In the Bible: What Happens When You Die?

When we explore the Bible through Neville Goddard's teachings, we find that it doesn’t address the concept of life after death in the traditional sense. Instead, Neville interprets the Bible as a profound guide to understanding the power of imagination, manifestation, and spiritual transformation. For Neville, death symbolizes the shedding of old, limiting states of consciousness, which makes way for rebirth and transformation. The Bible focuses not on what happens after physical death, but how we can use imagination to shape our lives and manifest our desires in the here and now.

Neville’s Foundation in Symbolism

Neville Goddard’s approach to the Bible is deeply rooted in interpreting its symbolism. For him, the Bible is not a literal history or religious text, but an allegorical guide to understanding the inner workings of the mind and the creative power of imagination. Every character, event, and teaching in the Bible represents a state of consciousness or a principle of creation that we can apply to our own lives. Through his teachings, Neville reveals that the Bible offers timeless wisdom on how to manifest desires, transform circumstances, and awaken to a higher state of being.

The Power of "I AM" in Exodus 3:14

One of the fundamental principles in Neville Goddard’s interpretation of the Bible is the phrase "I AM," which is found in Exodus 3:14. When Moses asks God for His name, God responds, “I AM THAT I AM.” Neville teaches that this declaration is a powerful affirmation of our divine creative power. "I AM" is the key to understanding that we are not separate from God, but that we embody the divine creative force within us. Whatever we say after "I AM" becomes our reality. By identifying with the truth of "I AM," we align ourselves with the creative energy that brings our desires into manifestation.

In Neville’s teachings, the statement "I AM" is not just a passive declaration, but an active force that we can harness. It is the essence of creation, the point of consciousness that allows us to shape our world. By affirming "I AM" and following it with positive statements, we begin to manifest the reality we desire, just as God spoke the world into existence through the same creative force.

Genesis 1:11 and the Creation of Man in God's Image

Another critical point in Neville's interpretation of the Bible is found in Genesis 1:11, where God speaks of the seed being within itself. “Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself…” For Neville, this verse speaks directly to the creative power of imagination. Just as the seed within the fruit contains the potential for future growth and manifestation, so too does our imagination contain the seed of every desire and possibility. Everything we need to create our desired reality is already within us. The key is to cultivate our imagination and allow it to guide our creations.

Additionally, in Genesis 1:26-27, God creates man in His own image, saying, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” This is a profound teaching about the nature of humanity. According to Neville, being made in the image of God means that we have the same creative power as the divine. Just as God imagined and spoke the world into existence, we too have the ability to use our imagination to create and shape our lives. Our imaginations are the divine spark within us, and it is through the use of our creative power that we bring our desires into being.

The Bible and Manifestation

Neville Goddard’s teachings emphasize that the Bible is not just a religious text, but a manual for manifestation. The principles embedded within the Bible show us that imagination is the creative force behind all things. The stories and characters in the Bible are not just historical accounts, but symbols of the inner journey of creation. Whether through Joseph’s dreams or the miracles of Jesus, the Bible teaches us that imagination, when aligned with faith, is the key to bringing about the manifestation of our desires.

In Mark 11:24, Jesus teaches, "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Neville interprets this as a teaching on how to manifest our desires by using imagination. To manifest anything, we must first imagine and feel that it is already ours. Our inner state, shaped by our imagination, determines our outer reality.

Imagination as the Creative Force

For Neville, the Bible reveals that imagination is not just a mental activity—it is the divine creative power that shapes our reality. Throughout the Bible, we see how imagination works to manifest desires and transform lives. The story of Moses striking the rock to bring forth water (Exodus 17:6) is a perfect example of how imagination and faith can turn lack into abundance. The key message here is that we have the ability to create and manifest our desires through the power of imagination.

Similarly, Jesus’ miracles, like healing the sick and raising the dead, are demonstrations of the power of imagination in action. Jesus didn’t merely perform miracles; he imagined and believed that healing and transformation were already taking place, and through his faith, these desires were manifested into reality.

Conclusion: The Bible and the Power of Imagination

In Neville Goddard’s interpretation, the Bible is not focused on life after physical death, but on life during our existence on Earth—how to use the power of imagination to create and manifest the life we desire. The Bible teaches us that imagination is the divine force that shapes our world. Through the fundamental principles of "I AM" in Exodus, the creative power in Genesis, and the teachings of Jesus, we learn that we are made in God's image and have the ability to manifest our desires.

By embracing our divine creative power, symbolized by the "I AM," and using our imagination as a tool for creation, we can transform our lives. The Bible, according to Neville Goddard, shows us that through imagination, belief, and faith, we can bring our desires into being and awaken to a higher state of consciousness, manifesting a reality that reflects our true, divine nature.