Hebrews 10:19-22

Entering Heaven Through The Veil of Christ's Flesh

Clearly, Christians should have confidence they will one day enter heaven. They are able to enter, not through a lifeless law, but through a living Christ. The only way to enter is through the torn veil of Jesus' flesh. The Christian has a Great Priest, which Milligan says is a better rendering than High Priest. His greatness comes from His position. The house over which He serves is God's, the church. Ultimately that house is also heaven (1 Timothy 3:15; Hebrews 8:2).

The Christian is to draw near to God with a true heart, which does not contain sin and deceitfulness. He must have complete trust in God and His word. All the evil which would cause him to have a guilty conscience before God must be washed from his heart (Hebrews 10:19-22). When the writer says hearts must be sprinkled, it appears he refers to the sprinkling of Christ's blood. To become a Christian, one must be washed in Christ's blood. Washing must refer to the act of baptism (Ephesians 5:26; Titus 3:5; Acts 22:16). To remain free from sin, he must walk in the light, thereby receiving constant cleansing (1 Peter 1:2; 1 John 1:7).