In this lecture, Neville Goddard explores the progressive revelation of God’s name throughout the Bible, showing how humanity's understanding of the divine has evolved. He traces this journey from Enosh, when men first began calling upon the Lord, to Jacob, who wrestled with God but was denied His name, to Moses, who was finally given the name “I Am,” and finally to Jesus, who revealed the ultimate name of God as “Father.”Neville emphasizes that God’s name is not external but is within each person, and that to misuse or misunderstand it is to blaspheme against oneself. He explains that many people fail in life because they unknowingly blaspheme by saying things like “I am sick,” “I am poor,” or “I am unwanted,” rather than using the power of "I Am" to affirm what they actually desire.Ultimately, Neville teaches that the highest revelation of God is not just “I Am” but “Father”—a realization that comes when one awakens spiritually and encounters the Son, David, who confirms that the individual is, in fact, God the Father.Key TakeawaysThe Bible Reveals God's Name in StagesFirst, Enosh begins to call upon the Lord.Then, Jacob wrestles with God but is denied the name.Next, Moses receives the name “I Am” as God's eternal identity.Finally, Jesus reveals God’s ultimate name as “Father.”“I Am” is the Name of God and the Key to ManifestationEverything you affirm after “I Am” will externalize in your life.Misusing “I Am” (e.g., “I am sick” or “I am poor”) is blasphemy against God.To avoid this, you must consciously assume the state of being you desire.Blasphemy Against God's Name Brings “Stoning” (Limitation)In biblical terms, stoning represents the facts of life contradicting your desires.If you misuse “I Am,” reality will throw stones at you in the form of hardship.Example: A wealthy man who once used “I Am” to create riches but later forgot it and began saying, “I am sick,” thus manifesting illness.God’s Final Revelation is That He is FatherJesus’ ultimate teaching was: “Holy Father, keep them in thy name.”The moment of awakening comes when David appears and calls you Father.This is the final proof that you are God.You Must Trust in God's Name and Use It WiselyPsalm 9:10: “Those who know Thy name put their trust in Thee.”Your trust should not be in money, status, or others—but in the power of “I Am.”To apply this principle, assume your desired state as already real, and remain faithful to it.The “Ox” (Christ) Gores and Offends Those Who Reject This TruthJust as Jesus offended religious leaders by claiming “I Am God,” this teaching will offend some.Those who reject it will metaphorically “sell it for 30 pieces of silver” (a symbol of denying divine truth).The challenge is whether you will accept the name and power of God within you or reject it due to preconceived beliefs.Everything in Your Life Reflects How You Use God's NameYou cannot leave behind your “I Am”—it follows you wherever you go.If you are not living the life you want, it is because of how you are using “I Am.”Take control of your assumptions and use “I Am” consciously to create the life you desire.Neville’s lecture ultimately serves as both a spiritual revelation and a practical guide to manifestation, reminding us that our own consciousness is God, and we shape our lives by how we use His name—“I Am.”

In this lecture, Neville Goddard contrasts the law, which governs our earthly experience, with grace, which is the divine gift of spiritual birth. He explains that while the law operates on the principle of “as you sow, so shall you reap,” grace is entirely unearned and beyond human effort.The law is mental causation—the ability to shape reality through imagination and assumption. If one assumes a state, life will rearrange itself to bring that state into physical form. However, no matter how skillfully one uses this law, it does not qualify them for the second birth. Grace is God's gift of Himself to man, a spiritual awakening that happens by divine will, not human effort.Neville describes his own experience of grace as a series of profound mystical events: first, the realization of being born from above; second, the revelation of God's son, David, calling him Father; and third, his ascension into divine unity. These experiences confirm that salvation is not achieved but bestowed.He warns against mistaking the mastery of manifestation for spiritual salvation, emphasizing that while the law can improve one's life, only grace can free one from the cycle of recurrence and bring them into God's eternal temple.Key TakeawaysThe Law is Mental Causation – You Reap What You Sow“Be not deceived, God is not mocked. Whatever a man sows, that shall he also reap.” (Galatians 6:7)Every assumption, whether conscious or unconscious, produces its corresponding reality.This law operates automatically; by assuming a state, you create the bridge of events leading to its fulfillment.You Can Use the Law to Manifest Anything, But It Won’t Save YouThe law can bring wealth, fame, and success, but it cannot bring salvation.Many who master the law still find themselves unfulfilled because they remain on the “wheel of recurrence.”Salvation is a divine gift and cannot be earned through effort or moral behavior.Grace is the Second Birth – A Gift, Not a RewardJust as we did not cause our physical birth, we cannot cause our spiritual birth.Grace is God's gift of Himself, awakening man to his true identity as God the Father.This experience comes unexpectedly and is not based on personal merit.The Three Stages of Grace (Spiritual Awakening)First: The birth from above—awakening within the skull and realizing one is entombed.Second: The revelation of David as the Son of God, confirming one’s identity as the Father.Third: The ascension, where the individual is drawn into divine unity.The Rich Man & The Eye of the Needle – What It Really Means“It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God.” (Matthew 19:24)This does not refer to material wealth but to spiritual complacency—those who are too self-satisfied to seek truth.The spiritually “poor” are those who hunger for God and are willing to let go of their attachments.You Cannot Earn or Force Salvation – It is Given According to God's WillMany believe they must “do” something to be saved, but Jesus said, “With man, it is impossible, but with God, all things are possible.”God awakens man according to His own plan and purpose.No one will be lost—all will eventually be called and redeemed.Your Past Does Not Disqualify You from GraceNo one is worthy of the second birth, yet everyone will receive it.If salvation were based on merit, no one would attain it.Grace erases all past transgressions; divine mercy exceeds human judgment.The Ultimate Revelation – You Are God The FatherThe final proof of salvation is when David appears and calls you Father.This is the fulfillment of Psalm 89:26: “I have found David… He shall cry unto me, Thou art my Father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.”At that moment, you realize that you and God are one.You Are Predestined to Fulfill This JourneyRomans 8:29: “Those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son.”Every individual is part of God's divine structure and will be fitted into the eternal temple.No one will be lost—every soul will be redeemed in time.Until Grace Comes, Use the Law WiselyWhile waiting for grace, use the law to live a fulfilling life.Assume the best not only for yourself but for others, as imagining lovingly mediates God to man.Avoid using the law destructively, as all imaginal acts return to their source.Final ThoughtNeville emphasizes that while understanding and using the law is valuable, it is not the ultimate goal. Manifesting worldly success is not the same as spiritual awakening. The final revelation comes through grace when God gives Himself to man, proving that man and God are one. Until that moment, use the law wisely, knowing that grace will come in its own appointed time.

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