The Way

“I AM the Lord, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me.”— Isaiah 45:5 This passage highlights the omnipresence and indivisibility of God, which Neville Goddard teaches as the creative power within each of us. When God says, " I AM the Lord ," it isn't an external declaration. God's creative presence, the " I AM ," is within you. Neville emphasized that "I AM" is the central force that shapes all creation. To say “ I AM ” is to align with the divine creative power that is always present within your consciousness. It’s not about a distant, separate God; it’s about recognizing the power of imagination within yourself. There is no God outside of you. The "I AM" is not external but the very essence of your being. “I AM He That Blotteth Out Thy Transgressions” “I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.”— Isaiah 43:25 ...

In Neville Goddard’s teachings, the word ego is not a central term, but the concept behind it plays a vital role in the journey of spiritual awakening. The ego, as commonly understood, is the sense of self built on appearances — a mask shaped by memory, environment, fear, and belief in separation. It is the name we give ourselves based on the roles we play: mother, student, failure, success, sinner, saint. But Neville urges us to move beyond this constructed self. “I AM,” he says, is the root of all being. Before any description — before you say I am tired , I am poor , or I am unworthy — stands the pure awareness of being: I AM . This is the name of God in man . The ego says, I am what the world says I am. Imagination says, I am what I choose to be. To awaken is to strip off the garments of the ego and return to the original, creative identity — the “I AM” that creates reality by assuming states. You are not the character you’ve been told to play. You are the author, the dreame...

The Beatitudes, spoken by Jesus at the opening of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-12), are often read as gentle moral encouragements or promises of reward for good behaviour. But Neville Goddard approached them as psychological signposts —each one marking a shift in the state of consciousness , leading the individual inward to the discovery of their own I AM. To Neville, these are not rules to follow in the hope of future reward. They are inner conditions —states you pass through when you begin to take your imagination seriously as the creative power of God. Notice that each bearitude begins with the word " happy ". The First Step: Recognising the Inner Lack Happy are the poor in spirit: for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Matthew 5:3 This is the beginning of awakening. “Poor in spirit” doesn’t mean lacking virtue—it means the recognition that nothing external can truly satisfy . It is the moment you stop depending on the world and begin to seek the source wi...

The  Gospel of John is a love song — an exaltation. In Neville Goddard’s language, John functions as the embodiment of praise — not petition, not preparation, but the state of already having . It opens with no genealogy , no buildup — just the eternal identity : “In the beginning was the Word , and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” — John 1:1 This is not the start of a story — this is the voice of assumption . John teaches you to begin from the end . Not from asking, but from knowing. “He who sees me sees him who sent me.” — John 12:45 This level of consciousness — seeing yourself as already sent, already known, already divine — is the root of praise in the Law of Assumption . The Fourfold Pattern: Why John Is Praise To understand John fully, we can align it with the ancient fourfold symbolism found throughout Scripture: Matthew = Abraham (faith and origin) Mark = Jacob (wrestling and immediacy) Luke = Joseph (imagination, dreams, and salva...

“And the angel of the Lord was seen by him in a flame of fire coming out of a thorn-tree: and he saw that the tree was on fire, but it was not burned up.”— Exodus 3:2 On the far side of the wilderness, Moses turns aside to witness a mystery: a bush ablaze with fire, yet not consumed. This is not merely a supernatural event—it is a psychological symbol. When God calls out from the midst of the fire, Moses replies, “Here I AM .” This phrase appears earlier in scripture too—most notably when Abraham is called to sacrifice Isaac. In each case, it marks the beginning of a transformation. “Here I am” is not about location; it’s about readiness . It is the inner moment when consciousness turns inward and becomes receptive to divine revelation. Then comes a strange command: “Take off your shoes from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.” — Exodus 3:5 Shoes form a barrier between you and the earth. To remove them is to remove preconception. You are asked to...

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 ...

In a world brimming with uncertainty, one force stands unshakeable: love. Not merely love as a feeling or fleeting romance, but love as the unifying thread that connects us to the infinite creative power of the universe. John 15:8 reveals a truth about this connection and its power to bring forth the desires of the heart: "By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples." In this verse, "bearing fruit" symbolises the visible results of our inner assumptions — the external proof that we have fully embraced the state of our wish fulfilled. For Neville Goddard, the " Father " represents awareness of being, and to glorify Him is to manifest our desires effortlessly, showing we live from an assumed state rather than striving or doubting. The Essence of Abiding: Living in Assumed Love To abide in love is to dwell in the unwavering assumption that we are loved, chosen, and one with divine creative power. In John ...

From Exodus 24 onwards, Moses receives the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. While traditionally read as moral laws, Neville Goddard interpreted them as psychological principles — instructions for consciously directing imagination to shape experience . Their being "engraved in stone" symbolises their eternal and unchanging nature. These early Scriptures depict the mind’s initial attempts to apply the Law of Assumption — often still relying on, and blending in, outward ritual and religion in its understanding. This is why many of the commands in books like Leviticus appear ritualistic, yet ultimately point toward and illustrate the Law of Assumption. The Encounter: Receiving the Law of Imagination Moses’s ascent up the mountain isn’t a physical event — it represents an improvement in consciousness. In Neville’s teaching, God is your imagination , the creative force behind everything. The commandments represent the eternal principles of creation — the inner "laws" y...

The Bible doesn’t waste its psychological  architecture . Whether it's blood on a doorframe or two towering pillars before a temple, everything points inward—to your imagination, your transformation, your becoming. What begins with a trembling mark of faith in Egypt unfolds through scripture into a glorious entrance through pillars of identity. From doorposts to Boaz and Jachin, and ultimately to the rolled-away stone, we trace the movement from escape to embodiment. Let’s walk through these thresholds—not as ancient history, but as stages of inner awakening. 1. The Ark: Sealed Into a New State Genesis 7:16 – "And the Lord shut him in." Before the great flood, Noah enters the ark and the door is shut behind him—not by himself, but by the Lord. This is the first great sealing off from the world. It symbolises being locked into a new state of awareness—a space where outer conditions are drowned and only the seed of new life remains. As with the blood on the doorposts...

In Scripture, the two mighty pillars named Jachin and Boaz stood at the entrance of Solomon’s Temple (1 Kings 7:21; 2 Chronicles 3:17). More upmarket than doorposts , these pillars are more than architectural ornaments — they symbolise the essential roles of the conscious mind’s support in spiritual creation , a concept beautifully brought to life through Neville Goddard’s teachings. Jachin: "He will establish" The pillar Jachin represents the act of establishing a firm assumption — the decisive moment when you claim, “I AM” that which you desire to be. It symbolises your conscious commitment to a new identity or state of being, the foundation upon which everything else rests. Boaz: "In him is strength" Boaz signifies the strength and steadfastness required to support and maintain this assumption. It embodies the conscious courage to persist in your chosen state regardless of outer appearances, showing the unwavering strength necessary to carry your inner dec...

In Solomon's temple , a veil separated the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies . This wasn’t just a curtain—it symbolised the divide between the conscious mind (what we know) and the imaginative mind (the unknown creative source). Neville Goddard’s Insight Neville taught that this veil represents the doubt and limiting beliefs that block our imagination’s power and stop our desires from manifesting. When Christ said, “ The veil was torn in two ” (Mark 15:38), Neville saw this as the removal of all doubt and resistance , letting our assumptions flow freely into manifestation. Conscious Mind & Imaginative Mind Holy Place = Conscious Mind The space of awareness, logic, and outer action. Holy of Holies = Subconscious Mind The hidden creative power, source of all manifestation. The veil separates these two. The conscious mind must impress desires on the subconscious before they appear in reality. The Veil = Doubt and Limiting Beliefs Doubt acts like a veil. It blocks...

In Neville Goddard’s teachings, the Bible is not a historical record but a map of your mind. Every story shows how your conscious thoughts and your imagination work together to shape reality. One of the symbols hiding the connection between this union is the  veil . The Veil in the Temple The veil in Solomon’s Temple (2 Chronicles 3:14) separated the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies. Neville explained that the temple is your body, and the veil is the mental barrier between your conscious self and imagination. When Jesus dies, the veil tears from top to bottom (Matthew 27:51). This moment symbolises the end of separation — the realisation that imagination is divine, creative, and one with your conscious assumptions. Woman as the Symbol of Imagination In Genesis 2:23, woman is called “bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh,” showing she manifests from man's  self-perception. Genesis 2:24 says, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his ...

Many believe the Bible is about an external God far above, but when read with spiritual insight, it reveals a profound inner truth: I AM — your own consciousness — is the saviour. The Bible boldly declares this throughout. It’s not hidden — it’s everywhere, from the Old Testament to the words of Jesus himself. Old Testament “I AM” Declarations I AM WHO I AM (Exodus 3:14) "God said to Moses, 'I AM WHO I AM.' And he said, 'Say this to the people of Israel: I AM has sent me to you.'" This is the foundational revelation of God’s name: pure awareness, unconditioned being. I AM the LORD your God (Exodus 20:2) "I AM the LORD your God , who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage." I AM the LORD, and there is no other (Isaiah 45:5-6) "I AM the LORD, and there is no other; besides me there is no God." I AM the LORD who heals you (Exodus 15:26) "I AM the LORD who heals you....

For centuries, people have debated the question: Is Jesus truly God? While many approach this from a literal, historical perspective, there is a deeper and more eye opening way to understand it — one that reveals profound psychological and spiritual concepts. Through the Law of Assumption , as taught by Neville Goddard, we discover that Jesus is not an external figure to be worshipped but a personification of imagination and assumption in action. This answer begins in the very first chapters of Genesis - the foundational book the biblical narrative is built upon. The Creative Power of 'I AM' in Genesis Genesis opens with the majestic statement: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." The word translated as "God" is "Elohim," a plural form suggesting a unified creative force rather than a distant individual deity. We read that "the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters ." Symbolically, waters represent ...

In the Bible, two sacred objects —the Urim and Thummim —were carried by Israel’s High Priest in the breastplate of judgment (Exodus 28:30). Their exact function remains mysterious, yet their symbolism fits beautifully within Neville Goddard’s teachings on imagination and manifestation. These objects offer us insight into the divine power within ourselves to manifest our desires. The Urim: The Light of Imagination Biblical Anchor: The word Urim comes from ’or (Hebrew for “light,” Exodus 28:30; Deuteronomy 33:8). Neville’s Insight: Imagination is the light that illuminates our inner world. Just as the Urim provided divine “light” to Israel, our imagination lights the way to what we wish to manifest. Psalm 119:105 – “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” This “lamp” is the inner light of imagination, guiding us toward the reality we choose to create. In Hebrew symbolism, light is not merely illumination but revelation —the dawning of an inner knowing. Th...

It’s easy to put the world on a pedestal—to look around at the voices of society, the traditions we’re born into, the inherited doctrines and dogmas —and assume that they must know something we don’t. We grow up surrounded by a thousand versions of God : each culture, household, and denomination offering its own interpretation. Each person, consciously or unconsciously, trying to give shape to something they feel but cannot quite articulate. Comedian Ricky Gervais once put it bluntly: "There have been nearly 3000 Gods so far, but only yours actually exists. The others are silly made-up nonsense. But not yours. Yours is real." It’s a scathing but revealing observation. Most people don’t question the image of God they inherit—they simply assume it. Whether it’s the angry deity of childhood fear, the distant figure of religious ritual, or the comforting idol of culture and creed, these gods are often projections—assumptions absorbed from the world around us. And this is pre...

The closing verses of Ezekiel’s prophetic vision depict the perimeter and gates of a holy city — a vision often misread as architectural prophecy, but far richer in symbolic content when approached with inner eyes open. The final line is particularly striking: “And the name of the city from that time on shall be, The Lord is there.” (Ezekiel 48:35, BBE) Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is not a record of outer history , but a psychological drama occurring in the consciousness of the individual . When we read Ezekiel’s blueprint with this awareness — and apply the symbolic meanings of the Hebrew letters and numbers as outlined by S.L. MacGregor Mathers — we begin to see Ezekiel’s city not as a map of geography, but as a portrait of the awakened inner man . The City of the Self: Gates of Consciousness Ezekiel 48:30–34 describes twelve gates, each named for a tribe of Israel. In psychological symbolism, the twelve tribes represent twelve faculties of the mind — or as Ne...

“In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I AM , there you may be also.” — John 14:2 KJV This verse has long been read as a comforting promise of physical dwellings in the afterlife, but through Neville Goddard’s understanding of the Bible as personified aspects of mind, its meaning is inward and immediate. The “Father’s house” is not a location beyond the sky—it is consciousness itself, the dwelling place of the “ I AM .” And the “many mansions” are states of being, inner rooms in the house of imagination, already existing and awaiting habitation through assumption. The moment you assume a new self-concept —when you feel yourself to be that which you desire to be —you enter a new mansion. The Mansions Are Inner Rooms of Awareness Neville teaches that all states already exist. The “many mansions” are these ...