For centuries, Christian theology has largely taught that
Jesus is the only Son of God. While affirming the unique greatness of Jesus, TheUrantia Book presents a far more expansive and awe-inspiring cosmic
reality: Jesus of Nazareth was not the only Son of God, but one of many divine
Sons, each expressing the Father’s nature in different realms of creation.
Far from diminishing Jesus, this revelation elevates his
significance, placing his life within a universal framework of divine sonship,
cosmic administration, and loving ministry across countless worlds.
The Eternal Son: The Original Son of God
At the foundation of all sonship stands the Eternal Son, the
Second Person of the Paradise Trinity. He is described as the “original and
only-begotten Son of God” in the absolute sense (6:0.1). The Eternal Son is not
a created being but is eternally begotten by the Universal Father, existing
co-eternally and co-equally with Him (6:1.1).
This Eternal Son is the source of all spiritual gravity and
the spiritual centre of the universe of universes (7:1.1). All other Sons of
God derive their nature, authority, and mission—directly or indirectly—from
this Eternal Son.
Thus, when Jesus is called the Son of God, The UrantiaBook invites us to ask: Which level of sonship is being referred to?
The Paradise Sons of God: A Vast Family of Divine Beings
The Urantia Book reveals entire orders of divine Sons
known collectively as the Paradise Sons of God (20:0.1). These Sons are not
symbolic or metaphorical; they are real, personal beings who carry out divine
purposes throughout time and space.
Among these orders are:
- Creator
Sons (Michaels)
- Magisterial
Sons (Avonals)
- Trinity
Teacher Sons (Daynals)
Each order serves a different function in the unfolding of
the Father’s plan (20:1.1–20:1.8). All of them are Sons of God, yet none are
identical in role or mission.
Creator Sons: Michaels of the Local Universes
Jesus of Nazareth is revealed to be Michael of Nebadon, one
of the Paradise Creator Sons (21:1.1). Each Michael Son is created by the
Universal Father and the Eternal Son and is entrusted with the creation and
administration of a local universe (21:2.1).
There are hundreds of thousands of such Creator Sons, each
sovereign over a distinct universe (21:0.1). Every one of them is a Son of
God—divine, personal, and creative.
What distinguishes Michael of Nebadon is not exclusivity of
sonship, but the completeness of his experience.
The Seven Bestowals of Christ Michael
To achieve full sovereignty over his universe, each Creator
Son must complete seven bestowals, incarnating in the likeness of the beings he
creates (21:4.1; 119:0.1).
Michael of Nebadon undertook these seven bestowals:
- As
lower life forms
- As
angels
- As
higher spiritual beings
- And
finally, as a mortal human being on Urantia (119:1.1–119:7.1)
His final bestowal as Jesus of Nazareth was the culmination
of this long experiential journey, not the beginning of his existence
(120:0.1).
Jesus of Nazareth: The Seventh and Final Bestowal
Jesus was not merely a divine visitor to Earth; he was the incarnation
of a Creator Son, fully God and fully man (120:2.1). In this final bestowal,
Michael lived a complete human life, experiencing birth, growth, struggle,
temptation, joy, sorrow, and death (122:0.1).
Through this life, he revealed:
- The true
nature of the Universal Father
- The reality
of divine love
- The possibility
of intimate relationship between God and man
Yet even in his divinity, Jesus never claimed to be the only
Son of God in a universal sense. Instead, he consistently emphasised that all
humans are sons and daughters of the same Father (5:1.1; 121:8.8).
“You Are All Sons of God”
One of the most radical teachings attributed to Jesus in The
Urantia Book is the declaration that all mortals are children of God.
Divine sonship is not limited to Creator Sons or incarnate Michaels; it extends
to every human being who chooses the Father’s will (40:6.3; 5:1.10).
Jesus’ sonship was unique in origin and authority, but not in
relationship. He lived to demonstrate what it means to live as a true son of
God—and to show others that the same relationship is available to them.
Why Jesus Appears Unique in Earth’s History
Jesus appears unique on Urantia because:
- This
planet experienced rebellion and isolation (53:0.1)
- Michael
chose Urantia for his final and most difficult bestowal (119:7.3)
- His
life inaugurated a new spiritual epoch for this world (52:5.6)
But uniqueness of mission does not equal exclusivity of
sonship. In the broader universe, Michael of Nebadon is one among many Creator
Sons—though none is greater in devotion or achievement.
A Larger, More Loving Universe
The Urantia Book does not diminish Jesus; it magnifies
him. He is not the only Son of God—but he is our Creator Son, the sovereign of
our universe, and the perfect revelation of the Father’s love for humanity
(7:7.8; 119:7.5).
Understanding that Jesus is one of many Sons of God
transforms theology from narrow exclusivity into cosmic family. It reveals a
universe overflowing with divine personalities, all working together to uplift,
teach, and lovingly guide creation toward perfection.
In this grand vision, Jesus stands not alone—but at the very
heart of a vast, loving, and purposeful universe.
