The Way

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...

What if righteousness wasn’t something earned by outward behaviour, but something claimed inwardly through assumption? In Romans 10 and 11 , Paul reveals a truth that—read symbolically—aligns powerfully with Neville Goddard’s core message: salvation is psychological . Your own wonderful human imagination is the Christ, and by assuming your desire is fulfilled, you live in grace, not effort. Let’s explore these verses through Neville’s lens, where characters symbolise states of mind, and salvation is the awakening of consciousness. Righteousness by Law vs. Righteousness by Faith (Romans 10:5–7) “For Moses writes about the righteousness which is of the law, ‘The man who does those things shall live by them.’ But the righteousness of faith speaks in this way, ‘Do not say in your heart, “Who will ascend into heaven?”... or “Who will descend into the abyss?”’” Paul begins by highlighting two opposing systems: outer action and inner conviction . The law is based on works—external c...

“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 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 it is you . It is...

Paul’s words in Romans 7:7–25 chronicle a profound psychological battle between the old, conditioned self and the emerging awareness of spiritual freedom. According to Neville Goddard’s Law of Assumption, Scripture conveys an inner drama of consciousness rather than recounting historical events. In this expanded interpretation, we will explore how each verse from Romans 7:7 to 7:25 illustrates the transition from living under external laws and ingrained fear to recognising and embodying the creative power of “I AM.” By applying Neville’s principles, we reveal how Paul’s confession can guide us toward a liberated state of being, where imagination—our true spiritual faculty—triumphs over the limitations of past assumptions. 1. Romans 7:7–9 | Awakening to Sin through the External Law 7. “What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, ‘Thou shalt not covet.’” 8. “But sin, taking occasion b...

Romans 4:1-16 is a psychological revelation for anyone willing to explore the creative power within. 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 a...

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 profound: 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 i...

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 con...

“Seeming to be wise, they were in fact foolish, And by them the glory of the eternal God was changed into that of the image of man who is not eternal, and of birds and beasts and things which go on the earth.” — Romans 1:22–23 At first glance, this verse from Romans reads like a stern warning against idol worship. But when read through the teachings of Neville Goddard, it reveals something far more internal: a spiritual misalignment . It shows us what happens when we abandon the truth of the creative power within and turn our attention outward—towards appearances, reason, and form. The Glory of the Uncorruptible God Neville taught that God is your own wonderful human imagination —not merely a metaphor, but literally the source and substance of all creation. The “glory of the uncorruptible God” is the radiant power of imagination to assume a state and watch it unfold in the world. This glory is eternal. It does not decay or change. It is the truth of being. Yet, as Paul describes, ...