God’s Plan for the Individual’s Eternal Future
According to The Urantia Book, human life on Earth is only the beginning of an eternal journey toward God. Every mortal being who chooses to embrace spiritual growth is invited into an ever-expanding adventure of ascension, progressing from material existence to spiritual perfection. This divine plan is not imposed but depends on an individual’s free-will choice to seek God and align with His will.
1. The Choice for Eternal Survival
God has given each individual the gift of free will, which means that eternal survival is not automatic—it is a personal decision. The Thought Adjuster, the fragment of God that dwells within each person, constantly works to guide and inspire them toward spiritual growth and higher understanding. However, the Adjuster does not force this path upon anyone.
If a person sincerely seeks truth, strives for goodness, and desires to know God, they will continue their existence beyond physical death. If they reject spiritual progress, persistently choosing selfishness and materialism without regard for higher values, they may ultimately choose not to survive. God does not condemn or punish such souls; rather, they cease to exist by their own decision.
2. The Morontia Transition: Life After Death
For those who choose spiritual survival, the next phase of existence begins in the morontia worlds—a series of progressive training spheres designed to bridge the gap between mortal and spiritual existence. These worlds provide an environment where souls can continue their development, free from the physical limitations of Earth.
Upon death, survivors awaken on the first mansion world, where they resume life in a morontia body, which is finer than the physical form but not yet fully spiritual.
These worlds serve as educational and experiential training centers, helping individuals refine their personalities, deepen their understanding of truth, and correct any deficiencies in character.
The morontia life is also a time of social and spiritual readjustment, as individuals reunite with loved ones, interact with celestial teachers, and work toward their next stage of ascension.
3. Progressing Through the Higher Universes
As individuals advance through the morontia worlds, they gradually transition into higher forms of spiritual existence. This progression leads them through local, superuniverse, and central universe training, each stage offering greater enlightenment, responsibility, and divine insight.
The Local Universe Journey – After mastering the morontia experience, ascenders proceed to the headquarters of their local universe. Here, they continue spiritual training and prepare for full spirit existence.
The Superuniverse Experience – Having completed local universe growth, ascenders move into their superuniverse training, where they learn to harmonize their personal development with the vast cosmic family of God’s creation.
The Central Universe and Paradise Goal – Ultimately, the long journey leads to Havona, the divine central universe surrounding Paradise, where ascending beings receive final spiritual perfection and the ultimate revelation of God’s nature.
4. Standing Before God in Paradise
The grandest moment in an individual’s eternal future is the attainment of Paradise, where they stand in the direct presence of the Universal Father. At this stage, ascenders have become spiritually perfected beings, having undergone countless transformative experiences that have prepared them to understand, love, and serve God at the highest level.
This is the fulfillment of Jesus’ command:
"Be you perfect, even as your Father in Heaven is perfect."
This journey is not about achieving power or dominance but about developing divine love, wisdom, and service. Having seen God face to face, these perfected beings—known as Finaliters—are then entrusted with new cosmic responsibilities.
5. The Eternal Career of the Finaliters
Reaching Paradise is not the end of existence but the beginning of a new phase of divine service. Finaliters are assigned to help administer the vast universes and participate in new divine missions beyond known creation. Some may return to their native realms as wise teachers, while others may be sent into new, evolving universes that are yet to be fully revealed.
This final stage fulfills God’s eternal plan for human destiny—to transform mortal beings into perfected sons and daughters who co-create with God in the expansion and administration of His divine purposes.
6. The Grand Design of Evolutionary Progress
God’s plan for the individual is part of a much larger, universal plan of evolutionary progress. As each soul progresses, they contribute to the greater enlightenment and perfection of the cosmic family. The individual’s spiritual transformation is therefore not just for their own benefit but for the upliftment of all creation.
Throughout this journey, God remains ever-present, always guiding, loving, and empowering each being who seeks Him. The Thought Adjuster, which once operated as a silent guide in mortal life, eventually fuses with the individual, ensuring eternal unity with the divine.
Final Thoughts: A Glorious Destiny for Every Willing Soul
God’s plan for the individual’s eternal future is one of growth, adventure, and fulfillment. Each person has the opportunity to become a perfected being, a co-creator with God, and a contributor to the expansion of divine reality. This path is open to everyone, regardless of background, intelligence, or earthly achievements—it is based solely on the desire to know God and align with His will.
Every experience in mortal life—every challenge, every lesson, every act of kindness—prepares the soul for this grand ascension. Those who embrace the journey will find that life is not a fleeting moment, but an eternal voyage toward the ultimate realization of divine purpose.
Michael of Nebadon
