Believers now have access into the 'holiest' the very presence of God through Jesus Christ.  And, we not only have access, but we have 'boldness' to come before our God and Father as His children.  Believers have become the very Temple of God, the dwelling place of God!

This is a radically different relationship with God that was available to the Jews and the terms to describe this relationship have changed.  We do not come before our Father with fear as humble subjects before the sovereign, we can now approach Him as our 'Abba Father.'

This new relationship in no way diminishes the absolute omnipotence or holiness of God, but it allows us as His children to understand His love in a new and wonderful manner.

  • Matt. 27:51 Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split,

  • Eph. 2:18-19  18 For through Him (Christ)  we both have access (4318) by one Spirit to the Father

  • Heb. 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly (3954) to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.  

  • Heb. 10:19-24 Therefore, brethren, having boldness (3954) to enter the Holiest  by the blood of Jesus,   20 by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh,