The Way

In the traditional religious context, grace and mercy are often thought of as divine favours — blessings given by a God who judges from afar (a projection of natural men's association with imagination). But for those familiar with the teachings of Neville Goddard, these words take on a different, and deeply empowering, meaning. They become practical principles of inner transformation, tools of spiritual alchemy within the human imagination . Grace: The Gift of Assumption To Neville, grace is the unearned, unmerited capacity to assume a new state of being. It is not something one works for or deserves based on good behaviour. Rather, grace is the inheritance of every human being — the ability to imagine oneself into a new reality . “Grace is God’s gift of Himself to man. It is not earned. You cannot work for it or put God in your debt. You simply accept it.” — Neville Goddard Through grace, you are free to leave behind the old story and enter a new one. It does not require ...

The story of the woman caught in adultery, found in the Gospel of John (John 8:1–11), is a poignant and compassionate moment in the New Testament. It depicts a woman brought before Jesus , accused by the scribes and Pharisees, and facing death by stoning under the law. Instead of condemning her, Jesus responds with grace and silence—bending down to write on the ground, then famously declaring, “Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.” For Neville, the Bible is not a historical record, but a psychological drama playing out within the individual . Each character, action, and setting symbolises aspects of the human mind , particularly the interplay between the conscious and subconscious , imagination , and belief . The Woman as the Mirroring Mind In Neville’s symbolic system, the woman caught in adultery represents the receptive womb of the mind , which has been momentarily united with a false belief or undesirable mental state. Adultery, then, is not a physical sin, but the...

Like the one rooted in Genesis 1:11, numbers and patterns in the Bible often hold symbolic meaning beyond coincidence.  One striking example is the recurrence of the verse number 3:14 in three pivotal passages that speak directly to the creative power of imagination and spiritual awakening. These three verses— Genesis 3:14 , Exodus 3:14 , and John 3:14 —form a symbolic trilogy outlining the fall, the awakening, and the resurrection of our inner creative power. Genesis 3:14 — The Fall of Imagination into Dust “Upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life.” —Genesis 3:14 In this foundational verse, God speaks to the serpent, symbolising the imagination and creative power. Neville Goddard interprets this as the falling asleep of imagination , descending into the physical, limited realm—“dust” symbolising the material body and unconscious mind. The serpent, once a symbol of dynamic, elevated creative power, is now grounded and bound to the ...

Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is not a history book—it is a psychological drama, chronicling your own spiritual evolution. The so-called “Old” and “New” Covenants are not timelines in ancient theology, but  of consciousness . They reveal the journey from an external, ritualistic approach to the Divine, into a direct, inner relationship with the creative power of imagination. We move from ritual to realisation . From mimicking the form to becoming the substance . From shadow to substance . The Old Covenant: Crude Symbolism and Ritual Law The Old Covenant represents a stage of consciousness still caught in the illusion of separation —between God and man, power and person, heaven and earth. At this level, the mind is still unwittingly interpreting life through ritual, ceremony, sacrifice, and law. Every action is symbolic, yet misunderstood as literal . From a Nevillean lens, these rituals are primitive attempts to imitate the Law of Assumption. Burnt offerings, taber...

In the fast-paced Gospel of Mark , we read: Mark 5:27–29 "When she had heard the things concerning Jesus, she came in the crowd behind him, and put her hand on his robe. For she said, If I may only put my hand on his robe, I will be made well. And straight away the fountain of her blood was stopped, and she had a feeling in her body that she was healed of her disease." This is not a tale of physical healing. It is a spiritual, psychological and reproductive allegory—an inner drama between the individual  in a continuous state of wanting  and the I AM , your creative imagination . Neville Goddard taught that Scripture is psychological, not historical, and this story beautifully illustrates a key movement in the process of the law: the imaginative shift from wanting to being . The Issue of Blood: A Symbol of Unfulfilled Imagination The woman had suffered from an “issue of blood” for twelve years. Symbolically, this is not illness—it is a reproductive metaphor . The Bi...

When reading Paul’s words in Galatians 2:15–21, many assume he is discussing salvation in terms of historical theology. However he is describing something far more intimate—a mystical transformation of the self. Through the lens of Neville Goddard’s teachings, this passage becomes a statement on the awakening of imagination as the true Christ within. “Not Justified by the Works of the Law…” “A man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ…” — Galatians 2:16 Paul opens with a confession: outward obedience to rules and rituals—the “law”—cannot make us righteous. To Neville, this law represents all external systems: codes of behaviour, moral duties, religious traditions. It is the attempt to reach God from the outside in. But God, as Neville boldly taught, is not outside at all. “Imagination is the very gateway of reality.” — Neville Goddard We are justified—transformed—not by effort, but by faith in Christ , whom Neville identifies as the awa...

Genesis 4:17–26 is not a historical account but a psychological allegory describing what happens when imagination is misused . Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is a great psychological drama playing out in the minds of individuals. Cain, Abel, Lamech , and Seth are not people — they are states of consciousness representing internal movements within us all. Cain Builds a City: The Fixation on External Identity Cain, the one who "rose up and slew his brother," symbolises a misuse of the creative power — imagination turned outward and against itself. Abel, whose name is related to breath or spirit, represents the invisible power of assumption — the unseen inner feeling of fulfilment. When Cain "kills" Abel, the story is describing how one state of mind (resentment, fear, guilt, or doubt) suppresses the natural function of imagination, replacing it with worry, logic, or survivalism. To build a city means to harden a belief system — to establish fixed assumptions ...

Jesus gave two teachings that, when read symbolically, speak directly to the spiritual cost of discovering the true creative power within: imagination . “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God .” (Matthew 19:24) “The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls: who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” (Matthew 13:45–46) The first is a picture of inability: the rich man cannot enter. The second is a picture of success: the merchant does enter—but only by selling everything. The Bible isn't simply warning about wealth or greed. It’s pointing to something deeper. The "rich man" is anyone who is full of external dependencies: knowledge, reputation, traditions, religious practice, identity, logic. These things weigh down the camel. They bulk up the self. And that self is too wide to pass through the eye of the needle. The “eye of ...

The story of Cain and Abel can be seen as a symbol of what happens inside the mind before the promise of a new reality is accepted . Abel represents imagination —the creative power inside us that, when assumed as real, brings new possibilities to life. Cain, on the other hand, represents the negative mind, full of doubt, fear, and resistance. Before the promise was introduced and Sarah initially laughed at it , the mind struggled to believe that what it imagined could really come true. Instead of nurturing imagination, negativity would “kill” it. Cain killing Abel shows this destructive cycle : the imagination (Abel) is attacked by the doubting and fearful mind (Cain). Without the promise—the firm belief that what you assume in your imagination will become real—imagination is fragile and vulnerable. The mind keeps “killing” its own creative power through disbelief and negativity. This is why so many people struggle to manifest their desires; their imagination is not yet protected by ...

In Paul’s letters, Abraham does not appear as a dusty historical figure, nor simply as the father of a nation—but as something far more intimate and eternal: the personification of faith in the unseen . Through Neville Goddard’s spiritual interpretation, Abraham becomes a symbol of our own ability to assume the reality of that which we desire , and to trust in the unseen world of imagination as the only creative reality. Paul’s use of Abraham is not doctrinal—it is deeply psychological. He brings Abraham into the conversation to show how this inner faculty of faith is older than law, more powerful than effort, and foundational to spiritual transformation. Abraham Was Counted Righteous by His Belief “What, then, may we say that Abraham, our father, as to the flesh, has got? For if Abraham got righteousness by works, he has reason for pride; but not before God. For what does the Writings say? And Abraham had faith in God, and it was put to his account as righteousness.” — Romans 4:...

The account of Abraham selecting a wife for Isaac is more than a historical narrative. Within a psychological and metaphysical framework — particularly as understood through Neville Goddard’s teachings — it outlines a process of assumption : one that involves faith, imagination, feeling, and divine law working in harmony. This isn’t a story about romance. It is a symbolic account of how the mind must bind itself to the correct inner state in order to bring forth what has been promised. Abraham as the Initiating Authority of Faith Abraham represents the source of faith — the part of the self that sets the foundation for assumption. He embodies the understanding that “whatever you assume to be true becomes your reality.” In the story, Abraham directs the process with clear intention, ensuring the mind binds itself to what is aligned and lawful. Psychologically, this shows that conscious assumption must not unite with just any emotional state . It must be joined to one that is lawful, ...

In the psychological reading of Scripture, Abraham represents the development of pure faith —the kind of faith Neville Goddard describes as “assumption,” or the ability to dwell inwardly in the unseen as if it were already so. His journey is not just about trusting God ; it is about separating from all belief in external causation and surrendering everything that tries to anchor the mind to appearances. Hagar and the Outer Mindset The story of Abraham sending away Hagar and Ishmae l (Genesis 21:9–14) is often misunderstood. But through the symbolic language of the Bible, Hagar is not just a handmaid—she represents the mindset of trying to achieve results by human means. She is the bondwoman , the belief in effort, strategy, and outer causation. Neville Goddard calls this the attempt to “make it happen” instead of “letting it be.” “And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had given birth to, playing with Isaac. So she said to Abraham, ‘Send away this woman and her son: ...

In the Book of Ezekiel, a strange scene unfolds. A man clothed in linen, identified as a scribe , is commanded to go through the city and put a mark on the foreheads of all who sigh and cry for the abominations committed within it (Ezekiel 9:4). This mark is not punishment—it is a distinction , a separation between those grieved by the current state and those indifferent to it. But this grief is not meant to stay stagnant. In Neville Goddard’s teachings, sorrow is only useful if it leads to transformation of state . If imagination is God, then to remain in grief is to misuse the gift. Those who “sigh and cry” are being acknowledged—not for their sorrow alone—but for their potential to shift. This act of marking the foreheads is symbolic of awareness . The forehead, the seat of imagination, is where thoughts are impressed. The mark signifies readiness to move beyond grief into assumption. In biblical language, a scribe is not someone who writes with ink, but someone who records and ...

In Genesis 22:1–19 , the biblical story of Abraham preparing to sacrifice Isaac carries significance when viewed through Neville Goddard’s teachings on the Law of Assumption. In his lecture “The Mystery Called Christ,” Neville presents this narrative as a vivid metaphor for faith, surrender, and the power of imagination. Abraham: The Embodiment of Unwavering Faith Abraham symbolises the inner self that remains faithful to God's promise , regardless of what appears in the external world. Isaac, his beloved son, represents the visible manifestation—something deeply cherished yet still a product of that faith. The story is not about a literal sacrifice, but a deeper spiritual test: Abraham’s willingness to surrender his attachment to the visible, no matter how precious it may be. The Meaning of Abraham’s “I AM” In Genesis 22:1, Abraham responds to God’s call with “ Here I AM ” (NKJV), showing his full readiness to obey the divine command. Later, in Genesis 22:7 (NKJV), Abraham says ...

Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is not history, but a psychological drama. Every character, event, and covenant represents a process within the human mind. At the heart of this process is the Promise —that whatever you dare to assume as true, and persist in, will become your reality. This Promise is powerfully expressed in the story of Abraham . In Genesis 15, God tells Abraham to look up at the stars and count them, saying, “So shall your seed be.” Traditionally interpreted as a prophecy about descendants, Neville revealed that it is a symbol of infinite inner potential . The stars represent states—possibilities—available to imagination. “Seed” here echoes the principle found in Genesis 1:11 , where the seed is described as being “in itself”—meaning every seed contains within it the full power and pattern for its own fulfilment. In the same way, the assumption sown in consciousness contains all that is needed to manifest as reality. Abraham’s journey, then, is the journey of ...

In the rich symbolic fabric of the Bible, the story of Joseph in Genesis and the life of Jesus in the Gospels mirror one another with startling precision. These two figures — separated by centuries in narrative time — form a spiritual parallel, not in literal lineage alone, but in the function they serve within the evolving human psyche. They are both givers of bread, not in a physical sense, but as nourishers of consciousness through imagination, assumption, and identity . Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is not secular history, but psychological drama , wherein every character represents a state of consciousness. Within this reading, Joseph and Jesus are more than saviours of Israel — they are saviours of the fragmented self. Betrayed by Brethren, Yet Chosen to Rule Both Joseph and Jesus are introduced as beloved sons: “Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children...” (Genesis 37:3) “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:17) An...

Tucked within Genesis is a powerful image: Jacob takes rods of green poplar, almond, and plane trees, peels back their bark to expose white strakes)  or speckles stripes or spots, depending on translation ), and lays them before the watering troughs where the flocks come to conceive. What may look like superstition on the surface unfolds symbolically as one of the earliest portrayals of conscious assumption and manifestation. Jacob acts with deliberate intent. The rods of wood link to  Eden's tree of Life , while the act of peeling or crafting (unlike the budding of Aaron’s rod later) reflects a more primitive stage of imagination’s evolution. These rods are not miraculous signs but crafted symbols—human imagination beginning to work consciously through imagery. The watering troughs call to mind the four rivers of Eden—representing the subconscious realm, the fertile inner current where all growth begins. By placing the rods before the waters, Jacob initiates the inner act o...

Throughout his letters, the Apostle Paul speaks of a secret —something once veiled in symbolic language, now disclosed to those who can see inwardly. For many, these secrets or mysteries are theological or doctrinal. But to Neville Goddard, they are intensely practical. They are not locked in the heavens—they are hidden within you, waiting to be awakened as your own human imagination. In this post, we explore every instance where Paul uses the word “ secret ,” not through the eyes of tradition, but through the vision Neville Goddard offers: that the secret is Christ in you —your imagination, your creative power, your salvation. Paul and Neville both emphasize that Christ is not an external God, distant and unreachable, but an internal presence within each person . It is the potential embedded in every human being, ready to be awakened through imagination and inner transformation. Romans: The Mystery of Reversal and Revelation Romans 11:25 “For I would not, brothers , have you be igno...

The command “ Love your neighbour as yourself ” is often taken as a call for outward kindness. But in the teachings of Neville Goddard—and in light of the biblical name Elohim , which is rendered God in English ,  —this command reveals something deeper: a psychological law of creation. Your “neighbour” is not the person next to you. It is the next state of mind. The thought beside your current thought. The feeling that follows your present mood. To love your neighbour is to lovingly regard every nearby state—every inner possibility—as yourself. Neighbours Are Mental States Side by Side According to Genesis, Elohim created the world. But this name, as shown in Strong’s Concordance, is plural—“gods,” “ rulers ,” “ judges ,” “ divine ones .” It refers not to a single being, but to the multitude of principles and powers active within the mind . Neville Goddard saw this Elohim not as an external deity, but as your imaginative faculties —the many aspects of consciousness that create...