Galatians 2:20 is studied here as a Biblical passage first: in its immediate King James context, through its recurring metaphysical themes, and through source-grounded readings preserved in Neville Goddard's lectures and books.
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Read the Passage in Context
- Galatians 2:19 For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God.
- Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
- Galatians 2:21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
Open Galatians 2:20 in the YHWSA Bible workspace for the complete chapter, word tools, notes, and comparisons.
Key Metaphysical Themes
- Crucifixion
- Christ
- David
- Transformation
- Faith
- Resurrection
- Individual Awakening
- Christ Within
- Identity Transformation
- Paul
- Crucified With Christ
- Universal Experience
Neville’s Reading in Fulfillment Of Gods Plan
The crucifixion with Christ is an inner experience where the individual's old self dies, allowing Christ (David, the Son of God) to live through them, signifying a transformation of identity and consciousness.
So Paul could say, 'I am crucified with Christ; nevertheless I live, not I. Christ lives in me and the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me.' And that Son is David.
Source: Fulfillment Of Gods Plan
Neville’s Reading in Gods Plan Of Redemption 1970
Being 'crucified with Christ' means the divine power (Christ) was 'nailed' or embedded into humanity. The process of redemption is the individual awakening and raising this divine power within, returning to its pre-descent state.
I now see that I am crucified with Christ. In the very beginning, this power was crucified on humanity, and it is raising itself individually – not collectively, and when it raises itself individually, it returns to what it was prior to its descent.
Source: Gods Plan Of Redemption 1970
Neville’s Reading in He Wakes In Me
The individual's old self is crucified with Christ, meaning the personal ego dies, and Christ, the divine self, lives within. This signifies a profound transformation of identity where the divine takes precedence.
Paul said: “I have been crucified with Christ; it is not I who live, but Christ who lives in me.
Source: He Wakes In Me
Neville’s Reading in His To Give Yours To Receive
The crucifixion is a universal spiritual experience, where humanity (represented by "we") is crucified with Christ, and the individual ("I") is crucified with Christ. This signifies the initial act of God limiting Himself as man, preceding the resurrection and spiritual birth.
“We have all been crucified with Him,” Paul tells us. “I have been crucified with Christ.”
Source: His To Give Yours To Receive
Neville’s Reading in I Am In You
The individual self is crucified with Christ, meaning the human ego gives way to the indwelling Christ, who then lives through the individual. This is a transformation of identity.
I have been crucified with Christ. It is not I who live, but Christ who lives in me. The life I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the son of God who loved me and gave himself for me.
Source: I Am In You
Neville’s Reading in North Of The Strip
Neville uses this verse to explain that the individual 'I' (the ego or outer man) is crucified, allowing the Christ (the divine Imagination within) to live and act through him. This signifies the surrender of the personal will to the divine creative power.
I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live, yet not I but Christ liveth in me, and the life I now live by the faith of the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me.
Source: North Of The Strip
Practical Reflection
- Embrace the death of the old self (crucifixion) to allow the divine Christ consciousness (David) to live through you, transforming your life.
- To understand that the process of spiritual awakening involves an individual resurrection of the divine self, overcoming the limitations of the human state.
- Live from the perspective that Christ (the divine self) is the true inhabitant and actor within, rather than the limited human ego.
- To manifest, one must let go of the limited personal self and allow the Christ within (Imagination) to live and act, trusting in its power to fulfill desires.
Authoritative Neville Sources
YHWSA provides the Biblical workspace. MyNevilleGoddard.com preserves the complete source works behind the Neville-specific readings.
- Fulfillment Of Gods Plan (lecture)
- Gods Plan Of Redemption 1970 (lecture)
- He Wakes In Me (lecture)
- His To Give Yours To Receive (lecture)
- I Am In You (lecture)
- North Of The Strip (lecture)
Questions about Galatians 2:20
What is the metaphysical meaning of Galatians 2:20?
YHWSA reads Galatians 2:20 in its Biblical context while examining the states of consciousness and spiritual themes expressed by the passage.
Where can I read Galatians 2:20 in context?
Open the linked YHWSA Bible workspace to read the complete chapter and use its language, note, and comparison tools.
Where did Neville Goddard discuss Galatians 2:20?
The source list links to the complete lectures and books on MyNevilleGoddard.com rather than reproducing those works as a competing article.