The Bible tells us that when Jesus died on the cross, the veil in the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. What is the significance of this? During the lifetime of Jesus, the temple was the place where the Jewish religion required the people to make animal sacrifices for the forgiveness of their sins. Hebrews 9:1-9 tells us that in the temple a veil separated the Holy of Holies, the place where God dwelt, from the rest of the temple. Only the high priest was allowed to enter beyond the veil, and only once a year (Exodus 30:10), to make atonement for the sins of Israel (Leviticus 16). When Jesus died on the cross and the veil was rent from top to bottom, access to God was now available to the common man. Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice that fulfilled the required sacrifices once and for all. The fact that the veil was ripped from top to bottom signifies that God did it, nothing any mere human could do. The work was done solely and completely by Jesus Christ. Jesus is enough in this life and in the life to come. He is enough for our justification, but also for our sanctification (the Christian life). Those who trust in His completed work, enjoy the forgiveness of sin,unrestraint access to God, and the freedom that can only be found in Him.

Torn Veil Publications seeks to celebrate this truth and to spread this message to others through the written and spoken word. What follows are the writings of Pastor Patrick Griffiths, unless otherwise indicated. 

Grace Series

The Reign of Grace and the Story of God Reigning Grace sets forth the foundation for resting in the person of Jesus Christ and the completed work of His cross. This collection of studies seek to rectify the greatest deficiency in the Christian life, the failure to understand all that Christ is for us and all that we are in Him.

Christ Has Set Us Free - 9 Words Every Christian Should Know Study the great themes of redemption, forgiveness, propitiation, justification, guilt, imputation, reconciliation and adoption. Because of these truths, Christians are free - truly free!

Why Jesus Matters Series

	The Torn Veil This short tract explains the glorious truth of the temple curtain tearing from top to bottom as Jesus died on the cross.		The Empty Tomb Resurrection . . . one word and everything changes. In this one word, God reinstates hope. This booklet explores the depths of this important topic.		Who Am I? This short tract celebrates who we are in Christ according to Romans 8.		Personal Sin We are forgiven forever in Christ, yet what are we to make of our ongoing sin? This booklet addresses this issue.
	Psalm19 This familiar Psalm actually has a surprising meaning when looked at in context.		Psalm 23 This booklet is a fresh look at Psalm 23, probably the most well-known Psalm.		God, the First Philanthropist The thought of God being the first philanthropist is the idea that shapes this short read.		One Plan | One Savior | One People The Scriptures point to a singular purpose of God and that is to redeem a people for Himself through His Son. Together Old Testament Israel and the New Testament church form the one people of God.
	Bema This short tract celebrates the "Bema Seat Judgment," a time of unprecedented joy for the believer as we for the first time see all that Christ did in us and through us to those around us.

Reflections on Books of the Bible

	Colossians A paragraph by paragraph understanding of Paul's presentation of "Jesus Christ, the Hope of Glory."		Titus Paul's primary premise in this letter to Titus is that the Jesus Seed always and inevitably produces Gospel Fruit. The appeal is often made for believers to strive toward holiness when holiness is ours in Christ.		Hebrews A chapter by chapter understanding of the author's presentation of Jesus Christ as "Better than . . ."		James A paragraph by paragraph understanding of James in his presentation of "The Fruit of Faith"
	Ruth The book of Ruth is a record of the preservation of the seed that would one day fulfill the promise of Gen. 3:15.		Jonah A paragraph by paragraph understanding of the book of Jonah.

1 John Booklets

The Letters of John Pastor John's intent is to calm the people when "wolves in sheep's clothing" worm their way into the church. It is a letter that reminds us that "It's all about Jesus." This booklet is a expository look at 1,2 and 3 John passage by passage.

Explore further the following various topics found in 1 John:

Sin

The World

Jesus

The Trinity

Confession

Sin and the Believer

Abiding

Commandment Keeping

Love

End Times

Pastor Pen Booklets

	Credo Creeds are short summaries of belief. This booklet begins with the beliefs that put us solidly within Evangelicalism and then moves toward beliefs that specifically describe who we are as a church.		Does It Work? Find rest in the finished work of Christ, even when the circumstances of life never improve.		The Story in Six Acts This booklet looks at the overarching biblical Story: God, Creation, Rejection, Redemption,Re-creation,Worship through Joy.		God With Us God's desire is for us to dwell in His presence and to enjoy Him forever. Throughout history God's presence has been evident... in the Garden, Temple, Jesus, the Church, and more.
	The Hero's Tale Seven readings that challenge the reader to read and understanding Jesus as the centerpiece of the Seed Promise in the Biblical Story.		Understanding the Resurrection This short booklet takes a closer look at 1 Corinthians 15 in the hopes of better understanding the resurrection of Jesus Christ.		Christ Alone Seven biographical readings from the New Testament that visualize the work of grace through the people of God.		The Deception of Doing Eight readings that highlight the deception that there is something we need to "do" to earn God's favor.
	Jesus is Enough Readings on the Greatness of God; a study of His attributes.		Roots: Prayers and Creeds A reflection on the prayers in the Bible and the creeds of the early church.		Quarrels about the Law This booklet looks at the proper use of "The Law" as taught by Paul in Titus 3:9-11		The Sovereignty of God The intent of this study is to call us to trust God because He is sovereign. Thus, we can rest in Him, we can trust Him, and we can lean into Him knowing He is and will guide our paths.
	Worship Eight readings focusing on worship in particular and musical style in general.		Missions Readings celebrating the work of God in and through local churches.		Personal Relationships Take a look at relational qualities that Christ produces in a grace-filled person: humility, teachability, liberty, simplicity, honesty, integrity, purity, charity.		Five Gospel Fruits What place do the Spiritual Disciplines have in the life of the believer? See what the book of Luke says about church, scripture, prayer, generosity, and mission.
	Strengthened By Grace Nine readings that find, celebrate and declare that Jesus Christ is enough for hope, healing, and wholeness in this life and in the life to come.		Waiting for His Arrival Take note of shadows throughout the Old Testament all pointing to the arrival of the seed promised from the time of Adam and Eve.		Reflecting on His Work This Lent devotional reflects on the work of Jesus Christ in the crucifixion and resurrection.		Come And Dine The biblical story is of our Long Journey Home. Home to the "Garden" where we dwell with God. God has prepared everything. All we need to do is come and dine.

Sermon Manuscript Booklets

	When Winter Comes Look to Christ when all hope is lost.		Joining Jesus in the Wilderness The wilderness is not for us to see how strong we are, but for us to see how strong He is.		When Victory Seems Lost Finding Freedom at the foot of the cross.		Citizens of another country When God Breaks the penalty against sin, He also breaks the power of sin.
	Reigning Grace and the Marriage Relationship Six studies on positional truth designed to assist and strengthen all relationships.		Reigning Grace and Moral Purity Examine more closely the Biblical call to moral purity as the outworking of the cross-work of Christ.		Galatians Paragraph by paragraph outlines and helpful study guide questions for the Book of Galatians.		Ephesians Paragraph by paragraph outlines and helpful study guide questions for the Book of Ephesians.