The Way

The story of Paul’s missionary travels in the book of Acts can be read as far more than a record of historical movements. In symbolic interpretation, Paul represents the awakened mind — transformed from Saul, the zealous enforcer of the old order , into Paul, the messenger of inner revelation. His sea voyages, overland treks, and confrontations mirror the process by which a new state of consciousness spreads through every part of the inner life. Paul’s sea voyages also echo Jesus’ ministry over the waters , for in biblical symbolism the sea represents the receptive mind . Just as Jesus demonstrated mastery by calming storms and walking upon the waves, Paul’s sailing portrays the awakened self moving deliberately through the depths of the subconscious to reach and transform distant mental shores. In this reading, the “foreign countries” Paul visits are not distant geographical locations, but unawakened mental territories . Each name and event marks a stage in the mind’s continuing expa...

Hebrews 1:5–14 draws a vivid contrast between the Son and the angels . Read literally, it appears to be a theological argument about the superiority of Christ over heavenly beings. Read symbolically, it becomes a description of two distinct realities within the mind: the ruling identity and the servant forces . The Son — Rulership of Awareness The “Son” is the symbol of awakened divine self-awareness. It is not a separate being, but the conscious identity that knows itself as one with the Source. When the passage says, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you” (Hebrews 1:5), it speaks of the moment you recognise your own “I AM” as the heir to all that God is . This is the point of spiritual birth, when the invisible Father (the unconditioned imagination) is expressed in the visible Son (the assumed state). Hebrews 1:3 calls the Son “the express image” of God’s person — meaning that whatever you consciously assume and persist in becomes the exact expression of the invisible reality...

At first glance, 1 Corinthians 14 reads like a pastoral manual — Paul instructing the early church on how to behave during worship. But through the interpretive framework offered by Neville Goddard, this chapter reveals profound truths about the inner dialogue of the soul , the creative power of imagination , and how the individual mind governs and shapes experience. Tongues: The Fragmented Speech of the Unawakened Mind “He who has the power of tongues is talking not to men but to God: for no man has knowledge of what he is saying; but in the Spirit he is talking of secret things.” —1 Corinthians 14:2  Neville taught that the Bible is not a historical record, but a psychological drama—everything takes place within the mind of the individual . In this view, “speaking in tongues” is symbolic of inner speech disconnected from conscious direction . It reflects the fragmented and often contradictory chatter of the mind that hasn’t yet been disciplined by intention. To speak in...

Paul doesn’t preach a distant figure or institutional religion. He speaks of a mystery — once hidden, now revealed . A mystery not of dogma, but of awakening . Not out there — but within you . “The mystery was made known to me by revelation... When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ.” — Ephesians 3:3–4 “The mystery hidden for ages and generations, but now revealed to his saints: Christ in you, the hope of glory.” — Colossians 1:26–27 “We speak God’s wisdom in a mystery — the hidden wisdom ordained before the ages for our glory.” — 1 Corinthians 2:7 “According to the revelation of the mystery kept secret for long ages but now disclosed…” — Romans 16:25–26 “Great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh…” — 1 Timothy 3:16 “God... has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay…” — 2 Corinthians 4:6–7 KJV ...

The Bible is not a religious rulebook. It is a psychological and spiritual document — a manual of consciousness . Beneath the surface narrative, it reveals one powerful principle: the Law of Assumption . This law teaches that what you assume to be true — what you accept in imagination as reality — will externalise itself in your world. The Bible is not concerned with religious duties or moral codes. It speaks instead to the inner drama of man , the movement of awareness, and the transformation of self through assumption. Created in the Image of Consciousness We begin in Genesis 1:26: “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” This doesn’t describe a physical form. “Image” and “likeness” refer to states of consciousness — man was created to reflect the creative nature of God, which is Imagination itself. The “ us ” is not a group of divine beings, but the inner faculties — the judges, rulers, and thought-forms that together make up man’s identity . These inner components —...

“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...

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...

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...

Romans 4:1-16 is a psychological revelation for anyone willing to explore the imagining mind. Through Neville Goddard’s framework—particularly the Law of Assumption—Paul’s words take on a new life. Abraham is not a distant patriarch, but a symbol of the one who dares to assume a new state of being . This chapter reveals that transformation doesn’t come through outward effort or moral law, but through inner conviction—through imagining and living from the end. It is faith, not works, that brings the promise to life. Romans 4:1–3 What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” Neville’s interpretation: Abraham represents the state of faith —the individual who, despite no physical evidence, assumes the state desired. He imagines and persists in that assum...

The Bible has been interpreted in countless ways throughout history, but one of the most transformative approaches is understanding it through symbolism and allegory. For too long, many have approached the Bible with a literal mindset , missing out on the profound spiritual principles that lie beneath the surface. In fact, the Bible text itself suggests that its stories, characters, and events are not to be taken literally, but instead are symbolic representations of deeper spiritual truths. The Veil of Literalism In Galatians 4:24-26 (NIV), Paul explicitly states that the story of Sarah and Hagar is " an allegory ," and in Romans 2:28-29 (NIV), he teaches that the true meaning of being a "Jew" is not external but internal, representing an inner spiritual awakening. The Bible, through these passages, invites us to look beyond the surface and understand that its characters and events represent internal states of consciousness . When we read the Bible literally, we b...

Paul’s letter to the Corinthians is a call to spiritual awakening —a journey from external, reason-based consciousness to recognising the power of imagination as the creative force in our lives. The Corinthians represent the immature state of consciousness , still caught in the outer world and unable to realise their own creative power. Paul: The Voice of Awakening Paul symbolises the awakened state of consciousness , the one who understands that imagination is God. He embodies the transition from Saul (the old man) to Paul (the new man) , symbolising the shift from external power to the inner creative power of the mind. The Corinthians: Immature Consciousness The Corinthians are babes in Christ , representing those who have heard the truth but still live in the natural state of consciousness , where they rely on outer appearances and sensory evidence. Their journey mirrors ours when we first encounter the idea of manifestation, still struggling to move beyond the physical wo...

In Acts 20:8–12, we find a vivid scene—a young boy sitting in a window falls asleep and plunges to his death, only to be brought back to life through Paul’s conviction. While this might seem like a miracle, from Neville Goddard’s Law of Assumption, it reveals a symbolic story of imagination, the momentary loss of assumption, and resurrection: “A certain young man named Eutychus, who was sitting in the window, sank into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on. Overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third storey and was picked up dead. But Paul went down, threw himself on the young man and put his arms around him. ‘Do not be alarmed,’ he said. ‘He is alive.’” (Acts 20:9–10) The boy’s name, Eutychus, means “fortunate” or “well-fated.” This represents the aspect of mind imagining good fortune that momentarily fell asleep—lost the feeling of the wish fulfilled . Paul immediately strengthens the vision by assuming the reality of life and raising the boy, showing the power of living in the...

In the psychological reading of the Bible, figures like Jesus, Saul, and the people around them are not separate historical characters but represent different aspects of our own consciousness . This story is an inner drama — a symbolic journey of transformation within the mind. The Story of Saul’s Conversion The story of Saul’s blinding on the road to Damascus appears three times in the Book of Acts. Each retelling reveals deeper layers of the inner transformation taking place: Acts 9:1–19: The earliest and most detailed version of Saul’s encounter with the divine light and his healing. Acts 22:6–16: Paul’s personal retelling before a Jewish audience, focusing on the moment of his awakening. Acts 26:12–18: Paul’s defence before King Agrippa, highlighting his spiritual mission and calling. Saul’s Old Self: The Resistance to Change “And Saul, still making threats and full of anger against the followers of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for let...

2 Thessalonians 1:1–12 is more than a letter of encouragement; it's a vivid spiritual manual for applying Neville Goddard’s Law of Assumption. Each verse pulses with the theme of assuming the end, persisting through trials, and embodying faith and love. The "churches" and "Thessalonians" symbolise the changing states of consciousness that align with fulfilled assumption. What follows is a verse-by-verse expansion showing how this chapter offers profound insights for those serious about creating reality from within. Verse 1 “Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:” — 2 Thessalonians 1:1 (ESV) The opening identifies the writers and the recipient: the church. In Neville's interpretation, the church is not an institution but a body of awakened consciousness. Thessalonica, meaning "victory over falsity" in some interpretations, represents a state of consciousness maturing in truth....

“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” — Romans 8:37–39 There’s a quiet, radiant beauty in Paul’s words in Romans 8:37–39 here. A kind of poetry that speaks not of struggle, but of unbreakable union. This passage is not shouting in triumph—it’s whispering of a deep certainty, the kind that settles into the heart like still water. According to Neville Goddard’s teaching, this love is not abstract. “The love of God in Christ Jesus” is your awareness of being, your felt unity with the state of imagination you choose to dwell in. “The love of God ( I AM ) in Christ Jesus our Lord (Imagination).” There is nothing you could do, feel, or fear that can truly separate you from that love—because ...

Romans 1:24–32 is often read as a moral indictment of human behaviour, but through the teachings of Neville Goddard, it can be seen as something more: a symbolic map of consciousness . This passage illustrates what happens when the human imagination —our creative source and identity—is forgotten, and the outer world is treated as cause rather than effect. Paul’s words, far from condemning external acts alone, seem to reveal the spiritual and psychological consequences of denying imagination as the Creator. The spiral into confusion, dishonour, and inner chaos reflects the natural outcome of misplaced assumption—when awareness drifts from its centre and begins to worship what it has created, rather than what creates. What follows is a section-by-section exploration of Romans 1:24–32, interpreted through this spiritual psychology—not as divine wrath, but as the outcome of consciousness turned away from its own power. Impurity Through Misuse of Desire “Therefore God gave them up in the l...

Romans 1:18–23 is often read as a grim indictment of moral failure. But through the eyes of Neville Goddard, the passage reveals something deeper: the tragedy of forgetting that God is within—that your imagination is the creative power of the universe. Paul’s words, when understood symbolically, trace the inner descent of consciousness—from the clarity of knowing “ I AM ” (Exodus 3:14) to the confusion and darkness that follows when we misuse or neglect assumption. This post rightly interprets these verses as a warning against turning away from imagination, and a reminder that all transformation begins within. Romans 1:18 (KJV) “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men , who hold the truth in unrighteousness;” Neville Interpretation : Wrath of God is not emotional anger , but the automatic outpicturing of misused imagination . "Revealed from heaven" means this consequence unfolds from the higher realms of co...