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Why did the veil need to be torn for Christians to access God?

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The tearing of the veil signifies that Christ's sacrifice has removed the barrier between God and humanity.

The necessity of the veil being torn, as described in Matthew 27:51, indicates the dramatic moment of Christ’s atonement. The tearing of the temple veil from top to bottom symbolizes the removal of the separation that kept humanity from God's presence. It signifies that Christ has fully satisfied the divine justice required for sin, allowing believers unrestricted access to God. This event marks a pivotal transition from the Old Covenant, where access was limited to the high priest, to the New Covenant, in which all who believe can approach God's throne with confidence, embracing the grace afforded through Christ’s sacrifice.
Scripture References: Matthew 27:51, Hebrews 4:16

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Christ the Vail
Don Bell · Oct 13, 2019