The Way

All four Gospels record the story of Jesus feeding a multitude with just five loaves and two fish. On the surface, it’s a miracle of provision. But in the language of Neville Goddard, it is a pattern for imaginative abundance, the principle that the world responds not to what we lack, but to what we assume. This is not a story about physical bread. It is about the bread of consciousness—the feeding of the multitude within . The Setting: The Wilderness of Thought (Matthew 14:13, Mark 6:31–32, Luke 9:10, John 6:3) Each Gospel places the event in a remote place—a wilderness, far from towns or markets. This isn’t geographical; it’s psychological. The wilderness represents the seeming emptiness when we turn away from the world of facts and appearances . It’s the inner space where nothing “material” seems to support our desire. “And Jesus went away from there in a boat to a lonely place by himself.” (Matthew 14:13) To feed the five thousand here is to bring fulfilment to a barren state...

In Neville Goddard’s interpretation of scripture, names are never arbitrary. They function as psychological markers , revealing the states of consciousness at play in the soul’s journey of awakening. Two recurring syllables— “El” and “Bal” —stand out in this symbolic narrative, encoding either the alignment with divine power or the entanglement in illusion and misbelief . “El”: The Seal of Divine Awareness The suffix or inclusion of “El” in biblical names points to Elohim —the creative power of God , which Neville taught is none other than your own imagination . When a name includes “El,” it signals a state of consciousness in harmony with divine authority, spiritual clarity, or inner strength. In this understanding, names such as: Israel — “He who rules as God” Emmanuel — “God with us” Elijah — “My God is Yahweh” Gabriel — “God is my strength” …are not historical references. They symbolise inner states of awareness in which the “ I AM ” is consciously assumed and e...

The Bible speaks repeatedly of “ the living God ”  as a deliberate and layered declaration. To call God living is to distinguish Him from lifeless forms, idols, and abstract tradition. But more deeply, it signals that God is an active force — present, moving, and creating now , within you. Interpreted through a spiritual framework — such as that found in the teachings of Neville Goddard — this phrase points to God not as a distant being , but as your own “I AM,” alive within consciousness . And at the root of this living God is the name Elohim — the very first name given to God in the Scriptures. Understanding this name opens the door to seeing what living truly means. “Elohim”: The Plural Power of God-Consciousness Genesis 1 opens with the words: “In the beginning, Elohim created the heavens and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1 “Elohim” is a Hebrew word that appears grammatically plural , yet it takes singular verbs . This means it suggests a composite unity — many-in-one. ...

When Paul speaks of the Church as “ one body with many members ,”  in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, he is not describing Christian community. He is revealing a mystical pattern: that the Divine expresses itself through differentiated function , united by a single animating Spirit. “For as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 12:12 In the opening lines of Genesis, God is introduced not as a singular person but as Elohim —a plural name describing many powers acting as one . The revelation of the “body of Christ” is not a new structure—it is the unfolding of Elohim in conscious human form . Elohim: Unity Through Divine Multiplicity The name Elohim appears in Genesis 1:1: “In the beginning, Elohim created the heavens and the earth.” Though often translated simply as “God,” Elohim is a plural noun paired with singular verbs —a deliberate tension in the Hebrew that points to a d...

The Bible is not a flat narrative. It spirals upward — deepening, refining, and glorifying its original patterns. Genesis begins with the seven days of creation . Revelation opens with messages to seven churches. These are not two stories, but one story seen from two levels of imagination . In Genesis, the creative process is instinctive. “Let there be light.” It is the emergence of awareness. In Revelation, that same light reappears — now structured into golden candlesticks , eyes of fire , crowns, stones, and thrones. The imagery has become deliberate, elevated, pictorial . This shift is not random. It is the very allegory of the Kingdom of God . Throughout the Gospels, Jesus says “The Kingdom of God is like...” — and then gives a picture: a mustard seed, a pearl , a wedding feast, a man sowing in a field. These are not morality tales. They are the language of the revelatory imagination — the mode by which spiritual truth is disclosed and received. The Kingdom o...

“In the beginning Elohim created the heavens and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1 The first sentence of the Bible is both elegant and profound. But behind the word “ God ” is a Hebrew name filled with complexity: Elohim (אֱלֹהִים). It is plural in form, yet paired with singular verbs — a deliberate tension inviting the reader to look deeper . This is not a simple reference to a distant deity, but a poetic gesture toward something eternal, active, and far closer than we’ve been led to believe: consciousness itself . Creation Begins in Mind Long before the Western world divided spirit and matter, ancient civilisations intuited that creation was not mechanical, but mental . In Egypt, the god Ptah was said to have created the world by imagining it in his heart and speaking it into being. Similarly, the god Thoth , associated with writing, order, and wisdom, was regarded as the divine intellect — the cosmic mind whose word structured reality. Egyptian cosmology, though filled with gods...

“This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.” — Ephesians 5:32 Ephesians 5 has long been a focal point in debates about the roles of men and women in relationships. With phrases like “ Wives , submit to your husbands ” and “Husbands, love your wives,” it’s easy to see why traditional interpretations have led to rigid and often harmful views of gender roles. Paul specifically calls it a  mystery , so what if these scriptures were never about gender dynamics at all? What if Paul wasn’t speaking of human marriage, but revealing a profound spiritual structure—the inner mechanics of creation and transformation? Through the symbolic understanding found in Neville Goddard’s teachings, this chapter becomes a map of inner alchemy. The “husband” and “wife” are not people—they are states of being . The passage is not social commentary but a metaphysical mystery , rooted in Genesis and revealed through the union of awareness and imagination. Literal vs Symboli...

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...

The New Testament doxologies are often read as simple expressions of praise to a distant God. Yet through the teachings of Neville Goddard, these exalted declarations take on a inner meaning. Rather than pointing outward, they direct us inward — to the true creative power within each of us: imagination . In this article, each doxology is reinterpreted as a celebration of the I AM , the awareness that shapes all reality. Romans 11:36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. Neville interpretation: All things originate in imagination (from him), are sustained through continuous assumption (through him), and find their completion in consciousness (to him). Praise is given to the creative power that is your own I AM, the true source of all manifestations. Romans 16:27 To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen. Neville interpretation: To the only true creative power — imagination — belongs all wisdom and ...

The biblical story of David’s mighty men vividly portrays extraordinary warriors who supported King David in his rise to power. Beyond the historical and heroic narrative, Neville Goddard’s Law of Assumption invites us to see these figures as symbolic states of consciousness — the mighty men within your own mind, who act as judges, rulers, and divine forces enabling the manifestation of your new reality. Elohim: The Mighty Men Within In the opening chapters of Genesis, God is named Elohim — a plural term meaning “gods,” “rulers,” “judges,” or “mighty ones.” Far from referring to external deities, this plurality symbolises the many inner powers and faculties of imagination that govern your consciousness . These “mighty men” are the active forces within, the divine judges and rulers who direct your inner world by affirming or denying your assumptions. Just as Elohim reflects a council of mighty ones working as one creative force, David’s mighty men represent these inner qualities th...

Many of the Psalms begin with the phrase “To the choir master ,” or “To the chief musician.” At first glance, this may seem like a musical direction. But when read through the deeper symbolic understanding taught by Neville Goddard, it reveals something intimate: it is not a note to an external temple musician, but a spiritual instruction directed within. "If I make use of the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a sounding brass, or a clashing cymbal." — 1 Corinthians 13:1 The choir master represents the inner conductor — the ordering principle in your mind that brings all thoughts and feelings into harmony. This inner conductor is none other than Elohim — the plural “gods,” “rulers,” “judges,” and “mighty ones” within you . According to Strong’s Concordance, Elohim is a plural noun that points to the many forces within consciousness: your assumptions, moods, and self-concepts. Neville taught that Elohim —  God —  is not an external god but your ow...

In Neville Goddard’s teachings, the 12 sonsa and tribes of Israel and the 12 disciples of Jesus are not historical or religious figures. They are symbolic representations of faculties of the mind that support and sustain the Law of Assumption —the practice of living and feeling from the fulfilled desire. The Twelve Sons and Tribes: The Brothers of Your Mind Think of the twelve sons and tribes as the brothers and groups of your mind —different aspects, impulses, and faculties within your subconscious and conscious awareness. Each tribe embodies a unique part of your imagination, feelings, beliefs, and desires. Just like brothers in a family, these faculties may have different tendencies and sometimes even conflict. But for your desire to manifest, these brothers must come into harmony and agreement . United, they create the stable, coherent inner state that sustains your assumption and brings the wished-for reality into experience. The story of Joseph and his brothers is the good ex...

In the traditional, literal view, the twelve disciples are seen as historical followers of Jesus — men who physically accompanied him in first-century Judea. But when read through the psychological understanding offered by Neville Goddard, a more intimate and empowering meaning emerges. The disciples are not external companions but symbolic faculties of mind — the inner Elohim (the "judges, rulers, and powers" within you) deliberately chosen to support the assumption . Each disciple represents a spiritual quality or mental state you must consciously select to sustain the feeling of the wish fulfilled. These twelve states are not passive traits; they are dynamic, living aspects of consciousness. They form the ordered inner council of Elohim , working together to shape your self-perception and create your world. Crucially, they are chosen by Jesus — the personification of your own wonderful human imagination, your "I AM." The act of Jesus selecting the twelve reflec...

The twelve tribes of Israel are not just names in an ancient lineage — they are symbolic faculties of mind, the inner Elohim or "judges and powers" named God that shape your self-perception . Each tribe, through its Hebrew meaning, represents a distinct mental or emotional quality contributing to the creative process within. Later, these tribes find their echo in the twelve disciples of Jesus. This shift from tribes to disciples is not simply a historical or generational change — it is a psychological evolution: a movement from dispersed, unconscious potentials to consciously named and directed powers supporting the assumption. The lineage of Christ shows the names of the psychological states passed through . This narrative traces the journey through the Law of Assumption, revealing how the inner Elohim — your many mental states — must be harmonised and consciously commanded to create your desired world. What you inwardly accept as true is precisely what your outer world ref...

In the Bible, the relationships between brothers often carry profound symbolic meanings that reflect the dynamics of the human mind. Through Neville Goddard’s teachings, the brothers in the Bible can represent different states of self-perception — sometimes in conflict, sometimes in harmony — as we seek to manifest our desires and undergo spiritual growth. Just as Elohim in Genesis refers to the "judges," "rulers," and "powers" within consciousness — the many aspects of mind that collectively shape our reality — so too do the biblical brothers represent these inner faculties. Each brother is a symbolic expression of the plural " God " ( Elohim ) working within us to support or resist the assumption of our desired state. 1. Joseph and His Brothers: The Struggle of Consciousness The most notable example is the story of Joseph and his brothers . Joseph, known for his dreams and visions, is rejected by his brothers out of jealousy and fear. In Nevil...