Neville Goddard on Revelation 1:5 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Revelation 1 in context

Scripture Focus

5And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

Revelation 1:5

Biblical Context

Revelation 1:5 presents Jesus as the faithful witness, the first to rise from the dead, and the ruler over earthly affairs, loving us and cleansing us from sin by his life.

Neville's Inner Vision

Within your consciousness, Jesus becomes the inner I AM—the unwavering witness that sees truth without wavering. 'The faithful witness' names your steady perception; 'the first begotten of the dead' signals your mind awakening from the dream of death and stepping into new life; 'the prince of the kings of the earth' declares your inner sovereignty over every circumstance. The loving act 'washed us from our sins in his own blood' is a metaphor for purification by awareness—the shedding of false identifications and the restoration of your true nature. Sin is not punishment but ignorance of who you are; forgiveness is the recognition that you are already one with the Christ within. When you dwell in this inner state, the outer world reorganizes to reflect your consciousness: you reign as king in your own life, guided by love that cleanses and renews.

Practice This Now

Imaginative Act: Sit quietly and declare, 'I am the I AM, the faithful witness, and the inner king.' See a cleansing light flowing through you, washing away identifications with sin, and affirm your life from this restored inner state.