Colossians 1:27 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.
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
Read the Passage in Context
- Colossians 1:26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
- Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
- Colossians 1:28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
Open Colossians 1:27 in the YHWSA Bible workspace for the complete chapter, word tools, notes, and comparisons.
Key Metaphysical Themes
- Christ In Man
- Hope Of Glory
- Active Mind
- Christ In You
- Creative Power
- Imagination
- Mystery
- Inner Reality
- Wisdom
- God Buried In Man
- Pattern Man
- Abraham
Neville’s Reading in By Water And By Blood
The 'hope of glory' is the awakening of Christ within man, signifying the active state of the mind and the realization of man's divine potential.
It is Christ in man that is the hope of glory.
Source: By Water And By Blood
Neville’s Reading in Christ In You
Christ within, identified as one's own imagination, is the sole source of creative power and the promise of divine realization, capable of manifesting any desired state.
Christ in you is your hope of glory. You must examine yourself to see if you are holding to this faith. Test yourself. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you? If you do, put him to the test. He is your power to create, your power to imagine everything – be it good, bad, or indifferent.
Source: Christ In You
Neville’s Reading in Creation Faith
The true Christ is not an external figure but an inner mystery, hidden for ages, residing within each individual as the potential and assurance of ultimate glory and spiritual awakening.
The mystery hidden from the ages, Christ in you, is the hope of glory.
Source: Creation Faith
Neville’s Reading in Election And Change Of Consciousness
Christ within is the promise of ultimate glory, representing the return and re-gathering of God's creative power and wisdom that was intentionally buried within humanity during the descent.
therefore Christ in you is the hope of glory, for when Christ returns, God has gathered his creative power and wisdom back unto himself – that power and wisdom which was buried in man.
Neville’s Reading in Eschatology The Doctrine Of The End
Christ, as God's creative power and the pattern man, resides within each individual as the 'hope of glory,' destined to fulfill scripture and reveal the individual's true identity as Abraham, the Father of the promise.
Yes, God the Father is in you and Christ, his God’s creative power, is in you as the pattern man who must fulfill scripture. The plan was made for, and erupts in Christ the Christ in you. He is your hope of glory, for you are the one spoken of as Abraham.
Neville’s Reading in Gods Creative Power
The mystery is that Christ (God, the human imagination) indwells man, and through this indwelling, man is destined to realize his own divine nature and become God.
I tell you a mystery: Christ in you is the hope of glory, for God, your human imagination became man that man may become God.
Source: Gods Creative Power
Practical Reflection
- The awakening of Christ (the active mind) within oneself is the key to realizing one's desires and experiencing glory, moving beyond a passive acceptance of external reality.
- Recognize your imagination as the Christ within, and consciously use this power to create your desired reality, understanding it is the only true creative force.
- Recognize that the power to manifest is within you, as 'Christ in you' is the source of all fulfillment and glory.
- Recognize that your own imagination is the divine power that can transform your life and bring about your desires.
Authoritative Neville Sources
YHWSA provides the Biblical workspace. MyNevilleGoddard.com preserves the complete source works behind the Neville-specific readings.
- By Water And By Blood (lecture)
- Christ In You (lecture)
- Creation Faith (lecture)
- Election And Change Of Consciousness (lecture)
- Eschatology The Doctrine Of The End (lecture)
- Gods Creative Power (lecture)
Questions about Colossians 1:27
What is the metaphysical meaning of Colossians 1:27?
YHWSA reads Colossians 1:27 in its Biblical context while examining the states of consciousness and spiritual themes expressed by the passage.
Where can I read Colossians 1:27 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 Colossians 1:27?
The source list links to the complete lectures and books on MyNevilleGoddard.com rather than reproducing those works as a competing article.