World Scripture
Table of Contents
Part One: God and Creation
Knowledge of God
The One God
Formless, Invisible, Mystery
Transcendent Reality
Sovereign and Omnipotent
Omniscient and Omnipresent
Immanent and Dwelling within the Heart
Unchanging and Eternal
The Original Cause
God’s Goodness
Divine Love and Compassion
The Creator
Heavenly Father and Mother
Chapter 2: Truth and Universal Law
Eternal Truth
The Moral Law
The Golden Rule
The Ten Commandments
Beyond the Law
Duality
Interdependence
Cause and Effect
Chapter 3: The Purpose of Human Life
For God’s Good Pleasure
The Image of God
The Temple of God
Sons and Daughters of God
The Value of Human Life
Conscience and Inborn Goodness
Perfection
Joy
Chapter 4: God’s Creation and Human Creativity
The Sanctity of Nature
Reverence for Life
Nature as Teacher
Microcosm and Macrocosm
The Lord of Creation
Stewardship
Beauty
Creativity and Art
Health and Disease
Chapter 5: Life after Death and the
Spirit World
The Spirit World
The Immortal Soul
Preparation for Eternity
Dreams
The Passage Beyond
The Judgment
Heaven
Hell
Angels
Spirits of the Departed
Reincarnation
Spiritual Error and the Occult
Uniting Heaven and Earth
Part Two: Sin and Salvation
Chapter 6: Evil, Sin and the Human Fall
The Human Fall
Cain and Abel
The Devil and His Activities
Sin
Inherited Sin and Karma
Collective and Historical Sin
Selfish Desires and Fallen Nature
The War Within
Egoism and Pride
Ignorance and Atheism
Idolatry and Materialism
Suffering
God’s Grief
Chapter 7: Salvation – Liberation – Enlightenment
Grace
Forgiveness
Atonement
Enlightenment
Liberation
Emptiness—Nirvana
Spiritual Union
Healing
The Refining Fire
Help and Deliverance
Reversal and Restoration
Rebirth
Resurrection
Eternal Life
Universal Salvation
The Purpose of Religion
One Truth, Many Paths
Tolerance, Religious Freedom and Interfaith Solidarity
Shamanism, Polytheism and Animism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Chapter 9: History of God’s Providence
Founders, Prophets and Saints
Noah
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Joseph
Moses
Women of the Bible
Buddha
Confucius
Jesus
Muhammad
Chapter 10: Eschatology and Messianic Hope
Tribulation
The Last Judgment
New Revelation
Recognizing the Day of the Lord
The Messiah
The Kingdom of Heaven
Part Three: The Path of Life
Chapter 11: Growth, Responsibility and Destiny
Spiritual Growth
The Seasons of Life
Cultivating the Good
Decision
Good and Evil
Individual Responsibility
Predestination
Synergy of Grace and Effort
Preparation and Making a Good Beginning
Perseverance and Patience
Self-Control
Restraint
Integrity
Righteousness
Sincerity and Authenticity
Honesty
Caution and Vigilance
Prudent Speech
Moderation
Modesty
Chastity
Sobriety and Temperance
True Love
Living for Others
Sacrificial Love
Universal Love
Love Your Enemy
Forgiveness
A Good Heart
Good Deeds
Giving and Receiving
Charity
Hospitality
The Great Commandment
The Primary Ends of Education
The Search for Knowledge
Tradition
Scripture and Interpretation
Intellectual Knowledge and Spiritual Wisdom
The Teacher
Discipleship
Learning and Practice
Faith
Witness
Hope
Assurance
Gratitude and Indebtedness
The Fear of God
Doubt
Hypocrisy
Heresy
Arguing with God
Testing
Chapter 16: Prayer and Worship
Prayer
Meditation
Praise
Devotion
Purity of Intention
Offerings and Tithes
Ritual
Beyond Ritual
Chapter 17: Obedience and Sacrifice
Call and Mission
Obedience and Submission
Self-Sacrifice
War against Evil
Persecution
Martyrdom
Chapter 18: Humility and Self-Denial
Humility
Turn the Other Cheek
Repentance
Judge Not
Self-Denial
Subduing the Desires of the Flesh
Non-Attachment to Wealth and Possessions
Separation from Family
Separation from the World
Asceticism, Monasticism and Celibacy
Part Four: Family and Society
The Basic Form of Life
Filial Piety
Sibling Love
Friendship
Conjugal Love
Ethics of Married Life
Parental Love
The Love of Grandparents
Family as the Cornerstone of Society
The Moral Foundations of Society
Patriotism and Public Service
Labor
Freedom
Equality
Women’s Rights
Justice
Economic Justice
Unity and Community
World Citizenship
Chapter 21: Leadership and Government
God-Fearing Leadership
Righteous Leadership
Exemplary Leadership
Government for the People
Law and Punishments
Prophets and Messengers
The Peace of God
Inner Peace
Reconciliation and Peacemaking
Restitution
The Futility of War
The Rise and Fall of Nations
World Peace
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