Neville Goddard on Isaiah 43:3

Executive Summary

In his interpretation of Isaiah 43:3, Neville Goddard teaches that the scripture's declaration, “beside me there is no savior,” refers to an internal power, not an external one. He equates the Lord God and Savior with one's own consciousness, the 'I AM'. This means that the only power that can save you from any undesirable state is your own awareness of being. Salvation is achieved by assuming you are already the person you wish to be, thereby using your own inner God-power to change your reality.

Key Concepts

• The savior mentioned in Isaiah 43:3 is God.
• This God and savior is not an external entity but is your own consciousness, your “I AM.”
• The Savior is contained within you and is born from within.
• You save yourself from your current state by assuming you are already the person you desire to be.
• Unwavering belief in your own “I Amness” as the one and only God is essential.

Detailed Explanation

Neville Goddard interprets the scriptural statement, “I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior… and beside me there is no savior,” as a fundamental truth about the nature of consciousness. He explains that this verse does not point to a historical or external figure who will rescue you, but rather to a power that resides within you.

The sole savior, according to this interpretation, is God. Neville then defines this God as your own wonderful “I Amness”—your fundamental awareness of being. The only being in the world that can save you from what you currently are is this inner “I AM.” Therefore, the act of salvation is a personal, internal process of self-redemption.

This Savior is contained within every individual. God's timeless purpose involves this inner Savior being born within you. This is part of the great mystery where God literally became you, as you are, so that you may awaken to the reality that you are as He is.

To activate this saving power, you must dare to believe in the reality of your own consciousness as the one and only God. The practical application is to ask yourself what it would be like if your desire were true, and then to assume that state. By walking in the firm belief of this new assumption, you are employing your own savior to transform your world.

Important Quotes

There is only one being in the world that can save you, and that Being is “I AM.” So, you save yourself.

— You Can Forgive Sin

So, the Savior is born! And you contain that Savior within you!

— His Purpose

I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel – thy savior – and besides me there is no savior.

— Barabbas Or Jesus

Related Concepts

This interpretation is fundamentally connected to Neville's teachings on:

• I AM: The core concept is that the savior described in Isaiah is your own 'I AM', or consciousness. It is the name of God and the power of salvation.
• Law of Assumption: The practical method for being 'saved' is to assume the state of the wish fulfilled. You use your 'I AM' to save yourself by assuming you are now the person you want to be.
• Desire: The process begins with the desire to be saved from your current state. You identify the man or woman you would like to be, which becomes the goal for your inner savior.

Common Misunderstandings

• The Savior is External: The most common misunderstanding is to believe the savior is a person or power outside of oneself. The source material is clear that the savior is your own “I AM,” a power contained within you.
• Salvation is Only for the Afterlife: Neville applies this principle of salvation to one's present reality. It is about being saved from what you currently are—any unwanted circumstance or limitation—in this life, now.

Practical Applications

To apply this teaching, you must first identify the state from which you wish to be saved and the state you wish to experience instead. Ask yourself: “What would it be like were it true—if I were now the man or woman I would like to be?”

Once you have this feeling, you must assume it completely. Dare to believe in the reality of this assumed state and walk as though it were already an objective fact. This act of sustained assumption is how you command your inner savior, your own “I AM,” to bring forth a new reality.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to Neville, who is the savior mentioned in Isaiah 43:3?

The savior is God, and God is your own consciousness, your 'I AM'. The sources state there is no other savior besides this power within you.

How does this savior 'save' me?

Your 'I AM' saves you from your current unwanted state. You are saved by consciously assuming the state of the person you desire to be and persisting in that assumption.

Is the savior an external being?

No, the source material emphasizes that the savior is contained within you. It is your own 'I Amness' that is born from within.