... Iq
241
"Fourth Support.
(note) Tr .N.242;............................ D.B. 34
"After the
appearance of the Qa’im ......................... Gl. 12
"Qa’im...reveal the
law and ordinances of former dispensation Iq. 245-47
2. ESSENTIAL ONENESS
"No distinction do
we make between any of His Messengers Iq.
152
"Though the same
yet….in each a separate
designation, a specific attribute........... (B.S.9) Iq. 21
"Had the Primal
Point been someone beside MB ... D.B. 46
"Mine own previous
Manifestation ........................... D.B. 32
"Between
Bahá’u’lláh and the Báb there was communication B.S.
587
"Fresh revelation
of the Divine Spirit......................... Gl. 96
"Prepare the way
for the Revelation which is yet to follow D.B. 25
3. PRIMAL POINT
"The Báb is the
Morn of Truth ................................... D.B. 35
"I am the Primal
Point from which generated all things D.B. 34
"As a sacrifice in
the path of the Primal Point ......... (D.B.33)
Iq. 252
"Point went round
through every sign.........
Ish,3-5 (B.S. 498)
4. FORERUNNER
"Báb was the Morning Star.,heralding the Sun of Reality B.S. 582;
584
"Now hear what My
Forerunner announced............ B.S. 463
"The Herald hath
cried ................................................ Gl. 43
"Divine call of the
celestial Herald ............................. Iq. 239
"Point.....Herald
in His Kama .................. (B.S.501)
Ish.(5) 97
"In the year sixty............................................................ Gl. 96
"Twofold station............................................................ D.B.
51
BÁB
5. SOVEREIGNTY
"Sovereignty
attributed to Qa’im...is a reality ......... Iq.
106-07
"I am one of the
sustaining pillars of the Primal Word D.B. 34
"Sovereignty and
power emanating from that Essence of Essences Iq. 234
"Character of Qa’im
(proofs) ..................................... Iq.
245-47
"Constancy of
Eternal Beauty in proclaiming Faith of God
Iq, 230
"Twenty and five
letters made manifest ................... D.B. 53
"Báb revealed
ordinances..dependent upon (Our) acceptance Ish. (41)133
"By appearance of
Bahá’u’lláh and Báb the spiritual
generation had its
origin................................ B.S. 804
"Signs of His
sovereignty encompassing all creation Gl. 73
‘A B D U ‘ L-BAHA
Collective name which
-will gather all the people" (T.A.B. 20)
I. PROPHECY
"A Branch shall grow out of his root Isa.XI:l-10; A.Q. 72-76
"Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the Temple of it Rev .XXI: 22-23
"There was seen in His Temple the ark of his testament Rev, XI: 19
"The meaning of the Testament and Covenant
will become evident......................................... A.Q. 70 2.
2. STATION
"Branch of Command hath sprung forth from
this Root
(B.S.529) ........................................ T.B. 142
"Branch of Holiness, Sacred Temple of ABHA
hath branched forth from Sadratu'1-Muntaha T.B. 142
"Limb of the Law of God hath sprung forth from this
Root D.B. 43
"Moon of the Central Orb of this Dispensation.... D.B. 42
"I am the servant of Baha’u’llah ........................... P.U.P. 161
"My station is the station of servitude................... D.B. 41
"My throne is my mat .............................................. B.S.848
"Elevated to station which encompasses
all existence (B.S.529) .................................... T.B. 142
"Mention me in my pure servitude, ....................... T.A.B. 604
3. MYSTERY OF GOD
"Above and beyond all...the Mystery of God ....... D.B. 42
"Whom God hath purposed.................................... (B.S.540) K-i-A.152 (D.B. 42)
"Him around whom all names revolve.................. D.B. 42
"The word of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.. .is a hidden mystery B.S. 835
"Most great favor...and most perfect blessing
upon you (B.S.529) .................................................. T.B. 145
4. CENTER OF THE
COVENANT...INTERPRETER
"Most great
characteristic…appointment of Center of Covenant P.U.P.451-55
"Center and Pivot of Bahá’u’lláh’s peerless Covenant D.B. 42
"Center of the Covenant, the Interpreter of His Word D.B. 44
"Obey an appointed Center of the Covenant....... P.U.P. 579
"Covenant the Master made with Bahá’ís........... B.N. 80,p.5
"Appointed the Center or Expounder of the Book P.U.P. 517
"He is the explainer of My Book and the Center
of My Testament.............................................. P.U.P. 576
"Commentator is the interpreter of the Words.... B.S. 550
‘A B D U ‘ L-B A H A
5, GREATEST BRANCH
"One standard which is the divine Branch .......... A.Q.
76
"Turn for what ye do not understand...to the Branch B.S. 547
"Refer....to him who hath branched from this Mighty
Stock D.B. 42
"Most Mighty Branch of God ................................ D.B. 44
6 • MISSION... WILL
AND TESTAMENT
"Mainspring
of the unity of the human world D.B.42) T.A.B. 433
"Holds a cup full of the knowledge of God........... T.A.B. 105
"We have made Thee a shelter for all mankind... D.B. 43
"Lamp of universal salvation ................................. T.A.B. 430
"Ransom to each one of the believers of God...... T.A.B. 433
"Illumine the world thru Thy knowledge and wisdom D.B. 43
"Every mouldering bone quickened (B.S. 529) T.B. 143
"All nations and kindreds gathered together........ U.W.C. 44
"Finn assistant
thru the help and providence of
the Lord of Hosts............................................. T.A.B. 27
"Fragrances of
humbleness diffused from heart
of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá............................................... T.A.B. 2
7. WILL and TESTAMENT
"The Will acclaimed as..off spring resulting
from that
mystic intercourse......................... D.B. 52
"Instrument...viewed as the Charter of the
New World Order,........................................... D.B. 52
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
"The Administrative
Order of Bahá’u’lláh is divine in origin"
I.
SOURCE..AUTHORITY
"Well is it with him who fixeth his gaze upon
Order of Bahá’u’lláh....................................... D.B. 54-55
"Source from which it derives its inspiration is
Bahá’u’lláh, D.B. 64
"Verily He is Myself; the Shining-Place of My
Identity. B.S. 527
"Source and transmission of authority.................. B.N. 37:1-2
"Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’1-Baha ..with
the
Kitab-i-Aqdas .......................................... W.O.B. 3-4
"TJnto the Most Holy Book...and Universal House of
Justice B.A. 11
"Laws that govern its operation ............................ D.B. 64
"Are ye hidden from Myself because of
My Name? (B.S.49.p,124).............................. L.A. 157
"We have opened unto you the Gates of
the Kingdom (B.S, p. 125) ............................. L.A. 159
2. GREATEST
BRANCH..CENTER OF THE COVENANT..WILL AND TESTAMENT
"The Branch of Command has sprung forth from this Root T.B. 142
"Emphasis He placed upon the heredity principle and
law of primogeniture....................................... D.B. 55
"Axis round which its institutions revolve..
Will and Testament ........................................ D.B. 64
"Administrative Order..may be considered
framework of Will............................................ D.B. 52
"Him Whom God hath purposed (B.S .540) ........ K-i-A. 152
"Each and every one look to the Greatest Branch.. (B
.3.540) K-i-A.152
5. GUARDIANSHIP..PRIMAL
BRANCH..VALAYAT..AUTHORITY
"Primal Branch of the Divine and Sacred Lote-Tree B.A. 5,
6
"Guardian of the Cause of God ............................. B.A. 7, 12
"Guardian under … unerring guidance....... B.A.7 (D.B. 57)
"(Guardian) He is the expounder of the
words of God, D.B.56; ................................... B.A. 7
"Will succeed the first born of lineal descendants
D.B.57; B.A .7
"Institution of Guardianship anticipated. ............. D.B. 58
"Guardian appoint in his own lifetime.. successor_ BA. 8
"Institution of Guardianship and of the Univ. H. of
Just. D.B. 55
"Institution of Guardianship ...stabilizes..
.safeguards W.O.B. 8
"The mighty stronghold shall remain impregnable and
safe thru obedience to him (Guardian) ................. B.A. 7
"Authority .._B.A.7, 10, 11, 12; ............................. D.B. 65-58
"Successorship ..Valayat......................................... Ish. (22) 124
"In this glorious manifestation, there
are 24
(guardians) ......................................... A.Q. 67
"Eldest son...even station of prophethood
hath been birth right........................................ D.B.56
"Guardian appointed.. .his successor lineal
descendant, BJl.8............................................ D.B.
55-67
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
4. ESTABLISHMENT..TWIN
PILLARS ..FUNCTIONS ..GOAL
"The laws that
govern its operation............................ D.B.
64
"Administrative
machinery.. ..to serve twofold purpose B.A. 99-100
"Administrative
Order frame-work for Bahá’í Commonwealth D.B.
60
"Administration..
to be conceived as an instrument.
W.O.B. 9
"Institution of
Guardianship safeguards its unity W.O.B
.8; D.B. 56
"Twin pillars that
support Administrative structure. D.B.
55
"Administrative
activities..instruments for propagation of Faith B.A. 93
"Administrative
provisions W.O.B.; .......................... F.C.
9, 10
"Three stage election
for House of Justice .............. B.A. 75
"Guardian is the
head of the U.H. of Justice- D.B. 58; B.A. 10
"Guardian cannot
assume right of exclusive legislation.. D.B. 58
"Bahá’í
Commonwealth unique...in theory and practice
D.B. 60
"Trace the sequence
of authority ............................... B.N.
37,p.1-2
"Guardian expels a
member of H. of J. ..................... B.A.
10
"Relationship of
Guardian to Assemblies and individuals
(B.N.81, p. 5 ............................................... (B.Pr.
Sec.l, s. 3
"Correspondence
with Guardian .......................... B.Pr, Sec. 2,s. 20
"Such is the goal ........................................................... U.W.C. 42-44
"Lay foundation of
World's Great Peace ................. U.W.C. 32
"Democratic
..Autocratic ..Aristocratic,.................... D
.B . 61-62
"Usher in
concluding phase..of this glorious Dispensation D.B.
64
"Education in
Baha'j Administration..
is of extreme importance .............................. B .N.86; p .2-3
5. INSTITUTIONS: HANDS
OF GOD....COUNCIL OF NINE...
"Hands of the Cause
of God must be appointed by Guardian B.A. 8
"Obligations.,are
to diffuse the Divine Fragrances, to edify the souls of men, to promote
learning, to improve the character of all men..and at all times and under all
conditions, sanctified and detached from earthly things.. manifest the fear of
God by conduct, manners, deeds and their words ....... B.A. 8-9
"Hands of Cause of
God under direction of the Guardian B.A. 9,12
"Hands..must be
watchful............................................
B.A. 8, 7
"Hands must elect
NINE from among number..
occupied with Guardian.................................. B.A. 8
"These give assent
to the one Guardian hath chosen as successor B.A. 8
"Hands, to show
obedience ......................................... D.B. 57
6. UNIVERSAL HOUSE OF
JUSTICE
"House of Justice
which God hath ordained............. B.A. 10
"Must be elected,
by universal suffrage..................... B.A. 10,11
"The Guardian of
the Cause of God is its sacred head B.A. 10
"It enacteth
ordinances and regulations ................... B.A. 10
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
6. (Cont’d.)
"Means for the establishment of the Supreme H. of J B.A. 36
"Assemblies, local and national, constitute today
the bedrock upon the strength of which the
Universal House is..to be established ........... B.A. 54
"They (members) are the trustees of God among His
servants G.T. 89
"We..command them to guard and protect the servants,
maidservants and children ........................... W.P. 55
"It may execute that which it deems advisable
at the time............................................... Ish.(
57-38)129- 30
"Verily we have made it (H.J.) an asylum for
the poor and needy.......................................... Ish.(37) l29
"Men of the House of Justice ................................. Ish.(55) 125
"Elected from all countries ..................................... B.A. 10,11
"U.H.J. power to enact laws..also to repeal...W.O.B.I
F.C.ll; D.B.57
"Important and fundamental questions referred to H.J. B.A. 41
"House of Justice must promote Most Great Peace. T.W. 28
"Administrative affairs...in charge of H. of J....... G.T. 90 7.
7. SECONDARY HOUSE OF
JUSTICE
"In all countries, a secondary House of Justice.... B.A. 10
"Matter of...general interest.. .submit to the
national body B.A. 23
"Committees of the National Assembly................ B.A. 24
"Its imnadiate purpose is to stimulate, unify,
coordinate B.A. 34
"Direct activities.guard vigilently the
Cause..supervise the affairs.......................... B.A. 35
"N.S.A. elect from among its number...the U. H. of J. B.A. 10,34
"Need for the centralization of authority B.Pr. Sec
.4; S.I B.A. 37
"Institution of National Assembly B.Pr. ............... Sec .4, s. 10
"Duties of elected representatives ......................... B.A. 54-56
"Responsibility of N.S.A.. ................................... B.Pr. Sec .4, s.10
"Prime requisite for them that take counsel together B.A. 21-22
8. ...LOCAL
ASSEMBLIES
"Local Assemblies provide the firm foundation on which
the structure of the Master's Will is to be reared B.A. 52
"Duties of Spiritual Assemblies............................... B.A. 32-54
"Measure spiritual attainment of an Assembly.... B.N. 75,p.5
"Power and initiative vested in believers.............. B.N. 81,p.5
"Hope the House of Spirituality will become heavenly
mirror T.A.B. 19-20
9. ...NATIONAL AND
LOCAL FUNDS
"BAHÁ’Í FUND be established B.Pr. See.4, s.2i B.Pr. Seo.I, s.21
"Absolute necessity...a Bahá’í Fund be established B.A. 56
"Contributions to the fund are to be strictly
voluntary B.A. 92
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
9.
(Cont’d.)
"Sacred obligation of.. .faithful servant of
Bahá’u’lláh B.N.80; p.1-2
"No pressure..psychological etc ............................. B.N. 67;p.5
"Maintaining flow of contributions ....................... B.N. 88 P* 1
"Contribute freely .................................................... B.A. 47
"Anonymous contributions ..................................... B.N.92, p.15
"Undeterred by fear of poverty and reliant on
bounty of
the Source...................................... B.N. 13, p. 1
"National Fund bedrock on which all other
institutions must rest...................................... B.N. 95, p. 1
"If generously supported.......................................... B.A. 42
"The supply of funds constitutes...the life-blood .. B.Pr.Seo.l, s.21
"Central Fund created by Shoghi Effendi to enable
N.S.A. to operate ............................................ B.N.
5, p.5 0.
10. ...CONVENTIONS
"Principle business
election of...National Spiritual Assembly B.A. 151
"Delegates elected by plurality votes Art.VIII; ... B.A. 150
"Delegates must be voting members of a Bahá’í Com B.A. 150
"Fulfill functions of enlightened consultative and
cooperative body............................................ B.Pr.
Sec .3, s.2
"Two unique functions to fulfill: discussion of
current
Bahá’í matters and election of N.S.A ........ B.Pr. Sec.3, s.6
"Freedom of each delegate to take part in discussion B.Pr. Seo.3, s.8
"Conduct of business
......................................... B.Pr.
Sec.3, s.8
"Delegates electing N.S.A. B.N. 22, p.3; .............. B.N.5 p.3 (3)
"Concerning status, rights and
prerogatives.,B.Pr.Sec.3,s.5-6 B.N.
81.p.3
11. FEASTS and ANNIVERSARIES
"This Feast (19 Day Feast) is an organic part of the
life of a Bahá’í Community ........................... B.N. 13, p. 8
"Feast inaugurated by the Báb, ratified by Bahá’u’lláh
B.N. 33,
p.l
"19-Day Feast foundation of New World Order.. B.N. 94
(insert) p.3
"Program of Nineteen-Day Feast.......................... ( B.N. 94 (insert 3)B.Pr.Sec. 2, s.6
“Words of ‘Abdu’1-Baha on feast..................... B.Pr. Sec. 2, s. 5-6
"Feasts Program...................................................... B.N.
89. p.3
"Feasts is foundation for N.W.O. of
Bahá’u’lláh ( B. Pr, Sec. 1, s.b,( ....... B.N. 75, - P,8
“Whether limited to believers B.Pr.Seo.l s.6; ... B.N. 42, p.l
"This Feast is a divine feast .................................... B.N. 53, p.2
“Regular attendance is incumbent.................... B.H. 94,
insert p.5
“Purpose to enable believers to offer suggestions. B.N. 94,insert
p.3 “Feasts and anniversaries B.Pr. Seo.l,
s.6,7.» ......................... B.U.
45,p. 1
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
12. MASHRIQU1L-ADHKAR
"Is
to establish unity..acceptance of station of Bahá’u’lláh B.N. 40p
.3
"Focal Points for development..life of people.. B.N. 59p.l
"Purpose of Mashriqu'1-Adhkr B .A. 174
"Emphasize the spiritual significance B.A. 143
"Spiritual forces... centering in heart of
Mashriqu’l-Adhkar B.H.W. 10
"Administration’ s mighty bulwark A.M.G.P. 12
"The completion of super structure..
.has forged that mystic chain A.M.G.P 25-26
"Temples are symbols of divine uniting force P.U.P. 62
"The accessory institutions B.H.W. 8-9
"Meditation and prayer in Baha.i Temple B.H.W.10
"Pressing claims of G.A. 19
"Most important matter today is to establish
a
Mashriqu’1-Adhkar T.A.B. 17
13. ADMINISTRATIVE
PRINCIPLES .. .NEW WORLD ORDER
"Administrative Order is pattern for N.W.O. D.B. 52
"Aim which animates it is .. establishment of N.W.0. D.B. 65
"Basic principles of Summer Schools...essentials of
adminis. B.N. 79, p.4
"Administrative
principles not to be altered
for sake of any personality B.N. 89,p.10
"The administrative principles are not ends, but
instruments B.N. 89,p.10
"Rise and establishment of this Administrative Order D.B. 64
Refer to B.Pr. Seo.4, s. 5,6,7.
"The structure of world stability and order Gl. 219
"Whatsoever is raised on this foundation U.W.C. 42-43
"Responsibility of Bahá’ís B.A. 30-32
"By sublimity of principles..demonstrate.. .a power
that shall weld a disrupted world B.A. 122
"Unfettered freedom, of individual..tempered with
mutual consultation and sacrifice B.A. 78
"Inner life..mirror forth.. .those eternal principles B.A. 57
"Dynamic Love we cherish for Him, B.A. 59
"Rolled up the world,..and spread out a New Order U.W.C. 1,
2
"Birth of that World Order ..must signalize the Golden Age U.W.C. 1,
2
"Spread out a New Order Gl. 513
"World»s equilibrium upset thru,.. Now World Order Gl. 136
"Serve as a model...by sublimity of their principles B.A. 122
"Instruction is
essential, but without confirmation
it is void of life B.N. 93 p.2(3)
"Unity of Bahá’í CommunityB.N.88, p.2-4 B.Pr. Sec.4, s.5
"Distinction between Bahá’í Administrative Bodies and
others B..N. 58 p. 1-2
"Need of believers
..understanding social principles
and
laws of Faith B.N. 79 p.4
A D M I N I S T R A T I
V E O R D E R
13, (Cont’d.)
"To
deepen in the Cause means B.N.71,
p.2; B.N. 45 p.3
"Standard for Bahá’í teachers B.N. 92
p.16
"Bahá’í progress and achievement is right use of
universal
principle of consultation B.N. 84 p.14
"No Bahá’í ... can accept full membership in any
non-Bahá’í ecclesiastical organization B.N. 93p.l-2
"Public speaking important.. .we should not
permit
presentation B.N. 64p.4(l)
"Harm to teach without being firmly grounded in
literature B.N. 67 p.4 "This is
our dirty, our first obligation
B.A. 60
"The structure of world stability and order hath
been reared upon, Gl. 219
"Spirit breathed by Bahá’u’lláh..,can never...
exercise an
abiding influence until W.O.B.; F.C. 7-10
"Consort with all peoples and kindreds and religions B.A. 9-10
"Two cardinal
principles of Bahá’í Administration:
authority of N.S.A.....freedom of Convention
delegates to advise, deliberate,and appoint N.S.A. B.N. 79
p.10
"The framework of His Administrative Order has been
erected- U.W.C. 8
"Unity of human race.. implies ...world-commonwealth U.W.C. 43
"Religion is ..means for
establishment of order U.W.C. 26
"To disassociate
Administrative principles from spiritual
and humanitarian teachings W.O.B, 5
QUESTIONS FOR OUTLINE
WORLD
OF GOD
1. Why is God the Absolute?
2. Hew is the Absolute associated -with His
creatures?
3. How is God transcendent?
4. How is God immanent?
5. Explain the Oneness of God.
6. What distinguishes the World of God from
other planes?
7. How is God found in His creatures?
8. Can God be personified?
9. What is meant by the essence of God?
WQRLD
QF COMMAND
1. What is the Kingdom of God?
2. What is the World of the Prophets?
3. What does proceeding thru manifestation
mean?
4. Does this condition of existence reveal the
Essence?
5. Of what is this condition a mirror?
6. What does this condition reflect to man?
7. Why is this called the World of Command?
8. As a mirror of what is this condition a
reflection, or manifestation?
9. Why called the Primal Emanation?
10.
Explain how the Word is a collective center.
11.
What do you understand by Primal Will, or Primal Word?
12.
Explain "Only begotten of the Father".
13.
Explain "Primary Mirror",
14.
Explain what is meant by Manifestation of the Essence".
15.
What is the reality of the Manifestations?
16.
What is meant by "attaining the presence of God"?
17.
What is, - and how is revealed the Divine Mind?
18.
Give some definitions of the Holy Spirit.
19.
What does man gain through Holy Spirit?
20.
Define the Christ Spirit?
21.
What power is manifested from the World of Command?
22.
Explain "the Word made flesh".
23.
What is meant by "reality of divinity"?
24.
In what way can you apply "Name" to this World of Command?
WORLD
OF CREATION
1. To what "conditions" is existence
limited?
2, What are the "worlds of God"?
3. What is "Object" of existence?
4, Did nature evolve before man was
created?
5, Explain "Oneness of humanity".
6. How does man mirror God?
7. Explain the "universal or world spirit
of mm".
8. How do virtues appear from the reality of
man?
9. Has the will of man to do with the
development of his potentialities?
10.
What are the two pathways in the world of humanity?
11.
Is man always man, even when he appears as an animal?
12.
Is mind a natural faculty?
13.
What is "essential oneness of the Manifestations"?
14.
Explain distinction of the Manifestations.
15.
What is the two-fold station of the Manifestations?
16.
How can we say the Manifestations are God?
17.
What is the sovereignty of the Manifestations?
18.
What is purpose of the appearance of the Manifestations ?
19.
What is religion? Give three definitions.
20.
What is basic foundation of religion?
21.
What is Faith? Give three definitions.
22.
Is faith a sign of justice?
23. What great bounty
does faith give?
QUESTIONS FOR OUTLINE
Continued
24.
In what way does service yield benefits?
25.
What is divine civilization?
26.
What are the three kinds of education?
27.
Does mental development draw us near to God? How?
28.
In what way are men and women equal?
29.
Why should women be educated? And why children?
30.
Why should it be necessary to follow divine laws?
31.
Give some of the qualities that are necessary to spiritual growth.
32.
What advantage is gained thru prayer?
33.
How does prayer awaken the "spiritual eye"?
34.
What is "attitude of prayer"?
35.
Why are some prayers answered and some not?
36.
Why is it necessary to pray?
37.
How Are REWARD and RETRIBUTION the foundations of order in the world?
38.
Does God punish us?
39.
What is man’s "tempter", and why?
40.
Who are we born again?
41.
What is the meaning of eternal life?
42.
Is eternal life a natural gift to man?
43.
How do you think immortality is connected with Faith?
44.
What are we taught about conditions of the souls after death?
BAHÁ’U’LLÁH
1. Name some of the prophecies relating to Him.
2. What does "Manifestation in His
identity" mean?
3. Give explanation of "unity and
distinction" regarding Manifestations,
4. Explain what the Greatest Name is?
5. What two forms of Covenant did Bahá’u’lláh
make?
6. Give some proofs of manifestation of
Bahá’u’lláh.
7. What is Most Great Infallibility, and how
applied?
8. How is He the return of all the Prophets?
9. Does Bahá’u’lláh end a dispensation? Does He
end a cycle?
10.
What was the prophetic cycle?
11.
How is this the Day of God?
12.
What great distinguishing feature has His Revelation?
BÁB
1. Give some prophecies regarding Báb from
Bible?
2.
Who was the Forerunner of the Báb?
-
3.
What does Qa'im mean, and who was He?
4.
What does Primal Point mean?
5.
What does "Point vent round thru every sign" mean?
6.
What was twofold, station of the Báb?
7.
What were the proofs of His sovereignty?
•ABDU'L-BAHA
1. Some prophecies pointing to Him from the
Bible ?
2. Give His stations as given by Bahá’u’lláh?
3. What does "Center of the Covenant"
mean?
4. What would you say was His mission?
5. What was His relation to all of humanity?
6. What does "Lamp of universal
salvation" mean as applied to Him?
7. Have His writings equal validity with those
of Bahá’u’lláh?
8. What is given in His Will that is a
specifically new law or teaching?
9. Is He the return of Christ?
10. What new
institutions did he inaugurate?
QUESTIONS FOR OUTLINE
ADMINISTRATION.
1.
What is the Source of this Order?
2.
What governs the functions?
3.
What are the twin-pillars or institutions?
4.
How is the Guardianship to be provided for?
5.
What is the authority that will sustain the institutions?
6.
What is the special work of the Guardian?
7.
What are the present various institutions of the Administrative Order?
8.
Define activities of the Guardian and of Universal House of Justice?
9.
How will administrative machinery serve a twofold purpose? `
10.What
is the function of the Hands of the Cause?
11.Give
a few of duties of the Local Assembly.
12.What
should be the inspiring impulse for the delegates and visitors?
13.What
two special functions has the Convention?
14.What
is the goal of the administrative principles?
15«What
is the "Council of nine"?
16.What
is the importance of having all Assemblies functioning
"efficiently, vigorously and
harmoniously"?
17.What
reason for the local and national Bahá’í Fund?
18.What
is one of the "organic parts" of Bahá’í life?
19.Why
is it obligatory to attend the 19 Day Feasts?
20.Of
what are Temples the symbol?
21.What
two principles of procedure are urged in Bahá'í life?
22.What
does it mean to "deepen in the Cause?"
23.How
can this Revelation claim to be a universal world religion?
24.In
what way is this New World Order different from other plans?
25.What
form of government does the N.W.O. represent?
26.What is close
connection between administrative principles and the spiritual teachings?
NOTE...
These two quotations from the Persian
Bayan (French translation) can be added to the section to which they relate.
P.B.
Tome I, p.5 (can be placed at sec. of Bahá’u'lláh)
"It is (the First Will).....
"The eye has seen nothing like it,
neither before nor after. It is the Name of the Divinity; it is the Countenance
of the Absolute Sovereignty established in the shadow of the Divinity; it is
the Name that guides all mankind toward the Kingdom of the all-powerful Oneness
of God.
To section of Bab:
P.B.
Tone 2.
"The Manifestation
of God, to manifest, needs first God, then a Mirror. And these two are the two stations of the
Bab. He is God, in that He is the Mirror of God; in that God is reflected in
Him; He is man, because He reflects this Image.”
Corresponding Pages of
The World Order of
Baha’u’llah (Book)
And
The World Order
Letters (Pamphlets)
The World Order of
Baha’u’llah (W.O.)
The World Order –
Further Considerations (W.O.F.C.)
The Goal of a New World
Order (G.O.)
The Golden Age of the
Cause of Baha’u’llah (G.A.)
America and the Most
Great Peace (A.P.)
The Dispensation of
Baha’u’llah (D. B.)
The Unfoldment of World
Civilization (U.C.)
W. O. Book
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