How does Jesus' death change the way we approach God?

Jesus' death fundamentally changes our relationship with God by providing access to Him without the intermediary of priests or sacrificial systems. The tearing of the temple veil at His death (Matthew 27:51) symbolizes the opening of a new way into God's presence for all believers. This means that, through Christ, we can come before God with confidence, as stated in Hebrews 4:16, where we are invited to approach the throne of grace. Christ’s sacrifice means we are seen as righteous before God, not due to our own works but because of His finished work on the cross, allowing for personal communion with our Creator.