The Way

John 17 is often read as a conversation between Jesus and the Father, but Neville Goddard teaches that it actually describes an inner dialogue within a single consciousness . In this framework, the “Father” is the deep I AM—the unconditioned awareness underlying all perception —while references to “disciples” or “believers” symbolise the inner faculties of mind—imagination, memory, will, emotion, and intellect— trained to accept the assumption , “the world” represents the outer realm of appearances and attachments that contradict it. This chapter becomes a psychological map for maintaining the fulfilled wish across every facet of the psyche, ensuring inner harmony despite external opposition  — Love. The Hour of Union “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that the Son may glorify you.” —John 17:1 “Father” addresses the deep I AM , the unconditioned awareness. “Son” represents the conscious self, the perceiving “I.” There is no pleading here, but a confident assertion: ...

One of the more mysterious, often overlooked implications in Neville Goddard’s teaching is this: God is imagining us, and we are imagining ourselves . This isn't a contradiction. In fact, it forms the very framework of Neville’s psychological reading of Scripture—where God is not some external being, but your own wonderful human imagination . Let’s unpack this dual structure. God as Imagination: The Original Dreamer Neville repeatedly said, “God and man are one.” Not because man is equal in personality or power to some external deity, but because man’s very consciousness is divine in origin. “Man is all imagination. Therefore, man must be where he is in imagination, for his imagination is himself.” — Neville Goddard, Out of this World God is not a man in the sky. God is the I AM — the root awareness behind all states, the first principle of being . In this view, God becomes man, descends into individuality , and appears fragmented through us. This is the dream of life. ...

“I AM the Lord, and There is None Else”  “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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

In the earliest chapters of the Bible, names often mark beginnings: raw, untamed states of mind. Adam is simply “man,” Eve means “life,” Cain is “acquired,” and Abel means “breath” or “vanity.” These are primal identifiers—suggesting early impressions in human consciousness. But by the time we reach Romans 16, the names begin to sound epic, exalted, and symbolic of the spiritually refined "I AM". These names are not accidental. When read through the framework of Neville Goddard’s teachings—where every person in the Bible is a state of consciousness —Romans 16 becomes a profound roll call of the soul’s matured inner faculties. Let’s explore the meaning behind the names listed in Romans 16:5–16 . Rather than just historical acknowledgements, these names are declarations of states that have been refined through the journey of inner transformation. The Names in Romans 16:5–16 and Their Symbolic Meanings "Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert to Chri...

Consider: “Let US make man in OUR  image…” — Genesis 1:26   “The love of God (I AM) in Christ Jesus our Lord (Imagination).” — Romans 8:39 Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is not a secular record of past events, but a spiritual manual—a symbolic drama playing out in the consciousness of every individual. In that light, the creation of man, the nature of Christ , and the working of salvation all speak to the same creative mechanism: the union of awareness and imagination. This inner dynamic is the true “US” by which man is made in God’s image. The “US” in Genesis: The Elohim and the Seed Principle When Genesis 1:26 says, “Let US make man in OUR image,” it is speaking through the word Elohim —a plural title for God that suggests a composite unity of powers. Elohim is often translated as “God,” but it implies more than a singular being: it carries the weight of rulers, judges, and authorities —the executive powers that determine what becomes law in the inner world. N...

Exodus 35 may, at first glance, seem like ancient building instructions—but when approached through the psychological insights of Neville Goddard, it becomes something more intimate. Here, the scattered children of Israel symbolise the reader’s own wandering thoughts and emotions, gradually being gathered into a unified act of inner creation . The construction of the tabernacle mirrors the process of imagining a desire fulfilled. Each offering, detail, and craftsman reflects a faculty within consciousness , called into order by the I AM presence. This chapter shows us how desire, discipline, and devotion combine to form the inner sanctuary where manifestation begins—not through outer effort, but through imaginative rest in the divine shadow. The Sabbath — Entering the State of Rest “Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you a holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD...” ( Exodus 35:1–3 ) Symbolic meaning: The “six days” represent the mental work of gath...

“For now I have chosen and consecrated this house that my name may be there forever. My eyes and my heart will be there for all time.” This passage from 2 Chronicles 7:16, when viewed through the law of assumption, reveals a profound truth about how our inner states create reality. The “house” God consecrates is the state of consciousness we inhabit—the inner space where our assumed identity or belief lives. God’s “name” in this house is the assumption we hold to be true, the identity we live by. “My Name” — The Assumed Identity That Creates Reality “My name” refers to the specific assumption or belief we choose to identify with. According to the law of assumption, what we persistently assume to be true becomes our reality. To have God’s name in the house forever means to firmly establish that assumption within ourselves, making it our constant state of being. “My Eyes and My Heart Will Be There for All Time” — Living the Assumption with Feeling God’s “eyes” represent the act of im...

While the Presence of God is implied throughout the entire Bible, there are several striking moments where it is explicitly named . These are not merely records of divine appearances—they are spiritual signposts , pointing inward. According to Neville Goddard, the Bible is not a record of external history, but a coded revelation of the inner journey of man . In this framework, every time someone “comes into the Presence of the Lord,” they are not encountering an external deity—they are coming into awareness of their own I AMness . Let us explore what Scripture says explicitly about “the Presence,” and how these moments reveal the mystery of your own being. 1. Genesis 3:8 – Hiding from the Presence “And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden.” This is the first explicit mention of “the Presence” in the Bible—and it is met with fear....

Many read the book of Hebrews as a theological explanation of Jesus' death and priesthood. But when approached through the interpretive key offered by Neville Goddard , it unveils something far more intimate: the death of the old self and the rebirth of a new consciousness through imagination. Neville taught that the Bible is not secular history, but a psychological allegory . It records the inner journey of the soul—its struggle, awakening, and transformation. In this light, Hebrews 10:8–14 reveals the eternal principle by which we are made new: not by outer rituals, but by fixing an idea in imagination and remaining faithful to it. Scripture Passage (Hebrews 10:8–14, NIV UK) First he said, “Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not desire, nor were you pleased with them”—though they were offered in accordance with the law. Then he said, “Here I am, I have come to do your will.” He sets aside the first to establish the second. And by that will, ...