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Why is the tearing of the veil significant for Christians?

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The tearing of the veil is significant for Christians as it represents our newfound access to God and the end of the Old Covenant system.

The significance of the tearing of the veil lies in its profound implications for access to God and the nature of worship in Christianity. Prior to Christ's death, the Holy of Holies was a sacred space entered only by the high priest once a year on the Day of Atonement, emphasizing the separation between a holy God and sinful humanity. The veil's tearing symbolizes the fulfillment of that sacrificial system through Christ's atonement, opening the way for all believers to come into the presence of God without fear of condemnation or without needing any human intermediary. This act marked the inauguration of the New Covenant, wherein believers have spiritual access to God through Christ's sacrificed body, the 'new and living way.' As Hebrews 10:19-20 states, we can now enter the holiest place by the blood of Jesus.
Scripture References: Hebrews 10:19-20, Matthew 27:51, Mark 15:38, Hebrews 10:19-22, Hebrews 10:19, Isaiah 59:2

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