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: ...

“And when he went on his way, he saw a man blind from birth.” — John 9:1 This blind man represents the soul of man in its unawakened state—a state of spiritual blindness , unaware of the creative power within. To be “blind from birth” means to enter this world without knowing that your imagination is God . You walk by appearances, lacking the inner vision that comes from assuming the truth of being. “And his disciples put a question to him, saying, Master, was this man’s blindness caused by his sin or by the sin of his father and mother?” — John 9:2 This reflects the common but false belief that suffering is divine punishment. But blindness is not punishment—it is potential. It is the dark, fertile ground awaiting the awakening Word. We begin as unformed earth— dust —just as in Genesis: “And man became a living soul.” The reference to “father and mother” also invites a deeper connection to Genesis 2:24 : “For this cause will a man go away from his father and his moth...

For centuries, Matthew 5:27–30 has been quoted to condemn sexual desire, particularly in the form of lust toward women. Jesus’ words, “You have heard it said... but I say to you,” are often used to intensify moral judgment rather than to reveal spiritual understanding. This passage, like much of scripture, speaks not of bodily sin but of the inner workings of the mind—of the fragmentation of consciousness and the urgent need to unify it. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.” (Matthew 5:27–30) At fi...

Paul’s letter to the Ephesians opens with a vision of spiritual blessing, identity , and inheritance — not in some far-off place, but in a realm he calls "heavenly places" (Eph. 1:3). For Neville Goddard, this is the realm of imagination — the interior world where assumption takes root and God’s pattern unfolds . Ephesians 1 is not a theology lesson; it's a map of the transformation that happens when the individual awakens to the truth of I AM. Addressed to the Faithful in Christ Jesus “Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus, by the purpose of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus, and to the true believers in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” — Ephesians 1:1–2 Paul begins by addressing those who are " faithful in Christ Jesus " — not a just a title, but a state of being. To be "in Christ " is to be consciously identified with the   I AM  (God the Father) the divine creative centre within. This is no...

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 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...

In the Gospel of John, the symbolic relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene (derived from Miriam ) reveals a mystery of creation. Read through Neville Goddard’s understanding, Jesus symbolises the conscious mind — the active, directing principle, the “ I AM ” — while Mary Magdalene embodies the receptive, fertile aspect of being, the creative womb within us. This union echoes the mystery in Genesis 2:23, where woman is drawn from man , not to depict a physical event, but to reveal a metaphysical law: that all outer expressions (the " woman" ) arise from inner states (the "man" or conscious awareness). The outer world is your own assumption made flesh. Mary Magdalene at the Cross At the foot of the cross, Mary Magdalene remains faithful, standing as the unwavering witness to the death of the old state. "These things did the armed men do. Now by the side of the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister Mary, the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magda...

At the cross, in one of the most intimate moments recorded in Scripture, Jesus declares: " Woman , behold thy son!" (John 19:26) Traditionally seen as a simple gesture of earthly care, this phrase holds a much deeper symbolic meaning when interpreted correctly as the law of Assumption. It reveals the transformation of states, the movement from old attachments to a fully embraced new identity, and the true nature of spiritual resurrection. The Mother and the Pattern of Old Attachments In this moment, Jesus’s mother represents the familiar pattern of "mother and father" mentioned in Genesis 2:24: "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." Spiritually, "father and mother" symbolise our old states, old habits, and inherited emotional patterns — all the ideas and attachments we previously identified with. They form the background conditioning that keeps us tied to past id...

In the symbolic language of Scripture, the fig tree appears at key moments reminding us of the trees in Eden — not as a plant, but as a revelation of spiritual state. To read the Bible psychologically, as Neville Goddard urged, is to discover that these trees speak to the inner conditions that either nourish manifestation — or prevent it. Nowhere is this contrast sharper than between the tender fig of the Song of Solomon and the barren fig tree cursed by Jesus . One is the sign of awakening union. The other, of illusion without substance. And both are branches rooted in Eden. The Song of Solomon: The Green Fig of Union and Awakening “The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines with the tender grape give a good smell. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.” (Song of Solomon 2:13) The Song of Solomon is not a love poem in the earthly sense, but an allegory of inner union — the mystical marriage of soul and spirit , of desire and belief, of the seeker and th...

“They offered him wine to drink, mixed with gall, but when he tasted it, he would not drink it.” (Matthew 27:34, ESV) At the moment of greatest vulnerability,  Jesus —the awakened imagination—is offered a bitter drink: wine mixed with gall. The drink is tasted, but refused. This act is deeply symbolic. Bitter water appears throughout the Bible as a sign of "non-pleasantness" the antithesis to the psychological dwelling of Eden . Here, in this final offering, it represents the bitterness of the world , the disillusionment that threatens the inner vision. Neville Goddard teaches that Jesus represents  imagination in the action of saving   —the assumption , the inner knowing of "I AM." To drink this sour wine would mean accepting the narrative of despair, which is the foundational premise given as sin . But it is refused. The bitterness is acknowledged, but not absorbed. This is true mastery : the ability to face pain and limitation without becoming tainted by ...

The story of Lazarus in John 11 is often read as a simple miracle narrative. Yet, through the teachings of Neville Goddard and the poetic symbolism of the Song of Solomon, it reveals a far deeper truth: it is a love story between consciousness and imagination, a guide for reawakening our buried creative power. Lazarus as the Dormant Creative Power Lazarus represents our imaginative faculty — the divine creative power within each of us. When he lies dead in the tomb, it symbolises a state of mind so entrenched in limitation, doubt, and fear that we believe our desires to be impossible. Jesus clarifies this when he says: “Our friend Lazarus sleeps; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.” — John 11:11 Here, Jesus symbolises the awakened imagination — the “I AM” consciousness that knows no death and has the power to call forth life from apparent decay. The Smell of Decay and the Lord of the Flies Martha protests: “Lord, by this time he stinks: for he has been dead four days.” — ...

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....

When we explore the Bible through Neville Goddard’s teachings and the Law of Assumption, we see that it is not just a book of moral commandments but a psychological guide. Among all the events described in scripture, none is more vital than Jesus’s resurrection . While much is said of his crucifixion , it is his rising — his resurrection — that holds the true key to transformation. Fixing the idea: the necessary crucifixion The crucifixion is often viewed as a moment of sacrifice and suffering. In symbolic terms, it represents the fixing of an idea in consciousness — the moment you completely accept and “ nail ” your new assumption . You die to the old state, letting it fall away so that a new self can be born. However, this is only the preliminary act. The real creative power, according to the Law of Assumption, lies not in the nailing but in what follows . Rising as the triumph of assumption The resurrection represents the living realisation of the new state. It is the momen...

The Foundational Symbol: Genesis 2:24 The entire mystery of creation is captured in one early verse: "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." Genesis 2:24 This verse symbolises more than human marriage . In mystical interpretation, this “ cleaving ” is the act of psychologically nailing an idea so completely in feeling that it must express outwardly . The same union reappears throughout the Bible, most vividly in the crucifixion. Crucifixion: Beyond Suffering The crucifixion of Jesus is often seen as a moment of suffering and sacrifice. Yet when interpreted mystically — especially through Neville Goddard’s teachings — it reveals a secret. In this light, the nails are not symbols of torture but keys to understanding how imagination fixes inner assumptions into reality. The Silent Nails: A Mystical Hint All four Gospels describe the crucifixion briefly and without detail: "They crucified him...

The story of Jesus walking on water is not a tale of physical defiance of nature—it is a spiritual allegory describing what happens when imagination is consciously assumed rather than reactively disturbed. According to Neville Goddard, every character, place, and event in Scripture represents states of consciousness. In this drama, we are shown what occurs when the awakened “I AM” walks above the stormy sea of reaction, and how the disciplined use of imagination brings stillness to the mind. The Sea as the Subconscious In Matthew 14:22–33 , the disciples are in a boat “tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.” This sea is not external—it is the subconscious mind , filled with movement and unrest. The boat represents personal consciousness trying to hold steady amidst emotional currents. When the imagination reacts to appearances—when the mind accepts fear as real—the sea becomes wild. Neville taught, “The world is a mirror, forever reflecting what you are doing within yours...

One of the great misunderstandings of the Bible is that it’s a historical or moral record. But as Neville Goddard taught, it is psychological symbolism — a spiritual autobiography — describing the movement of states within consciousness . And crucially, every major moment in the Bible is rooted in the symbolic definitions first set out in Genesis . ⚑ Genesis is not just the beginning of the Bible — it is the blueprint. Every character, miracle, and shift in identity draws its meaning from the inner laws established in those early chapters. One of the most foundational verses is: “For this cause will a man go away from his father and his mother and be joined to his wife; and they will be one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24, BBE) This is not merely about physical marriage . It symbolises the inner process of psychological assumption . To “leave father and mother” is to detach from the assumptions and beliefs you inherited — and to “ cleave to your wife ” is to consciously join yourself ...

Consider: “ Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus…”  — Phil 2:5 According to Neville Goddard, Jesus is not a historical figure, but the embodiment of the awakened imagination - the divine I AM within each person. He represents the mind that, recognising its creative power, assumes the end and thereby saves itself from limitation. This is the essence of the Law of Assumption: what you assume to be true of yourself, with feeling, hardens into fact. But Jesus does not emerge in isolation—he is the culmination of every state of awareness described throughout the Bible. From the spirit that hovered over the waters in Genesis—symbolising unformed potential—through Abraham’s faith, Jacob’s persistence, Joseph’s imaginative rulership , Moses’ inner law, and David’s embodiment of divine favour, the Bible charts an inner psychological evolution . Each figure and event is a symbolic movement of consciousness , leading toward the full awakening of man’s identity as God. Je...