The Way

The crucifixion of Jesus is one of the most recognisable moments in the Bible. Traditionally presented as a Roman execution by means of a cross, it also appears—especially in Acts and the Epistles—as taking place on a tree . These are not merely interchangeable words. Each carries specific symbolic significance that opens up the inner psychological meaning of the event, especially when read through the Law of Assumption as taught by Neville Goddard. The Cross in the Gospels The four Gospels use the Greek word σταυρός ( stauros ) , meaning an upright stake or cross, to describe the instrument of execution. “He went out with his cross on him to the place which is named Dead Man’s Head (in Hebrew, Golgotha).” (John 19:17, BBE) “And they made one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, go with them, to take his cross.” (Mark 15:21, BBE) Here the cross is represented as a physical object, but it also functions as a symbol: a structure upon which something is fixe...

"And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so." — Genesis 1:11 This verse in Genesis might seem like a simple agricultural moment in the creation story. But when interpreted through the teachings of Neville Goddard, it reveals a fundamental metaphysical truth: everything reproduces after its kind because the seed is in itself —a direct metaphor for how imagination creates reality . It's the first mention of the two trees in the Garden of Eden . The Seed Within Itself: A Core Principle of Manifestation Neville often stressed that your imagination contains the power to create your world . What you assume to be true in imagination plants a seed. And just as in Genesis 1:11, that seed contains everything needed to reproduce itself —after its kind. This means if you imagine from a state of joy, you will reap joy. If you imagine from fear, y...

“Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, ‘Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree.’” — Galatians 3:13 This verse may appear cryptic at first glance, but through Neville Goddard’s mystical approach, it reveals a hidden spiritual mechanism: the movement from bondage to freedom, from effort to effortless assumption—through the power of imagination. The Curse of the Law: Living by Appearances In Neville’s teaching, “the law” doesn’t simply refer to the Mosaic commandments—it symbolises the state of consciousness bound by external cause and effect . It’s the mindset that says: You must earn your good through effort. Life rewards merit, not belief. You are separate from God and from fulfilment. This is the curse : the belief that life happens to you from the outside, rather than through you from within. Christ as Your Imagination Neville taught that Christ is your own human imagination —the divine power to assume a new s...

In the symbolic language of Scripture, the fig tree appears at key moments — not as a mere 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 their imagined fulfilment. In Nev...

The Bible’s use of natural imagery— trees, vines, branches, roots —is not decorative. According to Neville Goddard , these symbols are deeply psychological and point to the inner creative process through imagination. Through them, we uncover how the Garden of Eden , the Song of Solomon , and even the prophecy of Jesse’s root all form a cohesive narrative of awakening, assumption, and transformation . 🌳 The Tree as Consciousness: Eden’s Divine Symbol “Out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food…” — Genesis 2:9 The Garden of Eden is not an ancient place but a metaphor for the subconscious mind —the fertile ground of manifestation. The two central trees are symbolic: The Tree of Life represents the pure awareness of “I AM” (Exodus 3:14), the Christ nature in man—unconditioned consciousness. The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil represents the fall into duality —judging by appearances, reacting instead of ...

The Garden of Eden isn’t a place—it’s a pattern. Discover how the two trees, four rivers, and dual aspects of man and woman symbolise the structure of consciousness and the journey of manifestation, according to Neville Goddard's teachings. The Pattern of Eden: Not Geography, But Consciousness The Garden of Eden is not somewhere out there—it is within . Its symbols—the trees, rivers, and the figures of Adam and Eve—map out the movement of consciousness itself. In Neville Goddard’s teachings, this story is not historical, but psychological . “The Bible has no reference at all to any persons that ever existed or to any events that ever occurred on earth. The characters of the Bible represent states of consciousness within man.” — Neville Goddard, Your Faith is Your Fortune Eden is the awareness of wholeness before we identify with limitation. Its loss is our descent into separation—and its return, our awakening. The Two Trees: Creative Awareness vs Divided Perception “You...

The Garden of Eden presents us with two trees: The Tree of Life The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil Traditional theology often views these as moral opposites, but through the teachings of Neville Goddard , we see them as two modes of consciousness —two psychological states within us. This duality isn’t confined to Eden. It appears again and again throughout scripture in symbolic pairs. Most notably, in the women of Genesis: Sarah and Hagar , and later, Leah and Rachel . These women are not historical figures or wives in a patriarchal narrative. They are living allegories of inner creation , faith , and the psychological process of manifestation . Eden was never a garden outside of us. It is a state of being , and these women are its trees, its wombs, its voices. Hagar: The Tree of Knowledge – The Outer, Divided Mind The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil symbolises judgement , duality , and effortful reasoning . It introduces death not because it’s “sinful” in t...

In the poetic unfolding of Genesis 2 , there is a sacred sequence that quietly reveals how imagination operates as the creative power of God. The Garden of Eden is not a distant paradise lost to time, but a symbol of the inner world—the meeting place between divine consciousness and human experience. Let’s consider the progression: “And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed. And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.” (Genesis 2:8–9) Only after the trees are described do we read: “And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became into four heads.” (Genesis 2:10) This divine order— trees first, then rivers —is no accident. It speaks to the invisible processes of manifestation and the creative movement of consciousness. T...

Neville Goddard’s teachings offer a profound perspective on the Bible, transforming it from a collection of ancient stories into a dynamic psychological drama. Instead of viewing the Bible as a distant historical artifact, Neville invites us to see it as a mirror, reflecting the inner workings of our minds and our immense power to shape reality. In this post, we explore a seemingly simple verse from Isaiah 44:13, revealing its deeper meaning through Neville’s transformative lens. Isaiah 44:13 (KJV): "The carpenter stretcheth out his rule; he marketh it out with a line; he fitteth it with planes, and he marketh it out with the compass, and maketh it after the figure of a man, according to the beauty of a man; that it may remain in the house." At first glance, this verse describes the craftsmanship of a carpenter shaping wood. However, Neville Goddard encourages us to look beyond the literal and recognize the verse as an allegory for the creative power of our consciousness. T...

The Garden of Eden: Two Trees, Two States In the Garden of Eden , two central trees are named: The Tree of Life: Representing unity, imagination, and divine potential. The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil: Representing duality, judgement, and the ego's tendency to separate. To eat from the latter is to fall into divided thinking—to become trapped in the realm of appearances, cause and effect, right and wrong. For Neville, this marks the beginning of conscious separation from creative power. Redemption comes when one returns to the Tree of Life , which is the acceptance of imagination as the sole creative force. Neville beautifully evokes William Blake’s insight on this inner spiritual process: “Blake saw it so clearly, and said: ‘The gods of the earth and sea sought through nature to find this tree, but their search was all in vain; there grows one in the human brain.’” Neville adds, “That is where the tree of life begins to bloom again.” This profound image rev...